Works with
How Andrew works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Andrew
Andrew Avault is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who emphasizes mindfulness and acceptance-based work. He uses simple, grounded practices to help people manage anger, anxiety, and everyday stress. He aims for clear, usable skills rather than long technical explanations.
Andrew brings five years of clinical experience to his sessions. He draws on mindfulness exercises and meditation to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. That kind of work can make it easier to handle mood shifts, sleep problems, or urges tied to addictions.
Background and approach
He also blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas with practical coping tools. That means learning what matters most and taking small steps toward those values, even when feelings are strong. Sessions often focus on brief, doable practices to try between meetings.
Outside the therapy room he runs a residential Zen martial arts training program in Boston and has practiced Zen and martial arts for over two decades. Those experiences shape a calm, present-focused approach to emotion regulation and self-discipline. People come for help with a wide range of concerns, from relationship and intimacy challenges to grief, parenting strain, and work stress.
Andrew uses plain language and short practices so the work fits into daily life and stays useful long after a session ends.
What Andrew works with
Everything Andrew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Andrew's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Andrew lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How ACT and Mindfulness Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based steps even when feelings are difficult. In sessions this looks like setting concrete goals and practicing brief exercises that build consistency over time.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice thoughts, sensations, and urges without acting on them automatically. These exercises can reduce reactivity to anger, cravings tied to addictions, and racing anxiety by creating short pauses between impulse and action.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the client's needs, goals, and daily routine. That collaborative process usually involves trying practices in-session and adjusting based on what helps most.
Online formats make it easier to keep therapy in a busy life. Video calls let the therapist guide breathing and body-based exercises visually. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow quick skills coaching and ongoing support between sessions. These options offer flexibility for different days and needs, while keeping the focus on building steady habits.
Questions people ask about Andrew
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps people with anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, sleep and eating concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and work or career stress.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses mindful, acceptance-based methods and short practical exercises. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and building small habits that reduce reactivity.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working in clinical settings and with individuals on mood regulation and anxiety management.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - LICSW - and is based in Massachusetts.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with him?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as U.S. residents. Conversations take place in English.
What session formats does he offer?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.