- Plain practical strategies
- Experience with medications
- Mindfulness and movement
About Thomas
Dr. Thomas Tashjian helps people facing anxiety, panic, stress, depression, and problems with attention and sleep. He also supports those dealing with addiction, trauma, grief, chronic pain, and changes tied to aging. He writes simply and works to translate complex feelings into practical steps people can try at home.
He describes many struggles as arising from over-thinking and self-talk. That idea shapes how he approaches therapy - by naming unhelpful thinking, testing it, and teaching alternative ways to respond. He draws on methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and somatic work to offer tools people can practice between sessions.
Trained as a psychologist with a Master of Arts and more than three decades of clinical experience, he has also studied medication effects and pharmacology. That background helps him talk through how physical health and medications can affect mood and behavior, and to distinguish those influences from psychological patterns.
He often recommends experiential activities and movement as part of care, informed by a personal life that includes running, outdoor pursuits, and work with animals. When injuries or life changes interrupt those activities, he helps people find new ways to use the skills they developed through exercise and outdoor routines.
People who choose him can expect plain talk, concrete strategies, and a mixture of talk-based and experiential approaches. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Tashjian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy as central tools. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and panic. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and emotion regulation.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotional intensity or impulsive behavior is a concern, teaching distress-tolerance and emotion-regulation techniques that people can practice during the week. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process - the therapist will work together with the client to match approaches to their goals, needs, and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support practicing skills in everyday settings. Many people find it helpful to try skills between sessions and then review progress remotely, while others prefer in-person exercises; he will help clarify which setup fits each person's routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, and related issues like chronic pain and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses straightforward, skills-focused work. Sessions typically involve naming thought patterns, practicing coping skills, and trying behavioral experiments between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 33 years of professional experience as a psychologist and has worked with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as MA Psychologist 3022 and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.