Andrew Donelan

Andrew Donelan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) based in Maryland who helps people dealing with relationship strain, addiction concerns, and end-of-life or hospice-related stress. He focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Sessions emphasize clearer communication, coping skills, and improving day-to-day functioning at home or work.

He uses a client-centered, strength-based approach that starts with where a person is now. That means identifying existing strengths and building on them to meet personal goals. Clients are encouraged to set their own aims for healing, growth, and better emotional balance.

Andrew incorporates mindfulness practices to help reduce stress and increase present-moment awareness. He also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking patterns and support behavior change. These tools are offered in straightforward ways that people can practice between sessions.

His background includes work with dual diagnosis needs and a long career supporting people through trauma, addiction recovery, and family challenges. Thirty-three years of experience inform a practical, calm style that focuses on problem solving and clearer relationships.

People who come to him often want help with parenting challenges, blended family issues, separation or divorce, or managing impulsivity and control problems. He also supports men working through midlife concerns and fatherhood issues. Andrew aims to help clients develop better coping skills and restore more balance in daily life.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Andrew blends mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques into straightforward practices clients can use during and after sessions. Mindfulness work teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to ease stress and help people stay present during difficult conversations or during hospice and end-of-life planning. Cognitive-behavioral strategies focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and trying different behaviors to improve relationships and daily routines.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what is helping and what feels manageable for the client.

The profile indicates virtual visits are available if requested, but session formats are not otherwise specified here. Confirm the current session options before booking to know how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and keep continuity of care when health or scheduling challenges arise.