Andrea Coverman, PsyD

Counselor/Therapist | Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

725 N 12th Ave Bldg B Arcadia FL, 34266 Show map

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Andrea Coverman is an Addiction Medicine Counselor in Arcadia, FL. Andrea evaluates patients using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Addiction Medicine counselors provide patient care and consultation for each patient and their families.

Education and Training

American School of Professional Psychology

The American School of Professional Psychology – Argosy University Phoenix, Arizona Doctor of Psychology Student – Clinical Psychology 2013

University of Central Florida Bachelor of Arts – Clinical Psychology & Multicultural Anthropology 2005

Board Certification

Licensed Psychologist

Florida Department of Health – Board of Psychology

The State of South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology Issued: 4/27/2018

Licensed Psychologist – License: #1500

Credentialed Health Service Psychologist – Certification #55591

The National Register of Health Service Psychologists

Certified Addictions Professional (CAP)

Florida Certification Board – Certification #: 6036

Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC)

International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) – Certification #: 2093

Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC)

Arizona Board for Certification of Addiction Counselors – Certification #2093

Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC) Arizona

Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners – License #: 13245

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Consumer Perspective Training CPR- Adult

Child & Infant

Emergency Care First Aid

Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) Certified

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Andrea Coverman, PsyD

Andrea Coverman, PsyD's Expert Contributions

My Latest Posts

Taking Care of Yourself to Better Take Care of Your Client
The practice of family law exposes attorneys to an emotional, volatile, and extremely stressful work environment. Family law can also be a thankless practice area. It's therefore important for family law attorneys to take care of themselves so that they can best take care of their clients. When...

Areas of expertise and specialization

Alcohol and Drug AbuseHealth PsychologyGeriatric PsychologyAddiction(s) SpecialistTrauma TherapistDual DiagnosisCo-Occurring Disorders

Faculty Titles & Positions

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST A L Coverman Integrative Wellness Services, LLC 2019 - Present
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST Cotler Healthcare Psychology Health Care Services, Inc 2021 - Present
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL PROGRAMMING LiveWell Behavioral Health 2022 - 2023
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST MCR/Huntingdon Behavioral Health/PsychCare Services 2018 - 2021
PSYCHOLOGIST I G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital; South Carolina Department of Mental Health 2017 - 2018
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST Independent Practice 2017 - 2017
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES PROGRAM COORDINATOR & SUPERVISOR Family Counseling Center Of Brevard 2015 - 2016
POSTDOCTORAL RESIDENT & THERAPIST Park Place Behavioral Health Care Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Outpatient Clinics 2014 -
POSTDOCTORAL RESIDENT Psychological Affiliates, Inc. – Private Practice 2013 - 2014
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR Dynamic Living Counseling, Inc. 2011 - 2013
PSYCHOMETRIST The Sundance Center 2011 - 2013
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE Buwalda Psychological Services 2010 - 2011
CRISIS INTERVENTIONIST-2 Urgent Psychiatric Care Connections Arizona 2008 - 2010
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN & BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL Professional Psychiatric Staffing Services LLC 2007 - 2009
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST Axion Behavioral Temp Agency 2006 - 2008
ADVANCED PRACTICUM STUDENT Dr. Shannon Tromp – Private Practice 2011 - 2012
PRACTICUM STUDENT The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center 2010 - 2011
PRACTICUM STUDENT Maricopa County Correctional Health Services 2007 - 2008
ADJUNCT COUNSELOR Social Bridges Camp (Undergraduate) 2005 - 2006
GRIEF COUNSELOR New Hope Center 1999 - 2005
POST-ACUTE WITHDRAWEL SYNDROME (PAWS) EDUCATOR The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center 2010 - 2011
TEACHING ASSISTANT The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University 2009 - 2010

Professional Memberships

National Register of Health Service Psychologists
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association, Society of Clinical Psychology
▪ Member of Phi Kappa Phi; ▪ National Honor Society in Psychology (Psi Chi); ▪ Member of National Deans List
Florida Psychological Association
Division 12 of the APA for Clinical Psychology
International Coalition of Addiction Studies Educators (INCASE)
Arizona Psychological Association
National Society for Collegiate Scholars
Hemophilia Foundation
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University
The Melmed Center

Treatments

I make full use of integrative approaches focused on Person-Centered care and am skilled in employing Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement, Interpersonal Therapy, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Tapping Techniques.

Professional Society Memberships

The National Register of Health Service PsychologistsFlorida Psychological AssociationDivision 12 of the APA for Clinical PsychologyInternational Coalition of Addiction Studies Educators (INCASE)Arizona Psychological Association American Psychological AssociationMember, National Society for Collegiate ScholarsMember, Hemophilia FoundationMember, Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

Articles and Publications

Coverman, A., (2013, Winter). Taking Care of Yourself to Better Take Care of Your Client. The Family Law Commentator.Coverman, A., (2011, Winter). Self-care and professional impairment among licensed psychologists. The Arizona Psychologist

What do you attribute your success to?

