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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.

I'd like to help you uncover the best version of yourself. I work to develop a safe and trusting relationship and then draw on strengths you already have to help you grow into your best self- for your partner, your children, your loved ones, and most importantly for you.

As a licensed therapist, I believe dignity and self-worth increases when wellness is prioritized. Many of us can grow, change, learn lessons and/or be shaped by our experiences, good or bad. I've worked the past 15 years helping adolescents, adults, groups and community organizations focus on restoration and personal development within their experiences.

Hello, my name is Elizabeth Barbera. I have my license in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) and am a registered Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT). I specialize in creative therapy and nervous system regulation. I work with all ages and a variety of diagnosis. I view therapy as a collaborative practice.

Hey there! I am a therapist that has a passion for helping individuals cope with ongoing life stressors. I want to assist people with building the best version of themselves. I specialize in working with those who struggle to manage their stress and/or anxiety. I love working with individuals who are struggling to navigate the complex world of relationships & parenting. I also enjoy helping those who struggle with financial stress and anxiety build a healthier relationship with money.

Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or life experiences that have left them feeling disconnected from themselves or uncertain about how to move forward. I believe that healing begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and accepted. I am passionate about helping clients recognize their strengths, reconnect with their authentic selves, and build lives that feel more grounded, meaningful, and aligned with who they are.

I earned my Master's degree from Springfield College in 2007 and bring nearly two decades of clinical experience across a wide range of settings, including outpatient clinics, in-home therapy, residential treatment, juvenile justice programs, school-based services, and as a school adjustment counselor. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of how trauma, relationships, and life experiences shape emotional well-being across the lifespan. While my background includes extensive work with children, adolescents, and families, my practice is primarily focused on supporting teens and adults who are navigating life's challenges. I am committed to providing culturally responsive, affirming care that honors each person's unique identity and lived experience.

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.