Therapist profile
Dr. Thomas Tashjian, MA Psychologist 3022
MA Psychologist - Parenting and emotional health
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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Somatic approaches
About Thomas
Dr. Thomas Tashjian is an MA Psychologist (MA Psychologist 3022) practicing in Massachusetts with 33 years of experience. He works with adults on common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleeping difficulties, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
He uses concrete, skills-based methods drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches. He often looks at how patterns of thinking and self-talk contribute to emotional and behavioral problems. He combines that with mindfulness, somatic work, DBT strategies, and motivational interviewing to help people notice what is keeping a problem going and try small changes.
His background includes work on language and development and experience in pharmacology. That means he pays attention to how medical conditions and medications can affect mood and behavior. He helps people separate physical effects from psychological patterns and to consider practical steps to reduce those effects when possible.
Dr. Tashjian has run experiential programs that included outdoor activity and exercise, and he writes short parables about animals and life. He also supports people facing the loss of physical abilities by helping them find alternative ways to use skills they once relied on.
He favors clear, practical conversations and teaching skills people can practice between sessions. Sessions are focused, with an emphasis on observations, concrete strategies, and short-term goals that can fit into everyday life.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Dr. Tashjian uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical alternative responses. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so a person can test small changes and notice what works.He also draws on mindfulness therapy to develop present-moment awareness and reduce getting caught up in repetitive self-talk. Mindfulness exercises are short practices that help with anxiety, stress, sleeping problems, and emotional reactivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals, current habits, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the current online options before booking. Generally, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also let a person use audio-only or lower-bandwidth approaches when video is difficult. Discuss practical arrangements and preferred ways of working during the first meeting to find what fits your routine.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with at home?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses skills-based approaches focused on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. Sessions emphasize practical exercises, mindfulness, and somatic techniques to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 33 years of professional experience working with adults and older adults on emotional, behavioral, and health-related problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as MA Psychologist 3022 and practices in Massachusetts.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does he use?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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