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Mozhdeh Fallahazad

Mozhdeh Fallahazad, LICSW

Massachusetts

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LICSW - Stress and family concerns

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Family and parenting
  • Guilt and shame

About Mozhdeh

Mozhdeh Fallahazad is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Massachusetts with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, parenting struggles, depression, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Persian. Mozhdeh frames clients as the experts in their own stories and looks to build on existing strengths.

In sessions she listens for the specific patterns that keep problems alive, such as recurring family tensions or cycles of self-blame. She talks through practical steps people can try between visits, like communication strategies and ways to manage worry. She also pays attention to how life transitions or caregiving demands add pressure and offers straightforward coping ideas for those stresses.

Mozhdeh includes work on attachment and family-of-origin concerns when relevant. She can address guilt and shame without judging past choices, and she helps people notice impulsive or avoidant responses that get in the way of connection. Conversations often focus on clearer communication and small behavior changes that make daily life easier.

Her approach treats mood and anxiety symptoms as linked to relationships and routines, so therapy looks at both feelings and practical routines. She aims to help people clarify priorities, set manageable goals, and practice new ways of interacting with others. For international clients, sessions are not offered at this time.

Getting started requires completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions

Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing thoughts and behaviors in everyday life. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of interpreting events; they are useful for anxiety, worry, and harsh self-judgment. Behavioral strategies focus on small, doable changes - for example, breaking tasks into steps, scheduled activities to lift mood, or practicing clearer communication to reduce conflict.

Therapy is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify which approaches fit their goals and preferences. Over a few sessions they will try methods, see what helps, and adapt the plan together based on what the client finds useful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include easier fitting of appointments into a busy day, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and the ability to meet without traveling. These factors can make it simpler to maintain regular work on guilt, shame, mood, or family concerns while balancing other responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Massachusetts

Languages

English, Persian

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, parenting concerns, depression, and life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.

How would she describe her way of working?

She treats clients as the experts on their stories and looks for practical steps to try between sessions. Conversations often focus on communication and small behavior changes.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience as a clinician. That experience includes supporting people through family and mood-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an MA and is an LICSW in Massachusetts. Her practice is located in Massachusetts.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Persian.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided only to clients who can work with a Massachusetts-based clinician.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location. To schedule, complete the short matching questionnaire and pick a first session time.

What should I expect when getting started?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and booking an initial appointment. The first session typically focuses on immediate concerns and next steps.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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