Roger Andrews , LCSW

Roger Andrews is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of practice in Virginia. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, grief, or major life changes. He also supports those dealing with addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and career concerns.

Roger keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. He mixes client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Conversations are direct but compassionate, and he works with each person to build a plan that fits their situation.

In the room, Roger focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. That might include small behavior changes, thought‑tracking exercises, or setting manageable goals. He explains tools in plain language and practices them together with the person he is seeing.

Roger draws on more than a decade of clinical experience in community and clinical settings. He has worked with people facing serious mood and thought disorders as well as those managing substance use concerns. His LCSW credential stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

People who choose Roger can expect an approach that balances listening with structured work. He aims to treat each person with dignity and respect while helping them take concrete steps toward feeling better.

How Roger’s Approaches Work Online

Roger uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. CBT emphasizes clear exercises and skill practice that translate well to remote work.

He also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and building a collaborative relationship. That approach helps people feel heard and guides decisions about which practical strategies to try next.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Roger will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set priorities and adapt techniques as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different days and schedules. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing exercises together. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, shorter touchpoints, or maintaining momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.