Andrew Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings 20 years of experience to his practice.
01About Andrew
Andrew Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings 20 years of experience to his practice. He is based in Oklahoma and offers practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life changes. He writes plainly and focuses on real-world skills that people can use right away.
Sessions tend to mix thoughtful questioning with gentle challenges to unhelpful beliefs. That approach helps people spot patterns that get in the way and try new ways of coping.
Background and approach
Andrew has lived in several U.S. states and abroad, and that background shapes how he listens to different perspectives. He holds a master’s degree in counseling and lists Licensed Professional Counselor credentials in Oklahoma and Colorado. His work includes support for parenting-related strain, compassion fatigue, sleep difficulties, anger, career decisions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse recovery, and coaching for everyday problems.
He adapts methods to the concern at hand rather than using a single fixed method. In sessions he often uses a Socratic style of questioning to help people examine beliefs and try new behaviors. He also incorporates elements from trauma-focused approaches when relevant, guiding people to safer, more manageable ways to process difficult memories.
People who want a practical, thoughtful counselor might appreciate his blend of lived experience, clinical background, and focus on skills that can make daily life easier.
02Credentials
- LPC (Oklahoma)
- License LPC01602 · expires June 2027
- LPC (Colorado)
- License LPC.0015803 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1518035617 · 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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
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04Online support
How evidence-based techniques work online
Andrew commonly draws on evidence-based techniques such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral approaches and cognitive processing methods. Trauma-focused strategies break down difficult memories into smaller steps and teach coping skills to reduce distress, which can help with trauma, grief, and overwhelming emotions. Cognitive processing methods look at belief patterns and help people reframe unhelpful thoughts so daily functioning improves.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a simpler check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging is useful for brief updates, coaching-style support, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity across work, travel, or other commitments.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this counselor help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, career decisions, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational style that mixes Socratic questioning with gentle challenges and skill-building. The goal is to identify unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping.
What is his professional background?
He has over 20 years of counseling experience and has worked in multiple states and abroad, bringing a broad perspective to his practice.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credentials in Oklahoma and Colorado and practices from Oklahoma.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.
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