Andrew Breen

Andrew Breen, LMSW, focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. He listens for practical concerns like parenting, motivation, confidence, and addiction. He aims to help people find steady ways to feel better and make changes that fit their life.

He starts by treating each person as the expert in their own story. He looks for strengths a person already has and builds on them. Sessions are meant to be straightforward and goal-focused, with clear steps and honest conversation.

Andrew brings 13 years of professional experience working in Michigan. He supports people through grief, anger, career struggles, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar mood concerns. He also offers help around adoption and foster care, attachment questions, autism and Asperger Syndrome, intellectual disability, and issues such as domestic violence and substance use.

In the room, Andrew keeps things practical. He helps people set small, doable goals, try new coping strategies, and notice what works. He emphasizes skills people can use between sessions to manage stress, improve relationships, and handle strong emotions.

People who choose him can expect a collaborative approach. He will help identify priorities and track progress over time. To begin, the site matching process is used to connect people and arrange sessions according to his schedule.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Andrew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and problem solving. One common approach involves setting clear, small goals and practicing specific coping strategies between sessions to reduce anxiety and manage low mood. This helps people see gradual change through everyday actions.

Another approach emphasizes building on a person's existing strengths and life experience. Sessions focus on identifying what already works, expanding those skills, and using them to tackle challenges like parenting stress, grief, or addiction-related issues.

Finding the right methods is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. If a method isn’t helping, adjustments are made together so the plan stays useful and realistic.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also offer more flexibility for scheduling around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities. Discuss format and timing during the matching and scheduling steps to find what works best for you.