Andrea Kelley , LICSW

Andrea Kelley is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts with eight years of post-master's clinical experience. She earned a Master in Social Work from Boston University and a Master in Public Health, and completed undergraduate studies in the Study of Women and Gender at Smith College. While in graduate school she worked with youth and families involved with the state's welfare and mental health program, gaining experience in both individual and family-focused care.

As a public health social worker, Andrea blends attention to personal concerns with an understanding of the broader social forces that shape wellbeing. Her practice draws on multiple therapeutic methods, with a particular emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She uses CBT to help clients examine how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and to develop practical ways to change unhelpful patterns. Throughout treatment she emphasizes the importance of the therapist-client relationship and invites open conversation about fit; if the relationship does not feel right, she encourages discussion about alternatives and next steps.

Her areas of specialty include stress and anxiety, LGBT concerns, family and parenting issues, depression, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, with additional focus on family problems, hoarding, and young adult issues.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Andrea Kelley draws on evidence-informed methods to guide online sessions in ways that fit each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and on developing practical skills to shift patterns that contribute to distress; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, gentle approach that helps people clarify their goals and strengthen motivation for change, often used for life transitions or when ambivalence is present. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clients' strengths and immediate goals, emphasizing small, actionable steps that build progress quickly and can be especially helpful for problem-solving and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Andrea works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She adjusts techniques over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions occur - through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and to fit care into busy schedules. This range of options supports continuity of care and convenience for a variety of lifestyles and needs.