Welcome!
I’m Andrea Wachter
Psychotherapist, meditation teacher, course creator, and author
For many years, I struggled with debilitating anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, and an eating disorder. The tools and support that helped me heal, combined with over three decades of experience as a psychotherapist, have become the foundation of the work I’m now honored to share with others.
I’ve learned, both personally and professionally, that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. We all respond to different approaches at different times. What works best is a compassionate and flexible toolkit, one that evolves with you.
That’s why I’ve created a range of offerings:
💡 Self-paced audio courses
🎧 Free guided meditations
📝 Blogs, interviews, and books
These resources are designed to help you develop inner tools for navigating life with greater peace, clarity, and compassion. I weave together the most helpful practices I’ve learned, from psychology and neuroscience to mindfulness and spirituality. My aim is to offer tools that are both practical and effective, so you can find what resonates for you.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, overeating, body image, or relationships, I want you to know there is hope. I welcome you to explore my offerings and see if something here feels right for you. I’d be honored to support you in finding your way to greater peace of mind and well-being.
What people are saying
This is the second or third course I’ve taken from Andrea and her warmth, realistic expectations, practical suggestions, and overwhelmingly positive voice have been very helpful for me.
D. I.
Washington, United States
Exceptional course. I wish the counselors I have sought out in my life would’ve taught me these tools.
B. A.
Soda Springs, Idaho
I’ve listened to this sleep meditation every night for weeks, possibly months. Puts me to sleep every time. Andrea has a very soothing voice and is very calming to listen to after a difficult day.
R. C.
West Virginia, United States
Awesome course. Andrea has a soothing voice and conveys in a simple way how anxiety works and what to do to break the cycle. Lots of easy, practical approaches to manage anxiety.
S. H.
New Plymouth, New Zealand
I highly encourage anyone challenged by that dark hole known as depression to engage in this course. It’s filled with compassion, love, wisdom, support and so much more. I will revisit many times!
C. W.
Roswell, New Mexico
Andrea’s voice is soothing and relaxing. Her meditations help me to feel calm and focused.
S. A.
Los Angeles, California
This was a very well done guided meditation! I enjoyed it for myself and as a therapist, I will be recommending it to my clients as well.
S. H.
Dallas, Texas
Thank you for this course which has given me a number of really helpful strategies. I also like her calm and friendly voice that makes one feel calmer. I take a lot from this for the future.
L. U.
Nürnberg, Germany
Beautifully done, deeply supportive, and so skillfully offered.
A. L.
Bellingham, Washington
So comprehensive and helpful, and delivered with such compassion, wisdom, kindness, gentle confidence, and sometimes even humor. Thank you!
E. R.
Littleton, Colorado
You know exactly what to say to soothe an anxious mind and your authenticity shines through like a sun ray breaking through a cloud. Thank you so much.
C. H.
Keighley, United Kingdom
Every word, concept, and strategy, combined with her incomparable soothing tone, make Andrea the teacher I return to repeatedly.
J. E.
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
Deep, loving resources for working with depression. Has helped me to practice more self compassion, use the tools and work with my thoughts that perpetuate my sense of depression.
L. Y.
Sedona, Arizona
I loved this course and will do it over and over so I can remember that I don’t have to change my body to start living fully. Thank you so much.
C. A.
Surrey, BC, Canada
I don’t know what it is, but her meditations are very factual yet peaceful and seem to really help anxiety. I continue to keep coming back to these.
S. H.
Buffalo, New York
One of my favorite meditations when I’m low. Always gets me back on track and out of the door, away from stagnation. Thank you so much, Andrea, you have saved me many times.
H. A.
Helinski, Finland
A lovely, kind, understanding and compassionate meditation. It’s like having a mediation session with our monkey mind. Andrea has a lovely calming voice too. Thank you.
C. L.
Greater Manchester, UK
I laughed when you said you would talk directly to my monkey mind, but believe me, it needed a good talking-to! Thank you! What a delightful and helpful meditation!
D. S.
East Northport, New York
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