My many years in the corporate world as an executive for a significant family business helped prepare me for my work as a professional addictions and substance abuse counseling.
Not only did it condition me with the tools of awareness, acceptance and compromise in the face of diversity and difficulties, but also it taught me never to give up: keep looking for options and solutions even in the times of darkest trouble.
As an executive managing hundreds of employees it would have been easy for me to assume that my perspective on life was the only one that mattered. Fortunately, my own struggles managing relationship and emotional challenges taught me that everyone has a right to their own perspective and feelings. I endeavor to listen intently to my clients, be open and honest with my feedback and always honor and protect the right of the people I work with to make their own decisions in life.
As a former high school teacher, wrestling coach and girls soccer coach, I have experience with teenagers and parents and have helped resolve family conflicts.
My work experiences took me on a career path through many states, Oregon, Oklahoma, Arizona and California before returning to our 4th generation family business in Pennsylvania. As such, I have experienced many different cultures and life styles.
As a former 20 year board of director of a billion dollar bank, I have experience working and connecting with other business leaders in Pennsylvania. As a counselor, this gives me a unique insight into the world of high finance and connects me with the culture and work ethic of the corporate world.
My work in professional counseling and the addictions psychology field in particular gives me an opportunity to practice what I've learned and share those benefits with others. When problems beset us and challenges threaten to overwhelm us, looking for who's to blame is a waste of time. Rather, I've come to realize that the best use of energy and life strategy is to find ways to accept reality, deal with facts without denial and grow into greater levels of maturity as a result.
I am no stranger to life transitions and with my counseling skill sets, I make that experience available in creative ways to my clients. I cannot change my clients. Only they can change themselves. My goal as a professional counselor is to help clients find the ways and means to modify their behavior so that they are able to take better care of themselves.
My Website is Transitionsamerica.com
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
PA LPC PC013865
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Andrew Kohlhepp. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
For a man going through challenges with relationships, career struggles, daily life issues, identity crisis, or extreme crisis that hits out of no where. Andrew is the voice you want to hear on the phone. His wealth of knowledge compassion, mixed with life experiences, he’s the only person I’ve felt can truly open up to.
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Andrew for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Andrew has helped me so much in my recovery from alcohol. He is very important to my recovery.
Written on Dec 26, 2023 after therapy with Andrew for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Have had Andrew a year apart and both times he’s helped me tremendously. A great guy to open up to and easy to talk to and get great advice from. Definitely consider him if you need the help.
Written on Jun 10, 2023 after therapy with Andrew for 1 year and 2 months
Always tends to my needs and is extremely helpful and knowledgeable with my issues
Written on Jun 08, 2023 after therapy with Andrew for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Andrew was great. He helped me through a very difficult time and directed me to an additional resource specific to my ongoing situation. I highly recommend Andrew.
Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Andrew for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Very good!
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Andrew for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd