Will Andres, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
The therapeutic process is something I find to be beautiful, effective and admirable. However, I recognize that the idea of entering therapy can be anxiety-provoking, frustrating and/or stigmatizing for some. It is essential to find a clinician that you can trust and allows you to feel support, empathy, respect and non-judgement. As part of this process, it is important that a strong therapeutic alliance be built between client and clinician. This concept of therapeutic alliance, also referred to as rapport, is one that I pay particular attention to and focus on during the initial stages of therapy. In our sessions, you will not only feel trust, support, empathy, respect and non-judgement, but will also feel valued, empowered and held.
I have wanted to be a Mental Health Counselor since Freshman year of High School, after having been through the process of therapy myself. During my experience, there were clinician’s who listened and wanted to help resolve issues. However, few made me feel valued as an individual, empowered as a human or held as a person in distress.
This brings me to the philosophical issue of whether therapy is an art or a science. For me, the answer is both. I strive to ensure that the therapeutic approaches I am incorporating are evidence-based and empirically supported. In session, I tend to utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Person-Centered Therapy. However, I also like to incorporate Play Therapy Techniques, Therapeutic Games and Expressive Art Therapy Techniques. I find it imperative that I continue to strengthen my education and therapeutic abilities, so I continue to stay up-to-date with new scientific findings regarding psychology, mental health and the therapeutic process. I also engage in regular communication with other professionals and am willing to incorporate effective techniques/interventions from a range of treatment modalities.
A little about myself, I am married to my high school sweetheart. We have a dog named Dax and a cat named Aspen, both of which we tend to spoil. In my free time, I enjoy doing yoga, playing the piano, reading, playing video games, watching sports and being with my friends/family. I graduated from Boston College in the Spring of 2020 with a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling. At that time, I also received a certificate for Child & Family Mental Health and Wellness.
Works with: Individuals 8+
Specializes in: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Grief & Loss, Self-Esteem, Stress
Management, Anger Management, Therapy-Resistant Individuals, Multi-Culturally Sensitive,
LGBTQIA+ Affirming, Parenting Support, High-Conflict Families, Healthy Communication
Professional Education
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling w/ Certification in Child & Family Mental Health and Wellness
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Certifications
EMDR Basic Training- In Progress
(866) 644-6131 ext 727
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
The therapeutic process is something I find to be beautiful, effective and admirable. However, I recognize that the idea of entering therapy can be anxiety-provoking, frustrating and/or stigmatizing for some. It is essential to find a clinician that you can trust and allows you to feel support, empathy, respect and non-judgement. As part of this process, it is important that a strong therapeutic alliance be built between client and clinician. This concept of therapeutic alliance, also referred to as rapport, is one that I pay particular attention to and focus on during the initial stages of therapy. In our sessions, you will not only feel trust, support, empathy, respect and non-judgement, but will also feel valued, empowered and held.
I have wanted to be a Mental Health Counselor since Freshman year of High School, after having been through the process of therapy myself. During my experience, there were clinician’s who listened and wanted to help resolve issues. However, few made me feel valued as an individual, empowered as a human or held as a person in distress.
This brings me to the philosophical issue of whether therapy is an art or a science. For me, the answer is both. I strive to ensure that the therapeutic approaches I am incorporating are evidence-based and empirically supported. In session, I tend to utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Person-Centered Therapy. However, I also like to incorporate Play Therapy Techniques, Therapeutic Games and Expressive Art Therapy Techniques. I find it imperative that I continue to strengthen my education and therapeutic abilities, so I continue to stay up-to-date with new scientific findings regarding psychology, mental health and the therapeutic process. I also engage in regular communication with other professionals and am willing to incorporate effective techniques/interventions from a range of treatment modalities.
A little about myself, I am married to my high school sweetheart. We have a dog named Dax and a cat named Aspen, both of which we tend to spoil. In my free time, I enjoy doing yoga, playing the piano, reading, playing video games, watching sports and being with my friends/family. I graduated from Boston College in the Spring of 2020 with a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling. At that time, I also received a certificate for Child & Family Mental Health and Wellness.
Works with: Individuals 8+
Specializes in: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Grief & Loss, Self-Esteem, Stress
Management, Anger Management, Therapy-Resistant Individuals, Multi-Culturally Sensitive,
LGBTQIA+ Affirming, Parenting Support, High-Conflict Families, Healthy Communication
Professional Education
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling w/ Certification in Child & Family Mental Health and Wellness
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Certifications
EMDR Basic Training- In Progress
(866) 644-6131 ext 727