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Andrew Blanchard

LMHC Florida 24 years of experience

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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Andrew Blanchard
  • Relationship focus
  • Faith-informed support
  • Trauma recovery

About Andrew

Andrew Blanchard is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 24 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage relationship struggles, trauma, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. He also works with those dealing with men's issues, grief over family separation, and questions about life purpose.

His approach blends practical conversation with attention to personal values. He listens for patterns in attachment and family history that shape behavior today. He helps people talk through guilt, shame, and forgiveness in ways that fit their faith when that matters to them.

Many clients come for help after divorce or during blended family transitions. He offers straightforward tools to improve communication and set healthier boundaries. Sessions also address symptoms that follow traumatic events and steps toward rebuilding daily routines.

Andrew uses a Christian-informed perspective when requested, aiming to respect personal beliefs while focusing on healing and growth. He emphasizes resilience and small, doable steps toward change. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

People who choose him can expect clear goals, attention to practical life concerns, and support sorting values and next steps. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s intake flow and schedule sessions based on availability.

Evidence-based techniques and online support for life changes

Many of the approaches Andrew uses focus on concrete skills and understanding patterns that shape current behavior. One common approach he applies helps people recognize attachment patterns - how early relationships influence reactions in close relationships today - and then practices new ways of relating. This can help with parenting challenges, relationship tension, and blending families.

Another core technique looks at trauma recovery in manageable steps, guiding people to identify triggers, stabilize daily routines, and build coping skills. That work addresses post-traumatic stress and the emotional aftermath of abuse or difficult separation.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to identify what fits a person's goals, values, and comfort level. Sessions adapt over time as needs change, and clients are encouraged to give feedback about what is or isn't helping.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue consistent work during life transitions without rearranging as many commitments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesPost-traumatic stress

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he commonly help with?

He helps people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse recovery, parenting stress, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He practices a straightforward, conversational approach that looks at patterns from family history and attachment. Sessions focus on practical steps and personal values.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 24 years of experience working with adults on issues such as divorce, blended family transitions, and post-traumatic stress.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and his practice is based in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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