About me
My background is fairly broad having lived in a number of states in the United States and abroad. I have a positive regard for many cultures having lived abroad as well, recognizing that diversity is a part of the world we live in now and our many cultures create a mosaic of life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed in the state of Oklahoma and Colorado. I have a Masters degree in Counseling. My career has included work with families and youth, individuals and couples along with those struggling with serious mental health issues as well as leading organizations and dealing in this capacity with personnel and ways to lead staff and motivate leadership in these settings always striving for positive outcomes. I have had training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy, and have been a counselor for 20 plus years. I am typically eclectic when working with individuals and families, as well as couples and youth. It is my belief that you can use a socratic approach of questioning and exploring, and challenging gently when working with survivors of trauma, when exploring misconceptions, as well as challenging belief patterns that may be challenging to the day to day coping that we need to have. I believe that we can also explore our patterns of functioning and adapt adding new skills and patterns, traditions and celebrations for example, to place ourselves in a better place to thrive, not only survive in this experience we call life. We have the honor as counselors to travel with you and those you care about on your journey briefly, and this we do with the utmost respect for who you are and for how you wish to see yourself and your family and loved ones succeed and overcome the current challenges you are facing.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem, Motivation
Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD
Years of Experience: 20
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
CO LPC LPC.0015803
OK LPC LPC01602
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Andrew Merritt. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
Andrew is a down to earth therapist. Very knowledgeable
Great listener and provides helpful insight.
Andrew Merritt has been great for my husband and me so far. He's been able to get my husband to open up and share more about his feelings which has really been benefitting our relationship. He's also giving us useful tips to practice at home.
Andrew Merritt has been very helpful. He is very knowledgeable and his expertise is helping us work through this very difficult time in our marriage.