Dr. Thomas Tashjian, MA Psychologist 3022

Dr. Thomas Tashjian helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, and the practical strains of life changes. He also supports concerns around parenting, self-esteem, coping skills, and coaching for everyday challenges. He practices in Massachusetts and brings 33 years of clinical experience to his work.

He prefers straightforward, skill-based work in sessions. He often looks at how habits of thinking and self-talk shape mood and behavior. He uses exercises that people can try between sessions and checks what fits each person’s life. He has a background in pharmacology and pays attention to how medications and physical health affect mood and behavior.

Dr. Tashjian draws on cognitive-behavioral approaches and mindfulness to help people notice thought patterns and shift unhelpful responses. He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and somatic methods to address stress and reactions held in the body. Sessions often include practical strategies, brief experiments, and action plans to test new ways of coping.

He has worked with issues related to chronic pain, illness, and disability and helps people identify how health conditions interact with emotions and daily functioning. He also supports people facing losses of valued activities after injury or life change and helps find alternative ways to meet important needs.

Outside of clinical work, he enjoys outdoor exercise, marathon running, and animals. He writes short parables about his experiences and brings a pragmatic, down-to-earth stance to therapy.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Dr. Tashjian commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness-based work in session. Cognitive-behavioral work focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, worry, or depression. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and improve stress management.

He also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation skills and on motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process; he will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, daily routines, and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Some methods such as behavioral experiments, mindfulness practice, and short coaching tasks adapt well to remote work and can be used to support progress between appointments.