Andru Blackburn

Andru Blackburn is an LMSW who aims to help people feeling alone, stuck, or overwhelmed. He meets people where they are with a calm, down-to-earth presence. Sessions are straightforward and nonjudgmental, and he often focuses on listening first so clients feel heard.

He has four years of clinical experience and a Graduate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Studies. That background informs work with addiction concerns and smoking or vaping cessation. He also supports people navigating grief, depression, low self-esteem, and social anxiety.

Andru has experience with middle-aged and older adults who face social isolation and caregiver stress. He also helps people coping with chronic pain, illness, and life transitions that bring questions about purpose. He talks through practical steps and goal-setting alongside emotional processing.

His style is calm and open minded. He values movement and activity as part of wellbeing and can incorporate coaching around personal goals. Outside of work he spends time walking or running with his dog and caring for his cats.

Clients in Michigan who want straightforward, practical conversations about loneliness, grief, addiction, or life purpose may find his approach accessible. He works in English and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care to each person.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Andru uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on both emotions and behavior. One common approach emphasizes clear goal-setting and small, practical steps to change habits and build routines; this helps with issues like low motivation, substance use, and smoking cessation. Another approach centers on grief support and emotional processing, giving space to reflect on loss while building coping strategies for difficult moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and adjust methods as needs change. That collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and useful from the start.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let someone continue care while living in Michigan or when mobility is limited. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you schedule.