Andrew Mercer, LPC, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 10 years in practice

Andrew Mercer is a licensed professional counselor who brings ten years of clinical experience to his work in Texas.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180009135 · expires March 2027
LPC, Texas: 76320 · expires December 2027
NPI: 1609273176 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Andrew

Andrew Mercer is a licensed professional counselor who brings ten years of clinical experience to his work in Texas. He meets people where they are and focuses on clear, practical steps that lead to change. Andrew combines direct feedback with patient listening so concerns can be named and worked on together.

Andrew has worked in independent practice and has experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, bipolar concerns, and stress.

Background and approach

He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and LGBT matters. He uses straightforward language and avoids jargon so sessions stay focused and useful. He trained in pastoral counseling and at Loyola University in Chicago, and those experiences inform how he approaches spiritual questions when they come up.

Andrew draws from relational ways of thinking such as psychodynamic, humanistic, and Adlerian perspectives and uses them in a pragmatic way. That means looking at patterns, relationships, and personal meaning while keeping the work aimed at practical change. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented.

Andrew aims to help clients identify what matters most, test new ways of coping, and build routines that reduce overwhelm. He balances challenge with warmth so progress can happen without feeling rushed. People who prefer a direct, compassionate style often find his approach useful.

He works in English and offers several online session formats to fit busy schedules. If someone wants to explore spiritual concerns alongside practical coping skills, he can integrate both as needed.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Andrew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Grief
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder

Online support

How relational approaches work online

Andrew combines relational approaches with practical tools. Psychodynamic ideas look at recurring patterns and relationships to help uncover why certain problems repeat. This can be useful for long-standing anxiety, relationship patterns, or issues tied to loss and identity. Humanistic approaches focus on personal values and meaning, helping people clarify goals and build motivation for change. Adlerian thinking pays attention to behavior in social context and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrew treats approach selection as collaborative. He will listen to your concerns, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what fits your needs, goals, and preferences rather than insisting on one way of working.

Online therapy lets sessions fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter connection helps. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, daily support, or a way to write through feelings between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and usable during work, school, or travel.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, bipolar issues, and related concerns like self-esteem and career stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is direct and patient. He combines honest feedback with listening and focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He has ten years of experience in counseling, plus past work as a life coach with college-aged adults, and training in pastoral counseling and at Loyola University in Chicago.

Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?

He practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential and the LCPC credential as listed for Illinois and Texas respectively.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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