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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW Certified Yoga Instructor Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsAccepting new clients in-person in RI and Telelhealth in MA/RI.
Andrew Belcher (he/him) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over a decade of clinical experience working with school aged kids, parenting families, couples, and individuals to navigate the stress, anxiety, and depression related to big life moments (adolescence, parenting, work, etc.) He specializes in school issues, family planning, infertility, complex pregnancy for birthing and non-birthing parents, and supporting families with children with medical complexity.
His practice focuses on the curious exploration of the mind and body through talk and trance therapy, yoga, and meditation. Andrew believes that exploring the body through the breath calms the mind and creates a distance from which we can see more clearly. This clarity allows for a deeper understanding about how we are, how we want to be, and how we will get there.
Andrew is an E-RYT 500, and studied yoga and meditation with Kripalu, Yogaworks, and Shambhala Meditation Center. Andrew has worked in schools, hospitals, and mental health clinics in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York including Women and Infants Hospital, Community Care Alliance, The Jewish Board, Maimonides Medical Center, Berkshire Theater Group, and ENACT. In addition to his private practice, he also provides group therapy and individual counseling through Thrive Behavioral Health. He graduated from Tulane University with a BA in English and Spanish and completed his clinical social work MSW at Hunter College. Se habla español.
Andrew is now offering in-person and HIPPA compliant Telehealth sessions, workshops, and consulting.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Mind-body connection - Practicing mindfulness and present moment awareness to explore the issues in the tissues, quiet the mind, and integrate our physical, cognitive, and creative selves
Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation
Complex Pregnancy and Children with Medical Complexity - Coping skills and support for birthing and non-birthing parents during high risk pregnancy and for families with children with medical complexities
Sliding scale available. I can also accept a limited number of clients through insurance. Please reach out to me to inquire about availability.
Years of Experience: 6 years
Thrive Behavioral Health, Clinician with Youth, Families, and Schools, 2023 - Present
Women and Infants Hospital, NICU Clinician, 2022 - Present
BH Link , Clinician at Adult Crisis Triage Facility , 2021 - 2023
The Jewish Board , Clinical Director with School-based Mental Health Program for students, faculty/staff, and parents in NYC Public Schools, 2018 - 2021
Maimonides Medical Center , Clinician with Child and Adolescent Outpatient Clinic and NYC Public Schools, 2016 - 2018
EnAct Drama Therapy , NYC Public Schools Teaching Artist and Supervisor, 2011 - 2015
Hunter College, MSW, 2017
Yoga Alliance, E-RYT 500, 2012
Tulane University , BA in English and Spanish , 2006
Rhode Island: ISW03787
Massachusetts: LICSW126663
English
Spanish