Roxana Chavez , LICSW

Roxana Chavez is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, and depression. She focuses on women's issues and cares for people managing chronic pain, illness, and disability. Roxana brings a calm presence and practical support to sessions.

She uses person-centered methods that aim to meet each person where they are. Roxana draws on her background in community mental health and direct client care to offer straightforward strategies. She also teaches introductory mindfulness practices to help people find steadier ground in daily life.

Sessions are conversational and focused on the client's goals. Roxana aims to build a steady working relationship first, then adds coping tools and emotion regulation techniques tailored to the situation. She keeps language simple and actions concrete so people can try new skills between sessions.

Her experience includes three years working in clinical settings that emphasized hands-on support and practical problem solving. Roxana holds a Master of Arts and is a licensed independent clinical social worker - LICSW. She provides services from Massachusetts and holds sessions in English.

People often come to Roxana for help after a loss, for past trauma, or when chronic illness makes day-to-day life harder. She supports exploration of sexuality and relationship to the body alongside mental health concerns. Her approach is collaborative and grounded in everyday steps toward feeling more capable.

Practical approaches and online care

Roxana uses evidence-based techniques explained in simple terms. One approach she teaches is mindfulness for beginners - brief attention exercises and breathing tools to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Mindfulness can help with anxiety, stress, and managing chronic pain symptoms.

She also applies trauma-informed, person-centered work that helps people tell their stories at their own pace. This involves pacing, grounding strategies, and building coping skills to manage strong emotions related to trauma or loss.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Roxana works with each person to identify goals and to try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts tools over time based on what helps most and what feels doable in daily life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support ongoing reflection, quick check-ins, and people who prefer writing over speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week while working with a licensed professional.