Andrew Donelan, LCSW-C

Andrew Donelan, LCSW-C helps people who are struggling with relationship problems, addiction, trauma, and parenting challenges. He uses a straightforward, client-centered style and focuses on practical steps people can take to feel more balanced. He welcomes conversations about jealousy and infidelity alongside wider relationship concerns.

With 33 years of experience, Andrew draws on a strength-based approach to help clients build on what already works in their lives. He commonly uses mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques to teach coping skills and habits that reduce stress and symptoms. Sessions aim to improve communication, emotional regulation, and daily routines that affect home and work life.

Andrew has experience supporting people with dual diagnosis needs and addiction recovery. He also addresses parenting stress, blended family issues, and fatherhood concerns. When trauma or loss is part of the story, he offers practical tools to manage difficult memories and feelings.

People meet Andrew to set clear, achievable goals for healing and growth. He focuses on developing better communication and coping skills that can be used between sessions. Progress is tracked through concrete changes in behavior and relationships.

Andrew is licensed as an LCSW-C in Maryland. He offers virtual visits when requested, and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Andrew commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques, which focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors. These methods teach practical skills such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step coping plans that people can practice between sessions.

He also incorporates mindfulness practices to help people manage stress and stay grounded when emotions feel overwhelming. Mindfulness exercises in session are short and teach breathing, present-moment noticing, and simple grounding skills that can be repeated at home or during stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try techniques that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so work stays focused and useful.

Andrew offers virtual visits when requested, but specific session formats should be confirmed before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they live and make changes that carry over into everyday life.