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Isabel DeMello, LICSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Isabel

Isabel DeMello is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with eight years of professional experience. She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship challenges, and a range of mood and trauma-related concerns.

Background and approach

Isabel also addresses issues around self-esteem, identity and LGBTQ matters, communication difficulties, impulsivity, and workplace stress, tailoring her work to the needs named by each client. Her approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration; she helps clients build self-understanding and practical coping skills while holding space for emotional processing.

Isabel draws from evidence-based methods including attachment-focused work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, and emotionally-focused interventions to help clients regulate intense feelings, reframe unhelpful thinking, and strengthen interpersonal connections. She describes therapy as a courageous, intentional step toward change and partners with people to develop individualized plans that align with their goals and life context.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Isabel uses a mix of attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral strategies to support people online. Attachment-based work explores how early and current relationship patterns influence feelings and behaviors, helping clients improve connection and emotional safety. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and collaboration, creating a respectful space where a person’s own goals and values guide the process. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop more effective coping behaviors for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Isabel treats that choice as collaborative. She will discuss goals, preferences, and the challenges you bring to determine whether attachment-focused exploration, skills-based CBT, or a blend of methods best supports your needs, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow scheduling to fit work and life demands, make it easier to maintain continuity when circumstances change, and support a range of communication styles so clients can engage in ways that feel most comfortable.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Isabel works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, compassion fatigue, and workplace challenges.
What is the general style of therapy offered?
The clinician emphasizes an empathetic, collaborative style that combines emotional support with practical strategies tailored to each person’s needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings eight years of professional clinical experience to her work with clients.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She holds an MA and is licensed as an LICSW in Massachusetts, license number LICSW124685.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients participate?
Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available for online work?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English