Website: Mentalhealthwithandrewmaihos.com (*Fully Remote and accepting Massachusetts/NH clients*) My name is Andrew Maihos I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I have been working in human services since 2011 and have been practicing as a counselor since 2016. I have worked in a wide variety of settings including schools, prisons, substance abuse treatment facilities, and mental health centers. I have experience working with all age groups and a wide variety of mental health/substance use disorders. I would describe myself as non-judgmental, easy going, and empathetic. I greatly value accountability, candor, and self-reflection in the treatment process.
It will typically be a blend of getting to know each other, me providing some psychoeducation, and beginning an exploration into a person's world view.
Showing up everyday ready to listen is my biggest strength. Self awareness is crucial to being an effective therapist and practicing self-care consistently is what helps us to progress, grow, and achieve within our careers and our personal lives. I live the values, skills, and behaviors that I talk with my clients about and I believe in these strategies and approaches because I have seen them work.
I use many of the skills and strategies of DBT in coping skills development with clients.
I use some of the strategies in ACT to help clients process difficult emotions, memories, and traumatic experiences.