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

700 Front Street
Louisville, Colorado 80027

(720) 394-2741
AndreaKareus@earthlink.net

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Patient Age Groups:
Adults
Adolescents
Young Adults

Serving:
Couples
Families
Individuals

Education:
M.S.W., University of Denver, 1998

Background / Experience:
5 years Pre-Masters. 8 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