About Anthony
Anthony "T.J" Cedeno is a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, or depression. He also supports those coping with life changes and struggles with focus or attention.
T.J draws on seven years of professional experience. He spent a decade working closely with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, which shaped how he listens and adapts his approach.
Background and approach
That background helps him meet people where they are and work at a pace that feels manageable. In sessions he treats the person and not just the symptoms. He looks for strengths the client already has and builds on them.
Conversations focus on developing clearer routines, improving concentration, and reducing panic or social anxiety when it gets in the way of daily life. He is practical and straightforward. Work might include setting small, achievable goals, trying simple skills between sessions, and talking through how life circumstances affect mood and focus.
He encourages self-compassion and realistic steps toward change. T.J offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Sessions are conducted in English and run through an online subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Anthony "T.J" Cedeno uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear steps. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches strategies for managing anxiety and panic attacks, such as grounding techniques and short behavioral steps to reduce avoidance. These methods help people regain a sense of control over sudden anxiety symptoms.Another approach centers on routines and attention strategies for people with focus challenges like ADHD. This includes breaking tasks into smaller parts, building consistent daily habits, and using brief planning tools to improve concentration and follow-through. That work often reduces frustration and boosts confidence over time.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, pace, and life demands. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow fuller interaction and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins or times when a shorter interaction is better. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to try different formats to see what works best.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English
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