Andrew Donelan, MD, LCSW-C
Practical, goal-focused support for parenting and relationships
Book with Andrew- Years in practice
- 33
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Andrew
Andrew Donelan, MD, LCSW-C helps people who are feeling stuck by focusing on practical steps they can take at home and in relationships. He writes short-term goals with clients and offers clear strategies for stress, addiction concerns, and parenting challenges. His tone is matter-of-fact and focused on usable tools rather than long lectures.
With 33 years of experience, he combines a strengths-based outlook with client-centered care. That means he looks for what already works for a person and builds on those skills.
Background and approach
He uses mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Andrew has worked with people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, and relationship strain. He addresses issues like divorce and separation, jealousy, impulsivity, and challenges that come with blended households.
He also supports fathers navigating parenting and family role changes. Sessions typically focus on improving communication, managing emotions, and making day-to-day changes that reduce stress. He will suggest practical skills you can try between meetings and check progress together.
The aim is steady, achievable change rather than overnight fixes. Andrew provides remote options for sessions from Maryland. He speaks English and is familiar with dual diagnosis concerns when substance use and mental health overlap.
People who want straightforward guidance and hands-on tools often find his approach useful.
What Andrew works with
Everything Andrew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Andrew helps people with.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Blended family issues
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches you can try online
Andrew often uses mindfulness practices to help people notice their thoughts and bodily responses. Mindfulness can be useful for stress, anxiety, and managing strong emotions in parenting or relationship moments.He also applies cognitive-behavioral techniques that identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT-style work usually includes short exercises and homework to try between sessions, which suits issues like addiction urges, impulsivity, and mood problems.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and daily life. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan as needed rather than sticking to a single method.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice communication in real time. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or being on camera is an issue, and text-based messaging or live chat support quick check-ins or brief coaching between scheduled meetings. These options offer flexibility so people can keep progress moving even with hectic family and work demands.
Questions people ask about Andrew
What concerns does Andrew commonly address?
He works with people facing addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. He also helps with issues like divorce, jealousy, impulsivity, and blended family stress.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is client-centered and strengths-based, focusing on what already helps a person and building from there. Sessions emphasize practical skills and short-term goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 33 years of clinical experience working in counseling and social work settings.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing from Maryland.
Which languages and international services are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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