Andrea Plasko, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Andrea Plasko

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 14 days ago
10 years in practice

I aim to provide a nurturing, nonjudgmental, compassionate, & supportive environment to support you with all the difficulties life may throw in your path.

Aloha, and welcome to Psychotherapy Hawaii! Therapy can often be a daunting and scary process for individuals. "What if my therapist doesn't understand me? Does this mean I have a problem? What if it doesn't help? I believe that change happens when one is given the guidance to draw on your own strengths and realize your potential to live a fulfilling, happy life. I integrate various models of therapy throughout my work including (but not limited to): person-centered, a "here-and-now" approach focusing on present feelings, developmental, strengths-based, and mindfulness techniques. I am experienced working with adolescents, adults, military, veterans, and military spouses/partners who are coping with anxiety, depression, relationship issues and family conflicts, trauma, self esteem difficulties, and other concerns. I have extensive experience with adolescents and trauma survivors. I am looking forward to working with you and helping you on this journey! I work with clients in both Hawaii (telehealth and in person) and New York (telehealth only).

Remote / In-person
Speaks English, Spanish
Emergency number not available
Self-identifyCisgender WomanUnaffiliated: secular/nonreligious/agnostic/atheistLGBTQIA+ ally
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (HST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fri
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Academic Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • College and School Placement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Concerns
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Financial Concerns
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Men's Issues
  • Panic
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Personality Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sexual Identity
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Body positivity
  • Immigrants
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Academic Coaching
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Object Relations Therapy
  • Relationship Enhancement Therapy
  • Schema Focused Therapy
  • Self Psychology
  • Social Skills Training
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Anger Management
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Brief Psychotherapy

Location

  • Psychotherapy Hawaii

    Office Building

    735 Bishop StreetSuite 415Honolulu, HI 96813

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Door can be opened easily
    • Step-free entry
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Service animals allowed

    Getting around

    • Elevators
    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$125 — $175per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • AlohaCare – Hawaii
  • Cigna – Hawaii
  • Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA) – Hawaii
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) – Hawaii
  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) – Hawaii
  • Ohana – Hawaii
  • Optum – Hawaii
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance
  • Sliding scale

Payment methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCSW

    086209-01, New York

  • LCSW

    LCSW-4658, Hawaii

Certificates

  • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Children & Adolescents

    Metropolitan Institute for Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Education

  • Columbia University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2012

    Clinical Track, Advanced Standing

  • New York University

    BS (Bachelor of Science), 2011

    BS - Psychology BS - Social Work

Publications

  • The Art of Becoming Indispensable: What School Social Workers Need to Know in Their First Three Years of Practice

    2021, n/a

    Co-author of Chapter 20: Emerging Trends in School Social Work

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