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- Addictions support
- Grief work
- Coaching goals
About Andru
LMSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Michigan with four years of experience, Andru Blackburn focuses on addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coaching. He works with adults who are navigating loss, substance concerns, isolation, or life transitions. Sessions emphasize straightforward conversation and practical steps rather than clinical jargon.
Andru describes his style as down-to-earth and non-judgmental. He keeps an open mind and a calm presence in sessions. He often begins by listening and then helps clients identify small, achievable goals to reduce stress or move toward change.
He has a graduate certificate in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Studies and uses that background when addressing substance use and smoking or vaping cessation. He also draws on experience supporting people coping with grief, caregiving stress, aging-related isolation, chronic illness and pain, and workplace issues. He frames work as coaching when clients want practical goal-setting alongside talk therapy.
Outside clinical work he spends time with his dog and cats and gets regular exercise through walking and running. He believes activity can support mental health and will discuss ways to add movement when it fits a client's life.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Andru helps people name what matters, break larger problems into steps, and track progress between meetings. He encourages straightforward plans clients can try between sessions and then review together.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Andru draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in plain language. He uses brief behavioral strategies that focus on small, practical actions clients can try between meetings; these help with mood, motivation, and habits like smoking cessation. He also applies supportive counseling for grief and loss, which centers on listening, naming emotions, and setting short-term coping steps.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to choose techniques based on their goals, symptoms, and day-to-day life. That process can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to schedule regular meetings around work, caregiving, or mobility limits. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and help maintain continuity of care when life gets busy. Licensed professionals can adapt behavioral tasks and coaching exercises to remote sessions so clients can practice steps between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Primary areas include addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coaching. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, social isolation, workplace problems, and smoking or vaping cessation.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a down-to-earth, non-judgmental approach with a calm presence. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical practice. That experience includes work with grief and substance use concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Michigan and holds a Graduate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Studies.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.