Andrea Chivaria
LCDC, LPC-A (supervised by Aimee Shimek LPC-S)
Andrea was born and raised in Bavaria, Germany, and moved to Texas in 2016. She holds a BA in Psychology from American Military University in Charles Town, West Virginia, and earned her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M-San Antonio in December 2024. Andrea is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). She has been married to a retired U.S. Army veteran for over twenty years and is the proud mother of a daughter.
Before her graduate studies, Andrea worked with Army Community Service (ACS) in various roles, including the Mobilization and Deployment Program, the Relocation Program, and as a volunteer for the Family Advocacy Program on the military installation where her husband was stationed. As part of her master’s degree program, Andrea completed an internship at Warriors Heart, where she developed a deep interest in substance use counseling. With her personal and professional background in military communities, Andrea is passionate about supporting veterans and first responders on their paths to healing and resilience.
MY WHY
Joining Warriors Heart has brought my journey with the military full circle. As a military spouse, I have witnessed firsthand the unique challenges faced by those who serve. Substance use and mental health counseling allows me to give back to a community that has profoundly shaped my life. I am passionate about helping active-duty military, veterans, and first responders discover strength and resilience in their healing journeys, knowing how vital support and understanding are in overcoming life’s toughest battles.
