Andrea Angeline
I am a clinical social worker with 30 years of experience in multiple settings providing tele-health and in-person psychotherapy and supportive counseling to individuals, couples and families. I specialize in trauma, attachment, chronic and life limiting illness and grief. I work through a social justice lens and consider the dynamics and impact of political, social, historic and ancestral systems on mental health. I take private pay clients in order to avoid the insurance driven need to diagnose and apply labels.
First session
My first priorities are safety, trust and connection. Why you are seeking therapy and why now? We will focus on your immediate needs, expectations and goals. Gathering your personal history is necessary but won't be completed in the first session.
Strengths
I am experienced, highly engaged, open hearted, curious, specializing in trauma based and experiential therapies. I will support, encourage and challenge you, teach what I've learned about suffering and overcoming suffering. My life experiences, values and world views have shaped me, informed my practice and emboldened me to stay refreshed.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with curious adults and couples who have a trauma history and are motivated to do their emotional work. I've worked extensively with people with chronic illness, caregivers and I have advanced certification in end of life care. I am best with clients who are looking to gain insights, learn skills, find meaning, seek healing and transformation. I also believe this work is possible in combination with laughter, joy and levity.
Treatment methods
EMDR
I am EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy trained and use bilateral stimulation in the form of tapping (versus eye movements). We start with grounding, strengthening internal resources, then structure the sessions with a target memory and associated core beliefs.
Couples Counseling
I work with couples with an active, relational, trauma sensitive style with a strong emphasis on skill building, empathy, communication and conflict resolution.
Mind-body approach
I include mind and body, encouraging participation of mind (story, cognition, emotion, memory, belief) with body (breath, sensation, emotion being grounded). I use breath, witnessing self, guided imagery, body scan, present moment awareness
Location
Virtual sessions
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- MassachusettsLicense LICSW1031986