Andrea Bellman Kareus, L.C.S.W.

700 Front Street
Louisville, CO 80027

(720) 394-2741
AndreaKareus@earthlink.net

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Patient Age Groups:
Adults
Adolescents
Young Adults

Serving:
Couples
Families
Individuals

Education:
Masters of Social Work, University of Denver, 1998

Background / Experience:
5 years Pre-Masters. 9 years Post-Masters experience counseling children, adults,
and families in both outpatient community mental health and inpatient settings.

Professional Interests / Specialties:
   I believe that people have unique strengths and abilities which enable them to change and
   grow. I work with my clients to instill hope, to face challenges, and to create a life that is
   fulfilling and meaningful.

    * Assist people with life transitions, mood disorders, anxiety and stress, and trauma
    * Parenting and family issues, including blended families, adoption, sibling relationships,
       and co-parenting
    * Help to resolve communication and intimacy issues in marriage and relationships
    * Guide people through healing from grief and loss
    * Trained and experienced in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) with individuals and
       in group settings
    * Offer supervision and consultation

Professional Affiliations / Activities:
  National Association of Social Workers
  Certified Instructor, COPE (Community Parent Education)
  Boulder Community Hospital