Jennifer Paradysz, LICSW
Therapist in Massachusetts
Jennifer Paradysz is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with two decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting challenges.
- Licensed inMassachusetts
- License116254
- NPI 1750415451
- Experience20+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Jennifer
Jennifer Paradysz is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with two decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting challenges. She works with individuals facing trauma, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and substance-related issues. Her style is warm and direct, focused on building trust and practical change.
Clients can expect short-term tools and longer-term work that restores a sense of self and emotional balance. Sessions emphasize clear goals, strategies to cope with strong emotions, and ways to improve daily functioning.
Background and approach
Jennifer blends conversational listening with active techniques so people leave with concrete steps to try between visits. Her background includes a master of arts and extensive work with trauma and complex trauma, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. That experience informs how she supports people who have trouble feeling safe in relationships or who struggle with abandonment and attachment concerns.
Therapeutic methods include Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, and mindfulness practices. Jennifer also uses mind-body and affect regulation exercises to help calm intense reactions and improve sleep patterns. She offers flexible scheduling including daytime, evening, and weekend appointments.
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines and needs.
Credentials
- LICSW (Massachusetts)
- License 116254 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1750415451 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jennifer lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jennifer names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How attachment, CBT, and EMDR translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions; online sessions use conversation and exercises to rebuild trust and improve connection in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors with practical homework and skill-building for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps reduce the intensity of traumatic memories through guided processing and can be adapted to remote sessions when appropriate.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. Progress is reviewed together and techniques are adjusted as the work unfolds so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls for a closer face-to-face feel, phone sessions when bandwidth or camera use is a concern, and live chat or text messaging for quick check-ins or shorter exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow more frequent brief contacts, and let people choose the format that helps them engage best.
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Frequently asked
What issues does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and warm, blending client-centered listening with practical tools like cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and affect regulation exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, trauma, grief, and relational challenges across many settings.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a LICSW (licensed independent clinical social worker) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does billing 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 working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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