Jennifer L DeSouza
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSWShe/Her/Hers
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSWJennifer DeSouza, LICSW is a Clinical Social Worker based in Cambridge, MA who provides individual and group psychotherapy remotely and in person. Her theraputic approach is eclectic and rooted in attachment theory with a psychodymanic perspective. She promotes meaningful change by creating a collaborative enviornment coupled with a warm, interactive approach. Through this collaboration Jennifer emphasizes the theraputic relationship as an agent for change. She places importance on connecting the mind and body to promote an integrated experience.
Many of Jennifer's clients have experienced traumatic relationships and early childhood neglect. They may have had past therapies that were not helpful. Her clients may have been told they have a personality disorder and may feel disconnected or struggle with crtitical thought patterns. They struggle to feel satisfied in relationships and content with themselves.
Jennifer has sucessfully treated people seeking relief from challenges related to relationships, communication, stress management, perfectionism and self confidence.
Jennifer has 20 years experience as a clinician and is a Certified Group Psychotherapist. She has sucessfully treated people seeking relief from challenges related to relationships, communication, stress management, perfectionism and self confidence. She has participated in a significant post graduate training in attachment theory, relationship dynamics, group therapy and trauma informed care. Her office is located in Porter Square Cambridge and is accessible by public transit. Jennifer offers a hybrid of in person and office visits.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
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Years of Experience: 24 years
Massachusetts General Hospital, Clinical Social Worker Department of Psychiatry, 2010 - Present
Massachusetts General Hospital, Clinical Director of Group Psychotherapy, Department of Psychiatry, 2018 - 2019
Massachusetts General Hospital, Clinical Coordinator of Group Psychotherapy, Department of Psychiatry, 2016 - 2018
Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, Completed One Year Fellowship Program, 2017
Boston College School of Social Work, Masters of Social Work, 1999
Simmons College , Bachelors in Psychology, 1997
Massachusetts: 110660
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