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Andrea cultivates a therapy experience for her clients that is both authentic and action-oriented — where compassion and understanding meet clear direction. As a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT), she equips her clients with tangible resources and practical strategies to cultivate real progress outside of therapy, allowing for the client experience to feel both purposeful and intentional. In every session, Andrea fosters a sense of momentum, giving clients a felt sense of empowerment, understanding, and awareness within their own change. Andrea is consistently guided by her clients’ goals, ensuring that sessions feel worthwhile, collaborative, and grounded in growth. 

owner, clinical director, and individual therapist

Andrea Santa Maria PhD LPC-MHSP

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clinical specialty areas

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Familial relationships

  • Anxiety + panic

  • Relational trauma

  • Body image & self-esteem

client populations

  • Teen girls (ages 14+)

  • Young adult women

  • Adult women

words that describe Andrea

Goal-oriented, genuine, catalytic, transparent, resourceful, collaborative

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more about Andrea

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT)

    • Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT) trained

  • Andrea sees clients in-person at our Nashville office & remotely via telehealth sessions for clients throughout Tennessee

  • Andrea is available for sessions Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm

    Andrea’s sliding scale ranges from $140 - $180 based on annual household income

andrea’s favorite quote

“I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time.”

Anna Freud

 FAQs

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  • At Delilah Counseling, Andrea offers individual counseling services focused on OCD, trauma, stress management, relationship challenges, and personal development. Her sessions are designed to provide a safe, supportive space where clients can explore concerns, build coping skills, and work toward positive change.

  • Andrea uses a client-centered, evidence-informed approach to therapy at Delilah Counseling. She utilizes a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She tailors each session to the individual, focusing on understanding concerns, identifying strengths, and supporting meaningful progress.

  • Your first session with Andrea Santa Maria at Delilah Counseling is an opportunity to get to know one another and discuss what brings you to therapy. Andrea will ask questions about your goals and concerns, explain the counseling process, and collaborate with you on next steps. The session is paced to ensure comfort, clarity, and trust.

  • Andrea Santa Maria periodically accepts new clients at Delilah Counseling, depending on availability. The best way to confirm openings is to contact Delilah Counseling directly through the website.

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Start with a free 20-minute consultation call with Andrea so we can talk through your therapy goals, answer your questions, and help you take the first step toward getting support.

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