- Social anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Body image
About Tania
Tania Griswold is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 20 years of clinical experience in Massachusetts. She works with people who are facing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports those dealing with social anxiety and phobias, panic attacks, and feelings of isolation or shame.
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Conversations often include improving communication, building self-love, and clarifying life purpose or direction.
Tania commonly addresses specific concerns such as body image, control issues, divorce and separation, and forgiveness work. She also helps people affected by post-traumatic stress and long-term effects of abuse. Sessions may include skills for coping with panic and reducing avoidance in social situations.
She speaks English and Portuguese, which can help when cultural context matters in therapy. Her Massachusetts practice draws on two decades of experience with a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
People who choose to work with her start by identifying concrete goals. From there she and the client decide on practical techniques and steps to take between sessions. She emphasizes steady progress through small, workable changes and clear communication about what is and isn’t working.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques involve working on thoughts, behaviors, and skills in concrete ways. For example, cognitive strategies look at unhelpful thought patterns and teach ways to test and shift them to reduce anxiety and rumination. Behavioral techniques focus on gradual steps to face avoided situations, which can help with panic, avoidance, and social fears.Another common approach involves building emotional awareness and coping skills. This includes learning grounding and breathing strategies for panic, and communication exercises to practice expressing needs in relationships. These methods aim to provide tools people can use between sessions to manage symptoms and try different responses in real life.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily routines. They review what helps and adjust the plan based on real-world results.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing to suit remote sessions and everyday life.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, including social anxiety and phobias.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on practical steps and clear communication between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) based in Massachusetts with an MA and the LMHC credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.