Anjali Himali
Seeking therapy can be a difficult step, and I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 18+ years of experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, and addiction. As a trauma-informed therapist, I utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities, including DBT, CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing, to help clients develop practical tools for managing challenges and creating lasting change.
I am a trauma-informed therapist with training and experience in multitude of modalities, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I received my Master of Social Work degree from Boston College School of Social Work and have worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. I believe in fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship that empowers clients to build on their strengths, develop effective coping skills and achieve meaningful, sustainable personal growth in their lives.
First session
I strive to create a safe space that is supportive and non-judgmental where the client can process difficult emotions.
Strengths
I believe that healing occurs within supportive relationships, and I am honored to walk alongside clients as they work through challenges, discover their strengths, and move toward the life they want to create.
Ideal clients
Whether a client is going through major life changes or seeking to acquire or improve coping skills, or change behaviors that do not serve them, my focus is to assist the client navigate pathways to achieve their therapeutic goals and personal growth potential. My approach to therapy practice is collaborative, strengths based, and purposeful. I strive to create a safe space that is supportive and non-judgmental where the client can process difficult emotions.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
In my experience observing and accepting your thoughts and feelings as they are, rather than fighting to control or avoid them helps most individuals in reframing their cognitive experiences.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Understanding circular connections and patterns of thoughts, behaviors and emotions is key in saucerful application of behavioral modification. I find CBT highly effective for conditions like anxiety and depression.
Psychodynamic
I utilized person centered method to help my clients recognize their own unique set of past and present experiences to understand their own psychological make-up.
Positive Psychology
I incorporate strength base approach, gratitude journaling positive affirmation and mindfulness techniques to apply positive psychology.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Safe space, meeting where the client is, matching the pace of the client and active listening skills are some of the tools I utilize in Trauma focused CBT.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- MassachusettsLicense LICSW118803