I’m Andrew Burdette, professional counselor and substance abuse professional, partner, friend, family member, fly fisher, film nerd, audio and music buff.
I came to counseling first as someone wanting to be free of feeling terrified of my own emotions, feeling anxious and inept about a lot of things in life. As a client of therapy, I have had good and bad experiences with therapists. Client – Therapist “fit” matters as much or more than whatever training or degrees a therapist may have.
I work well with clients challenged by anxiety, depression, substance use, overwhelming life transitions, relationship health and quality, or self-esteem because at different points, I have had to face these challenges myself. My education and training has put a lot of tools into my toolbox . My lived experience with these challenges, and own work with therapists in the past, has taught me how to trust and wisely use these tools in living day in and day out.