Andrew Wurth

Andrew Wurth brings 31 years of clinical experience to his work with individuals and families facing relationship difficulties, addiction, anger-management challenges, grief and loss, and mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression, and PTSD. He has nearly eight years of focused work with veterans adjusting to civilian life and with young people navigating the transition to early adulthood.

He believes that people possess the capacity to change when they undertake the often-difficult work of examining their lives and building a plan to improve them. His therapeutic approach is grounded in a positive outlook, clear communication, an emphasis on personal responsibility, and a persistent, never-give-up attitude. He encourages clients to pursue their goals and live with fewer regrets.

Andrew holds a Master of Arts degree and is licensed as a clinical social worker in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He practices from Massachusetts and operates on Eastern Standard Time. He works part time within a traditional Monday-to-Friday framework but is typically online each day. He is most often available from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and many mornings he is available very early starting around 4:00 am for a couple of hours - a schedule that also accommodates international clients - with some weekend availability as well.

Many clients use a mix of message-based communication that is not in real time along with regular weekly live sessions by video (not Skype) or by cell phone. There is also a live chat option for split-screen, real-time writing if that is preferred. Andrew aims to respond to messages within the same day when possible and remains flexible about the rhythm of contact, whether that is frequent messaging during busy periods or weekly check-ins. He works collaboratively with each person to establish the pattern of contact that fits their needs.

Andrew often summarizes his view with a simple credo: if someone keeps doing what they have always done, they will stay what they have always been - change requires intentional action. He also draws inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr.: “We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there is such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.” He also appreciates a lighter reminder that “life is too short not to have a cookie when you want one.”