Kenzi DeFaria

LICSW
Accepting Clients

I help neurodivergent adults step out of their heads, trust themselves more, and stop organizing their lives around fear and uncertainty.

Clinical Social Worker in Swansea, MA

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Many of my clients have already spent years trying to understand themselves. They've read the books, listened to the podcasts, researched their symptoms, and maybe even been in therapy before. Understanding why you're anxious doesn't always stop the cycle. Sometimes the problem isn't a lack of insight. It's that your brain has become trapped in patterns of overthinking, reassurance-seeking, self-monitoring, perfectionism, or uncertainty.

My Background and Approach

Many of my clients are autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent. Whether you're formally diagnosed, self-identified, or still figuring things out, therapy should work with your brain—not against it. I understand how OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, sensory differences, and rigidity can overlap, and I tailor treatment accordingly. I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), and incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) throughout my practice. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and it shouldn’t be. I tailor our work to your brain, your values, and your pace. If you've felt like therapy hasn't worked before—or you've spent years understanding why you feel this way without knowing how to change it—let's try something different. Schedule a free consultation call to see if we’re a good match.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Burnout
  • Self-Esteem
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200/session

Info

Email Kenzi
1225 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy Unit 2
Swansea, MA 02777

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