Andrea Kelley

Compassionate CBT-informed social worker

LICSW Massachusetts

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages: English

About Andrea

Andrea Kelley is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who integrates practical, evidence-informed techniques into therapy with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Background and approach

She draws on an 8-year clinical background and graduate training that includes a Master in Social Work and a Master in Public Health to explore how individual thinking patterns interact with broader social influences. Andrea helps clients identify unhelpful thought-behavior cycles and develop concrete strategies to shift those patterns over time.

Her work addresses a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, parenting and family problems, hoarding, compassion fatigue, and challenges during life transitions. Andrea also lists a focus on LGBT concerns and young adult issues.

She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and encourages open conversation about fit, inviting clients to discuss if the approach does not feel right so alternatives or referrals can be considered. Based in Massachusetts, Andrea welcomes clients who prefer online formats and accepts international clients.

Her background in public health informs a perspective that considers both personal experience and larger social contexts when crafting practical interventions and goals.

Applying CBT and Practical Therapies to Online Care

Andrea uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another and to practice tools that reduce distress and improve coping. Motivational Interviewing is employed to support ambivalence and build internal motivation for change through collaborative conversation. Solution-Focused Therapy helps identify strengths and small, actionable steps toward clients' goals, which can be especially useful for addressing specific problems or transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process and Andrea invites clients to explore what feels most helpful. She works with clients to set goals, try different strategies, and adjust the approach based on what aligns with each person's needs, preferences, and progress over time.

Online sessions make these methods accessible through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This flexibility allows clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care while traveling or living abroad, and select the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for each stage of work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Andrea commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, parenting challenges, hoarding, compassion fatigue, and young adult issues.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Her practice emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy, using practical, goal-oriented techniques to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Andrea brings eight years of clinical experience since completing her graduate training and has worked with youth and families in welfare and mental health settings during that time.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an MA and is a LICSW with credential MA LICSW 120513, and practices from Massachusetts.

Can people who live outside the United States work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people located outside the United States.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Family problemsHoardingYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English