Dr. Thomas Tashjian

Dr. Thomas Tashjian helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. He brings a long clinical perspective and a practical focus on real-life skills. He holds an MA and practices as a psychologist in Massachusetts.

He describes many difficulties as the result of over-thinking and repeated self-talk. In sessions he looks for patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going. He draws on experience with medications and physical health to separate their effects from psychological concerns.

Dr. Tashjian uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices to help manage strong emotions. Motivational interviewing and somatic methods are included when useful to increase motivation and to address how the body holds stress.

He has worked with people across the lifespan and has particular experience with attention and learning issues, chronic pain and illness, and adjustment after loss of activities or abilities. He also writes short parables about outdoor life and animals, and has incorporated experiential activities into treatment when they fit the goals.

Clients can expect clear, practical steps and tools to try between sessions. The focus is on what helps day to day - managing anger and anxiety, improving sleep, reducing substance use, or finding new ways to cope when life shifts. Dr. Tashjian brings 33 years of experience to this work.

How these approaches translate to online work

Dr. Tashjian commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices in his work. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what works. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and mood.

He also integrates dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when people struggle with intense anger or overwhelm. These skills are taught in clear steps and practiced together so clients can use them when strong feelings arise.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation helps decide what to focus on in sessions and what homework or practice will be most helpful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people practice mindfulness or grounding exercises in their usual surroundings. Licensed professionals can guide which exercises translate best to remote work and help adapt tools so they fit everyday life.