You’re in the right place.

Starting therapy is an important step toward understanding yourself more clearly and creating meaningful, lasting change. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship challenges, therapy can help you make sense of your experiences and move forward with greater confidence and intention.

Finding the right fit—in style, personality, and approach—is an essential part of that process.

 

Hi, I’m Jennifer DeSouza.

You have a sense that something needs to shift.
On the surface, you may be functioning well—but internally, you feel anxious, restless, or quietly dissatisfied. You might find yourself overthinking, holding high standards, or moving through life on autopilot without feeling fully connected or fulfilled.

You’re not looking for quick fixes—you want to understand yourself more deeply, make sense of persistent patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.

I offer psychotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, chronic dissatisfaction, self-doubt, and relationship challenges. I provide in-person therapy in Arlington, MA and virtual therapy across Massachusetts, offering a flexible and supportive space for this work.

My approach is collaborative and insight-oriented, helping you gain clarity, build confidence, and feel more aligned in how you live, relate, and make decisions.

I work especially well with high-achieving adults who appear “fine on the outside” but struggle internally with anxiety and a sense that something is missing.

If you’re ready to move beyond feeling stuck and create a life that feels more meaningful and connected, I invite you to reach out.

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 Professional Endorsements

  • "Jennifer is attuned to what is being said and what emotions or experiences might be under the surface. She is skilled in knowing when to help the client examine their beliefs about themselves, offering alternative ways of looking at behavior without taking away agency from the participant."

    –BF, COLLEAGUE

  • "Jennifer is an incredibly patient and understanding clinician. She does not rush clients and allows them to set the pace of therapy. She is attuned to what is being said and what emotions or experiences might be under the surface. Jenn shows genuine curiosity about how and why we interact and engage in certain ways. This style gives the client an opportunity to discover more about themselves in a non-judgmental way and make meaningful adjustments in their lives."

    –ES, COLLEAGUE

  • "Jennifer shows genuine curiosity about how and why we interact and engage in certain ways. This style gives the client an opportunity to discover more about themselves in a non-judgmental way and make meaningful adjustments in their lives."

    BF, COLLEAGUE

Who I am

  • An experienced clinician offering a nuanced, collaborative, depth-oriented approach to psychotherapy

  • Helping you make sense of the patterns underlying anxiety, dissatisfaction, and self-doubt

  • Integrating support with thoughtful challenge to promote insight and lasting change

  • Focused on strengthening clarity, confidence, and alignment in how you live and relate

Who you are

  • Ready to explore your beliefs, perspectives, and emotional experiences

  • Motivated to create meaningful, lasting change

  • Interested in developing healthier, more fulfilling relationships

  • Seeking to build confidence and a stronger sense of self

  • Open to feedback, new insights, and personal growth

Explore Working Together

Hi, I’m Jennifer.

A few words of introduction to my practice.

 

My clients say after working with me they can:

Clients often share that, through our work together, they are able to:

In our work together, you may begin to:

  • Build more authentic, connected relationships without anxiety getting in the way

  • Feel more grounded, centered, and clear in how you move through your life

  • Let go of overthinking, self-doubt, and internal pressure

  • Express yourself with confidence, intention, and ease

  • Navigate relationships with greater clarity and stronger boundaries

  • Move beyond patterns that keep you feeling stuck or disconnected

  • Experience more mental space, focus, and emotional steadiness

 

Professional Background & Training

My work is grounded in a thoughtful integration of attachment-based, relational, and experiential approaches, allowing me to tailor therapy to each person in a way that feels both meaningful and effective. I partner closely with clients to support real, lasting change—helping you better understand yourself and shift patterns that no longer serve you.

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years and am a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP), with extensive experience leading interpersonal process groups.

I am deeply committed to ongoing learning and professional development, with advanced post-graduate training in attachment-focused therapy, relationship dynamics, and EMDR. My approach also reflects a strong appreciation for the connection between emotional and relational experiences, supporting greater integration and resilience.

My background includes work across a range of clinical settings, including an inpatient psychiatric hospital, emergency room evaluations, group psychotherapy, and clinical supervision. These experiences inform a steady, nuanced, and grounded approach to therapy.

Professional Affiliations

 
 

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