Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Worcester, MA

"We are all on a journey of moving towards our happiest and best selves - I want to offer a helping hand toward you in this process. "

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!

"As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about providing individualized care, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your mental health journey."

Jackie Zziwa is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience. She manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression and anxiety. With a focus on creating collaborative, client-centered treatment plans, Jackie works with individuals seeking to improve their mental well-being, gain emotional stability, and navigate complex life challenges. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, comprehensive mental health services to her patients.

Jackie has a Master’s in Nursing from South University. She offers a personalized, holistic approach that combines evidence-based practices with compassionate listening. Jackie utilizes techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.

Jackie understands that seeking help can be difficult and believes everyone deserves support in navigating life's challenges. She is committed to offering a nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and supported and invites you to reach out and begin your journey toward healing and growth.

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"As a clinical sport psychologist, I value taking into account the role of biology and sociology in mental health and wellness."

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.

"As a mental health clinician, I am here to help people develop into the best versions of themselves through their perspective."

Kevin Fenton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 4 years of experience in the mental health field. Kevin is passionate about helping adolescents and adults with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationships.

Kevin completed his Master's degree in Counseling at Westfield State University. He utilizes a collaborative person-centered (PCT) and trauma informed (TIC) approach which allows him to connect with clients from a variety of backgrounds and incorporates a variety of treatment modalities.

It takes bravery to seek out counseling. Kevin is looking forward to helping you develop the skills to improve your life and overcome/cope with whatever challenges you are facing in life. Schedule your first session with him today.

Jeffrey White is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience providing empathic listening and compassionate understanding to adults, couples, and families looking to increase their insight and understanding into how they function, and relate to themselves and others to improve their quality of life. Jeffrey utilizes a strengths based, here and now approach, to address issues associated with depression, anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, relationship betrayal, stress management, self -esteem, codependency, life transition, anger management and grief/loss. Jeffrey integrates the use of attachment theory, DBT, CBT, psychodynamic, relational, and mindfulness- based approaches to help his clients build their strengths and achieve their goals. Jeffrey graduated from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a Bachelor of Arts degree and Simmons College in Boston with a Masters in Social Work.

"The core values that guide our work together will be rooted in empathic understanding, validation, and the creative use of evidence-based treatments."

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 understand how uncertainties and unexpected life events can leave you feeling."

Crystal Thomas is a Resident in Counseling (RIC) with more than 5 years of professional experience helping teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling to cope with anxiety, anger, past traumas, unprocessed grief, betrayal, rejection, resentment, depression, and more. 

Crystal obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health with a certification in Forensic Mental Health Counseling. Crystal helps clients manage their emotions and identify how particular thought patterns can lead to challenging behaviors and emotional distress. She'll meet you where you are at, emotionally and academically.

Crystal will offer her support and guidance as you begin to gain a new understanding of your life story and the courage to identify the purpose behind your pain. Life can have significance even in the unhappiest of circumstances and the inspiration for a better tomorrow often comes from discovering that meaning.

Miriam Collazo is a bilingual, Spanish speaking, US Army retired veteran with experience providing mentorship, guidance, counseling, coaching, clinical assessments and therapeutic care to children, adolescents, and adults seeking help with trauma, depression, anxiety, and adjusting to life transitions. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a concentration on Special Education at the University of Puerto Rico in Humacao and went on to receive her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Framingham State University. Miriam uses a combination of therapeutic, strength, and evidence-based modalities to focus and bring awareness to the individual, couple, and family goals and needs. She uses talk, art, play, trauma-focused, family systems, and A-CRA, among others, to achieve the desired outcome of the individuals. Miriam seeks to use a collaborative experience and caring approach, based on respect, to provide a safe environment for growth and healing, building on the client’s strengths to attain the desired outcome to lead a purpose-driven life.

"In consideration of a work-life balance, my work is very meaningful to me. I am culturally competent, evidence-based and think about client needs, which helps create a successful therapeutic alliance."

