- Strengths focused
- Practical steps
- Trauma informed
About Andrew
Andrew Berger is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 23 years of experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, sort through relationship problems, and cope with trauma, grief, and loss. He approaches each person with respect and a focus on their strengths.
He listens first and follows the lead of the person in the room. Sessions focus on what feels most important to the client and on practical steps they can use between meetings. He frames therapy as a collaborative process rather than a lecture.
Andrew uses tools from client-centered work to keep conversations grounded in the client’s perspective. He also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify thought and behavior patterns that make stress and anxiety worse. Solution-focused techniques help set clear, achievable goals for change.
For people who have been through trauma, his approach includes trauma-focused methods aimed at reducing distress and helping people rebuild a sense of safety and control. He also supports those facing life transitions such as divorce, midlife shifts, and end-of-life concerns.
Andrew works with issues that include codependency, communication problems, first responder and veteran-related stress, domestic violence, and questions about life purpose. He encourages small, steady steps and checks in on what is working as therapy progresses.
How these approaches shape online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist reflects back what he hears and helps people clarify their own goals and values. This approach is often helpful when someone needs a calm space to make sense of strong feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems like anxiety going. It uses clear steps to test beliefs and try new behaviors, which can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Solution-Focused Therapy zooms in on small, concrete changes and next steps that move a person toward their goals.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or mix approaches based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses, with adjustments made if something isn’t helping.
Confirm current online session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone keep working with the same licensed professional across life changes, while focusing on practical tools and steady progress.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also addresses issues like codependency, communication problems, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a listening-first, collaborative approach that emphasizes a person’s strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps and goals the client can try between appointments.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background informs how he supports people through trauma, grief, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region does he practice from?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Please check the platform or therapist listing for up-to-date format details.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.