Andrew Merritt

Andrew Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family strain, grief, sleep problems, mood concerns, and life transitions. Andrew aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters most to them and find clearer ways to cope.

He holds a master’s degree in counseling and maintains licensure in Oklahoma and Colorado. His work has included time with individuals, couples, youth, and people facing serious mental health challenges, as well as roles leading organizations and supporting staff. That mix gives him a practical sense of how problems show up at home and at work.

Andrew uses a flexible, question-based style. He often uses a Socratic approach to gently challenge unhelpful beliefs and to help people test new ways of thinking. He has had training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy and draws on those methods when trauma is part of the story.

Sessions focus on learning skills, shifting patterns, and finding small changes that add up. He encourages trying things that fit everyday life, such as new routines, rituals, or ways of relating to others. The pace is collaborative and grounded in practical problem solving.

Andrew values cultural diversity from living in multiple states and abroad. He describes counseling as traveling alongside someone during a short part of their life, offering respect and support as they work toward better functioning and stronger relationships.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Evidence-based techniques such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy focus on helping people understand and reframe difficult memories and beliefs. These methods use structured conversations and exercises to reduce the hold of painful thoughts and teach coping skills useful for anger, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms.

He also favors a Socratic, question-led style that helps clients examine unhelpful beliefs and try out new behaviors. This approach supports gradual change by testing ideas in session and adapting them to daily life, which can help with relationships, self-esteem, and coping during transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and situation. That choice can shift over time as needs change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.