Andrew Wurth, LMHC, LICSW

Andrew Wurth is a licensed mental health professional with 31 years of clinical experience helping people navigate relationship challenges, addiction, anger management, grief, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression, and trauma-related concerns. He also brings nearly eight years of focused work supporting veterans as they adjust to civilian life and helping young adults transition into early independence. Andrew practices with the belief that people have the capacity to change when they are willing to examine their lives and take practical steps toward better outcomes. He emphasizes open communication, personal responsibility, and a persistent, optimistic approach to growth.

Andrew holds the credentials LMHC and LICSW - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - reflecting training in counseling and clinical social work. He typically works part time on an Eastern Standard Time schedule and is commonly available in evenings from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, very early some mornings around 4:00 am for a couple of hours, and occasionally on weekends to accommodate international clients. Many clients combine asynchronous message-based communication with regular weekly live sessions by video or phone, and he can also connect via a live chat function for real-time written conversation.

Andrew aims to respond promptly to messages, often within the same day, and collaborates with each client to establish a rhythm of contact that fits their needs. He approaches therapy with practical encouragement and a focus on helping people identify goals and take the steps needed to reach them.

Client-Centered Care and Accessible Online Support

Andrew practices Client-Centered Therapy, an approach that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting each person to explore their values and goals. This method helps people who are facing relationship struggles, grief, mood disorders, or life transitions by creating a respectful space to identify what matters most and to build practical steps toward change.

In addition to counseling, Andrew integrates coaching-oriented guidance when appropriate, offering structured support for goal-setting, problem-solving, and developing practical strategies for daily challenges such as stress, career decisions, or recovery from addiction. Coaching-style work can be especially useful for clients seeking clear plans and measurable progress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Andrew works with each client to determine which therapeutic style or combination of styles best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver these approaches effectively through online formats.

Online therapy with Andrew is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allows for flexible scheduling and continuity of care across time zones. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, combine real-time sessions with asynchronous messaging, and tailor communication to what works best for the individual.