Andrew Shapiro, LPC, NCC, M.Ed

Andrew Shapiro's path to Clinical Director of Birch Tree Recovery was not without his own need to find lasting, meaningful recovery.  His previous career in sports and entertainment marketing was disrupted by co-occurring substance misuse and mental health symptoms which were driven by unresolved grief and a profound lack of authenticity. In 2014, Andrew found his place in the world and began his pursuit of a second career as a licensed clinical mental health professional. He graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis' clinical mental health counseling program in 2021, and his passion for the harm reduction approach to therapy led him to Birch Tree in July of 2023.

As clinical director, Andrew’s mission is to approach each client with a mindful, clinically tailored approach. He relishes the privilege to work with individuals and their family systems who hope to repair, renew, or recreate meaningful connections while eliminating any lasting resentment or mistrust. In session, you’ll find that Andrew is attentive, direct, clear, and able to shift and flex to support your specific needs. Andrew believes that all individuals can find what they are looking for if they channel willingness, open mindedness, patience, tolerance, acceptance, and have one layer of unconditional support.  If nothing else, Andrew is perpetually humbled and honored to be a part of all the client’s support systems.