Dr. Sartreina Dottin, LICSW

Dr. Sartreina Dottin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. She brings a calm, respectful presence that aims to make hard conversations easier to start. Her goal is to help clients take clear steps toward change rather than get stuck in labels or blame.

She uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to shape sessions. That means she helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behavior, and also looks at past experiences that influence present choices. Sessions are interactive and tailored to each person rather than following a fixed script.

With 25 years of experience, she has supported people facing trauma, emotional abuse, obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, and social anxiety. She also addresses caregiving stress, aging concerns, issues related to HIV/AIDS, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. Work may include short-term symptom relief or deeper exploration depending on the person’s goals.

Her style is warm and listening-focused. She avoids stigmatizing language and emphasizes respect and compassion. Dr. Dottin blends practical strategies with conversations that help people understand patterns and make different choices.

Dr. Dottin practices in Massachusetts and conducts sessions in English. If someone is ready to begin, she supports clients through a structured start that helps match therapy to each person’s needs and scheduling constraints.

How treatment approaches translate to online care

Dr. Dottin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small, practical changes in behavior to reduce anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening stance so people feel heard while they figure out their next steps.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, rhythm, and preferences rather than imposing a single way of working. That partnership helps guide whether sessions focus on skill-building, problem-solving, or exploring deeper patterns.

Online sessions offer several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when that is helpful, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break, and live chat or text-based messaging make brief check-ins and step-by-step coaching easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around life demands while using the approaches above to address symptoms and longer-term concerns.