Cypher Treatment Services
A therapeutic space built for people who've felt like therapy wasn't built for them. Authentic. Grounded. Unapologetically human.
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Culturally Competent
Free
15-Min Consultation
Virtual
Accessible from Anywhere
HIPAA
Compliant & Confidential
The Philosophy
Imagine a group of people gathered in a circle. No rehearsal. No hierarchy. No specific order. Just individuals showing up — fully present, fully themselves — creating something honest together, sometimes with complete strangers.
That moment of unguarded expression, that willingness to step into the circle not knowing exactly what will happen — that's what therapy should feel like. An exchange. A space where the unexpected becomes the breakthrough.
"Therapy doesn't have to look like therapy. It just has to be real."
Cypher Treatment Services was built on that belief. A space where your story is honored, your culture is never a barrier, and the work we do together is as authentic as it gets. Healing is a process — and it's dope that you've taken the first step.
A free 15-minute consultation. No pressure, no commitment — just a real conversation to see if we're the right fit.
Together, we put words to what you're feeling. Giving language to your experience is where the real work begins.
Build real, lasting coping tools. Not just surviving — healing and growing on your own terms.
Andrew Watkins
MSW, LCSW
EMDR Trained
Ordained Pastor
Meet Your Therapist
"The best teacher in life is your own experience." — Nipsey Hussle
My life is one big intersection. I am a Black man from rural North Carolina. I am a clinical social worker. I am an ordained pastor. I am a creative with a passion for music. These characteristics all combine to define me — and they all show up in the therapy room.
My experiences make me a better therapist. My success and failure in pastoral ministry helps me appreciate each client's diverse faith journey. My own ups and downs in the mental health world allow me to meet people where they are and identify what's happening beneath the surface. My life as a Black man in the South gives me insights unique to folks who share similar backgrounds. And my passion for hip-hop allows me to connect culture with clinical work, creating space for therapy that actually feels like therapy.
I hold an LCSW and am EMDR Trained — having completed the required intensive instruction and consultation hours in this trauma-processing approach that goes beyond talk therapy to help clients work through experiences that words alone sometimes can't reach. But more than credentials, I bring my full self into every session. We will unpack heavy things together — and you deserve someone who can hold that with both skill and authenticity.
If you're ready to do the work, I'm ready to do it with you.
What We Offer
One-on-one sessions tailored to your needs, your pace, and your goals. A space that is entirely yours.
Specialized support for when the weight feels too heavy. Evidence-based care delivered with real humanity.
Therapy that understands where you come from. Your background, your community, your lived experience — honored, not ignored.
Art, music, and narrative used as therapeutic tools — tapping into creative strengths to unlock what talk alone sometimes cannot.
Not sure where to start? A 15-minute call costs you nothing and could be the beginning of everything.
Secure, private, and fully confidential. Access quality care from wherever you feel most comfortable.
Access
Our services are currently online only — which means you can access real, quality therapy from wherever you feel most at ease. No commute. No waiting room. Just the work.
The platform we use is free to you, fully encrypted, and 100% confidential. Your story stays yours.
Fees & Insurance
Currently credentialing with the following providers. If your plan is listed, reach out — we'll confirm your coverage status during the consultation.
Private pay options are available for those who prefer not to use insurance or whose plan is not yet accepted. Rate information is shared during your free 15-minute consultation.
No surprises — just an honest conversation about what works for you.
We believe cost should never be the reason someone doesn't get the support they need. Ask us about additional payment options during your consultation.
Our goal is to make quality, culturally competent care as accessible as possible.
Not sure if your insurance is accepted yet? Reach out anyway. Credentialing is an ongoing process and we want to make sure you have accurate, up-to-date information before your first session.
Get in Touch
A free 15-minute consultation. No commitment, no pressure — just an honest conversation about where you are and where you want to go.
Thank you for reaching out. We'll be in touch within 1–2 business days.
Healing is a process — and it's dope that you've taken the first step.