Kelley Machado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Hello, my name is Kelley Machado. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut. You may wonder what a Licensed Clinical Social Worker mean. What does that allow me to do? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have the unique opportunity to help people work through various points in their lives. In the years I have been a social worker, I have worked with various populations of people from many socioeconomic, cultural, and racial backgrounds as well as people with various presenting concerns. I began my career working in the mental health system, then the criminal justice system, then onto medical social work, including various medical issues as well as aging and end-of-life concerns.
I believe people can experience difficulties with coping whenever faced with a transition in life. These changes can include monumental transitions that are both good and bad, like a new job, new family members, loss, separations, disappointments, traumatic events, etc. These types of experiences can cause psychosocial distress, which can have far-reaching impacts on many aspects of our lives. I work with my clients who including children, adults, couples, and families, to find healthy coping methods in order to gain a healthier perception of themselves which can help to strengthen their relationships with themselves and others so they can find themselves as comfortable, secure, and whole.
I take time to get to know each of my clients on an individual basis so that I can tailor approaches to care because I have learned that not one approach impacts and helps all clients. I have been trained and adopted many approaches to provide therapeutic support including cognitive-behavioral, attachment theory, developmental theory, trauma theory, and dialectical behavioral theory.
Change is not easy, and embarking on change takes a tremendous amount of courage and action. I congratulate you on your wish, strength, and wisdom for seeking help and taking this first step towards making a change in your life. If you are prepared to move beyond wishes and intentions to action and fulfillment- I am here to empower and support you to achieve your goals. I would love to help you reach your goals, whatever that may be in life so you can move forward
Melissa Trinci
Entrepreneur, Mindset Coach, and Healer
Hello and welcome! I’m Melissa Trinci, the co-owner of Serenita Wellness, where healing hearts and empowering minds is our mission. In addition to being a co-owner, I take pride in being a mindset coach and a specialist in trauma recovery training.
My passion is deeply rooted in facilitating transformative healing experiences. Here at Serenita, I bring forth a wealth of mindset strategies and trauma recovery techniques designed to empower individuals on their paths to wellness.
Alongside the highly skilled therapists at Serenita, I’m honored to contribute to the nurturing environment we have cultivated for our clients. Serenita Wellness is not just a facility; it’s a community dedicated to fostering growth, resilience, and holistic well-being.
With a combination of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, innovative mindset coaching, and a dedication to trauma recovery, Serenita Wellness offers a comprehensive path to personal development and healing.
I invite you to embark on this journey with the Serenita Wellness family, where you’ll find not only professional support but also a community that uplifts and empowers at every step.
Heather Drago
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Hello, I’m Heather. If you are seeking support from a therapist, you are in the right place.
In my experience, individuals can feel they have gotten stuck in the same routine trying the same thing over and over without gaining the outcome they were seeking. I value the importance of getting to know each individual I work with so that together we can develop an effective and achievable treatment plan. Together we can find new approaches to positively and directly impact the outcomes you seek.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist that has worked with a diverse population in various treatment settings. I specialize in working with families, adolescents, and couples. I focus my work on the belief that everyone is capable of change. We can work as a team to promote positive growth and overcome emotional conflict.
Michael Genovese
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Welcome!! My name is Mike & I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work at Fordham University. I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker who has worked with adults primarily for the past 27 years. I have experience working with Veterans and the issues they face, as well as individuals involved in the legal system. My other areas of expertise are in mental health, substance use/prevention, treatment, and bereavement. I am versed in transactional analysis and am working on my certification in EMDR.
I look forward to collaborating with you and finding ways to heal and grow as an individual. My approach to treatment will build on your strengths while helping you minimize what you feel are the blocks you are currently experiencing in your life. I am accepting clients who are seeking Telehealth, but meeting in person can be arranged if that is a preference.
I want to create a warm and comfortable environment for my clients to feel safe in. It is difficult to begin therapy for some, and I want you to know that this is your time. It is a time when you can feel safe, not to be judged and can work out your thoughts and feelings in a safe environment. It takes courage to be in therapy, and I applaud you for doing it
Elizabeth Kellert
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Hi, my name is Libby and I am an LCSW who received my masters from UConn School of Social Work. I
have 12 years of experience working with adults facing or recovering from systemic, personal and
mental health challenges such as grief, loss, addiction, lack of supports or unhealthy relationship
dynamics. I draw from cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed approaches to
help support clients as they navigate significant life decisions/transitions utilizing their innate strengths,
core values and authentic selves as intrinsic guides on their recovery pathways. I also have an
educational and professional background in early childhood education that supports my work with
clients facing parenting challenges. I offer a nonjudgemental, supportive, and safe telehealth
environment for the processing of client’s unique healing journeys.