Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
How Andrea works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Andrea
Andrea Kelley is a licensed independent clinical social worker with eight years of clinical experience. She uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage strong emotions and day-to-day stress. Andrea aims to make the first step into therapy feel simple and manageable for anyone who reaches out.
She holds a Master of Social Work from Boston University and a Master of Public Health. Earlier study in Women and Gender at Smith College shapes her awareness of social and cultural influences on personal life.
Background and approach
Her background includes work with youth and families involved in state welfare and mental health systems during graduate school. Andrea often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and offers concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns.
She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make a change but feel unsure about where to start. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set practical, short-term goals and track progress. Her approach emphasizes the working relationship.
She encourages open feedback about fit and style so sessions can be adjusted to suit the person. Andrea helps people address concerns such as anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, hoarding, and young adult challenges. Sessions are offered in English and Andrea is based in Massachusetts while accepting international clients.
She works with people who want practical strategies and clear steps to move forward.
What Andrea works with
Everything Andrea lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Andrea's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Family problems
- Hoarding
- Young adult issues
Approaches Andrea 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 Andrea’s Approaches Work Online
Andrea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to practice small, useful changes. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, anger, and depression because it breaks problems into clear steps you can work on between sessions.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people build their own reasons for change and find the motivation to try new strategies. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set concrete short-term goals and track progress so therapy feels practical and results-oriented.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Andrea will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and adapt methods to fit what they need. The plan can shift as progress is made or new challenges arise, and she encourages regular feedback about what’s working.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for fuller conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or manage quick questions without scheduling a full call. These options make it easier to use therapy in everyday life and stay consistent with goals.
Questions people ask about Andrea
What concerns does Andrea help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include family problems, hoarding, and young adult issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her practice emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to link thoughts, feelings, and actions. She also uses Motivational Interviewing for change readiness and Solution-Focused Therapy for practical goal work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Andrea has eight years of experience working since completing her master’s degrees. Her early work included supporting youth and families involved with state welfare and mental health programs.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an MA and is a LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She is based in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.