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Online therapist

Andrew Blanchard

Faith-informed counselor for life changes

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
24 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Andrew

Andrew Blanchard is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 24 years of experience. He helps people who are facing relationship strain, trauma, parenting challenges, and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue and the long shadow of guilt or shame.

His approach is grounded in practical conversation and steady support. He talks through attachment patterns and the ways past family relationships influence current behavior.

Background and approach

He offers help navigating divorce, blended family adjustments, and other difficult transitions. Andrew brings a faith-informed perspective for clients who want that included in their care. That means he will integrate Christian values into sessions when a client requests faith-based guidance, and he works with clients to explore forgiveness and meaning alongside emotional healing.

Sessions focus on concrete skills and personal reflection. He helps people identify patterns, try new ways of relating, and set manageable goals for change. The work aims at building resilience and clearer direction rather than quick fixes.

People who contact him can expect straightforward conversation and steady follow-through. He draws on decades of experience to adapt the work to each person’s needs and life situation. If faith matters to you, he can bring that into the discussion in a respectful way.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Andrew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people through relationship strain and trauma recovery. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful relationship patterns by looking at attachment and interaction habits. This helps someone understand why certain conflicts repeat and how to try different responses.

Another common approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress with paced, trauma-aware work that helps reduce the hold of painful memories and reactions. The work mixes talking through experiences with skills to manage strong emotions and return to daily life more comfortably.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Andrew collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal or faith perspectives. He will adjust the plan as progress is made and as new priorities emerge.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can work during a lunch break, and phone or low-bandwidth options can be helpful when video isn't possible. The main practical benefit is being able to schedule care around work, school, and family demands without traveling to appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Andrew commonly help with?
He focuses on relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include attachment issues, blended family problems, divorce and separation, and men's issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and conversational, centering on steady support and concrete steps. He combines discussion of feelings with actionable goals to help people make real changes.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 24 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and trauma-related concerns, as well as parenting and life transition challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Florida LMHC, which stands for licensed mental health counselor, and his practice is based in Florida.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions structured and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Please confirm current session formats and any scheduling details before booking.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
24 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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