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Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022

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Professional interests include: depression, addictions, grief, and more.
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Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 is a psychologist in Newton, MA specializing in psychology. Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 is affiliated with BetterHelp and HEALTHDRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, PLLC.

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About Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022

“I am a cognitive-behavioral psychologist & have focused my work on helping children, adults & older adults to develop skills to manage emotional, behavioral & health problems. These include problems related to attention, learning, pain, chronic health, insecurity and relationships with others. Because of my background in language & development, I see many of such issues as deriving from “over-thinking” or reflection & self-talk. Such a nature may lead to frustrations with results of current counseling & medication. As a pharmacologist, I also have experience studying effects of physical state & medications for physical illness on mood, behavior & emotions. With such a background, I may help people separate such effects from concerns for their psychological well-being & to identify things they may do to minimize those effects. Finally, I am myself an outdoorsman, exerciser, marathoner who loves dogs, cats & horses and writes parables about them. I have supported each of those & related activities in experiential therapy programs to address the problems above. I have also counseled others in identifying alternatives when life circumstances or injuries leads to the loss of the chance to use those skills you have developed to manage your life. You can see more of my background & some of those stories in : https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-tashjian-a96517107/”

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Some issues Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 can help you with:

Addictions

Addictions are chronic diseases of compulsive or uncontrollable behavior which may have adverse health effects. Addictions can include substance abuse (such as the abuse of opioids, alcohol, or prescription drugs) and certain non-drug related behaviors, such as gambling or video games. People with addictions may experience an uncontrollable urge to use substances or perform certain activities, although these behaviors may be harmful to themselves and others.

Those suffering with a substance abuse addiction are often unable to cease their behavior without some form of medical intervention. Studies have found that repeat use of certain drugs can figuratively rewire the brain, resulting in alterations to neural pathways associated with dopamine. This means that repeat drug users may become reliant on consuming the substance in order to function. For example, those with alcohol addiction ("alcoholism") become physically dependent on alcohol and may experience extreme withdrawal symptoms when avoiding alcohol entirely; in rare cases, medically unsupervised withdrawal can lead to death.

Behavioral addictions are similar to substance abuse addictions; however, people with behavioral addictions are addicted to a behavior or emotion associated with certain behaviors, as opposed to drugs. In addition to gambling, common behavioral addictions include food, video games, social media, shopping, and pornography addictions. When performing the activity, people experience euphoria (a rush of dopamine) that slowly lessens over time, meaning they build a tolerance and dependency on a behavior. For example, people who are addicted to shopping may need to purchase more items or spend more money to feel the same rush that once fueled their addiction.

Addictions can be assessed through a variety of means such as diagnostic screening, abuse assessment, or psychiatric evaluation. Treatment can help patients recover from their addictions and manage mental and physical health conditions related to their addiction. People with addictions may be treated in rehabilitative treatment facilities, hospitals, and other clinical settings.

Addiction treatment for substance abuse may include:

  • Detoxification (withdrawal from an addictive substance)
  • Pharmacotherapy (prescription medications), such as buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone), disulfiram, and naltrexone to ease withdrawal symptoms
  • Overdose treatment, such as the administration of naloxone (also known as Narcan)

Addiction treatments for both substance abuse and behavioral addictions may include:

  • Addiction therapy and psychiatric care, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Prescription medicine for co-occurring psychiatric disorders
  • Twelve-step programs and support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Food Addicts Anonymous (FA)

Addiction treatment has expanded to include care for patient substance abuse in non-clinical settings. A number of community programs now provide at-risk substance users a safe place or means to use drugs and mobile doctor's services for drug-associated illnesses and injuries. Behavioral addictions are also gaining increased attention as researchers and mental health professionals seek to better understand and treat them. For example, some researchers are assessing the connections between video game addiction and childhood risk factors. More and more, mental health experts are recognizing the importance of meeting people with addictions where they are at, using more advanced treatments. Addiction treatment is intended to care for people with addictions with compassion and respect.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2023, Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

individual therapy
mental health therapy
talk therapy

In 2012, Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 had a list price for individual therapy, mental health therapy, and talk therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 treated as a psychologist in Newton, MA during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 180
mental health therapy 2052

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 treated as a psychologist in Newton, MA during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1365

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022.

Gender
Male 146
Female 161
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 293
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 64
85 and over 93
Less than 65 85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 72
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 42
Dementia 69
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 treated as a psychologist in Newton, MA during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1282

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022.

Gender
Male 139
Female 161
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 283
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 92
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 in 2014

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 46
Dementia 73
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 treated as a psychologist in Newton, MA during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1618

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022.

Gender
Male 242
Female 352
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 570
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 164
From 75 to 84 148
85 and over 180
Less than 65 102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 38
Dementia 72
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 treated as a psychologist in Newton, MA during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1271

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022.

Gender
Male 123
Female 171
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 279
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 88
From 75 to 84 79
85 and over 80
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 36
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 40
Dementia 75
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 treated as a psychologist in Newton, MA during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1132

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022.

Gender
Male 136
Female 175
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 295
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 91
85 and over 103
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 41
Dementia 74
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 treated as a psychologist in Newton, MA during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1270

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022.

Gender
Male 170
Female 220
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 367
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 110
85 and over 121
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 44
Dementia 66
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 treated as a psychologist in Newton, MA during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1082

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022.

Gender
Male 173
Female 217
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 363
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 110
From 75 to 84 100
85 and over 116
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 38
Dementia 68
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 treated as a psychologist in Newton, MA during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1213

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022.

Gender
Male 137
Female 194
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 315
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 81
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 93
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 40
Dementia 61
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 treated as a psychologist in Newton, MA during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1122

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022.

Gender
Male 127
Female 186
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 292
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 104
85 and over 105
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 40
Dementia 63
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 treated as a psychologist in Newton, MA during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1456

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022.

Gender
Male 109
Female 215
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 301
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 103
85 and over 117
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 73
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 41
Dementia 56
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 treated as a psychologist in Newton, MA were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation 180
mental health therapy 1351

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022.

Gender
Male 136
Female 186
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 305
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 89
85 and over 100
Less than 65 53
65 to 74 80

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 treated were depression, hypertension, dementia and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 67
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 37
Atrial Fibrillation 23
Dementia 61
Cancer 10

Education & Training

He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Licensed In: Massachusetts

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Thomas A. Tashjian, PHD, MA Psychologist 3022 is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

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Biography

Dr. Thomas Tashjian is a psychology specialist in Newton, MA. Dr. Tashjian obtained a license to practice in Massachusetts.

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