About Kelley
Kelley Machado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut. She brings 20 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues like addiction, relationship strain, and LGBTQ concerns. Kelley describes her work as practical and person-centered.
She asks questions, listens, and helps people find new ways to cope with major life changes. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings so progress feels tangible.
How Kelley works
Her background includes time in the mental health system, the criminal justice system, and medical social work. That work exposed her to many kinds of life circumstances and to people from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. She also has experience with aging and end-of-life concerns.
Kelley uses a mix of evidence-based methods. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses concepts from attachment and developmental theory to look at how relationships and past experiences shape current behavior.
Dialectical behavioral ideas inform skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Kelley emphasizes tailoring care to each person. She explains approaches, checks what feels helpful, and adjusts the plan as work progresses.
Her style is steady and encouraging, focused on helping people move from intention to action.
What Kelley works with
The areas below are the ones Kelley selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Connecticut |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Many of Kelley Machado's approaches focus on practical skills and understanding patterns. Cognitive behavioral ideas help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Attachment-informed work looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions and intimacy, which can help with relationship and self-esteem concerns. Dialectical behavioral concepts teach concrete skills for managing intense emotions and tolerating distress in the moment.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelley starts by listening to your goals and preferences, then suggests approaches to try. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan so the work stays relevant and useful for each person.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let you have more face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide quick access for brief updates, skill coaching, or for when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into busy days.
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