- Addiction recovery support
- Relationship guidance
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Andrew
Andrew Donelan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) who focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns. He offers straightforward, practical help for people dealing with addiction, relationship strain, parenting stress, trauma, and related issues. His style is client-centered and down-to-earth, aimed at helping each person set realistic goals and make steady change.
He uses a strengths-based outlook to build on what already works in a person's life. Andrew also incorporates mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and manage stressful moments. Sessions often include concrete strategies for improving day-to-day coping and communication.
Andrew has practiced social work for 33 years in Maryland. That experience includes supporting people with dual diagnosis needs and offering guidance around loss, separation, and life transitions. He emphasizes practical skills that people can try between sessions to notice real shifts in mood and behavior.
In session he helps people clarify priorities, work toward emotional balance, and repair important relationships. Topics he commonly addresses include impulsivity, jealousy, infidelity, grief, blended family adjustments, and fatherhood concerns. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
He provides virtual visits when requested. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether they want a therapy focused on skills, coping, or deeper exploration, and then discuss the best plan during an initial meeting.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Andrew commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness in his work. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve decision making, which can help with anxiety, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation, useful for stress, trauma symptoms, and addiction recovery.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust the plan over time based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to prioritize.
Andrew offers virtual visits when requested, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It also lets people practice new skills in their everyday routines and bring real problems from daily life into sessions for immediate feedback.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Andrew commonly address?
He works with people facing addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and related issues like midlife changes and fatherhood matters.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Andrew uses a client-centered, strengths-based approach and includes mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques to teach concrete coping skills.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 33 years of experience in social work practice, including work with people who have dual diagnosis needs.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.