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Dania Sadeddin is a Behavioral Coaching Specialist and Social Work Intern at the New England Center of OCD and Anxiety. She is a Palestinian American, first-generation college graduate who earned a Bachelor of Science in Counseling with minors in Psychology and Creative Writing. Dania is currently completing her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Simmons University.

Her professional experience includes working with diverse populations across a range of psychiatric and neuropsychiatric disorders. Dania’s willingness to grow and expand her knowledge allows her to provide exceptional, compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adultsIn her free time, you can find Dania out in the city looking for new, exciting coffee shops.

If you’re unable to find her out in the city, Dania spends her time with her precious cat, Sakura, who she loves dearly and may make an appearance in virtual sessions!