- Focus on stress relief
- Adoption and foster care
- Person-centered approach
About Andrew
Andrew McDalasair is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and depression. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space so clients can talk about painful experiences and learn kinder ways to relate to themselves. His tone is direct and practical, aimed at people who need clear help during hard times.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works at a pace set by each client. Andrew often helps people dealing with attachment concerns, body image struggles, and grief. He also supports those navigating adoption and foster care related issues and people facing aging or caregiver transitions.
His background includes three years of clinical experience in Montana. He describes his work as person-centered, which means he listens for each person's values and goals before suggesting steps forward. He mentions helping with family-of-origin wounds, blended family pressures, and fatherhood concerns.
Andrew also sees people managing chronic pain, mood disorders, co-occurring challenges, and people curious about kink or alternative sexual cultures. He notes experience with obsessive-compulsive patterns, phobias, and recovery from traumatic events.
People who choose to work with him can expect collaborative, straightforward sessions that focus on practical change and self-compassion. To begin, clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Andrew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical, person-centered way. One common approach he draws on focuses on skills for managing anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, pacing, and behavioral steps to reduce overwhelm. Another often-used approach addresses mood and depression by helping people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioral changes that improve daily routines and mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will ask about your situation, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend options and try them collaboratively. He adjusts techniques so they fit your pace and preferences rather than imposing a fixed plan.
For online work, confirm the session formats offered before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing an option that needs less bandwidth when internet is limited. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to maintain steady progress without reshaping your whole schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Andrew address?
He helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, and depression. He also works with attachment issues, body image, grief, and family-of-origin concerns.
How does he approach therapy in sessions?
His work is person-centered and evidence-based, which means he listens first and then offers practical steps. Sessions focus on clear goals and gradual change.
What is his clinical experience?
He has three years of clinical experience working with adults on mood disorders, trauma recovery, and related challenges in Montana.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He holds the LCPC credential and practices in Montana.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.