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Andrea cultivates a therapy experience for young adult women in Nashville that is both authentic and action-oriented — where compassion meets clear direction. As a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT), she equips her clients with tangible resources and practical strategies to cultivate real progress outside of therapy. In every session, Andrea fosters a sense of momentum, giving clients a feel of empowerment, understanding, and awareness within their own change. Andrea is consistently guided by her clients’ goals, ensuring that sessions feel purposeful, collaborative, and grounded in growth. 

founder, clinical director, and individual therapist

Andrea Santa Maria

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specialty areas

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

anxiety + panic

relational trauma

about andrea

  • Andrea's Approach

    Andrea’s approach is rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), blending emotional depth with practical tools for change. She helps clients explore the emotions and early patterns that shape their relationships while developing skills to manage stress and stay grounded in the present. Sessions balance reflection and action —supporting clients in creating meaningful growth, stronger connections, and a deeper sense of self-trust.

  • Client Focus

    Teens

    Young Adult Women

    Adult Women

  • As a therapist, Andrea is:

    Collaborative

    Goal-Oriented

    Authentic

    Empowering

    Resourceful

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andrea's favorite quote

“I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time.” Anna Freud

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Start with a free 20-minute consultation call with Andrea so we can talk through your therapy goals, answer your questions, and help you take the first step toward getting support.

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you have questions, we have answers

  • At Delilah Counseling, Andrea offers individual counseling services focused on OCD, trauma, stress management, relationship challenges, and personal development. Her sessions are designed to provide a safe, supportive space where clients can explore concerns, build coping skills, and work toward positive change.

  • Andrea uses a client-centered, evidence-informed approach to therapy at Delilah Counseling. She utilizes a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She tailors each session to the individual, focusing on understanding concerns, identifying strengths, and supporting meaningful progress.

  • Your first session with Andrea Santa Maria at Delilah Counseling is an opportunity to get to know one another and discuss what brings you to therapy. Andrea will ask questions about your goals and concerns, explain the counseling process, and collaborate with you on next steps. The session is paced to ensure comfort, clarity, and trust.

  • Andrea Santa Maria periodically accepts new clients at Delilah Counseling, depending on availability. The best way to confirm openings is to contact Delilah Counseling directly through the website.