André Neitzel, LCSW

I genuinely believe that reaching out for therapy is an act of courage and bravery and courage. I never lose sight of that. People arrive with different histories, questions, and ways of understanding their experiences, and I shape the work around that. Some concerns respond well to a focused, short-term approach, while others have deeper roots and need time and space to unfold. My goal is to offer a place where you feel genuinely heard and supported as we sort through what is happening in your life. My style is relational and conversational. I might use metaphors when they help bring a problem or solution into better focus, and I aim to create a space where things feel a little less heavy, even when the emotions are difficult. I listen closely and ask questions that help us move beyond the surface and toward what is actually driving your experience. I pay attention to patterns, including how you talk to yourself, how you relate to others, and what tends to repeat, because these often point toward the areas where change is possible. My role is to help bring those into clearer view so you can decide what direction feels right for you. One of the most meaningful parts of this work is watching people reconnect with their own inner strengths they thought they had lost or discover parts of themselves they did not realize were still there. Witnessing that kind of shift is powerful and profound. Over the years, I have worked with adults facing an array of challenges, from the weight of depression and the grip of anxiety to the pain of loss and life transitions, relationship concerns, health issues, and the echoes of trauma. What I have learned is that therapy is not only about resolving a problem. It is also about understanding yourself more deeply. Sometimes that feels challenging, sometimes clarifying, but it is almost always meaningful. I am here to walk with you through that process and support you as you move toward the kind of change you are ready for.