Psychotherapy for children, teens, and adults
Treatment for trauma, depression, and anxiety across the lifespan
Guiding you through life's challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and understanding of resilience.
About me
My name is Andrea Mazzarino.
I’m a clinical social worker with a doctorate in cultural anthropology, and I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals through various life challenges. I began my career in community mental health and military settings, where I worked with people of all ages—ranging from childhood to young adulthood—helping them navigate strong emotions tied to trauma and life stressors such as military combat, immigration, frequent moves, new parenthood, and humanitarian crises.
I’ve also worked extensively with individuals facing bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression, helping them uncover new strengths, relationships, academic paths, and career opportunities that they hadn’t previously imagined.
With my background in anthropology, I approach therapy with a deep respect for cultural context. I take time to understand what mental illness, healing, and resilience mean to you within your cultural and spiritual framework. Whether it’s through connecting to creative expression, animals and nature, faith, or community, I’m committed to helping you find and tap into the sources of strength that help you thrive.
I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Credentials
State Licensure
Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC
Certifications
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Clinical Internships
Comprehensive Life Resources, Tacoma, WA (2016-2017); Veterans Affairs PTSD Outpatient Clinic, Tacoma, WA (2017-2018)
Education
Masters in Social Work,
University of Washington (2018);
Doctor of Philosophy, Cultural Anthropology,
Brown University (2010)
B.A. Duke University (2001), summa cum laude
Education
High School and University Teaching
Co-founder/Contributor, Brown University’s Costs of War Project
Researcher, Human Rights Watch, Children’s and Disability Rights Divisions, Europe and Central Asia Divisions
Member of Pediatric Mental Health Cooperative, Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Department of Behavioral Psychology
Published in various scholarly and popular journals on topics such as war, refugee issues, mental health, and military family life.
Foreign language/s spoken: Russian
Services
Healing through connection — with yourself and nature.
My Approach
My priority as a therapist is to help you manage distressing emotions so that you are ready to gain new insights and skills. I have effectively utilized cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, play- and art-based, and trauma-informed approaches to support people across the lifespan. I’ve helped individuals living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, as well as those navigating life transitions such as divorce, moves, and career and school changes.
The Practice
My practice, based in rural Maryland, is named after the Monocacy River, which connects the towns in Montgomery County, Md., and the wider D.C. area. The river is also the site of a Civil War battle. Having researched war-related health problems for over a decade now, I remain committed to helping military families, first responders, and people from immigrant and refugee communities, among other groups.