Andrew Riehl, LCMHC

Andrew Riehl is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 14 years of professional experience. He focuses on guiding people through relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, career transitions, and depression while offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence. His approach centers on tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique situation, honoring individual strengths and values as part of the healing process.

Andrew works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, parenting and fatherhood issues, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also supports people dealing with family of origin issues, isolation and loneliness, body image, and questions about life purpose and meaning. Whether the concern is practical problem solving or deeper emotional work, he aims to collaborate with clients to set realistic goals and build useful skills.

Taking the first step toward greater well-being often requires courage, and Andrew positions himself as a steady ally in that process. He emphasizes sensitivity, respect, and empathy while helping clients explore options, develop coping strategies, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Andrew often uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening carefully and building a trusting relationship so the client feels understood and can explore goals at their own pace. This approach is helpful for people seeking support with relationships, self-esteem, and making life changes.

He also incorporates mindfulness therapy, teaching straightforward practices that help people notice thoughts and feelings without judgment and develop greater emotional regulation. Mindfulness techniques can support anxiety reduction, stress management, and coping with grief or burnout.

The selection of techniques and approaches is a collaborative process. Andrew works with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Andrew is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows people to access support from home or other locations. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family responsibilities, and life transitions while still working toward meaningful change.