Description
This group helps adults break free from perfectionism and people-pleasing, which often stem from harsh self-judgment, fear, and rigid rules. These patterns can lead to depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, and relationship issues. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), you’ll learn practical tools to address these challenges and improve your well-being.
You’ll gain skills to tackle:
• Harsh self-judgment and feelings of unworthiness
• Fear of making mistakes, rejection, or disapproval
• Procrastination and excessive worrying
• Risk-aversion and self-sacrifice
• Rigid rules about needing to be perfect or put others first
• Difficulty saying no, setting boundaries, and making requests
• Struggles with time management and setting realistic goals
• A fragile sense of self based on external validation
Through mindfulness, values-driven action, and self-compassion, you’ll learn how to acknowledge and accept difficult thoughts and emotions, gain clarity on what matters most, and live more authentically. This group will help you break free from limiting patterns and build a healthier, more balanced life.
Group Therapist
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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