Life is complicated.
People are complicated.
Therapy can help.
People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons.
You might be struggling in a relationship, navigating a major change, feeling anxious or depressed, questioning what you want, or caught in patterns you can't seem to shift.
Therapy can be a place to slow things down, talk things out, understand what's happening, and figure out what you want to do next.
My name is Andrea, and I'm a mental health counselor licensed in Massachusetts and Maine, and credentialled in the UK. I help individuals and couples with relationships, life transitions, emotional difficulties, sexuality and intimacy, and the complicated business of being a person.
My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. Together, we'll explore the thoughts, feelings, and habits that might be making you feel anxious or depressed, or keeping you stuck and confused. We'll discover the origins of those influences, and why they may no longer serve you. Then we can translate these insights into meaningful change. My goal is to help clients overcome obstacles, have a greater sense of self-determination, and experience more joy and fulfillment.
If you’re curious why my work tends to center relationships: basically (based on decades of research!), if you want a long and happy life, the most reliable way to get one is by creating and nurturing all kinds of supportive, fulfilling relationships.
Sometimes, that starts with the relationship we create in therapy.
When working with relationships, I'll help you explore the attachment issues, "old stories," and patterns of interaction that keep you stuck in conflict or disconnection. I believe it's possible for partners to rebuild trust, improve communication, deepen mutual understanding, and move toward a healthier way of relating -- whether they ultimately choose to stay together, or respectfully go their separate ways. And if that's a decision you're struggling with, we can work together to figure it out.
I welcome the opportunity to work with clients of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and relationship structures, whether long married, cohabiting, dating, or non-monogamous. Many of my clients are busy professionals who prefer the comfort and convenience of telehealth, and value the opportunity to reserve an hour for honest, heartfelt conversations that leave them feeling clearer and more connected.
I also work with other kinds of relationships: I can draw on 20+ years of experience in the music industry to help bands and performing artists navigate conflicts, and foster strong, collaborative, personal and professional partnerships. I'm a proud verified referral partner for the Backline network, providing mental health and wellness services to music industry professionals.
No matter what you're struggling with, I’m here to help you gain clarity about who you are, and what you want and need — and how to move toward it with confidence.
