Andrew Avault , LICSW

Andrew Avault is a licensed clinician and LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) who centers his practice on mindfulness, meditation, mood and affect regulation, and anxiety management. He brings a calm, practice-oriented approach to helping people develop tools for emotional balance and stress reduction, drawing on both formal therapeutic training and long-term contemplative practice.

For five years he has worked with clients across a broad age range, supporting individuals from childhood into midlife. Alongside his clinical work, Andrew directs a residential Zen martial arts training program in Boston, combining physical discipline with meditative training to support resilience and focus. He has practiced Zen and martial arts for 22 years, a background that informs his therapeutic style and emphasis on present-moment awareness.

Andrew integrates contemplative practices into sessions in ways that suit each person's needs, focusing on practical skills for managing anxiety and regulating mood while honoring each client's pace and goals. His experience spans individual work with people at different life stages and developmental points, and his approach blends therapeutic technique with embodied practice to help clients build sustainable coping strategies.

Applying Mindfulness and ACT through online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by teaching flexible, values-based behavior.

Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and sensations. This approach supports emotional regulation and can reduce reactivity for issues such as anxiety, mood difficulties, and stress.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Andrew works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or while traveling, and integrate therapeutic practice into daily life with fewer logistical barriers.