Specialized Psychological Solutions, PLLC is a CBT-oriented therapy practice specializing in adults (18+) experiencing anxiety, fear, panic and stress. Dr. Kesselman provides a unique service utilizing Biofeedback to enhance traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Clients often find that this innovative and interactive approach leads to improvement in fewer sessions, with sustained, lasting outcomes.
Sessions are conveniently offered in-person at our Southborough, MA office or virtually. Schedule a complimentary 10-minute consultation using the button below, or call our office at 508-205-9444.
For over two decades, our practice has supported clients to live more fulfilling and balanced lives by addressing how stress and anxiety affect both psychological and physical wellbeing.
At Specialized Psychological Solutions, PLLC, we strive to understand the unique struggles each person experiences and provide personalized support tailored to your specific needs.
Biofeedback enhances Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by creating a safe and immersive environment allowing for stress reduction, "finding your zone," increased self awareness and performance improvement.
Biofeedback helps balance sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, reducing chronic hyperarousal. When integrated with CBT, clients learn to cognitively maintain this regulation under stress
Clients can see the physiological effects of techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or mindfulness as they practice. Biofeedback also can accelerate learning by acting as a "mirror" when discussing stress inducing thoughts during CBT sessions.
Experience a proven approach that can help you break fee from stress and anxiety. The central concept of Cognitive Therapy asserts that psychological and emotional distress is often shaped by our perceptions of events, not the events themselves. Learn how to more accurately identify and evaluate unhelpful thought patterns, then shifting them to a more healthy and adaptive perspective.
Alive Biofeedback uses visual displays of your stress levels to calm the "fight or flight" response. It coaches us to control our biology, and thus our stress levels. enhances awareness and control over physiological functions. Sensors monitor metrics like heart rate and muscle tension, providing real-time feedback. Complementary breathing, mindfulness, guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation strategies are taught to help regulate your nervous system and build emotional resilience. This builds body awareness and understanding of your physiological responses during therapy. Clients can even play games engineered to help them better manage stress, train for peak performance, and achieve better emotional and mental balance
Excessive worry/fear/ nervousness/, difficulty concentrating, avoidance, somatic complaints (general anxiety); intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety)
Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Brief, intense periods of overwhelming fear
Intense fear related to specific triggers, such as heights or crowded spaces, specific animals, driving, flying, medical procedures or blood draws, etc
Healing from painful, threatening or scary events and memories
Help for those who have trouble managing emotions or focusing
This specialized area of practice focuses on helping clients who are dealing with medical diagnoses and chronic health conditions. This can include issues like headaches, jaw pain, hypertension, Raynaud's disease, tinnitus, IBS, and other chronic pains and illnesses.
We help you understand the profound connections between your experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
We improve your mental and physiological coping mechanisms using cognitive strategies, breathing exercises, relaxation, imagery, and mindfulness techniques.
We train you to reduce muscular tension and hyperarousal, helping to shift attention away from chronic pain or discomfort.
Our approach blends CBT with biofeedback to enhance your experience.
Dr. Kesselman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a private practice in Southborough, MA. He received his Doctorate in Social Work from University of Tennessee/ Knoxville and Masters in Social Work from Boston College. He has advanced training in cognitive therapy, biofeedback and behavioral medicine.
Dr. Kesselman has over 25+ years of experience in a variety of behavioral health and primary care settings providing clinical services, supervising, mentoring, teaching, program development and curriculum building.
Dr. Kesselman has held senior clinical and leadership positions at Lifestance Health and UMASS/Health Alliance Hospital. He held the faculty rank of Instructor at UMASS Medical School where he taught and supervised medical students, residents and psychology/clinical social work students on psychological treatment approaches associated with psychiatric and medical diagnoses. Presently, Dr. Kesselman is an Clinical Adjunct Instructor at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Starting therapy is a courageous step. Understanding the process can help you feel more comfortable as you begin your healing journey with us.
Schedule a free 10 to 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and determine if we're a good fit for your concerns.
Complete intake paperwork from the comfort of your own home.
Meet in person or virtually to explore your concerns, the context of your situation, history and therapy goals. Start the process of developing a personalized treatment plan addressing your specific needs and objectives.
Attend sessions in person or virtually at the agreed upon cadence.
Everything you need to know about our office and policies.
Our office is conveniently located at 118 Turnpike Road (Route 9 East), Southborough, easily accessible from Route 9, Route 495, and the Mass Pike.
Your appointment time is reserved specifically for you. To support consistency of care and respect for all clients’ time, the following cancellation policy applies:
Late cancellation and no-show fees are the client’s responsibility and are not covered by insurance.
Exceptions may be considered for emergencies or extenuating circumstances .
Payment is expected at the time of service, processed conveniently through our Headway portal. We welcome both out-of-network and self-pay clients. We provide superbills for insurance submission, which may allow for potential reimbursement of 50-80% of costs.
We are in-network with the following insurance providers:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts (HMO & PPO), Point 32 Healthcare (previously Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts), United Healthcare (Optum) and Aetna.
Initial assessment $200 (50 min)
Individual sessions $200 (45-50 min) or $175 (30 min)
Form completion or collateral contact $50 per 15-minute increment.
At Specialized Psychological Solutions, we integrate biofeedback as an advanced tool to enhance your therapeutic experience. This modality involves specialized equipment that extends beyond the scope of traditional psychotherapy insurance coverage.
Please inquire about payment options for this service if interested. We believe in transparent pricing to help you make informed decisions. We are available to answer any questions about how biofeedback can support your therapeutic goals.
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Limited evening sessions available upon request between 5 to 6 PM)
Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
118 Turnpike Rd.
Suite 200
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 205-9444
Davidkesselman@spsma.net
David Kesselman
PO Box 110
Southborough, MA 01772
www.spsma.net
Specialized Psychological Solutions, PLLC