I’m Andrew Mahtani, MSW, LCSW — a therapist, coach, and college professor based in Jupiter, Florida. I’ve spent much of my career working with people during the parts of life that are difficult to talk about: anxiety, depression, shame, relationship struggles, addiction and compulsive behaviors, grief, identity, major transitions, and the pressure to keep functioning when something underneath isn’t working.

My background includes extensive work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families in school-based, community, and clinical settings. Today, a large part of my practice focuses on men who may appear outwardly successful but are struggling privately. I also continue to work with several women and select younger clients when my experience and approach are a good fit.

My work extends beyond the therapy room. As a professor at Maryville University, I teach across a broad range of social work topics, including Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Social, Economic & Environmental Justice, Financial Social Work & Well-Being, Cultural Competency, Policy & Political Reform, and Social Work Practicum with Integrated Seminar — the internship-based capstone course students complete prior to graduation. I mentor emerging social workers through case analysis, ethical decision-making, clinical reasoning, field-placement reflection, and the practical application of behavioral-health principles. I also serve on the Maryville University BSW Program Advisory & Alumni Board, contributing to the education and professional preparation of future social workers.

That combination of clinical practice and education shapes the way I work with clients. My style is direct, practical, and conversational, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving. I tend to think logically and philosophically, while placing a high value on perspective, discernment, and practical wisdom. I want to understand not only what is happening, but why it is happening, what can realistically be changed, and what those changes mean for the life you want to build.

My presence is calm, measured, and unassuming rather than loud or performative, while my approach is compassionate, empathic, and optimistic. I’m not interested in giving you generic advice or simply nodding while you talk. I want to help you recognize patterns, think through problems clearly, challenge what may no longer be working, and make changes that make sense in real life.

For clients who want it, Christian faith and spiritual questions can be part of the work. For clients who don’t, they don’t have to be. Either way, the goal is the same: a space where you can be honest, think clearly, and work toward a healthier way forward.

Outside of work, I make an intentional effort to practice many of the same things I encourage clients to build into their own lives. I stay grounded through mindfulness, art, running, yoga, ocean-based activities, golf, biking, time with my family, and the practice of my own Christian faith as an important part of my spiritual well-being. I believe in lifestyle design that starts from within — understanding what matters to you and building habits, relationships, and routines that support the life you want to live. I find a great deal of fulfillment in helping others do the same.