Our therapists offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Worcester, MA

Tony Tucci is a Licensed Clinical Sport Psychologist with 11 years of experience in the field. He currently provides therapy, mental skills coaching, and performance coaching. Tony is passionate about helping individuals develop more effective habits to help them reach their goals in life. He has extensive experience in a variety of settings with a variety of populations. Tony specializes in work with anxiety, panic, phobias, depression, and trauma/stressor disorders.

Tony completed his Master of Counseling Psychology degree at Assumption College before starting a dual-degree program at John F. Kennedy University. There, Tony completed his second degree, which was a Master of Sport Psychology degree. After this, Tony completed his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Throughout schooling, Tony interned at many different sites including residential treatment centers for adults and children with developmental disabilities, juvenile detention centers, outpatient therapy clinics, and inpatient sites. Tony utilizes a BioPsychoSocial Model and takes an integrative approach to therapy by using many aspects of different theories to meet the person where they currently stand in their mental health work.

Many individuals are impacted by life stressors through no fault of their own. These experiences can cause one to develop ineffective habits to stay safe, feel comfortable, or feel in control in the short term, only to learn later in life that these safety habits have led to long-term struggles. Tony's goal is to help individuals identify life goals and develop more effective habits to help them achieve these goals. If you are ready to begin developing more effective habits so you can achieve your goals, then please reach out to meet with Tony today.

Kendyl Geeze is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 4 years of experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents seeking support with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, past trauma, faith/spiritual issues, and career/ life transitions. Kendyl completed her Master of Science (MS) in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University. 

Kendyl seeks to build a trusting therapeutic connection through a warm and inviting demeanor in order to build your strengths and assist you in meeting your goals so you can live your life to the fullest. Her goal is to create a comfortable environment in which you feel ready to interact. Kendyl utilizes strength-based, collaborative, and cognitive behavioral approaches in working with clients. She maintains flexibility in working with her clients to find the approach that best meets them where they are, and she uses creativity to best meet the needs of each individual. 

Kendyl is looking forward to working with you. 

Nicolle Rubino is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician who has spent 7 years working in the mental health field providing crisis care to adults and adolescents needing partial hospitalization treatment. Her specialties include safety planning, de-escalation, and stabilization. She has focused on helping people explore and gain insight into mental health struggles and how to cope and grow from those experiences. Nicolle is an art therapist who is trained in the utilization of creative directives for expressive interventions and has experience working with significant depression, anxiety, trauma, and life stressors.

Nicolle received her Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Lesley University, where she was able to develop skills based in clinical psychology and creative expression. Nicolle pulls from a variety of evidence-based approaches such as mindfulness, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and expressive therapies.

Nicolle would be honored to be a part of your mental health healing and growth. She looks forward to walking with you on that journey and wants you to know how proud you should be of yourself for making the decision to get the support you need and deserve.

I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 15 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. I provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care to adolescents and adults. I help clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, stress, and life transitions with compassion, clarity, and respect.

I earned my Master of Science in nursing from Rivier University. My clinical approach integrates evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and strength-based techniques. I strive to create a collaborative therapeutic space grounded in empathy, trust, and personal growth.

In our first session, we will focus on understanding your goals, experiences, and needs. I aim to help you feel safe, supported, and empowered as we work together to build resilience and meaningful change. My priority is to help you move toward healing at a pace that feels right for you and to offer guidance that honors your unique story.

Kaden Trifilio is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. For him, the most satisfying part of being a clinician is witnessing people become their most empowered and authentic selves. Kaden has experience working with adult individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and is trained in helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life changes. Kaden actively works on being a culturally competent clinician and is knowledgeable in working with individuals in the LGBTQA+ community. Kaden completed his Master of Social Work at Springfield College.

Kaden has been trained in multiple modes of therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Kaden also has over 10 years of personal mindfulness and meditation practice. Kaden will collaborate with you to figure out what combination or approach will work best for you.

Therapy is a beautiful tool that provides us with the space to start healing our inner selves. Kaden is confident he will be able to provide a safe and empathetic space to you, no matter where you are finding yourself in life right now. If you are interested in working with him, schedule an appointment today!