Andrew Mercer, LPC, LCPC

Andrew Mercer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with ten years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common and persistent problems including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, and anger.

He previously worked in private practice and as a life coach with college-aged adults. He trained in pastoral counseling and at Loyola University in Chicago. That mix of training means he can address spiritual questions alongside more conventional counseling topics when desired.

His style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear steps and real-world changes rather than lengthy theory. He uses relational approaches such as psychodynamic, humanistic, and Adlerian ideas, applied in straightforward ways to keep work focused and efficient.

Andrew often helps people talk through upsetting reactions, manage persistent resentment, or reduce impulsive outbursts that get in the way of relationships and work. He also works with people coping with loss, identity questions related to LGBT concerns, and mood difficulties like depression or bipolar-related stress.

Clients can expect conversations that connect personal history with present patterns. The goal is to identify what keeps the same problems repeating and try actions that change those patterns. He asks practical questions, suggests manageable exercises, and reviews progress in clear terms.

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