Irene is a licensed mental health counselor with a combined 8 years of experience in mental health and related fields and 20 years of experience in working with public schools and family systems. She is interpersonally rooted in practice and has on strong focus on creating a successful therapeutic alliance. She believes that the quality of the client-therapist relationship should align with clients’ needs. Irene specializes in several areas that support children and adults who face challenges with school, behavior, family life, ADHD, ODD, self-esteem, bullying, anxiety, depression, abuse, and trauma.

Irene completed her Master of Science in Clinical Psychology degree at Bay Path University and was teacher-nominated as Class Speaker. She has provided counseling services for inner city children in crisis in residential settings as well as for adults.

Irene believes rapport is of utmost importance in the clinical setting and that a strong sense of trust helps build an alliance between the client and therapist. Irene has a sensitive view of client culture, respect, and confidentiality and places high standards on client safety and rights.

"As someone who values the story that each person holds, I will never take for granted the trust it takes to open up and share the deepest and hardest parts of life in therapy. "

Megan Yeo is a mental health professional in the process of becoming a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). She has 4 years of experience working with clients who are suffering from anxiety, depression, and trauma, As a therapist, she'll help you find the answers that are already within yourself.

Megan earned her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solutions-focused therapy to help you to feel empowered to target the daily stressors and anxieties that may come your way. She provides an empathetic approach that helps people to feel seen, known, and understood. She always strives to help her clients work towards the freedom and healing that therapy can provide. She always views clients through the lens of resilience.

Whatever the reason, Megan is honored that you would choose her as your therapist. Megan values each person and hopes that you leave each session feeling a little more free, while also feeling fully seen and valued.

"I strive to create a non-judgmental space to help facilitate your growth and healing."

Jillian is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression and anxiety. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adults. As a PMHNP, Jillian’s role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, therapist, and medication manager.

Jillian completed her Master's Degree in Nursing at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The focus of her graduate project was comparing the benefits of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to ketamine therapy for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Jillian possesses strong clinical skills and a natural ability to build rapport with patients. In addition to medication management, she incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), culturally sensitive, and person-centered techniques into treatment.

We all go through challenges in life. If you may be struggling, Jillian is confident she will be able to support you on your journey. If you are ready to get started, schedule and appointment with her today.

"As a therapist with over 17 years of experience in helping people who are struggling with a wide range issues, I work to create an accepting and supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable in sharing about their personal issues and struggles."

Richard O’Garr is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in helping people who are struggling with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, conflicts in relationships, and addiction. 

Richard has a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Assumption College. He works to create an accepting and supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable sharing their personal issues and struggles. With his experience in using a variety of counseling approaches, especially cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), he is able to work collaboratively with clients and tailor his approach to meet their individual needs.

Whether you are looking for help in coping with a serious mental health disorder, seeking self-improvement, or a combination of both, Richard will work with you to not only ease your suffering but also help you reach your personal goals, grow in your capabilities, and thrive.

"As a holistic nurse practitioner in the mental health field, I am interested in the depth and meaning of every client's struggle and the input each person has to guide care for that person."

Pamela Williams is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 40 years of experience supporting diverse populations, including veterans, Latinos, and underserved communities in Springfield, Massachusetts. She specializes in trauma, PTSD, substance use disorders, and women’s issues. Pamela is passionate about helping each client move toward healing, offering a safe, empowering space to be heard, seen, and supported. Every client’s journey matters, and she is committed to making each count.

Pamela earned her Master’s in Mental Health Nursing from the University of Massachusetts and trained through an international program. Her practice blends clinical care with compassion, providing psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and medication management. She connects clients to vital resources and meets them where they are, focusing on holistic, client-centered care.

Everyone has a story worth telling and healing worth fighting for. Pamela strives to uplift each client through empathy, understanding, and connection. She believes we all have unique paths but share the strength to overcome life’s obstacles. Her goal is to walk beside you, every step of the way.