Anthony "T.J" Cedeno, LICSW

Anthony "T.J" Cedeno is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. He brings seven years of professional experience and a steady, practical approach to helping people cope with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions.

He has worked for a decade alongside people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and that background informs how he listens and adapts to each person's needs. He also has experience supporting people who struggle with focus and attention concerns such as ADHD, as well as chronic pain, illness, and disability.

T.J. frames clients as the experts on their own lives and emphasizes strengths people already have. In sessions he focuses on building confidence, improving coping strategies, and working through practical problems that get in the way of everyday life.

His style is straightforward and collaborative. He helps people break down large problems into manageable steps and practices new skills together in session. He aims to create a calm, supportive space for people who are ready to make changes.

People often come for help with social anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, relationship patterns like codependency, and issues around life purpose or isolation. T.J. combines his clinical experience with a clear focus on what a person wants to change and how to get there.

To begin, he asks people to describe their immediate concerns and goals. From there he works with them to set realistic steps and track progress over time.

How evidence-based approaches guide online care

Many of the techniques T.J. uses are evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can practice day to day. One common approach is skills training that targets anxiety and stress - learning simple breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments to reduce worry and panic. These techniques help people regain control when symptoms feel overwhelming.

Another frequently used approach is cognitive work that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. This involves noticing automatic thoughts, testing them, and trying new behaviors to build confidence and reduce repetitive negative thinking. This can be helpful for low self-esteem, social anxiety, and obsessive concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. T.J. will listen to a person's goals and preferences, try methods that match those needs, and adjust as progress is tracked. He emphasizes practical steps and regular check-ins to see what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since formats are not specified in his biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel, and follow up more regularly. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or phone-based options when bandwidth is low. Many people find these practical benefits help therapy become a steady part of life.