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Online therapist

Gladson Andrews

Support for families and parenting

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Gladson

Gladson Andrews is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on family and parenting concerns. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. He speaks plainly and treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

He aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable for worried parents. With 16 years of experience, Gladson adapts conversations and treatment plans to each family's needs.

Background and approach

He listens for what matters most and helps parents and caregivers sort priorities. Sessions often include practical strategies for communication problems and ways to reduce social anxiety or panic when it affects family life. He also addresses family problems that stem from unresolved trauma and post-traumatic stress.

Gladson draws on evidence-based techniques to help people process difficult experiences and rebuild safety within relationships. He explains things in everyday language so parents can use ideas at home. In sessions he focuses on clear goals and small steps.

Therapy may include role practice for better conversations, planning for calmer responses to stress, and problem-solving around parenting challenges. His approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. Based in Tennessee, Gladson holds the LMFT credential - licensed marriage and family therapist - and brings years of direct experience to family-focused work.

He tailors his approach to each household rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Approaches that support families online

Gladson uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical for family life. One common approach focuses on improving communication and problem-solving. It helps family members practice clearer conversations, set boundaries, and solve everyday conflicts step by step.

Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and reducing post-traumatic stress symptoms. It guides people through manageable ways to talk about hard experiences and build coping skills that reduce intense reactions in family settings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He collaborates with each person or caregiver to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and what feels comfortable. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy families. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions fit short windows of time, and live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins between appointments. These options make it easier to balance therapy with parenting, work, and school while keeping the focus on steady, usable gains.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues. Additional focuses include communication problems, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses plain language and a collaborative, goal-oriented style. Sessions emphasize listening, practical steps, and plans that families can use at home.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience includes addressing family and parenting concerns alongside trauma and anxiety.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - with license TN LMFT 1137, and he is located in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Multiple formats allow flexibility around family schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Tennessee
Languages
English

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