David Kesselman(He/Him/His)

Specialized Psychological Solutions is a CBT-oriented therapy practice welcoming adults 18+ experiencing anxiety, panic, or stress. Dr. Kesselman provides a unique specialty utilizing Biofeedback to compliment traditional Cognitive Therapy. Clients often find this innovative and interactive approache lead to improvement in fewer sessions, with sustained, lasting outcomes. Dr. Kesselman has a particular interest in working with clients seeking to improve performance in high-pressure circumstances, as well as those with medical diagnoses like chronic pain, headaches, hypertension, tinnitus and IBS.

For over two decades, Dr. Kesselman has helped clients strengthen their self-regulation, lessen physical discomfort, and foster creative, healthy thinking. His approach is practical, collaborative, engaging, challenging but supportive, and grounded in scientific evidence. He often blends Cognitive Therapy with optional biofeedback to create a more interactive and realistic therapeutic experience.

Dr. Kesselman holds a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Tennessee/Knoxville and a Master of Social Work from Boston College. He has advanced training in cognitive therapy, biofeedback, and behavioral medicine. Dr. Kesselman has worked in various behavioral health and primary care settings, providing clinical services, supervision, mentoring, teaching, program development, and curriculum building. He has held senior clinical and leadership positions at Lifestance Health and UMass Memorial Health/Health Alliance Hospital. He also held the faculty rank of Instructor at UMass Medical School, where he taught and supervised medical students, residents, and psychology/clinical social work students.