I have always had a calling to help individuals in need and counseling is another way that I can accomplish this. I am not just helping to work through a situation, but also equipping you with tools that can be used in building your future. Counseling can be intimidating as this is a very personal experience. However, investing in yourself will grant you a return that can last a lifetime. My counseling approach is genuine, organic, and goal directed, as I genuinely want you to succeed. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. My passion is providing a safe, accepting, and non judgmental environment that promotes you as an individual, while uncovering your strengths. This is a journey where you are in control and my role is to provide guidance, direction and support as you navigate through the storm and experience change.
About me
Andrew Chandler
My Education and Experience
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner and Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider and have been working in this field since 2002. I received my bachelor’s degree in Sociology & Psychology from Emory and Henry College, master’s degree in Counseling from Longwood University. I also completed post graduate education from Virginia Commonwealth University in Rehabilitation Counseling with a specialization in Substance Abuse and completed training for Juvenile and Adult Forensic Evaluation through the Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy at the University of Virginia.
I have also received specialized training in several treatment modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy & Skills Training (DBT), Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Exposure & Response Prevention Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), Motivational Interviewing, and Crisis Intervention.
Prior to coming into private practice, I gained clinical experience in several areas by holding positions in different treatment settings. This experience includes: working as a Psychiatric Emergency Clinician, providing emergency evaluations in the ER, Outpatient Therapist and Clinical Supervisor with local community agencies, working with all age groups, Counselor at a Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents, Psychology Associate for the Virginia Department of Corrections and have also gained experience working as a Child Protective Services Investigator.
Through receiving education, training and experience, I am now able to implement these unique approaches to provide clinically rooted, creative interventions. I work with children, adolescents and adults, providing support and help through many issues including, but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Self-Esteem, Behavioral Issues, Addiction & Recovery, Substance Abuse, Trauma (physical, emotional, sexual abuse), Self-Harm, Grief/Loss, Relationship issues, Work-related stress and more.
I will continue to pursue continuing educational and training opportunities to support increased efficacy of treatment and improved outcomes for the individuals that I serve.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Counseling Association
- National Association for Addiction Professionals
- Virginia Association of Addiction Professionals
- Virginia Sex Offender Treatment Association
- Chi Sigma Iota, honor society for counselors
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