Andi Watson, LPC
Phone: 803-814-6775
Address: 1900 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201
“My name is Andrea “Andi” Watson (she/they) and I’m a licensed professional counselor. I’m a Columbia native who graduated from the College of Charleston and the University of Kentucky. I'm a part of Kayla Sweet Counseling where my areas of focus include anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, self-esteem, life direction, gender identity, and queer issues. As someone who has had their own journey navigating these topics, my goal is to create a safe, nurturing space for all clients. I especially enjoy working with teens, adults, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
I like to utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with my clients. I also draw techniques from Emotionally Focused Therapy, as well as Feminist, Multicultural, and Existential Theories. I feel that clients hold the answers to concerns they bring into session and together we can identify strategies using their strengths to find a greater sense of comfort within themselves while working towards values-driven goals. I love to travel with clients on a journey of deeper meaning by making connections of past events with present experiences, helping to bring a better understanding of how to navigate issues.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me enjoying time with family, running, exploring nature, relaxing with my favorite music, watching The Lord of the Rings series for the 30th+ time, or binge-watching my favorite shows (currently enjoying season 2 of The Last of Us and anxiously hopeful for another season of Yellowjackets).”
