Andrew Avault, LICSW

Andrew Avault, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), is a therapist who focuses on mindfulness, meditation, mood and affect regulation, and anxiety management. He brings five years of clinical practice to his work and has supported a wide range of clients between the ages of 6 and 55. Andrew integrates contemplative practices into therapeutic work, drawing on a long personal commitment to Zen and martial arts that spans more than two decades.

In addition to his clinical practice, Andrew runs a residential Zen martial arts training program in Boston, which informs his approach to attention, discipline, and embodied awareness in therapy. That background complements his interest in helping people develop tools for emotional regulation and sustained calm through meditation and mindful practice. His work emphasizes practical skills that clients can use in daily life to manage anxiety and regulate mood while honoring individual needs and capacities.

Andrew frames therapy as a collaborative process that blends structured techniques with experiential practice, inviting clients to explore what works best for them over time. He applies his training and lived experience to guide clients toward greater balance, focus, and resilience in the face of stress and life transitions.

Bringing ACT and Mindfulness to Online Therapy

Andrew uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then identify values-based actions that move life in a meaningful direction. ACT can be useful for people coping with anxiety, stress, or life transitions who want practical ways to act in line with their priorities.

He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy, teaching simple attention and breathing practices that strengthen present-moment awareness and support emotional regulation. Mindfulness can help clients reduce reactivity, improve focus, and build steady routines for managing anxiety and mood challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Andrew and each client collaborate to determine which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the mix of practices and exercises over time to match what proves most helpful.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, makes it easier to maintain regular sessions, and allows clients to engage from locations that are convenient for them. These options support continuity of care and let licensed professionals tailor pacing and format to each client’s lifestyle and needs.