Andrew Waters, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Parkland, Florida

VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Mental Health Counselor, Addictions Counselor

Languages: English

My Approach to Therapy

You may appear to have everything together on the outside while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Maybe work stress follows you home, your relationship feels strained, or you keep repeating patterns you cannot seem to break on your own. Therapy can help you slow things down, better understand what is getting in the way, and begin making meaningful changes. My approach is warm, direct, collaborative, and practical. I do not believe therapy should be a passive conversation. I listen carefully, ask meaningful questions, and challenge you when needed so our work stays focused and useful. Together, we will identify the thoughts, emotions, relationship patterns, and coping strategies that may be keeping you stuck, then build healthier ways to respond. I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, intense emotions, work pressure, and major life transitions. I use DBT skills and Gottman Method principles to help clients build insight, improve communication, strengthen emotional resilience, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection. Reaching out can feel difficult, especially if you are used to handling things on your own. You do not have to figure it out alone. If you are ready for things to feel different, I would be honored to help you take the next step.

My Practice & Services

I offer in-person therapy in Boca Raton and secure telehealth for clients located in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Texas. I work with individuals and couples using a warm, direct, and practical approach grounded in evidence-based care. My background includes training in DBT, Gottman Method principles for couples, CBT, ERP for OCD, and addiction treatment. I help clients navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, addiction, emotional intensity, work stress, and major life transitions. Sessions are collaborative, goal oriented, and focused on helping you build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change outside of session.

How Psychotherapy Can Help

Therapy can help you better understand the patterns, thoughts, emotions, and relationship dynamics that may be keeping you stuck. It provides a space to slow down, talk honestly, and develop practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, conflict, and difficult life transitions. Drawing on thousands of therapy sessions, I aim to make our work practical, focused, and meaningful. Therapy is not just about talking through problems. It is about creating real change. We will identify what is getting in the way, build strategies you can use outside of session, and work toward greater clarity, confidence, emotional balance, and stronger relationships.

My View on the Purpose of Psychotherapy

The purpose of therapy is not just to talk about problems, but to create meaningful change. Therapy should help you better understand yourself, recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical skills you can use outside of session. Drawing on thousands of therapy sessions, I believe good therapy is both supportive and challenging. It provides a space to feel understood, while also helping you take honest steps toward growth, healthier relationships, emotional balance, and a more fulfilling life.

Importance of the Client-Therapist Alliance

The therapeutic alliance is one of the most important parts of effective therapy. Change is more likely to happen when you feel understood, respected, and safe enough to be honest, while also feeling appropriately challenged to grow. I believe therapy works best when it feels collaborative. My role is not to judge you or tell you what to do, but to help you see patterns more clearly, ask meaningful questions, and support you in making changes that align with your goals. A strong therapeutic relationship allows us to do honest, focused work together and create meaningful progress over time.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

TeensAdults

Groups I Work With

I work with adults, couples, and adolescents, including high-functioning professionals, parents, men, and clients from diverse cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I also work with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction, emotional intensity, relationship struggles, work stress, and major life transitions, as well as couples experiencing conflict, disconnection, resentment, poor communication, or broken trust.

Therapy Services & Specialties

Chemical Dependency EvaluationConsultationIndividual Therapy & Counseling Marriage, Couples, or Relationship CounselingPsychological EvaluationTelehealth

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

AbandonmentAbuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAddictions and CompulsionsAggression and ViolenceAgoraphobiaAngerAnxietyAttachment Issues

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Exposure TherapyIntegration of different therapy modelsLogotherapyNarrative Therapy

Industries & Communities

EducationEntertainment IndustryFirst Responder/Medical ProfessionalsLGBTQ+Military/Law EnforcementProfessional SportsSelf-Employed and Freelance Professionals