- Collaborative approach
- English and Portuguese
- 20 years experience
About Tania
Tania Griswold is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing anxiety, panic, depression, stress, and self-esteem struggles. She speaks English and Portuguese and aims to make sessions feel approachable and direct. Many clients come for help with relationship strain, life transitions, and feeling stuck.
With 20 years of experience, she focuses on practical skills clients can use between sessions. She works collaboratively to build clearer communication, stronger self-love, and better day-to-day coping. Tania also supports people dealing with panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and isolation.
Her style centers on meeting each person where they are and finding concrete steps forward. She listens for patterns that keep someone feeling overwhelmed and introduces tools to shift those patterns. The work can include practicing new ways to talk, experimenting with behavior changes, and reflecting on values and goals.
Sessions are paced to fit what each person needs. Tania emphasizes small, manageable changes that add up over time. She also brings cultural awareness to sessions for people who prefer English or Portuguese.
People often seek her help during a difficult life event or when longer-standing struggles resurface. She guides clients toward clearer choices and more manageable daily routines, aiming to restore a sense of balance and purpose.
Evidence-based techniques and online care
Many of the methods Tania uses are drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and build lasting skills. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and panic, such as paced breathing, grounding techniques, and stepwise exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance. Another approach centers on improving communication and interpersonal patterns by practicing new ways to express needs, set boundaries, and repair misunderstandings. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they monitor what helps and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. If you are considering online therapy, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow check-ins from locations that work with daily life. They also let someone choose a pace that suits them, for example a shorter check-in or a longer weekly session, depending on what is most helpful. Licensed professionals can tailor online work to focus on panic management, anxiety reduction, communication practice, or life-direction planning, helping therapy fit more naturally into everyday routines.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with anxiety, panic, depression, stress, relationship strain, trauma effects, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include body image, control issues, loneliness, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on practical skills and clear communication. Sessions aim to identify patterns and introduce manageable steps to reduce distress.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience supporting people through life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
What credential and region does she practice in?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Can I meet with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese to accommodate different language needs.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.