Learning and growing from every single person and experience I have come across

Teaching and speaking

PresentationsTHE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (APA) ANNUAL CONVENTIONJuly August 2012Orlando Convention CenterOrlando, FLTitle:Self-Care and Professional Impairment among Licensed PsychologistsObjectives:Provided a poster presentation to showcase original graduate study research. Presented a basic literary review regarding self-care and burnout among healthcare professionals. Examined the preliminary research findings involving the constructs of burnout, self-care, and substance use among licensed psychologists. Discussed the data analysis, results, anticipated significance, and future implications for the professional field of psychology. Engaged in discussion on professional impairment and utilization of self-care as a preventative strategy.THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY March 2012Argosy University Annual Research ConferencePhoenix, AZTitle:Self-Care and Professional Impairment among Licensed PsychologistsObjectives:See above.ARIZONA PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (AZPA) ANNUAL CONVENTION TOGETHER THROUGH CHALLENGE & CHANGEOctober 2011Scottsdale / Fountain Hills, AZTitle:Self-Care and Professional Impairment among Licensed PsychologistsObjectives:See above.INTERNAL COALITION OF ADDICTION STUDIES EDUCATORS (INCASE) NATIONAL CONFERENCESeptember 2007Tempe, AZTitle:Lust for LifeObjectives:Provided a basic understanding of substance addiction and withdrawal. Identified key cognitive components as they relate to addiction. Discussed Expectancy Theory as related to substance use. Described Cognitive Therapy in how it relates to Stages of Change. Identified key affective components as they relate to addiction. Discussed Cue-Induced reaction. Described proximal factors in relapse prevention. Presented strategies such as skills training, Cue-Exposure therapy, and other techniques on the horizon in reducing the risk of continuous chemical dependency.

Favorite Place to Vacation

Anywhere new. I love to travel.

Hobbies / Sports

DancingWorking OutPlaying with my son, ArosGoing new placesEnjoying new foodsExperiencing new experiencesReadingGoing to Concerts

Favorite professional publications

Areas of research

Title:

“Self-Care and Professional Impairment among Licensed Psychologists”

Objectives:

Provided a poster presentation to showcase original graduate study research. Presented a basic literary review regarding self-care and burnout among healthcare professionals. Examined the preliminary research findings involving the constructs of burnout, self-care, and substance use among licensed psychologists. Discussed the data analysis, results, anticipated significance, and future implications for the professional field of psychology. Engaged in discussion on professional impairment and utilization of self-care as a preventative strategy.

CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT (CRP)9/2010 12/2011 The American School of Professional Psychology at ArgosyPhoenix, AZTitle:Self-Care and Professional Impairment among Licensed PsychologistsProject Proposal Defense Date:March 21, 2011Committee:Lawrence Sideman, Ph.D. (Chair); Thomas B. Virden III, Ph.D.; Jared Chamberlain, Ph.D.Conducted an anonymous survey study of licensed psychologists substance use patterns related to self-care and professional stress. Preventative self-care measures were proposed to reduce psychologists risk of impairment.Created a website and online survey specific to the study, which allowed for and maintained the anonymity of the participants through the use of a dialog box. In addition, aggregate data, resources, and references were also posted on the website.Collected and analyzed data on psychologists' substance use, demographic information, and 3 measures: A burnout measure (The Maslach Burnout Inventory), a self-care measure, and questions related to substance use.RESEARCH DATA ENTRY CLERK (Contract & Per Diem)6/2006 12/2008 Sean Conway McDevitt, Ph.D.Phoenix, AZResponsibilities & ContributionsAnalyzed the relationship between a parent's temperament and a child's temperament using the Adult Temperament Questionnaire.Investigated the behavioral dynamics and the interrelationships between age and temperament using longitudinal data from the Adult Temperament Questionnaire.Reviewed assessment results for Adult Temperament Questionnaire and formulated spread sheet of scaled data for presentation. RESEARCH ASSISTANT (5-10 hrs/wk)9/2001 5/2002 The University of Central FloridaOrlando, FLResponsibilities & ContributionsHelped administer driving study, as funded by AAA, which reviewed and discussed a number of age-related changes in cognitive capabilities and their implications on driving performance and safety.Organized administration process and tested subjects and analyzed data using the SPSSx system and evaluated research findings. PresentationsTHE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (APA) ANNUAL CONVENTIONJuly August 2012Orlando Convention CenterOrlando, FLTitle:Self-Care and Professional Impairment among Licensed PsychologistsObjectives:Provided a poster presentation to showcase original graduate study research. Presented a basic literary review regarding self-care and burnout among healthcare professionals. Examined the preliminary research findings involving the constructs of burnout, self-care, and substance use among licensed psychologists. Discussed the data analysis, results, anticipated significance, and future implications for the professional field of psychology. Engaged in discussion on professional impairment and utilization of self-care as a preventative strategy.THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY March 2012Argosy University Annual Research ConferencePhoenix, AZTitle:Self-Care and Professional Impairment among Licensed PsychologistsObjectives:See above.ARIZONA PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (AZPA) ANNUAL CONVENTION TOGETHER THROUGH CHALLENGE & CHANGEOctober 2011Scottsdale / Fountain Hills, AZTitle:Self-Care and Professional Impairment among Licensed PsychologistsObjectives:See above.INTERNAL COALITION OF ADDICTION STUDIES EDUCATORS (INCASE) NATIONAL CONFERENCESeptember 2007Tempe, AZTitle:Lust for LifeObjectives:Provided a basic understanding of substance addiction and withdrawal. Identified key cognitive components as they relate to addiction. Discussed Expectancy Theory as related to substance use. Described Cognitive Therapy in how it relates to Stages of Change. Identified key affective components as they relate to addiction. Discussed Cue-Induced reaction. Described proximal factors in relapse prevention. Presented strategies such as skills training, Cue-Exposure therapy, and other techniques on the horizon in reducing the risk of continuous chemical dependency.Publications:Coverman, A., (2013, Winter). Taking Care of Yourself to Better Take Care of Your Client. The Family Law Commentator.Coverman, A., (2011, Winter). Self-care and professional impairment among licensed psychologists. The Arizona Psychologist