Andrea Kelley, LICSW

Andrea Kelley is a licensed clinical social worker with a background that spans clinical practice and public health. She holds a Master in Social Work from Boston University and a Master in Public Health, and completed undergraduate studies in the Study of Women and Gender at Smith College. With eight years of experience since earning her master’s degrees, Andrea brings both individual and systemic perspectives to her work, shaped in part by early roles supporting youth and families involved with the state’s welfare and mental health programs.

Andrea practices from a public health social work lens, considering how broader social forces and individual circumstances interact to influence wellbeing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a primary focus for her - a practical approach that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and identifies ways to shift patterns that no longer serve a person’s goals. She also integrates other strategies as needed to tailor care to each person's situation.

Andrea emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and encourages open communication about fit. She invites prospective clients to discuss any concerns about the partnership and supports an honest approach if a different match would serve the client better. Her aim is to collaborate with clients as they navigate change and build skills for managing stress, relationships, grief, trauma, and other life challenges. She holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Andrea Kelley commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete strategies to change patterns that interfere with daily functioning or goals. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered method that helps people clarify their reasons for change and strengthen internal motivation to take practical steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Andrea works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adjusts methods over time so the work fits each person’s situation and pace.

Online therapy with Andrea is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce travel time. These options allow continued access to a licensed professional from different locations and can support consistent progress even when life is busy or circumstances change.