My Approach to Helping
Clayton Andrews is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of combined experience in
community and mental health. He is a 41 year old Sickle Cell Disease Warrior, a husband and a
father of seven. He completed his Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with Troy
University and his experiences include serving as a Forensic and Behavioral Health Counselor,
Treatment Team Facilitator and as a Clinical Supervisor for RSAT services with the Georgia
State Prison System.
His primary focus is the enablement and development of self-sufficiency, development and
growth in mental health. Prior to working in the field of mental health, Clayton served the State
of Georgia’s children and families for seven years through his work with Child Protective
Services and as a CASA Advocacy Supervisor. Clayton is the co-founder of Sickle Cell
Champions Association and a Coordinator of SC M.A.N., male-focused and male run
organizations, focusing on the Warrior Male. He is also a member of the Sickle Cell Mental
Health and Wellness Initiative.
Clayton is certified in the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) for mental health wellness,
recovery and maintenance and is also a member of the National Association of Black
Counselor’s Forensic Division. Clayton’s therapeutic approach utilizes empowering, person-
centered approaches, along with some cognitive-behavioral and some confrontational
approaches. Clayton places emphasis on assisting one’s personal growth through positivity,
mindfulness and compassion. Clayton's private practice, Andrews Counseling and Family
Resource Center focuses directly on the mental health plight of the Sickle Cell Warrior, Men’s
Mental Health and ForensicMandated community.