Works with
How Andrew works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois, Texas
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Andrew
Andrew Mercer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with ten years of experience helping adults navigate life changes. He works from a straightforward, practical stance and aims to make therapy clear and useful. People often come to him for help with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, and anger-related concerns.
He combines relational ideas with pragmatic steps so sessions focus on what moves a person forward.
Background and approach
That approach means talking through patterns, identifying small experiments to try between sessions, and checking what actually helps. He also welcomes conversations that touch on spiritual or religious themes and can bring that perspective into sessions when it matters to the client. Clients have described his style as honest and patient, and he aims to hold space while also encouraging change.
He spent part of his training in pastoral counseling and at Loyola University in Chicago, and he has worked with adults in independent practice and as a life coach for college-aged people. Andrew tailors work to each person's situation, whether the focus is on relationships, parenting stress, intimacy issues, or career concerns.
He aims to keep the process efficient and practical, helping people build skills for managing emotions and improving day-to-day functioning. Sessions can include discussion of past patterns and focused strategies for current problems. His goal is to help clients feel more capable when facing anxiety, grief, anger, or major life transitions.
What Andrew works with
Everything Andrew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Andrew's practice.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Andrew draws from relational therapy ideas and practical techniques to help people manage current problems. Relational approaches look at how patterns from past and present relationships affect feelings and behavior, which can help with anger, intimacy issues, and relationship concerns. He also uses humanistic ideas that focus on understanding a person's values and goals and supporting growth through honest, empathic conversation.In practical terms he blends these perspectives with brief, action-oriented steps. That might mean identifying a few habits to change, trying short experiments between sessions, and reflecting on what worked. The therapist and client work together to pick methods that match the client's needs, goals, and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online therapy with him offers flexibility. Video calls let you use face-to-face interaction when it helps. Phone sessions or live chat can be a simpler check-in or fit a busy day. Text-based messaging supports short updates and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family life while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional coping.
Questions people ask about Andrew
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, self-esteem and career questions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, relational approach that balances listening with practical steps. Sessions focus on patterns, small experiments, and skills you can use between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of experience as a counselor and has also worked as a life coach with college-aged adults. His training included pastoral counseling and education at Loyola University in Chicago.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Texas. The credentials listed are LPC and LCPC as provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.