Jodie O'Malley
Jodie O'Malley
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Jodie O'Malley(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Massachusetts
Anxiety - Depression-Life coaching-Perfectionism-Self-esteem-Borderline personality disorder-

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Accepting in-person & online

Out-of-network with insurances

$375

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Professional statement

Jodie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts, with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Boston College. She has been with McLean Hospital since 2003 and maintains a private practice in Belmont, MA, offering both in-person and telehealth services. Plus, as a Certified Coach, Jodie helps clients focus on their strengths to create positive change and personal growth.

Jodie takes a compassionate, evidence-based approach to therapy, helping individuals work through life’s challenges while nurturing emotional well-being. She uses treatment approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients break free from unhelpful thought patterns, manage emotions, and build stronger relationships. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, personality disorders, or life transitions, Jodie tailors her approach to empower clients to live in alignment with their values and create meaningful change.

In addition to therapy services, Jodie offers coaching to help clients clarify their goals and create a roadmap for their future. Her coaching approach begins with the discovery phase, helping clients reflect on what excites and motivates them. In the design phase, Jodie works with clients to break down their goals into actionable steps, fostering a mindset of empowerment. The dream phase supports clients in envisioning their ideal future, while the destiny phase focuses on actionable steps to bring those dreams to life. This process is designed to build confidence, accountability, and long-lasting transformation.

Finally, Jodie's work with couples and families is to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional connections. She helps clients navigate challenges such as parenting and life transitions. Whether it's managing divorce, co-parenting, or deepening emotional bonds, Jodie works collaboratively with couples and families to ensure they can move forward with understanding, respect, and a shared vision for the future.

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Message to clients

Thank you for visiting my site and considering me as a part of your journey!

What’s the one thing that’s holding you back—whether it’s a thought, feeling, or pattern that’s difficult to shake? Is it fear, self-doubt, or avoiding certain situations? Identifying the main challenge is the first step toward breaking free and making meaningful change.

I work with individuals, couples, and families, each with their unique challenges, and I’m excited to help you overcome whatever is keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll take a collaborative approach, setting meaningful, value-driven goals and addressing obstacles and limiting beliefs. While therapy can be tough at times, I’m here to support you through the challenging moments and encourage your growth and progress.

In coaching, we’ll focus on your aspirations and take clear, actionable steps toward creating the life you envision.

If you’re ready to explore therapy, coaching, or specialized groups like ACT for Depression and Anxiety, ACT for Perfectionism and People-Pleasing, or Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT), reach out today.

Let’s discuss how we can work together to move you forward.

Warmly,

Jodie

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 22 years

McLean Hospital , Psychotherapist and Group Leader, 2003 - Present

Center for Executive Coaching, Coaching, 2023
Boston College, MSW, 2003
Boston College, Psychology , 1998

Licensure

Massachusetts: 113804

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Teaching coping strategies for fused thoughts, rumination, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings; sudden and intense feelings of panic.

Depression - Teaching skills to manage feelings of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life.

Life coaching - Helping clients reflect on their strengths, values, and desires, co-creating a realistic path to their goals, and taking actionable steps toward transformation. It’s about exploring possibilities, designing a future aligned with their values, and empowering sustained growth.

Perfectionism - Perfectionism exists on a spectrum, with some traits promoting achievement & others fueling self-criticism and social disconnection. Those with perfectionistic tendencies often struggle with anxiety, fear of judgment, and avoidance behaviors, leading to isolation & excessive self-monitoring. Teaching skills to practice letting go of rigid control by introducing small, manageable uncertainties, reframing failure as a learning opportunity, and helping to shift your focus from perfect to progress.

Self-esteem - Helping clients struggling with self-esteem, fear of failure, risk-avoidance, and self-criticism. These feelings, often linked to shame and low self-worth, can hold you back from living your fullest life.

Borderline personality disorder - Increasing insight into relational patterns and maladaptive behaviors; skill building of coping strategies for emotional identification and regulation.

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

Jodie O'Malley is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$375 (50min)

Therapy Groups

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Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT)

RO-DBT: Helps those struggling with emotional over-control, social isolation, and perfectionism. This group fosters emotional openness, flexibility, and connection through skills for managing criticism and expressing emotions authentically.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Perfectionism and People-Pleasing

A group for adults looking to break free from perfectionism and people-pleasing behaviors. Participants will learn to manage self-judgment, set boundaries, and embrace imperfection through mindfulness and values-driven action.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression and Anxiety

The aim of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is to help you live a rich, full, and meaningful life while effectively handling the pain that inevitably comes your way.