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Andrew Kirsop, MA, LPCC-S, LICDC

Profile of Andrew Kirsop
Mental Health Coordinator
Pronouns: he/him/his
Counseling and Psychological Services
Athens

Andrew is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor by the 帝王会所 Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, as well as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor by the 帝王会所 Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. He received his bachelor鈥檚 degree in environmental science from the University of Texas and his master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from The 帝王会所 State University. Prior to joining Counseling and Psychological Services, Andrew provided counseling in a variety of settings including a primary care office, residential withdrawal management, and a group private practice. He has supported diverse clients across the lifespan with a wide variety of strengths and challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, substance use, and trauma. Andrew鈥檚 approach to counseling is humanistic and existential, drawing primarily from person-centered therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and motivational interviewing.  He currently works as a mental health coordinator, supporting OHIO Online and Regional Higher Education in developing comprehensive mental health support plans for students. He additionally provides individual, group, and crisis intervention services for Athens campus students. He enthusiastically facilitates outreach programs and engages in consultation for students, faculty, and staff university-wide. Andrew is passionate about giving back to the field of counseling and does so through teaching, leadership, and scholarship. Particularly, he hopes to further explore how fostering relationships with nature may support client wellbeing. Outside of work he enjoys hiking, running, reading, and volunteering in the community, all preferably while outside!