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I am an LICSW with 33 years of experience, including over a decade of leadership and supervising clinical staff in community mental health programs. After earning my MSW from Simmons College, I focused my practice on helping adults of all ages navigate complex life transitions, depression, anxiety, and intense emotions. I provide practical, real-world skills to help you manage stress and build emotional balance. My extensive clinical background allows me to provide deeply knowledgeable, collaborative care tailored to your unique goals.
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
Hello! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 16 years of clinical experience working as a therapist, supervisor and leader in residential, outreach, community mental health and healthcare settings. Based in Massachusetts, I currently offer telehealth services to clients statewide. My specific areas of focus include young adults and adults, those in the LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as those experiencing difficulties or discomfort with change, anxiety, grief/loss, depression and feeling "stuck." If you're motivated to seek therapy and ready to do the work, then I'd love to work with you!
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts 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,
I am a licensed mental health counselor and have a doctorate in education, as well as a certificate in positive psychology. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adult women.
Please see articles referencing my work:
https://ct.counseling.org/2023/03/is-mindfulness-a-cure-all-approach/
https://www.verywellmind.com/mindfulness-programs-boost-childrens-mental-health-5183877
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, 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, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna insurance
Courtney Hills takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to help navigate barriers that keep you from achieving your goals. Courtney has over a decade of experience in the human services field with an extensive background of various populations served, especially those going through life transitions and those who favor a mind, body, and soul approach to healing.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Humana Medicare Advantage,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, 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, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Curative
"Come as you are, hold yourself dear!" At Dear Therapy, I'm a multilingual therapist specializing in specialized in working with clients who are dealing with relationship issues (pre-marital and marital counseling/couples counseling, sex therapy), going through life transitions (loss of loved ones, job loss, immigration etc), and ADHD (managing related depressive and anxious symptoms). We'll also explore family and societal impact in your life.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
As a psychotherapist, I believe that a holistic approach is the key to building sustained happiness and resilience. Over the last decade, I have committed to an individualized collaborative approach toward wellness with a background as a certified personal trainer and certified nutrition coach.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, PTSD, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts 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,
Looking for a therapist who'll be honest with you — not just agreeable? I offer direct, compassionate care, all from the comfort of wherever you are. I'll validate what you're feeling when it needs to be heard, and gently challenge you when it's time to look at things differently. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we'll work together to reshape the narratives keeping you stuck and help you see your life through a new lens.
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, OCD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Sleep disorder,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford,
Bipolar Disorder, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts 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, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Providence Health Plan,
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,
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of advance psychiatric practice and a total of 15 years of experience in healthcare. I specialize in evidence-based care for adults living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and life transitions, combining thoughtful medication management with practical strategies that help clients build a deeper understanding of their mental health.
In addition to my clinical practice, I am an author and whole-body wellness advocate. My book, BePurBold: A Woman's Journey to Whole Body Wellness, reflects my belief that lasting mental health is rooted in lifestyle, resilience, and whole-person well-being. My goal is to offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and active partners in their own care.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, LGBTQIA+, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
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, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, PTSD, 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,
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,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, 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,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, 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, Providence Health Plan,
While every person's journey is unique, many clients report feeling more hopeful, confident, and emotionally grounded as they begin the therapeutic process. Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and never judged.
For more than a decade, I've worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and everyday stress. I believe that the foundation of successful therapy is a genuine, trusting relationship. I take the time to get to know you, meet you where you are, and tailor treatment to your unique needs and goals.
Clients often describe me as warm, compassionate, and easy to talk to. They appreciate that I balance listening and validation with practical tools they can begin using in their daily lives. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, we'll work together at a pace that feels right for you. My hope is that you'll leave each session feeling heard, supported, and equipped with strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts 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,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, 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,
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,
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