Jennifer Paradysz

Trauma-informed, collaborative therapy for life change

LICSW Massachusetts

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Jennifer

Jennifer Paradysz is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with two decades of experience helping people manage stress, mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on a trauma-informed clinical background and a mix of therapeutic methods to support clients working through anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and related concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, and family of origin issues.

Her work emphasizes collaboration and a strength-based stance that aims to restore a sense of self, emotional balance, and trust in relationships. She blends approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based perspectives, EMDR for trauma processing, mindfulness, and client-centered practices, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs.

Jennifer also integrates affect regulation exercises, mind-body strategies, internal systems work, and creative therapeutic tools when appropriate. Jennifer offers flexible scheduling, including daytime, evening, and weekend appointments, and accepts international clients.

Her practice accommodates a range of presenting problems from chronic pain and caregiver stress to communication and co-dependency concerns, helping people move forward with practical skills and therapeutic insight.

Online Approaches for Trauma, Mood, and Everyday Stress

Jennifer draws on evidence-informed methods to guide online work, including cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression and to build practical coping skills. EMDR offers a structured way to process traumatic memories and related distress through guided protocols that can reduce the intensity of trauma symptoms.

She also uses attachment-based and client-centered principles to ground treatment in relationship and personal values, helping clients feel heard while exploring relational patterns and improving emotional connection. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process; the therapist works with each person to match methods to their history, goals, and preferences and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to continue care across locations, and to select the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for each client's needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jennifer address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleeping and anger concerns, self esteem and bipolar disorder among other related challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a collaborative, strength-based approach that emphasizes empathy and connection while integrating practical skills and trauma-informed interventions to support emotional regulation and growth.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jennifer has 20 years of experience working with people facing trauma, mood disorders, grief, parenting and relational challenges.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds an MA and is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with license number MA LICSW 116254, and practices in Massachusetts.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and she does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Jennifer provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

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

What steps are involved to begin therapy with her?

Prospective clients can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English