Andrea J. McLean is a mental health counselor and licensed special educator whose practice is centered around a holistic approach. Ms. McLean, at the domestic and international levels, has worked closely with adolescents and young adults with special needs, assisting them in managing their social, emotional and academic needs, all while emphasizing each aspect of the individual. Her therapeutic practice is an extension of this methodology. She is an ardent scholar and researcher of effective integrative therapies, environmental and cultural factors impacting mental health in underrepresented communities and accessibility of care for all populations. Her areas of specialization include and are not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationships, adjustment disorders and non-specific symptoms of distress. Dedicated to serving her community, Ms. McLean is a passionate advocate for normalizing mental health services, one person at a time.