Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
How Andrew works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Oklahoma, Colorado
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Andrew
Andrew Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma with 20 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship strains, parenting pressures, sleep problems, and career concerns. He also supports those coping with trauma, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
He takes a practical, down-to-earth approach in sessions. He asks clear questions and listens for patterns that get in the way of day-to-day coping.
Background and approach
He works with individuals and with couples and families, aiming to build small, usable skills rather than abstract theories. Merritt’s background includes living in several U.S. states and time abroad, which he says gave him respect for cultural differences and varied life experiences. He earned a master’s degree in counseling and holds LPC credentials in Oklahoma and Colorado.
In clinical work he often blends methods to fit the person in front of him. He has received training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy, and draws on those tools when trauma is part of the concern. He favors a Socratic style of gentle questioning to surface unhelpful beliefs and replace them with more effective ways of thinking.
Sessions focus on concrete goals like improving sleep routines, reducing angry reactions, repairing communication, or building parenting strategies. He describes counseling as a short shared journey where the goal is better day-to-day functioning and a stronger sense of hope.
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 fit an online format
Evidence-based cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors. These techniques help with anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, and routine changes by teaching specific exercises and new coping habits.Trauma-focused methods work by gently processing distressing memories and reducing their hold on daily life. These approaches include step-by-step practices to help people feel less triggered and regain control over reactions and relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper work, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports brief check-ins, and text messaging helps with quick reflections or skill practice between sessions. These options give flexibility so therapy can happen around work, family, and other obligations.
Questions people ask about Andrew
What concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting and family challenges, career worries, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, trauma and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational style that asks clear questions and looks for patterns that affect daily life. Sessions aim to build small skills and new routines rather than rely on abstract ideas.
What is his background and experience?
He has worked as a counselor for 20 years and has experience with individuals, couples, families, youth, and people with serious mental health concerns.
Which credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Oklahoma and Colorado and is based in Oklahoma.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.