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I view therapy as a collaborative process — one where you and I work together to uncover patterns, strengthen resilience, and create new possibilities. My approach combines evidence-based practices with a compassionate, person-centered perspective. I often integrate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy, while also drawing from trauma-informed and holistic frameworks. This means we’ll look not only at thoughts and behaviors, but also at how emotions and the body hold your experiences. My role is to guide, support, and empower you — helping you build insight and tools that align with your values and goals, at a pace that feels right for you.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times but you do not have to navigate these challenges alone. Everyone deserves to have a warm, welcoming and safe place where they can feel heard, empowered and learn ways to live a life full of meaning, happiness, self-love, fulfillment, autonomy and dignity. Do you want to create change in your life? I believe that everyone has the potential to thrive and shine in their purpose. Let me help you with your journey.
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
I am privileged to support clients through life transitions, grief, and emotional pain. It would be an honor to walk alongside you and to help you feel empowered through your current life stage. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a background in mental health in a primary care setting. I offer therapy in English or Spanish. Ofrezco terapia en Español.
Anxiety, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Nelida Machicote, LADC1, LCSW is an experienced substance use and mental health clinician, clinical leader, faith-based advocate, and community leader with more than nine years of experience in behavioral health. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Worcester State College and her Master of Social Work degree from Springfield College.
Nelida served as the Clinical Director of Promises Outpatient Services in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she provided clinical leadership and oversight of outpatient behavioral health services for eight years. Throughout her career, she has held clinical, administrative, supervisory, and executive leadership positions, including Vice President-level roles.
Nelida is particularly passionate about working with underserved and marginalized populations, including individuals who may have experienced stigma, judgment, or barriers to accessing quality behavioral health services. Currently, Nelida serves as President of Net of Compassion, Inc., a nonprofit homeless outreach ministry with which she has been affiliated for more than 16 years. Her longstanding commitment to community service reflects her belief that meaningful healing extends beyond the therapy room and includes connection, advocacy, dignity, and community support.
Nelida is also a published author. Her scholarly work, The Importance of Allowing for a Spiritual Component in Clinical Strategies, was published by Springfield College in November 2020. Her professional and personal mission is centered on helping individuals recognize their strengths, overcome barriers, and pursue meaningful and lasting change.
Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
As a therapist, I see it as a tremendous responsibility to serve others in their best interest while honoring their autonomy and path. I believe coming to therapy is courageous, and you should feel accepted without judgment. I work with clients from teenagers to seniors navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, emotional regulation, stress, and life transitions. I especially enjoy helping those who feel stuck or overwhelmed understand their story and patterns, while taking meaningful steps toward a more intentional life. I sit beside you, help you understand, and pair insight with practical tools and meaningful action.
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Anxiety, OCD
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts insurance
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
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Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
I believe healing begins by recognizing the strengths you already have. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I take a person-centered, strength-based approach, helping clients heal from trauma, including generational trauma, navigate life's transitions, and build practical skills for lasting change. Along with working with individuals, I enjoy supporting couples and families, recognizing that lasting change often happens when the entire family system is strengthened. With three years of clinical experience and significant life experience, I strive to create a safe space where clients can quiet shame, build self-compassion, strengthen relationships, and move forward with confidence and hope.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself without judgment. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, and I believe you are the expert on your own life. Together, we will explore your challenges, build practical coping skills, and work toward goals that are meaningful to you. I strive to provide unconditional positive regard and support you at a pace that feels comfortable and empowering.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
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