Anthony "T.J" Cedeno, LICSW

Anthony "T.J" Cedeno is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Massachusetts who brings seven years of professional therapy experience and a decade of work supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He holds the LICSW credential, which indicates he is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker qualified to provide clinical therapy and case management. Anthony offers focused care for stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and motivation concerns, as well as support for concentration, memory, and ADHD-related challenges.

Known for a strengths-based approach, he centers the client as the expert of their own life story and seeks to build on existing resources to navigate change and find greater fulfillment. He works collaboratively to boost confidence, improve coping with life transitions, and address motivation and focus difficulties, adapting his evidence-based techniques to each person’s needs. Anthony emphasizes practical skills and compassionate guidance to help clients take the courageous steps toward a happier, more satisfying life.

Clients can expect an empowering, supportive partnership aimed at clarifying goals, enhancing resilience, and developing sustainable strategies for everyday challenges. His experience with diverse needs, including developmental and cognitive differences, informs a patient, respectful approach to care.

Evidence-Based Techniques Delivered Remotely

Anthony "T.J" Cedeno uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s situation. One common focus is practical skills-based work that teaches coping tools for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns - these skills help with immediate symptom management and building resilience for daily life. Another frequent element is collaborative problem-solving and goal-focused work, which breaks challenges into manageable steps and supports motivation, concentration, and changes related to ADHD or life transitions. He also integrates strengths-based exploration that highlights and builds on a person’s existing resources and capacities, helpful for self-esteem, purpose, and long-term growth.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Anthony partners with clients to identify priorities, test what works, and adjust strategies over time so that treatment fits the client’s goals, values, and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit support into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, flexible care that meets clients where they are and supports steady progress.