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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed methods
- Parenting support
About Kelley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 20 years of experience. Kelley Machado helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting questions, self-esteem, and bipolar-related challenges.
Kelley spent the early part of her career in mental health services and the criminal justice system. She later worked in medical social work, including aging and end-of-life issues. Those roles shaped how she sees the practical effects of life transitions on daily functioning.
She frames many problems as responses to change - good or bad. New jobs, losses, separations, disappointments, and traumatic events can all upset a person's ability to cope. Kelley focuses on building concrete coping skills so people can feel more capable and steady in day-to-day life.
Kelley learns about each person before suggesting ways to proceed. She draws on several evidence-informed models including cognitive behavioral approaches, attachment ideas, developmental perspectives, trauma theory, and dialectical behavioral methods. She adapts these tools rather than using one fixed recipe.
Sessions emphasize practical steps and clearer ways to understand current problems. Kelley aims to help clients identify actions they can take and small shifts that add up over time. The work is collaborative and paced to the person’s readiness to change.
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How Kelley uses evidence-based methods in remote care
Many of the approaches Kelley draws on are practical and skill-oriented. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions to reduce anxiety and low mood. Trauma-informed practices help people recognize how past events affect current reactions and build safety and regulation skills to respond differently.Dialectical behavioral methods teach concrete tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These are useful when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships suffer because of repeated conflict. Kelley will work with each person to choose which methods fit their situation and goals, and she makes that decision together with the client rather than imposing a single approach.
Because the biography does not specify which session formats are offered, confirm the available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to continue steady progress while adapting pacing and techniques to what works in a person’s everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Maine
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Kelley works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, and bipolar-related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods and adapts them to each person. The focus is on building coping skills and clearer ways to manage daily problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in social work across mental health, criminal justice, and medical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ME LCSW and CT LCSW credentials and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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