Andrea Brant, LMHC

Therapist in Massachusetts

Therapist focused on practical self-esteem work

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13 years of experience listed

LMHC professional credentials

English languages

Collaborative approach
Practical skills
Warm and direct

About Andrea

Andrea Brant is a licensed mental health counselor with thirteen years of clinical experience. She practices in Massachusetts and has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings. Andrea often begins by doing an initial evaluation to understand what a person needs and what has and hasn’t helped so far.

She works in a collaborative way and listens first. Sessions are shaped around each person’s goals rather than a fixed program. Andrea aims to be straightforward, warm, and nonjudgmental during conversations so people can raise difficult topics without feeling ashamed.

Her background includes work in a dual diagnosis inpatient unit and therapy for a federal program, and she has run an outpatient clinic. Those roles exposed her to many kinds of concerns, from mood and anxiety to addiction and trauma, and gave her experience assessing a wide range of problems.

Andrea regularly uses cognitive behavioral tools and draws on client-centered and mindfulness principles. She adapts techniques to the person in front of her, focusing on practical steps that can change daily patterns and feelings. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem struggles and relationship challenges.

The structure is often short-term focused work paired with skills practice between sessions, tailored to fit each person’s pace and needs.

Therapeutic approaches for online work and self-esteem

Andrea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different behaviors to change mood and reactions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so the person sets goals and directs the pace of work.

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotional regulation and stress tolerance are priorities. DBT skills teach concrete strategies for handling intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive reactions. Together these approaches give a mix of skills practice and reflective conversation to address both feelings and behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts as progress is made. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and homework between meetings.

Discuss the practical arrangements before beginning therapy online. Confirm the current session options, fees, and appointment schedule, and raise any access needs or communication preferences. The aim is to understand the next steps and decide whether the proposed arrangements work for you.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / loneliness JealousyMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Massachusetts, Nebraska, Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Andrea help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and ADHD among other concerns.

How does she approach therapy?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, with straightforward feedback. She adapts methods to each person and uses practical tools to change daily habits and feelings.

What is her professional background?

Andrea has thirteen years of experience, including work in an inpatient dual diagnosis unit, federal program therapy, and running an outpatient clinic.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an MA LMHC and is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What should I confirm before booking?

Ask about the current session options and scheduling arrangements before starting. Discuss any communication preferences or access needs with the therapist.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.