- Strengths focused
- Thoughts and behavior
- Values driven
About Andrew
Andrew Perez is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. He brings nine years of experience working in a range of care settings, including jail diversion for teens, a residential evaluation hospital, and community programs for at-risk youth. He balances clinical work with an active life that includes running, hiking, reading, and writing.
Andrew believes identity matters for well-being. He helps people look at how personality, family patterns, and social ties shape their sense of self. He also pays attention to how thoughts affect mood and behavior, and uses that as a place to start change.
His approach borrows from several practical therapies. He often uses ideas from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking, and from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action. Client-Centered ideas guide how he listens and responds during sessions.
In therapy Andrew focuses on strengths, daily routines, and small skills that add up over time. He works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, parenting strain, and money and financial issues. He also addresses relationship struggles, career questions, and identity-related concerns.
Sessions emphasize measurement-based progress and straightforward tools people can use between meetings. He aims for collaborative, down-to-earth work that fits into busy lives and helps people make steady changes.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking steps toward those values while accepting uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by guiding practical action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies patterns of thinking that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to test and change those patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the relationship and provides a supportive space where the therapist listens closely and follows the client's pace to explore goals and choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrew will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as priorities and needs become clearer.
Because the biography does not list specific online formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins on tough days. Some people prefer shorter, focused meetings for skill practice while others use longer sessions for deeper exploration. A therapist can suggest a rhythm that matches work, parenting, and daily life without promising a particular format.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrew commonly help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, parenting, career transitions, and money and financial issues.
What is his general therapy style?
Andrew uses a practical, collaborative style that emphasizes strengths, daily routines, and concrete skills. He blends talk with measurable steps clients can try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has nine years of experience and has worked in jail diversion for teens, a residential evaluation hospital for children and adults, and community programs serving at-risk youth and families.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 based on the therapist's availability.