Works with
- Anger
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
How Andrew works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Kentucky, Indiana
- Years in practice
- 16
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Andrew
Andrew Wagoner is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anger, trauma, grief, anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. He works with individuals who are coping with loss, compassion fatigue, or challenges related to bipolar disorder. He aims to be respectful and sensitive while supporting clients through difficult moments.
With 16 years of experience, Andrew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape conversations and plans that fit each person's needs.
Background and approach
He listens for what matters most and adapts how he works to match a client's goals and pace. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps that people can use between meetings. Andrew has professional licensure in Indiana and Kentucky and practices from Kentucky.
He has worked with people affected by trauma, domestic violence, dissociation, and first responder stress, among other concerns. He also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, hospice and end-of-life issues, and age-related stressors. He pays attention to emotional patterns like impulsivity, guilt, shame, and avoidance, and helps people build alternatives to harmful reactions.
He also offers guidance around relationship strain and issues that affect men and veterans. Andrew emphasizes dignity and empowerment in every conversation. People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation and a plan tailored to their situation.
He encourages small, steady steps and checks progress as work continues. Getting started involves a short matching process and scheduling by availability.
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.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
How Andrew Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Andrew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions with clear goals and practical tools. One common approach focuses on skills for managing strong emotions and impulsive reactions, helping clients learn breathing, grounding, and planning strategies they can use when anger rises. Another approach targets processing traumatic memories and overwhelming experiences by breaking them into manageable pieces and teaching coping skills to reduce distress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Andrew works with each person to understand their goals, life context, and comfort level, then adjusts methods as progress is made. He emphasizes a step-by-step plan and checks in regularly to refine what is helping and what needs to change.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for more in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, and messaging formats allow short check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options help people fit sessions into busy lives and keep therapy consistent when schedules or locations change.
Questions people ask about Andrew
What concerns does Andrew commonly address?
He helps people who struggle with anger, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, bipolar concerns, anxiety, stress, and compassion fatigue.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts conversations to each person's needs, focusing on practical steps and collaborative planning.
How long has he been practicing?
Andrew has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Indiana and Kentucky, and he practices from Kentucky.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.