Description
Available openings in a process group focused upon empowering the members to build social skills and self confidence, increase self awareness, and develop stronger relationships. Members come to the group with challenges related to developmental trauma, anxiety, depression and relational issues. The group members are hard working and reflective, offering each other their unique perspective and feedback as they share challenges in their lives and communicate their feelings with each other.
Group Therapist
Jennifer DeSouza, LICSW is a Clinical Social Worker based in East Arlington, MA with over 25 years experience helping adults overcome challenges preventing them from living a more happy and fulfilling life. Jennifer offers flexible appointments based upon your scheduling needs and availability. This includes both in person and virtual appointments. In addition to individual work she also offers in- person group psychotherapy focused upon enhancing relationships, communication skills and building community.
Clients come to Jennifer seeking to address issues related to mood, anxiety and traumatic experiences. Jennifer’s focus is to help client’s manage current challenges and to adaptively cope with relationships and unresolved childhood experiences. Her clients may have a sense that past experiences continue to impact their current life, relationships and ability to feel connected and satisfied in their lives. They may have engaged in others therapies that didn't seem helpful.
Jennifer promotes meaningful change by creating a collaborative enviornment coupled with a warm, interactive approach. Her therapeutic approach is eclectic and she utilizes techniques drawn from multiple approaches including somatic experiencing, attachment theory, DBT, EMDR and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Jennifer is certified in Attachment Focused EMDR through the Laurell Parnell Institute.
Through collaboration with the client Jennifer emphasizes the theraputic relationship as an agent for change. She places importance on connecting the mind and body to promote an integrated experience.
Jennifer is a Certified Group Psychotherapist and a fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association. 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 East Arlington and is accessible by public transit.
