Andrea Kelley , LICSW

Andrea Kelley is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of post-master's experience supporting individuals and families through life transitions, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. She holds 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. Her background includes work with youth and families involved with the state's welfare and mental health programs while in graduate school, which shaped a practice that considers both personal experiences and broader social influences.

As a clinician, Andrea draws on a range of therapeutic methods with a particular focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - an approach that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and how targeted changes can reduce distress. She also incorporates Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy when appropriate, adapting strategies to the needs of each person. Andrea emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and encourages open conversation about fit; if the connection does not feel right, she invites clients to discuss it so they can determine the best path forward. Andrea holds the credential LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, reflecting advanced training and state licensure to provide clinical social work services.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Andrea Kelley uses evidence-informed methods that translate well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety, depressive symptoms, and unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen personal motivation for change, which can be useful for addressing behavior change and engagement in treatment. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying goals and building on existing strengths to create small, achievable steps toward improvement.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Andrea will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and will adjust methods over time so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and allow people in different locations to access licensed professionals and therapists without traveling to an office.