Dr. Monique Andrews is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Counseling Psychology Department. 

Dr. Monique Andrews is the founder of A Step Forward Counseling & Consulting, LLC. She is a licensed professional counselor and is completing her post-doctoral fellowship. She is a Temporary Licensed Psychologist under the supervision of Dr. Tamar Lubitsh-White.

She brings a holistic approach to therapy, as well as, to the courses she teaches at APU. She works diligently to provide effective interactive instruction to engage learners. She combines modern research with old age wisdom and tradition to create an environment to nurture the mind, body, and soul.  She has worked in diverse settings including schools, counseling centers, hospitals, community centers, military installations, and corrections.  She enjoys spending time with family, reading, and snorkeling!  But nothing is more rewarding than making a difference in someone’s life as a therapist and educator.  Monique has been an Alaska Army National Guard Soldier since 2006 where she has worked as a Victim Advocate, Master Resiliency Trainer, Suicide Prevention Specialist, Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist, and a Resilience and Risk Reduction Program Coordinator.  She is currently the chair of Alaska’s Statewide Suicide Prevention Council, and serves on the Alaska Mental Health Board, and the Alaska Psychological Association Board of Directors.