B Payson Croy, LICSW

B Payson Croy is a licensed clinician practicing in Massachusetts with three years of professional experience. She holds an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), a credential that reflects advanced training and the ability to provide independent clinical social work services.

She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, relationship challenges, and trauma and abuse. Her practice emphasizes creating an open, accepting environment in which thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgment, allowing exploration of patterns, coping strategies, and goals for change.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, she focuses on supporting and empowering individuals as they take initial steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. She works collaboratively to identify priorities and to build practical skills that align with each person’s values and strengths.

Approaches and Online Care with a Licensed Clinician

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a skills-based approach that teaches practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for people who struggle with overwhelming feelings or repeated patterns that interfere with relationships and daily functioning.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences, unconscious patterns, and emotional conflicts influence current thoughts, feelings, and relationships. This approach supports deeper understanding of long-standing difficulties such as attachment issues, patterns of guilt or shame, and relational dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and B Payson Croy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She will help tailor the work over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support and practical tools while fitting therapy into varied lifestyles and commitments.