Andre is the owner of The Power of Change Andrea Hidlebaugh LLC. Andrea is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Minnesota. She works with children, teens, adults, and families. Andrea completed a Master of Social Work degree from the University of St. Catherine, and has worked in both community-based and hospital settings for over 20 years.

Andrea has experience treating a variety of presenting problems including Depression,
Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, and disorders
of childhood including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder
and other behavioral disorders of childhood. Andrea also has extensive experience working
with client’s and families struggling with chemical health concerns.

Andrea views each individual and family uniquely and works collaboratively with individuals
to identify not only areas of need and challenge, but also the strengths and goals that can
lead to positive change. Andrea values client autonomy and empowerment. Each client’s
progress, coping strategies, and treatment plans are unique to them and their journey.

Andrea achieves this by utilizing principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical
Behavior Therapy, Strengths-Based and Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and
Emotion Regulation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and
Narrative Therapy.

Andrea believes change can happen when a safe and trusting relationship is developed
between client and clinician. Andrea strives to use a non-judgmental, authentic, and
collaborative approach to relationship building with clients of all ages. For younger clients
this may include a variety of play therapy.

Andrea has extensive experience with individuals and family members of loved ones who
struggle with chronic medical conditions including physical, mental, behavioral and chemical
health issues. Her primary goal is to increase effective communication, self-esteem, stress
management, symptom recognition and management, as well as to reduce relationship
conflict, and self-injurious behaviors and thinking. Andrea focuses on creating individualized
treatment plans that supports a more positive and healthy life for her clients.

Services Provided:
Children’s Therapy
Young Adult Therapy
Family Therapy

Insurance Accepted:
Preferred One
Aetna
Americas PPO
Optum (this includes UBH, UHC, UMR, Medica)
Cigna
Health Partners
BCBS
UCare