Andrew Avault

Andrew Avault is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who centers his work on mindfulness and mood regulation. He emphasizes simple, practical skills for managing anxiety, anger, and emotional overwhelm. Andrew describes therapy as a place to learn tools that fit everyday life. He uses mindfulness and meditation practices alongside talk therapy. Those techniques aim to help people notice feelings and respond differently. Sessions often include short exercises and coaching on practices to try between meetings. Andrew has five years of clinical experience. He also leads a residential Zen martial arts training program in Boston and has practiced Zen and martial arts for 22 years. That background informs his calm, grounded style without turning sessions into formal martial arts training. In therapy he focuses on clear goals like managing stress, improving sleep, and reducing compulsive behaviors. He also supports people dealing with grief, relationship challenges, parenting strain, and issues related to identity and sexual functioning. Clients can expect straightforward conversation, guided mindfulness, and practical homework. Andrew encourages small, doable steps that build over time. He aims to help people find better balance and more control over the behaviors and habits that cause pain.

How mindfulness and ACT translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values while learning new ways to relate to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice thoughts, body signals, and impulses without reacting on autopilot. These skills can help with compulsive behaviors, stress, sleep problems, and emotional regulation. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose practices that fit their goals, daily routine, and preferences. Sessions may mix short guided exercises, reflection, and concrete tasks to try between meetings so progress is practical and measurable. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to schedule meetings around work or family life, limit travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not possible. It also lets people practice mindfulness skills in the settings where they live and work, which can make the techniques more useful in everyday situations.