Andrew offers counseling services to teenagers, adults, and couples, through a bio-psychosocial approach which focuses on the whole person, including their environment and background. He utilizes a therapeutic approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and seeks to provide an environment focused on listening and empathy. Andrew is passionate about how diet and nutrition impact mental health. He is also a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Andrew is a Limited Licensed Counselor and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Counseling and Criminal Justice and a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, both from Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana. Andrew has previously provided counseling services at Oakland Hills Counseling and Insight Counseling Services. His experience includes more than two years of providing support to mentally disabled adults in a group home setting, which provided the foundational approach of empathy and compassion that Andrew continues to utilize. Andrew is certified as a Telehealth Service Provider, and is a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts), assessor and counselor, and has also received training in Play Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach to treatment. Andrew is certified in providing Telehealth services Through his time providing counseling services, Andrew has had the opportunity to help clients navigate through grief, relational distress, anxiety, and depression.
A BIT ABOUT ANDREW
Andrew’s empathetic and calm approach with clients allows them to discover their strengths and empowers them to improve their physical and mental health. He promotes strong client-counselor rapport through incorporating client collaboration in the treatment process. Upon request, Andrew offers Biblical integration in counseling sessions.
