- Person-centered
- Practical skills
- Values focused
About Andy
He uses a person-centered style that centers the client’s voice and choices. Sessions are calm and nonjudgmental, with emphasis on collaboration. The aim is to increase self-direction so clients can try solutions that fit their lives.
Andy blends practical strategies with attention to life context. He often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness tools to build calmer responses. He also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing to clarify values and motivation.
He has supported people facing trauma, including physical abuse or neglect, as well as those dealing with parenting challenges, career or school stress, and immigration-related concerns. Andy also helps with issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, loneliness, and midlife questions.
Sessions are paced to each person. Andy aims to create a space where people can speak openly, weigh options, and practice new habits. If someone is ready to make a change, he focuses on practical next steps and steady support along the way.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.