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LICSW

Andrew Avault, LICSW

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Intimacy-related issues
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Andrew

Andrew Avault is a LICSW who centers his work on mindfulness-based practices and mood regulation to help clients manage anxiety and related concerns.

Background and approach

He brings five years of clinical experience to sessions, drawing on a long personal practice in Zen and martial arts to inform calm-focused skills for attention, emotional balance, and stress management. His approach emphasizes present-moment awareness and practical strategies to address issues such as depression, grief, addictive behaviors, ADHD, and relationship challenges.

Based in Massachusetts, Andrew works with a wide range of concerns including intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, process addictions, sexual dysfunction, social anxiety, and the stresses of parenting and career transitions. He integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help clients clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and develop coping practices suited to daily life.

Outside of clinical work he leads a residential Zen martial arts training program in Boston and has practiced Zen and martial arts for more than two decades, experiences that influence his therapeutic style and emphasis on embodied awareness.

Mindfulness and ACT for Online Healing

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and emotions without getting trapped by them, then identify personal values to guide meaningful action; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and challenges with attention and motivation. Mindfulness Therapy trains skills in present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation, which can reduce reactivity, improve focus, and support mood regulation for issues like stress, ADHD symptoms, and compulsive behaviors.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so that practices feel useful and relevant to daily life.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. These options make it easier to maintain consistent practice, access care from different locations, and integrate therapeutic exercises into a busy schedule while working on attention, stress management, and emotional balance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, and self-esteem.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions emphasize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques that focus on present-moment awareness, values clarification, and skills for managing mood and attention.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has five years of professional practice and also brings long-term personal experience with Zen and martial arts that shapes his approach to embodied awareness and regulation.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
He is a LICSW practicing in Massachusetts; his listed credential is MA LICSW 121191.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
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.
How do I begin sessions with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Men's issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English

About

Andrew Avault is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Massachusetts, with 5 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.