- Trauma informed care
- Parenting support
- Relationship focus
About Kelley
Kelley Machado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, parenting questions, and concerns related to trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, sexual intimacy, and LGBT issues. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at helping people find steadier footing during life changes.
Kelley spent early years in the mental health and criminal justice systems, and later moved into medical social work. That work included support around medical problems, aging, and end-of-life concerns. Those varied roles gave her experience with people from many cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
She believes transitions often trigger distress, whether the change feels positive or painful. Kelley focuses on helping individuals identify coping strategies that reduce day-to-day strain. She aims to help people feel more at ease with themselves and more connected in their relationships.
Kelley tailors treatment to each person rather than using a single method for everyone. She uses several evidence-based techniques, including cognitive behavioral approaches, attachment-informed ideas, developmental perspectives, trauma-focused thinking, and dialectical behavioral ideas. These are applied depending on the person's needs and goals.
Her style is collaborative and practical. Kelley works with clients to move from intention to action, setting realistic steps toward clearer thinking, healthier habits, and stronger relationships. She encourages people who are ready to make changes to take the next step.
Approaches that guide online work and decision making
Kelley draws on established, evidence-based approaches to guide her work. Cognitive behavioral ideas focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Attachment-informed thinking looks at how early relationships shape current expectations and helps people develop more secure ways of relating to partners and family.These approaches are described and chosen together. Kelley treats picking a method as a collaborative step. She will talk with each person about goals, try out strategies, and adjust the plan as needs and preferences become clearer.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when that works better, or sessions that focus on skills practice between in-person visits. The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Kelley address in therapy?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, self esteem, and bipolar-related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Kelley works in a collaborative and practical way, helping clients set realistic steps and find coping strategies that fit their everyday lives.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience across mental health, criminal justice, and medical social work, including work with aging and end-of-life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials listed as ME LCSW and CT LCSW, and she practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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