Not accepting new clients in Newton practice (updated July 08, 2020)
Idonia Gaede is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Newton, MA specializing in trauma, grief, career counseling, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. She works with teenagers, young adults, college students, and adults, and her practice is affirming of individuals who identify as LGBTQ. Prior to starting her private practice, she worked as a college counselor at Curry College and as a therapist at Riverside Trauma Center.
Idonia has extensive background working with trauma survivors, including survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as individuals who have experienced bullying, natural disasters, and parental divorce. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she helps clients understand how their traumatic experiences may be affecting current interpersonal relationships and build resilience to move beyond their trauma symptoms.
Idonia also enjoys supporting clients through life transitions, whether a break up, job change, loss of a loved one, or birth of a new child. She aims to help clients tap into their inner resources to find their higher purpose and meaningful connections in their lives. As a former executive recruiter, she has coached and mentored clients towards successful and fulfilling careers, and enjoys helping clients identify their gifts and shape their careers using those skills.
Finally, Idonia is passionate about advocating for the LGBTQ community as an ally, and provides a warm environment for individuals who are questioning, self identifying, and coming out. She works holistically with clients to find the right resources for them, including physicians and support groups.
Idonia's treatment approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, mindfulness practices, and Solution Focused Therapy. She creates a non-judgmental, collaborative space for clients to take the first step towards change in their lives.
Trauma - Including dealing with past sexual assault, childhood trauma, environmental trauma (e.g. witnessing/experiencing violence), PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)
Grief and loss - Processing the loss of a loved one, any form of grief; processing he emotional aspects of personal illness or the illness of a loved one
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Career counseling - Helping to identify strengths, areas of expertise and passion during a job transition or search.
Anxiety - Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks
Depression - Sleep and energy disruption, overall mood disturbance, inability to enjoy yourself, and difficulty being motivated, amongst many other symptoms
Bipolar disorder - Using coping and preventive strategies to stabilize swings between elevated mood or irritability and depressive episodes
Self-esteem - Cultivate stronger sense of self; increase assertiveness, confidence, and self-compassion
Gender and sexual identity - Questioning gender and sexuality; non-binary identification, transgender identification, queer identity, sexuality and power
College student challenges - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression
Idonia can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Remote video therapy sessions offered? Yes
38 Colonial Avenue
Newton, MA 02460
Private Practice, 2017 - Present
Riverside Trauma Team, 2010 - Present
Curry College Counseling Center, 2013 - 2017
Riverside Community Care, 2009 - 2013
Boston College, MSW, 2009
English
"So grateful that I found Idonia. She took the time to listen to my concerns and made sure she understood what I was looking for in a therapist. This is a great resource I would recommend to everyone. Thank you!"
- Zencare client • December 2019"Idonia was wonderful! I loved getting to know her via her Zencare page with the video and it was so great to experience what she’s like to work with on the phone. Zencare made it so easy for me to find a wonderful person to partner with on my health!"
- Zencare client • June 2018