Payson Croy

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I earned my MSW from Simmons University in 2022. I received my training at a Harvard-affiliated community mental health hospital, where I gained experience as an outpatient clinician practicing psychodynamic psychotherapy.

I am a Teaching Associate in Psychiatry, part-time, at Harvard Medical School. I am currently a second-year fellow in the Advanced Training Program for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute.

I typically see folks who encounter issues related to trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, gender and sexuality, and relationship issues. I specialize in treating trauma of all kinds.

My therapeutic style emphasizes the psychodynamic model. My unique approach weaves together insight-oriented therapy with skills-based strategies drawn from DBT.

Our first session will help us build a map of what we can explore together. Let's take a look at that often ambiguous overlap of depression, anxiety, trauma, and issues related to attachment and identity. We'll use a combination of concrete skills to address immediate concerns and insight-oriented therapy to uncover patterns and take steps towards long-term change. Together we'll bring your strengths to the foreground and map out your present and future from an empowering standpoint.