- Client-centered care
- Practical tools
- Trauma-informed focus
About Andrew
Andrew Berger is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of practice in North Carolina. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He emphasizes straightforward support and practical steps people can use right away.
Andrew sees each person as the expert on their own life. He listens first, then offers tools that fit the person's situation and goals. He uses clear, goal-focused approaches and works at the client’s pace so progress feels manageable.
In sessions he draws on Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. He also uses Solution-Focused methods to set small, achievable goals and Trauma-Focused work when past events continue to cause distress.
People often come to him for help with codependency, communication problems, commitment worries, and life transitions like divorce or midlife change. He also has experience supporting first responders, veterans, and people facing end-of-life and hospice concerns.
Andrew aims to make the first step easier. He offers a calm, respectful approach and focuses on building on each person’s strengths. If you want to explore practical ways to cope, he helps you set clear steps and track what’s working.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Andrew often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following what matters to the client. This approach helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want from therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and practice small changes that can reduce anxiety or depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Then he and the client decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and can reduce commuting time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or offer ways to continue care after relocation. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered methods effectively in remote sessions, focusing on practical tools and clear goals that carry into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrew commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focuses include codependency, communication problems, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a listening-first, practical style that emphasizes the client’s strengths. Sessions focus on setting small goals and trying concrete steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of professional practice experience working with adults on a range of concerns. That experience informs a pragmatic, goal-oriented approach.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Scheduling is done during the sign-up process.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.