geometry-shapes iconGrief, Depression, Anxiety, Self Esteem, Coping Skills
Online in MA
7 years in practice
Ages served: 14-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Christopher accepts 30 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Compsych
Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Harvard Pilgrim
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Mass General Brigham (Optum)
Medicare Massachusetts
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Tufts Health Plan
Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$240
first session
$195
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Christopher

Christopher Andrew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience partnering with adolescents and young adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, life transitions, life skills, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and anger management.

Christopher completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Emmanuel College and his Master of Education (MEd) in School Adjustment Counseling and Mental Health at Cambridge College. He utilizes relational, collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, motivational interviewing, solution focused, and emotionally focused approaches to therapy, always maintaining the creativity, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual he encounters.

Chris seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire! 

What clients say

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

Chris is a very helpful therapist who has challenged my negative perceptions of myself and helped me guide myself towards the life goals I set for myself.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Christopher

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Get to know Christopher

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I have always had a passion for helping others work through challenging situations, small or large and I aspire to do more.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I work best with clients who are honest and are ready and willing to do the work required to become the best version of themselves.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Any client who has decided to work with me.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

Some progress is better than no progress.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

At Thriveworks I feel supported by staff and they make it so much easier for clients to actually get the help they need promptly.

What inspires you?

Many things inspire me, but I would say my biggest inspiration is life itself.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

I want to accomplish rapport with an individual in the first session.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with my loved ones.

What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I am a driven individual in general.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesGrief, Depression, Anxiety, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues
ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Any / Eclectic, Reality Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing
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Education and training

Years in practice
7 years
Graduating institute
Cambridge College
Graduating degree
Master's in School Adjustment Counseling and Mental Health
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1497271423
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State of practiceMA
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License number12215MHCC
Practice location

Practice information

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Individual Counseling
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