Andrew Merritt, LPC

Andrew Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience. He works with people facing stress and anxiety and helps them manage day-to-day struggles. He also supports individuals dealing with relationships, parenting, grief, trauma, and career challenges.

He has a master’s degree in counseling and holds licenses in Oklahoma and Colorado. His background includes living in several U.S. states and abroad, which shaped his respect for cultural diversity. That experience informs how he listens and responds to different life stories.

In sessions he adapts his methods to each person. He often uses questioning to help clients notice unhelpful beliefs and to gently challenge patterns that get in the way of coping. He also focuses on building new skills and routines that make daily life easier.

He has worked with individuals, couples, youth, and organizations, including leadership and staff development roles. He has had training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy and brings those methods into work with trauma survivors when appropriate.

Andrew describes his style as eclectic and collaborative. He aims to travel alongside people as they move through change, looking for practical shifts that help them not just survive but thrive. If you want a straightspoken, respectful approach, he may be a fit.

How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Andrew brings evidence-based techniques into therapy in practical ways. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a structured approach that helps people process traumatic memories and reduce trauma-related symptoms by breaking down problems into manageable steps. Cognitive Processing Therapy focuses on identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thoughts about traumatic events so people can rebuild their day-to-day thinking and functioning.

Choosing the right method is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, then try approaches that match those needs. Progress is reviewed together and adjustments are made based on what is most helpful for the individual.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit care into a busy life because it can cut travel time, allow check-ins during workday breaks, and reduce the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to an online format so the work stays focused on real-life improvements.