- DBT skills
- Psychodynamic work
- LGBTQ concerns
About B
B Payson Croy is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Massachusetts with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and broader life changes. Her practice includes a focus on young adult issues and related struggles such as attachment, abandonment, and codependency.
In sessions she encourages honest talk about what feels hard right now. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps name emotions and reactions. Conversations may look at recent problems and also how earlier experiences shape current choices and relationships.
Her work draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to trace recurring patterns and how past relationships influence present behavior. Together these approaches aim to balance practical skills with deeper reflection.
People can expect a steady, direct style that focuses on clear goals and small experiments between sessions. Topics often include communication problems, guilt and shame, questions about sexuality, and figuring out life purpose. She helps clients try new ways of coping and notice what changes.
For young adults this can mean support with leaving home, starting work or school, feeling behind peers, or managing new relationship dynamics. To begin, follow the provider's sign-up flow to complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching clear skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving communication. It is often used for anxiety, mood problems, and relationship conflicts. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at repeating patterns and how past relationships shape current behavior; it helps people understand why they react the way they do and where those patterns began.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods to emphasize based on a client's goals and preferences. That means trying skills-based work, deeper reflection, or a mix, and checking in regularly to see what helps.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around school or work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats also let a person choose not to use video, which can help on days when being on camera feels difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt both DBT skills practice and psychodynamic conversation to remote sessions, focusing on practical tools and reflective discussion while fitting therapy into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ issues, among other areas listed.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She combines Dialectical Behavior Therapy for practical skills with psychodynamic work that looks at recurring life patterns.
What is her experience in practice?
She holds three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) based in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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