Andrew Mercer is a licensed counselor practicing in Texas.
01About Andrew
Andrew Mercer is a licensed counselor practicing in Texas. He brings ten years of professional experience and a direct, compassionate style to sessions. He aims to help people who feel stuck by listening, asking clear questions, and working toward realistic goals.
Mercer combines practical conversation with deeper reflection. He uses relational ideas drawn from psychodynamic, humanistic, and Adlerian perspectives, explained in everyday terms. Sessions are straightforward and focused on making steady progress rather than long, vague discussions.
Background and approach
He has experience supporting people facing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and addiction. He also helps those dealing with relationship strain, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career questions, and identity matters related to LGBT topics. Bipolar disorder and anger management are among other areas he has worked with.
Andrew also has background in pastoral counseling and studied at Loyola University in Chicago. That background means he can address spiritual or religious questions when clients want that included. When spiritual concerns are not part of the work, he shifts to a more traditional counseling approach.
Sessions move at the client’s pace while keeping focus on concrete next steps. He favors short, practical interventions alongside conversations that look at patterns and relationships. People who prefer a clear, honest style and a mix of practical tools and reflective talk tend to find his approach helpful.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180009135 · expires March 2027
- LPC (Texas)
- License 76320 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1609273176 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Andrew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
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04Online support
How Andrew Tailors Evidence-Based Care Online
Andrew draws on relational, humanistic, and psychodynamic ideas presented in plain terms. Relational approaches look at how current relationships and past patterns shape feelings and behavior, helping with intimacy, relationship strain, and self-esteem. Humanistic methods emphasize the person’s strengths and goals, supporting motivation and clarity when facing anxiety, depression, or career questions. Psychodynamic ideas help identify recurring patterns and emotional themes that underlie reactions to grief, trauma, or long-standing stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. Sessions may start with practical tools and then shift to deeper reflection as needed, or combine both from the start depending on what the client wants.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy fit daily life. Video is useful for a face-to-face feel and richer interaction. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging offer flexible ways to touch base between meetings and to share thoughts in writing. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, school, or family obligations while keeping focus on progress and coping skills.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and LGBT-related topics.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are direct and practical while also exploring personal patterns and relationships. He balances straightforward feedback with patient listening so answers can emerge in conversation.
How long has he been practicing?
He has ten years of professional experience, including time in independent practice and earlier work that included life coaching with college-aged adults.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Texas.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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