Cheryl L. Andrews, PhD
Most conversations begin with a diagnosis. Mine begins with function.
I am Dr. Cheryl L. Andrews, founder of Cheryl L. Andrews & Associates. For nearly twenty-five years I have helped individuals, students, families, professionals, clinicians, and organizations answer a deceptively simple question: How is this affecting real life — and what will actually help?
The bridge between experience and daily life
As a licensed mental health professional, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified ADA Administrator, and clinical supervisor, I bring together clinical insight, rehabilitation counseling, disability-informed practice, and accommodation strategy. The goal is to help people move from distress and uncertainty to functional clarity, meaningful strategy, and sustainable participation.
Clinical function is the bridge between what a person is experiencing and how that experience shows up in daily life. It asks:
- How is this person functioning at work, in school, at home, or in professional practice?
- What barriers are affecting attendance, concentration, communication, emotional regulation, organization, decision-making, or follow-through?
- What support, treatment, accommodation, documentation, or strategy may help?
- What needs to be clarified before the next decision is made?
That lens runs through everything I do — whether I am helping a client prepare for an accommodation conversation, sitting with someone in therapy, or supervising a developing counselor.
Credentials and education
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in North Carolina, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in South Carolina, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and Virginia. I also hold the credentials of Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified ADA Administrator.
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision — Walden University
- M.S., Rehabilitation Counseling — Winston-Salem State University
- B.A., Sociology — Saint Augustine’s University
Cheryl L. Andrews, PhDLCMHC-S (NC) · LPC-S (SC) · LPC (GA, VA) · CRC · ACS · NCC · Certified ADA Administrator
A small boutique group practice
Cheryl L. Andrews & Associates is a small boutique group practice. I serve as lead clinician, supported by Clinical Assistants — clinicians in training who provide services under my supervision. I determine clinician assignment and confirm it with you before your first appointment, and you are always welcome to state a preference to work directly with me.
My PhilosophyNot easy answers — clear ones
People rarely arrive with only one question. They are asking: What is happening to me? Why am I not functioning the way I used to? What do I need? How do I explain this clearly? What comes next?
My role is not to rush anyone toward easy answers. It is to organize the concern, clarify the functional impact, identify meaningful options, and support thoughtful action — with professionalism, compassion, structure, cultural responsiveness, and practical strategy.
Who I ServeIndividuals, referral partners, and clinicians
- Individuals and professionals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic illness, chronic pain, burnout, trauma, injury, or disability-related barriers that are affecting work or school.
- Students and families seeking clarity on academic functioning, IEP and 504 concerns, higher-education accommodations, documentation, or return-to-school planning.
- Medical and behavioral health providers whose patients need clinical concerns translated into practical workplace-function language.
- Attorneys, legal support teams, claims professionals, and case managers seeking clarification of job demands, functional barriers, accommodation history, and return-to-work planning.
- Counselors and developing clinicians seeking supervision that strengthens clinical reasoning, ethics, documentation, and professional identity.
Professional excellence and warmth belong together
At heart I am a Carolina girl, a part-time Georgia peach, and unmistakably a Southern belle. I am also a wife, mother, clinician, consultant, and supervisor — a woman who values family, joy, faith, femininity, meaningful work, and a life beautifully lived.
I believe clarity can be compassionate. Support can be structured and still feel deeply human. This work matters to me because I know what happens when people finally have language for what they are experiencing — and when that language helps them take the next right step.
Begin with clarity
Whether you are seeking consultation, therapy, or supervision, you are welcome to reach out.