Andrew Scarbrough

Andrew Scarbrough is a Minnesota psychologist with 16 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and ADHD. He works with individuals facing problems related to substance use, depression, and intense mood or impulse challenges. He draws on an integrative approach that blends techniques from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, existential, and person-centered work. That means sessions mix practical skills practice with conversations that look at life patterns and personal meaning. He aims to tailor methods to each person's needs and motivation rather than offering a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions typically involve identifying immediate coping strategies for distressing symptoms. They also look at long-standing patterns that keep problems coming back. People can expect a balance of skill-building, reflective conversation, and practical problem solving. Andrew emphasizes cultural awareness and tries to adapt his methods to fit each person's background and preferences. He pays attention to how relationships, family history, and life events shape current worries. Progress is shaped by realistic goals and step-by-step work between sessions when useful. He practices in Minnesota as a MN Psychologist, license LP6150. He offers care in English and does not accept international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Andrew draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques that focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and practicing new coping skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and address impulsivity. These methods teach concrete exercises people can use between sessions to handle stressful moments.

He also uses person-centered and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand patterns that come from family history or past events. Those conversations aim to clarify recurring relationship problems and feelings of emptiness or shame, which can support longer-term change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, symptoms, and preferred pace. This means trying practical skills, reflective exploration, or a mix until a comfortable fit emerges.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, cut down travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to maintain continuity if life or work makes in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to suit an online session so progress continues between meetings.