Dr. Thomas Tashjian, MA Psychologist 3022

Dr. Thomas Tashjian helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He focuses on everyday thoughts and habits and practical strategies to manage emotions and behavior. He holds an MA and practices as a psychologist in Massachusetts with 33 years of experience.

He believes many problems come from over-thinking, repetitive self-talk, and habitual mental habits. In sessions he helps people identify those thought patterns and test whether they are useful. He draws on approaches that teach skills for handling emotions, improving focus, and reducing unhelpful behaviors.

His background includes work in language, development, and pharmacology, so he pays attention to how physical health and medications can influence mood and behavior. He helps people separate medical effects from psychological concerns and develop practical steps to reduce those impacts.

Dr. Tashjian uses hands-on and experiential methods when appropriate. His personal interests in outdoor activity, exercise, and animals inform how he helps people find meaningful alternatives after life changes or injuries. He also writes short parables that he sometimes shares to illustrate points.

People who prefer direct, skills-based work may find his approach straightforward and practical. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options to make sure they fit your needs.

How his approaches translate to online work

Dr. Tashjian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments to change feelings and outcomes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding skills to reduce getting caught in repetitive self-talk and worry.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. He will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That collaborative process includes reviewing what has helped in the past and adjusting plans as needs change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online and in-person options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to use short check-ins when time is limited. They also allow people to practice mindfulness or CBT exercises in real-life settings and bring those experiences back to session for review.