Andrew Breen

Andrew Breen is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. He supports people facing life transitions, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, and grief. He emphasizes practical steps and clear goals so clients can start making changes right away.

He works from the view that each person knows their story best. He looks for strengths you already have and builds on them. Sessions are collaborative and focused on what you want to change, not on labels or judgments.

In session he helps people break problems into small, workable steps. He uses straightforward conversation, problem-solving, and skills practice so new habits can stick. He encourages regular check-ins on progress and adjusts plans when something is not working.

With 13 years of experience, Andrew has supported people through trauma, family conflict, adoption and foster care questions, and issues tied to neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome. He also offers help for impulse control, substance use concerns, and burnout-related compassion fatigue.

People can expect a calm, direct approach that focuses on clear next steps. He invites open discussion about what has helped before and what gets in the way now. That practical style aims to make therapy feel useful from early sessions.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Andrew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping tools for anger, anxiety, and stress, helping people practice new reactions in daily life. Another frequent element is problem-solving therapy, which breaks larger problems into smaller steps and creates concrete action plans to try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Andrew will talk with each person about goals, past attempts, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan based on what helps and what does not.

If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also make it simpler to maintain consistency during life transitions, since sessions can be scheduled around work, school, or childcare demands. Licensed professionals can use online work to continue practical skill-building and collaborative planning across sessions.