Andru Blackburn, LMSW

Andru Blackburn is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) who offers a calm, down-to-earth presence for people coping with loss, addiction, depression, and low self-esteem. He creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly and feel heard. His manner is relaxed and steady, and he often begins by listening to what matters most to the person in front of him.

He has four years of experience and a Graduate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Studies. That background informs his work with people facing substance use concerns and those navigating grief after losing someone close. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, social isolation, and the challenges that come with aging.

Sessions often include coaching-style conversations about practical goals and steps. He encourages activity and routine when helpful, drawing on movement and everyday habits as tools people can use between meetings. He emphasizes short-term goals as well as longer-term changes, depending on each person's needs.

Andru is an animal lover who enjoys walking and running with his dog, and he brings that everyday, relatable perspective into sessions. He helps people break big problems into manageable pieces and focuses on what clients want to change in their day-to-day life.

Andru practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients are asked to use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.

Evidence-informed approaches and online care

Andru draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One approach he uses centers on goal-oriented coaching and behavioral activation - this helps people set small, realistic steps, increase meaningful activity, and break patterns that reinforce low mood or isolation. It is useful for depression, low motivation, and rebuilding routine.

Another common element is grief-focused support that helps people name painful experiences, tolerate difficult emotions, and find ways to remember and honor relationships while moving forward. This work tends to be conversational and paced to each persons needs, rather than prescriptive.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasnt helped in the past. That collaborative planning shapes the methods used in sessions so the work fits the individual.

If you are considering online care, confirm the specific session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist will help match session length and frequency to what works in everyday life so therapy can fit into real routines.