Dr. Thomas Tashjian , MA Psychologist 3022

Dr. Thomas Tashjian is a cognitive-behavioral psychologist who helps children, adults, and older adults build practical skills to manage emotional, behavioral, and health-related challenges. He works with difficulties such as attention and learning problems, chronic pain and illness, insecurity, relationship struggles, and the everyday stresses that undermine functioning. Drawing on a background in language and development, he often frames issues in terms of over-thinking, reflective self-talk, and the ways those patterns can complicate responses to counseling and medication.

In addition to his work in psychotherapy, he has training as a pharmacologist and experience studying how physical states and medications for medical conditions can influence mood, behavior, and emotional functioning. That perspective helps him distinguish medication or health-related effects from psychological concerns and identify practical steps clients can take to lessen those influences. He has supported experiential therapy programs that incorporate outdoor activity, exercise, and animal-assisted work, translating his personal interests into therapeutic options.

Outside of clinical work he is an outdoorsman, regular exerciser, and marathoner who enjoys dogs, cats, and horses, and he writes parables about those experiences. He has also assisted clients in discovering alternative ways to use skills when life changes or injury affect prior coping strategies. He holds the credential MA Psychologist 3022, indicating a licensed psychologist designation, and more background is available at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-tashjian-a96517107/

Approaches that translate to online care

Dr. Thomas Tashjian draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness approaches to offer practical, skills-oriented work that fits well with remote formats. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching concrete strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, attention concerns, and coping with chronic health issues. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; it can help with intense moods, anger, and challenges in relationships. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused attention and acceptance techniques to reduce rumination and improve stress management, useful for over-thinking, sleep problems, and chronic worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Dr. Thomas Tashjian works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor a combination of methods that fits their situation and comfort with online formats. Licensed professionals and therapists use these models flexibly to match individual concerns.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as scheduling flexibility and easier access to care. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to continue therapy from home, while traveling, or between other commitments. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent support and to integrate new skills into daily life.