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- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Andrew
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with 33 years of experience based in Maryland, Andrew Donelan helps people address addictions, relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and parenting challenges. He uses client-centered and strength-based methods and incorporates mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral approaches. Sessions aim to help clients set practical goals and improve communication and coping skills.
Andrew encourages clients to identify concrete steps toward change. He focuses on strategies that target everyday life - relationships at home, behavior at work, and routines that affect emotional health. He also has experience supporting people with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs.
He describes his work as collaborative and oriented toward real-world adjustments rather than vague theory. Mindfulness is used to increase moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Cognitive-behavioral techniques help people spot and shift thought patterns that lead to distress.
Common topics he addresses include stress management, anxiety, depression, attention-deficit concerns, trauma and abuse, loss and separation, and addiction recovery support. He also lists specific focuses such as blended family issues, control problems, dependent personality traits, infidelity, jealousy, men’s issues, and midlife concerns.
Andrew offers virtual visits when requested. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats he is offering through the site’s scheduling flow. To begin, users complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How evidence-based approaches translate to virtual care
Andrew describes using mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Mindfulness involves simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can help with stress, trauma responses, and impulsive behavior. Cognitive-behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to test new ways of coping, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Andrew will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process includes checking what’s working, adjusting techniques, and setting clear short-term tasks to try between sessions.
He offers virtual visits when requested; confirm the current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue care during life transitions. Ask about available formats during the scheduling step so you know how sessions will be conducted.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He focuses on addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues, plus related topics such as infidelity, jealousy, and men’s issues.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He uses a client-centered, strength-based style and incorporates mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional regulation.
How much experience does he have?
He has 33 years of clinical experience practicing as a social worker.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.