About Andrew

Andrew Avault is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who uses mindfulness-based work to help people manage stress and emotional ups and downs. He frames sessions around practical skills for mood regulation, anxiety, and day-to-day coping. Andrew presents ideas clearly and keeps things straightforward for parents reading on the go.

He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to guide conversations and activities. Those approaches are used to notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, then choose values-based actions.

Background and approach

Sessions often include simple breath and attention practices, and short exercises to try between meetings. Andrew has five years of clinical experience and blends that with a long personal practice in Zen and martial arts. That background informs his emphasis on steady habits, attention training, and grounded routines.

He prefers concrete steps over abstract theory when helping people make changes. Common areas he addresses include anxiety, ADHD, depression, addictions, grief, and relationship concerns. He also helps with sleep, anger, self-esteem, and career stress.

Work is tailored to the person's daily life and immediate needs rather than long academic explanations. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit varied schedules. Andrew works with people from different places and supports international clients in English.

The focus is on useful tools, clear goals, and steady progress the client can notice between appointments.

Mindfulness and ACT for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then pick actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, mood swings, and life changes where choices feel blocked.

Mindfulness Therapy centers on attention training and simple practices like focused breathing or body scans. These techniques aim to reduce reactivity, improve sleep, and support day-to-day emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to try practices, see what fits, and adjust methods based on goals and preferences. Progress is measured in practical changes the person can use between sessions rather than abstract milestones.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face when convenient, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging supports shorter check-ins or ongoing coaching. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into school, work, or travel schedules and to keep regular momentum toward goals.

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Andrew work with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and other everyday struggles like sleep and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions emphasize mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He uses simple practices and real-life exercises to help people notice thoughts and choose values-based actions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of practice as a clinician, combined with a long personal background in Zen and martial arts that shapes a steady, practice-oriented approach.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He holds an MA and is a LICSW, and he is based in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and can he work with people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
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 selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English

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