Meet Dr. Thatcher-WILSON
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Dr. Andrea Thatcher-Wilson is a Licensed Psychologist with a specialization in Child and Adolescent Psychology.
Dr. Andrea Thatcher-Wilson has experience working with children as young as 4 years old up to adults ages 65 and older with many mental health struggles and challenges. Some examples include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image/self esteem, social skills, personal growth, stress management/coping skills, parenting support, relationships, & family counseling. In addition, she also has a specialization with eating disorders and has gained clinical experience in the field. She believes strongly in the importance of prioritizing mental and emotional health because when we are in a better place we are better able to model that for our families and loved ones. When we have found greater peace within, self-love & care, and balance within our lives we emulate that for ourselves and all of those around us. Our children are the future and we need to make sure their emotional health is acknowledged as well. Lets throw out the stigma around mental health and accept and embrace our emotional and mental health. I believe this is an important step in healing our community. Lets be proactive and not reactive in creating the changes we would like to see. Dr. Andrea Thatcher-Wilson believes in the importance of establishing rapport and trust in the therapy process. She has experience providing individual as well as family therapy to kids, adolescents, and adults. She believes in the power of therapy and healing nature of establishing support in a nonjudgmental setting. Dr. Andrea Thatcher-Wilson has obtained extensive therapy and psychological assessment experience with children, adolescents, and adults. Her prior clinical experience includes: Helen Devos Childrens Hospital (BRAINS), University of South Florida Hope House for Eating Disorders, Manatee Glens Hospital- Child Day Treatment Program, University of South Florida, Rothman Center of Neuropsychiatry- Department of Pediatrics, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Clinic, Hillsborough County Children’s services, and Eating Disorders Recovery Center of Athens. She enjoys spending time with her husband and son along with family, friends, and her fur baby. She believes in the importance of giving back to the community. She was involved in a Fit Kids program in Michigan which focused on childhood obesity and has presented on topics related to eating disorders and emotional eating at the University of Georgia and Grand Valley State University in Michigan. She truly values and is passionate about helping people grow and find their true potential. Her vision in the community is "Spread your Wings and Fly." You and your families do matter! |