About
Tricia Andor is a Licensed Professional Counselor who holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Wheaton College. She has been providing counseling services since 1999, in both private practice and agency settings. Prior to practicing in South Dakota, she counseled in Lincoln, Nebraska and the Chicago suburbs. She specializes in working with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, loss and disappointments, and various kinds of traumatic experiences. She is also trained to provide EMDR services to clients.
In addition to providing therapy, Tricia educates professionals, clergy, and the community on psychological and emotional wellness topics. She served as a consultant in Thailand, training Thai counselors addressing the long-term needs of 2004 tsunami survivors, and has instructed psychology at the college level.
Regarding her work with people, Tricia states, “Each time a client allows me to be a witness to their life, I feel as though I am standing on holy ground. It is an honor to help people through their journey of healing, change, and personal transformation.”
Types of Issues Treated
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Perfectionism
- Assertiveness
- Stressful lifestyles
- Life transitions
- Boundary issues
- Codependency
- Family of origin issues
- Relationship challenges
- Feeling “stuck” or overwhelmed
- Grief, loss, & disappointments
- Emotional wounds related to rejection, humiliation, or shame
- Traumatic experiences
- Abuse – sexual, physical, emotional, spiritual
- Sudden loss of a loved one, divorce, job loss
- Racism
- Difficult childhood experiences
People Treated
Tricia has helped clients of various vocations make significant changes in their lives, including working professionals, artists, homemakers, and college students. She is experienced in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.