Clatoyia Andrews, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Licensed in District of Columbia · 5 years in practice

Clatoyia Andrews is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma and abuse.

License and registration

LICSW, District of Columbia: LC200002683 · expires October 2026
LCSW, North Carolina: C013887 · expires April 2027
LCSW, Virginia: 0904012129 · expires June 2026
LCSW, Delaware: Q1-0011994 · expires January 2027
LCSW-C, Maryland: 29835 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1447025507 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Clatoyia

Clatoyia Andrews is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma and abuse. She also supports those coping with life changes, relationship and family strain, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Clatoyia brings a calm, down-to-earth presence to sessions and aims to make conversations feel straightforward and useful.

She holds a Master of Social Work and lists clinical credentials including MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW.

Background and approach

Her background includes five years of direct mental and behavioral health work across different settings. She has provided individual skill-building for people with serious mental illness and led groups in school environments. Clatoyia has delivered brief psychotherapy in emergency room and telephonic settings, so she is familiar with short-term crisis work as well as longer-term support.

Her approach often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and strengths-based work. Sessions focus on practical steps and building skills rather than abstract theory. She describes her style as laid back, supportive, and compassionate, with a sense of humor when appropriate.

The work centers on identifying a person’s strengths and using them to meet goals. Clatoyia aims to meet clients where they are and adjust methods to suit each person’s needs. People can expect an open, nonjudgmental space to talk through what is hard right now and to practice new ways of coping and problem solving.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Clatoyia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

How evidence-based approaches fit into online care

Clatoyia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and emotions connect. It helps people learn concrete skills to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and manage mood swings. She also uses mindfulness techniques to teach simple practices for staying grounded and reducing stress in daily life.

She often draws on solution-focused methods that aim to find practical steps toward a person’s goals, and strengths-based work that highlights existing abilities to handle challenges. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process - she will talk with the client about goals and try approaches that match those needs and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress unfolds so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for more in-depth conversations and visual connection, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief updates, homework check-ins, or when writing feels more comfortable. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules while keeping care accessible from different locations.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship and family strain, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is laid back and supportive with a sense of humor when helpful. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and building on strengths.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of experience providing direct mental and behavioral health services in a range of settings, including group work in schools and brief interventions in emergency and telephonic contexts.

What credentials and region are listed?

She lists MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW and practices from North Carolina.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions delivered?

Sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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