Andrew Berger, LCSW

Andrew Berger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 23 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He aims to meet each person where they are and begins by listening to their story without judgment.

Andrew uses straightforward talk therapy methods that focus on what the client needs right now. He leans on client-centered work to follow the person’s lead and on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking. He also uses solution-focused and trauma-focused approaches when those fit the situation.

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Conversations explore strengths and small steps that a person can try between visits. He emphasizes clear, achievable goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Andrew has worked across many settings during his career and brings that breadth to his clinical work. He often supports people coping with life changes such as divorce, loss, midlife challenges, and issues tied to service and civilian life. He also addresses concerns like codependency, communication problems, and questions about life purpose.

His style is respectful and collaborative. He encourages people to take the pace that feels right and to build on their own resources. If you want a therapist who listens first and helps you map practical next steps, Andrew may be a good match.

How these approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s priorities first and uses listening to shape each session. It helps when someone needs a space to tell their story and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on noticing patterns of thinking and testing new ways of responding. It is helpful for stress, anxiety, and low mood because it connects thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest methods that match those needs. Choices are made together and can change over time as progress is assessed.

Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or between errands. It can also permit shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint is useful, or longer sessions when more processing is needed. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and tools in virtual sessions to match each person's rhythm and goals.