Andrea Hamilton

Andrea has a special interest in working with Trauma and PTSD, Career Counseling, Anxiety,
Depression, Self-esteem/Personal Growth, Life Transitions/Adjustment, Relationship Conflict,
Multicultural Issues, Religion and Spirituality, Self-harm, Suicidal Ideation, and Bipolar/Mood
Disorders.
Andrea incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when working with clients. She will
complete the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Foundational Training through the Linehan Institute
in May and become a member of a comprehensive DBT team. Andrea also uses Cognitive
Behavioral (CBT), Client-Centered, Solutions Focused, Trauma-Informed, and Psychodynamic
modalities. She believes faith and spirituality can be avenues of hope and healing and is open
to incorporating those in sessions upon the client’s request.
Andrea is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia and a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
(LGPC) in Maryland. She believes creating a safe environment while working together with
clients to overcome life challenges is integral to producing hope and healing.
Andrea earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount
University. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a member of the American Counseling
Association (ACA), and a member of Chi Sigma Iota, international counseling academic honor
society.
Prior to working at CCG, Andrea worked at a group practice serving first responders, medical
staff, military personnel/veterans, international humanitarian workers, law enforcement, and
journalists. She also gained experience working with individuals struggling with fertility,
prepartum/postpartum, individuals coping with chronic illness, and couples. She also worked in
an education program implementing a social-emotional learning curriculum to equip refugee
children from the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe to transition into life in Germany. She
also has experience working with college students at a study abroad company and in tech
sales. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys being outside, walking, traveling, and spending time with
her fiancé and friends.