Andrew Wynkoop, LCSW

Andrew Wynkoop is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. He brings three years of hands-on experience in schools and community settings. He aims to make therapy approachable and relatable for people who are nervous about starting care.

Andrew focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that affect mood and daily life. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and depression. He also supports those navigating LGBT concerns and common family-related struggles.

His background includes work with adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, and intellectual disability. He has supported people with communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and the emotional impact of divorce or separation. He also addresses guilt, shame, impulsivity, and multicultural concerns.

Sessions with Andrew tend to be straightforward and down-to-earth. He connects through the things people care about, such as hobbies and everyday interests, to build rapport and keep conversations grounded. He aims to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small, practical changes between sessions.

If you want to begin, use the site Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. That will lead to scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Using practical approaches in online therapy

Andrew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts and everyday habits. One common approach helps people notice and test unhelpful thinking patterns, teaching simple ways to reframe thoughts and try new behaviors between sessions. This can help with anxiety, low mood, and worry that gets in the way of daily life.

Another approach emphasizes building small, practical routines and skills. That work targets day-to-day habits like sleep, activity, and social connection to reduce stress and lift mood. It often involves short exercises and gradual steps rather than long, abstract plans.

Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. The therapist talks with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they try approaches and adjust them so the work fits the person’s needs.

Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins around school or work schedules. It can also let people choose a quieter setup or a shorter check-in when they need it, while still keeping the focus on practical change and day-to-day progress.