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It can be difficult to take the first steps toward change, and my goal is to make the therapy room a welcoming place where partici...
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It can be difficult to take the first steps toward change, and my goal is to make the therapy room a welcoming place where participants look forward to attending.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 19 years of experience supporting adults through life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. I provide therapy in a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore change, process emotions, and build insight while developing effective coping strategies.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from Boston University. My clinical approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and relational therapy, with an emphasis on understanding patterns, strengthening emotional awareness, and supporting meaningful growth. I also incorporate mindfulness and solution-focused techniques when appropriate.
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, especially during times of change. I work collaboratively with clients to create a welcoming, supportive environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared openly. Together, we focus on building clarity, resilience, and practical tools to help you move forward with confidence.
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As a woman of color, I understand the importance of intersectionality and cultural competence and their impact on mental health....
As a woman of color, I understand the importance of intersectionality and cultural competence and their impact on mental health.
Christina Chen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 4 years experience in the mental health field, and 2 years in a college setting. She is passionate about assisting and supporting young to older adults in their experiences and challenges, with empathy and a hollistic view. Christina specializes in anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.
Christina completed her Master's in Counseling Psychology at Regis College. She has a background working in the college setting, which provides experience in supporting individuals during a pivotal time in life. This, coupled with her experience in community mental health, enables her to provide a holistic approach that can pull from a clinical and case management perspective. Christina utilizes treatment approaches that include person-centered therapy (PCT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, solutions-focused therapy (SFT), and motivational interviewing (MI).
She can support you in gaining new insights and skills that allow you to see yourself as the amazing human you are with the ability to handle whatever life throws at you. Schedule an appointment with Christina today and take the next step in your journey toward wellness.
As a passionate clinician, navigating the challenging experience of life, I look forward to meeting with you as we embark on a jou...
As a passionate clinician, navigating the challenging experience of life, I look forward to meeting with you as we embark on a journey of better understanding, together.
Baran Kamyab is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 6 years of experience. She specializes in treating women's issues, stress, depression, anxiety, family issues, work-life balance issues, grief, addiction, behavioral issues, and much more.
Baran completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis and has since continued into the PsyD program. The treatment modalities that Baran practices are psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
Baran has found that the therapeutic relationship can be helpful if characterized by warmth, flexibility, openness, active engagement, and sensitivity. She looks forward to meeting you and beginning the journey to help you get started on the rest of your life. Schedule today.
By deciding to come to therapy, you are taking the first step in a journey that I hope will be meaningful and insightful....
By deciding to come to therapy, you are taking the first step in a journey that I hope will be meaningful and insightful.
Melanie Dudek is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 4 years of experience. She primarily works with adults across the lifespan who are managing issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, new or chronic illness, caregiver fatigue, grief, and end-of-life issues.
Melanie completed her Master's degree in Social Work at Simmons University. Melanie values the experience and intersectional identities that her clients hold, which enables her to tailor her therapeutic approach to meet her clients' individual needs. Her approach with each client is unique, multifactorial, and evolves over time. She utilizes a trauma-informed approach and draws from elements of narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), and mindfulness.
In your work together, Melanie will meet you where you are at and you will work together to identify, define, and address your goals. She is eager to hear your story, learn from you, and support you in whatever is bringing you to this space. If you are ready to take the next step, schedule an appointment.
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Melanie: My go-to approach for treating anxiety is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I prefer to utilize CBT because I have seen my clients experience a significant reduction in symptoms as a result.
Cody: When working with clients who struggle with anxiety, my goal is to help reframe thinking to allow them to better understand where anxiety-type thinking comes from, in order to better manage the feeling before it becomes difficult to manage.
Melanie: In anxiety therapy, I teach the following tools:
Cody: Some tools that I offer clients for managing anxiety include using a variety of grounding techniques when they start to feel their anxiety begin to increase. Using skills early on helps slow down thinking so it doesn't escalate to higher levels.
Melanie: I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they demonstrate a reduction in symptoms that initially brought them to therapy.
Cody: I know a client has made great strides with anxiety management when they are able to recognize the effects high levels of anxiety have on the body and report feeling more energized and engaged with those around them.
Melanie: Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy by engaging in homework between sessions and utilizing skills/tools taught in session outside of the session.
Cody: The internet is a wealth of resources to be used both inside and outside of sessions. Often, I refer clients to various guided meditation and relaxation videos on YouTube to help manage thoughts and provide support for day-to-day stress.
Melanie: To prepare for your first anxiety therapy session, you can think about your therapeutic goals.
Cody: In order to prepare for your first session, it is important to be open with your therapist about how you are feeling. Anxiety is as much an important feeling as other emotions, and it's okay when we sometimes need help managing our emotions when they get out of hand, even as adults.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Boston, MA can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.
Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks Boston therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be incredibly effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. Other effective techniques include exposure therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy.
Anxiety therapy is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability. We suggest choosing the option that best suits your needs.
On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.
Yes, it is worth going to therapy for anxiety. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek expert anxiety help.
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