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Isabel DeMello, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - Anxiety and Self-Esteem Support
See online therapy options- Anxiety management
- Self-esteem work
- LGBTQ issues
About Isabel
Isabel DeMello is a LICSW (Master of Arts, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) based in Massachusetts with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, and depression and helps people build self-esteem and confidence. She also works with LGBTQ concerns and related issues.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She listens to the problem and then outlines clear, manageable steps to try. Sessions include noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing different responses, and practicing new skills between meetings.
Isabel draws on a mix of methods, including cognitive behavioral ideas, attachment-based ways of looking at relationships, and client-centered listening. She uses strategies from dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused methods when those fit a person’s situation. This lets her match what she does to what the person needs in the moment.
She aims to make sessions straightforward and focused. People can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and short exercises to use in daily life. Isabel frames work around concrete goals and steps to track progress.
Her background in social work informs a practical stance toward problems like grief, trauma, workplace stress, panic, and relationship communication. She also helps with concerns such as ADHD-related challenges, body image, isolation, and impulsivity. The emphasis is on clear strategies people can try between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Isabel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. CBT breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into clear steps to try different responses and reduce distress; it is useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and helps people understand how early bonds affect current communication and closeness, which can be helpful for relationship strain and abandonment fears.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss your goals and preferences and then suggest practical methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is tracked and new priorities emerge.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before you book. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports steady skill practice between sessions and lets therapists and clients use screen-shared worksheets or tracking tools when helpful. Licensed professionals adapt session length and exercises to match what each person needs and what fits into their day.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, LGBTQ concerns, relationship and family matters, trauma and grief, anger, career issues, and ADHD-related challenges.
How does she typically work with clients?
She uses a practical, conversational style focused on clear steps. Sessions include noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing skills, and setting small goals to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds a Master of Arts and has eight years of professional clinical experience as a LICSW.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Massachusetts and lists her practice location as Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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