Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello, and welcome to BetterHelp! My name is Andrea and I am looking forward to working with you. Starting therapy can be a big step and I want you to feel comfortable taking that step with me. I have a Master in Social Work from Boston University, as well as a Master in Public Health. My undergraduate degree is in the Study of Women and Gender from Smith College. I have 8 years of experience since earning my master’s and, while I was in graduate school, I was working with youth and families involved with the state’s welfare and mental health program. As a public health social worker, I examine both the individual and societal picture – the things that shape us all as humans and who we are as distinct people.
While I utilize a number of different therapeutic approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a particular focus of mine. All that means is that we do some looking at how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and some ways to intervene when those thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are working against you instead of for you. Regardless of style, one of the most important factors in counseling is the relationship between therapist and client – I always tell new people that if it does not feel like a good fit, we should talk about it and you should feel free to let me know if I am not the right counselor for you. That said, I hope that we will be able to be successful in taking on this journey.
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Andrea Kelley is a licensed social worker based in Massachusetts who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family conflict, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, self-esteem challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also provides affirming care for LGBT clients.
She earned a Master of Social Work from Boston University and also holds a Master in Public Health, with an undergraduate degree in the Study of Women and Gender from Smith College. Since earning her master’s degrees she has practiced for 8 years, and while in graduate school she worked with youth and families involved with the state’s welfare and mental health program.
Andrea combines a public health perspective with clinical work, attending to both the individual and the larger social forces that shape people’s lives. She uses a range of therapeutic approaches with a particular focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – a method that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and offers practical ways to shift patterns that are getting in the way of well-being.
She emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and encourages open conversation about fit. If it does not feel like the right match, Andrea invites clients to say so so they can decide the best next step. She aims to collaborate with people as they take on change and move toward their goals.
Andrea holds a Master of Social Work and is a licensed independent clinical social worker, license number 120513.
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