Andrea's journey as a writer spans the academic, financial, and behavioral health sectors. She earned a doctorate in Philosophy from the University of St. Thomas (Houston) in 2008 and has taught philosophy as an adjunct instructor. Concurrently, she also had a career in the mortgage banking industry. Changing careers in 2010, she earned her MS in Psychology from OLLU-Houston. She lived in Rome, Italy for several years. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient hospitalization settings, in addition to her private practice. All these experiences afford her a unique perspective.