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Andrew Tepper | Founder
Andrew Tepper, a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW), is the founder of BODA Therapy and brings 20 years of experience in individual and group psychotherapy in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. His therapeutic approach is integrative and holistic, engaging the imagination and calling upon a lifelong interest in music, the creative arts and the outdoors. Andrew believes that successful treatment is predicated upon having a strong bond, or a “therapeutic alliance” between the client and therapist. Consequently, he listens deeply and reflectively to sustain a connective, compassionate, and safe environment that promotes trust, healing, and personal growth. He values humor as a way to connect with others, and his love for meditation and mindfulness-based stress reduction also informs how he approaches both his work and life.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Bates College and received his Masters of Social Work degree from Columbia University School of Social Work. He has received extensive training in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy from the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute. In addition, he draws from years of training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness techniques to mitigate symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Andrew specializes in working with pre-adolescents, adolescents, adults and families. His areas of focus include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress reduction, anger management, and conflict resolution. In addition, Andrew has consulted as a facilitator for the Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute, and has devoted more than three years to working with Veterans through the non-profit organization, Intersections International. At Intersections, Andrew helped Veterans to process their experiences and heal by making music that addresses themes surrounding war.
In his free time, Andrew enjoys spending time with friends and family, jogging as a meditative practice, and making music. He also enjoys traveling, laughing, and culinary adventures.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Bates College and received his Masters of Social Work degree from Columbia University School of Social Work. He has received extensive training in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy from the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute. In addition, he draws from years of training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness techniques to mitigate symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Andrew specializes in working with pre-adolescents, adolescents, adults and families. His areas of focus include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress reduction, anger management, and conflict resolution. In addition, Andrew has consulted as a facilitator for the Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute, and has devoted more than three years to working with Veterans through the non-profit organization, Intersections International. At Intersections, Andrew helped Veterans to process their experiences and heal by making music that addresses themes surrounding war.
In his free time, Andrew enjoys spending time with friends and family, jogging as a meditative practice, and making music. He also enjoys traveling, laughing, and culinary adventures.
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OUR STORY
2002
After studying Psychology and Theater at Bates and graduating in 2001, Andrew decided that his academic pursuits could be used to help others. In 2002, he got a job at an inpatient psychiatric facility. He uses his love for music, theater, the arts, and recreation to engage with the patients in the hospital. It was his use of these various disciplines that led to his promotion to the title of Activities Specialist within the first year of his employment.
SEPTEMBER 2005
Andrew applied to Columbia University Graduate School of Social Work and continued to work at an inpatient psychiatric facility. While at an inpatient psychiatric facility, Andrew received extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as in-action methods for group psychotherapy. To increase engagement and buy-in from the patients, Andrew combined these modalities with other experiential activities such as writing and recording music. Music production and improvisational theater games as a way to engage with clients, particularly clients that were resistant to therapy.
JUNE 2007
Andrew received his Masters in Social Work from Columbia University and returned to an inpatient psychiatric facility as a therapist, in addition to running various alternative therapeutic programs on the weekend. Over the course of that summer, Andrew created the Theatre Program at an inpatient psychiatric facility.
MAY 2009
Andrew was promoted to Program Director of an inpatient psychiatric facility.
SEPTEMBER 2012
While still working at an inpatient psychiatric facility, Andrew started his own private therapy practice part-time.
SEPTEMBER 2015
Through his work in private practice, Andrew was reminded of a core truth that he had learned in the beginning of his career at an inpatient psychiatric facility - sometimes talking in an office could stifle the therapeutic process for some clients, especially resistant clients. Sometimes creating an experience that was fun, and incorporating the client’s interests, did create impactful and sometimes miraculous results.
OCTOBER 2015
Andrew left an inpatient psychiatric facility to go into private practice full-time. For 4 years, Andrew conducted psychotherapy with his patients but within the confines of his office. He was frustrated by the limitations of an office environment and the amount of time it took for patients to feel progress from their weekly one-hour sessions.
MARCH 2020
COVID hit and Andrew sought opportunities to connect with his clients outside in nature doing enjoyable activities such as skiing or hiking. Andrew realized that creating an experience in nature for his clients was even more impactful. His clients were less triggered, making more connections and enjoying therapy.
JULY 2021
Andrew conducted his first four-day beta retreat with three clients. The beta retreat was a huge success and BODA’s new approach to therapy was born.
SEPTEMBER 2005
Andrew applied to Columbia University Graduate School of Social Work and continued to work at an inpatient psychiatric facility. While at an inpatient psychiatric facility, Andrew received extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as in-action methods for group psychotherapy. To increase engagement and buy-in from the patients, Andrew combined these modalities with other experiential activities such as writing and recording music. Music production and improvisational theater games as a way to engage with clients, particularly clients that were resistant to therapy.
JUNE 2007
Andrew received his Masters in Social Work from Columbia University and returned to an inpatient psychiatric facility as a therapist, in addition to running various alternative therapeutic programs on the weekend. Over the course of that summer, Andrew created the Theatre Program at an inpatient psychiatric facility.
MAY 2009
Andrew was promoted to Program Director of an inpatient psychiatric facility.
SEPTEMBER 2012
While still working at an inpatient psychiatric facility, Andrew started his own private therapy practice part-time.
SEPTEMBER 2015
Through his work in private practice, Andrew was reminded of a core truth that he had learned in the beginning of his career at an inpatient psychiatric facility - sometimes talking in an office could stifle the therapeutic process for some clients, especially resistant clients. Sometimes creating an experience that was fun, and incorporating the client’s interests, did create impactful and sometimes miraculous results.
OCTOBER 2015
Andrew left an inpatient psychiatric facility to go into private practice full-time. For 4 years, Andrew conducted psychotherapy with his patients but within the confines of his office. He was frustrated by the limitations of an office environment and the amount of time it took for patients to feel progress from their weekly one-hour sessions.
MARCH 2020
COVID hit and Andrew sought opportunities to connect with his clients outside in nature doing enjoyable activities such as skiing or hiking. Andrew realized that creating an experience in nature for his clients was even more impactful. His clients were less triggered, making more connections and enjoying therapy.
JULY 2021
Andrew conducted his first four-day beta retreat with three clients. The beta retreat was a huge success and BODA’s new approach to therapy was born.
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My son immediately felt at ease working with Andrew
to not only figure out the cause of his anxiety, but to also identify coping skills that would stick long term. The best part was that my son was able to do the therapy with Andrew outdoors and through fun activities...which amazingly enough, made him show up each week without question. The “BODA Way” as my son refers to it, is now the only way he works on himself. It’s nice to see my son more at ease, smiling and being OK with his anxiety. Thanks Andrew!”
-Carol
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