LICSW

Jennifer Paradysz, LICSW

Experience20 years
LocationMassachusetts
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Jennifer

Jennifer Paradysz is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts who brings 20 years of experience to clients seeking help with stress, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic stance that helps people explore patterns rooted in attachment, family of origin, and life transitions while building practical coping skills for day-to-day challenges.

Her training includes a master's degree with a clinical concentration in trauma and complex trauma, and she blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, mindfulness practices, and client-centered and attachment-based approaches. Jennifer describes her work as individualized and strength-based, drawing on affect regulation, mind-body strategies, internal family systems ideas, and therapeutic art when helpful.

Clients can expect an approach focused on restoring a sense of self, improving emotional regulation, and strengthening relationships and trust in everyday life. She offers flexible scheduling with day, evening, and weekend availability and is open to working with international clients by providing sessions across multiple online formats.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy is focused on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns and feelings. Online sessions using this approach help clients explore connection, trust, and relational wounds to support healthier interactions and emotional safety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides concrete tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; in virtual work it often includes structured exercises, skill-building, and homework to practice between appointments. EMDR is an evidence-informed method for processing traumatic memories and disturbing experiences; when adapted for remote sessions it involves guided bilateral stimulation together with targeted processing to reduce the intensity of distressing material.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and symptom patterns to determine which approaches or combination of interventions are likely to help, and she will adjust methods over time based on what clients find most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: clients can meet by video, talk by phone, or use live chat and text messaging depending on what suits their schedule and needs. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care, fit sessions around work and family commitments, and use therapeutic tools in real-life contexts between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jennifer address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, anger, and adjusting to life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and strength-based, combining empathic, client-centered listening with practical interventions drawn from CBT, mindfulness, EMDR, and attachment-focused work.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 20 years of clinical experience and advanced training in trauma and complex trauma, including work with mood disorders, grief, parenting concerns, and relational challenges.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds an MA and practices as an LICSW in Massachusetts, with the credential noted as MA LICSW 116254.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and payment structured?

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

What steps are required to begin therapy with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session 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 issues Autism 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 / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPost-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

What Jennifer can help with

Jennifer Paradysz works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, and ADHD.

Jennifer works with individuals struggling with mood disorders ( anxiety / depression ).

How Jennifer approaches therapy

Jennifer's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Jennifer uses EMDR and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Jennifer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Massachusetts.