Dr. Thomas Tashjian

MA Psychologist 3022

Massachusetts

Practical, skills-based psychological care

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At a glance

Credentials

MA Psychologist 3022

License

Psychologist, Massachusetts / 3022

NPI

1912959602

Experience

33 years

Languages

English

Location

Massachusetts

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational guidance
   • CBT focus
   • Mindfulness tools

   About Thomas

   Dr. Thomas Tashjian helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, mood shifts, sleep problems, addiction, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. He also supports those facing parenting strain, grief, ADHD, chronic pain or illness, and life changes that feel overwhelming. He identifies practical steps people can use right away to reduce distress and regain a sense of control.

   He practices using clear, skills-based approaches rooted in cognitive behavioral ideas and related methods. Sessions focus on changing unhelpful thinking, building coping skills, and practicing small behavior changes that add up. He also uses mindfulness and somatic techniques to help people notice how the body and mind interact.

   Dr. Tashjian holds an MA and is a psychologist. He brings 33 years of experience and a background in pharmacology and language development to his work. That background informs how he separates medication or physical-health effects from psychological concerns.

   Outside the office he is an outdoorsman and marathoner who enjoys animals and writes short parables. He has applied experiential activities like exercise and nature-based work in therapy programs and can help when life events or injuries disrupt familiar coping skills.

   People who choose his approach can expect a practical focus: identify what’s keeping a problem going, try small experiments, and adjust based on what works. To start, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete the brief matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.

2. How these approaches translate to online work

   Dr. Tashjian uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and to find personal reasons to change. Motivational Interviewing focuses on listening, reflective questions, and small steps toward a client’s goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; it can help people manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive behavior.
   
   Picking the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Early sessions typically focus on assessment and trying a few techniques so the plan can be adjusted based on what helps.
   
   The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find that remote work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, save travel time, or use shorter check-in meetings when needed. The focus is on making therapy practical and workable for everyday life rather than promising a particular delivery style.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

   Also works with

   AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

   Additional focus areas

   Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionHoardingObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injury

   Therapeutic approaches

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSomatic Therapy

   Experience

   33+ years

   Listed in

   Massachusetts

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does he help with?

   He addresses stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar symptoms, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other concerns.

   How would you describe his therapeutic style?

   He uses a practical, skills-based approach that emphasizes clear steps, short experiments, and attention to thinking and behavior patterns.

   What experience does he bring to therapy?

   He has 33 years of clinical experience plus a background in pharmacology and language development that informs how physical factors affect mood and behavior.

   What are his credentials and where is he located?

   He holds an MA and is listed as a psychologist (MA Psychologist 3022) and practices in Massachusetts.

   Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

   Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How does payment and cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin if I want to work together?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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