Andrew Smith
I've had meaningful experience working with patients struggling with substance use, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. These challenges often overlap and can show up as feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not quite like yourself. I focus on helping patients understand what they're experiencing, such as differentiating intrusive thoughts from more severe conditions, which often reduces fear and improves engagement in treatment. I also work well with individuals who feel stuck in cycles of rumination, avoidance, or emotional dysregulation, helping them build insight and develop more effective ways to cope and function day to day.
I’m most passionate about making mental healthcare more approachable, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals and underserved communities who often face added barriers, stigma, or lack of access to care. I find it meaningful to create a space that feels safe, affirming, and non-judgmental, where people can be fully themselves.
My hope is that you feel comfortable being honest, even about things that are hard to say, and that over time you gain a clearer understanding of yourself, feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions, and build confidence in navigating your life.
Specialties
Addiction ADHD Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Athletic Performance Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Body Image Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns Caregiver Support Chronic Medical Condition College adjustment Community Violence Cultural Adjustment Depression Diet and Nutrition Divorce Drug Addiction Dual diagnosis Eating Disorders Emotional Regulation Excoriation Disorder Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Financial Insecurity Food Insecurity Gambling Gaming Addiction Gender Identity Grief and Loss Hoarding Housing Insecurity Identity Development Immigration Stress Impulse Control Internet Addiction Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Personality Disorders Phobias Psychosis & Pre-Psychotic Symptoms Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Suicidality Trauma & PTSD Traumatic Brain Injury TrichotillomaniaInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Andrew Smith is in network for the following plans:
Aetna AllWays Health Partners Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Empire BlueCross First Health Medicare Northwell Direct Optum Oscar Oxford UMR UnitedHealthcare WellfleetNPI Number
1962379099Rates
Rates not providedPractice Hours
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Art Therapy Body positivity Career Counseling Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Depth Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Eclectic Executive Functions Coaching Existential Feminist Health at Every Size Holistic Humanistic Insight Therapy Integrative Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Lifespan Integration Medication Management Meditation Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) Mind-Body Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Person-Centered Positive Psychology Psychodynamic Relational Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Somatic Strength-Based Supportive Transpersonal Trauma FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
Artists Athletes Deaf or Hard of Hearing First-Gen Immigrants Indigenous Peoples International Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Polyamorous STEM Trans non-binary gender fluid Undocumented Veganism VeteransMeeting Options
Qualifications
- License(s): CT-16752, NY-408195
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Gender(s): Man
- Sexual Orientation(s): Gay