Tanya Parker(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Connecticut•Florida•Massachusetts
Anxiety -Body image- Existential crisis & challenges- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Life transitions- Relationship issues-
Tanya Parker
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Professional statement
Tanya's approach is varied depending on the individual's history with treatment. For people new to therapy, it may be helpful to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT involves looking at thoughts patterns and behaviors that may be creating obstacles in one's life and setting up appropriate coping skills to address those issues. For people who come to therapy for the purpose of processing trauma, a trauma-informed, relational approach is necessary. For people who are looking to gain understanding about how their past intersects with their present behaviors, insight oriented therapy would be the best approach.
Tanya is not a "Listen and Nod" therapist. She will actively listen, provide you with feedback and analysis, and be open with you about your diagnosis, prognosis, and any treatments indicated. With full transparency, she admits that she is not a validation-only therapist. Some folks want a therapist who will listen and validate without providing feedback or analysis. That is not her style. She will, however, work with you to figure out exactly how you can benefit from therapy.
Tanya is a proud feminist, anti-racist, and pro-science. She considers herself agnostic and does not offer any sort of religious based counseling. She does not feel that she is the best fit for folks from religious backgrounds unless they're looking to process religious trauma or folks who are conservative politically. Such a difference in values can significantly impact the therapeutic connection.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 14 years
Springfield College, Master of Social Work, 2010
Western New England University, Bachelors Degree - Psychology, 2008
Licensure
Connecticut: 13775 - Massachusetts: 117178 - Florida: SW20629 - Vermont: 089.0135861 - Pennsylvania: CW025194Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Body image - Development of skills for handling negative thoughts about physical appearance; building habits of more positive self-talk and self-perception.
Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
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
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Please be sure to include availability, your location (state), and reason for seeking therapy in your request.
Insurance
- Aetna (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT, PA)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT, PA)
- All Savers Insurance Company (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT)
- AllWays Health Partners (formerly Neighborhood Health) (in-network in CT, MA, FL)
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (in-network in MA)
- Berklee College of Music Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in MA)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in MA)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO (in-network in MA)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO (in-network in MA)
- Boston College Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare) (in-network in CT, MA, FL)
- Carelon (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT, PA)
- Cigna (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT, PA)
- Evernorth (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT, PA)
- Harvard Pilgrim (in-network in MA)
- Harvard Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in MA)
- Health Plans Inc. (in-network in MA)
- Lesley University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in MA)
- MIT Student and Affiliate Extended Insurance Plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in MA)
- Mass General Brigham (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT)
- Meritain Health (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT)
- Nippon Life Benefits (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT)
- Northeastern University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in CT, MA)
- Optum (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT)
- Oscar Health (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT)
- Oxford Health Plans (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT)
- Surest (formerly Bind) (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT)
- UMR (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT)
- United Healthcare (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT)
- United Healthcare Shared Services (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT)
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan (in-network in CT, MA, FL, VT)
Tanya Parker is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Health Plan (Commercial Plans, not via Mass Health or Navigator)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$100 (45min)
- Initial session:$125 (50min)
- Couples sessions:$125 (50min)
- Family sessions:$125 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Venmo
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- As needed