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Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD

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Specializes in: Child Psychology
Professional interests include: anxiety, long-term therapy, existential psychotherapy, and more.
40 Speen Street
Framingham, MA 01701

Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD is a child psychologist in Framingham, MA specializing in child psychology.

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40 Speen Street
Framingham, MA 01701
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5 Watson Road
Belmont, MA 02478
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Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that people may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD causes recurring nightmares, flashbacks, and disturbing memories about the traumatic event. It is frequently triggered by particularly intense and life-threatening incidents. For example, someone involved in a serious car accident may have severe anxiety about the accident months or even years later. War veterans and people involved in armed conflict are particularly prone to developing PTSD. In decades past, PTSD was called shellshock and was used to describe the negative emotions that soldiers endured from war. Today, medical professionals who treat PTSD recognize that it can occur in all types of people and can result from all types of traumatic incidents. It is not known exactly why some people develop PTSD, although PTSD frequently arises from:

  • Accidents
  • Sexual or physical assault
  • Combat
  • Childhood abuse
  • Domestic abuse
  • Natural disasters
  • Torture and kidnapping

People who have experienced significant and repeated trauma are more likely to develop PTSD. Those who have disorders like depression or a family history of depression may also be more prone to PTSD. PTSD symptoms typically begin one month to one year following the traumatic event. There are four main categories of PTSD symptoms:

  • Intrusive memories: Intrusive memories include unwanted memories, feelings of reliving the traumatic event, distressing nightmares, and emotional disturbances from triggers (signs that serve as reminders of the traumatic event). Intrusive memories can lead to elevated heart rate, anxiety, combativeness (fight), withdrawal (flight), and many other responses.
  • Avoidance: Avoidance is an attempt to avoid speaking or thinking about an upsetting event. People with this response might also try to avoid certain people or locations that prompt memories of an event.
  • Changes in physical and emotional reactions: These changes may include difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, and feelings of guilt and irritability.
  • Alterations in cognition and mood: Alterations can cause negative self-beliefs, depression, shame, and detachment from others.

The intensity and frequency of these symptoms can vary over time. PTSD symptoms may suddenly return after disappearing for years. Many PTSD patients find treatment helps to gradually reduce their symptoms over time.

The most common treatments for PTSD are psychotherapy and oral medications. Psychotherapy for PTSD can include cognitive therapy (therapy to change thought patterns), exposure therapy (therapy to confront memories of the traumatic incident) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). EMDR integrates exposure therapy with guided eye movements to help patients confront and process their trauma. Certain oral medications may help with PTSD, such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Self-care, support groups, and relaxation may also benefit those with PTSD.

The path to overcoming PTSD can be long and challenging and people with PTSD can benefit greatly by seeking professional treatment from a mental health care provider. Treatment can reduce PTSD symptoms, provide essential coping strategies, and improve one's quality of life.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated as a child psychologist in Framingham, MA during 2012 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 553

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated as a child psychologist in Framingham, MA during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 417

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD.

Gender
Male 12
Female 25
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD in 2013

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 54
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated as a child psychologist in Framingham, MA during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 430

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 26
Age
From 65 to 74 18
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD in 2014

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated as a child psychologist in Framingham, MA during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 456

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD.

Gender
Male 26
Female 54
Age
From 65 to 74 30
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD in 2015

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated as a child psychologist in Framingham, MA during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 460

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD.

Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD in 2016

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 49
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated as a child psychologist in Framingham, MA during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 425

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 24
Age
From 65 to 74 15
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD in 2017

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 60
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated as a child psychologist in Framingham, MA during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 438

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD.

Age
From 65 to 74 15
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD in 2018

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 59
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 38
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated as a child psychologist in Framingham, MA during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 364

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD.

Age
From 65 to 74 14
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD in 2019

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 55
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated as a child psychologist in Framingham, MA during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 439

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD in 2020

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated as a child psychologist in Framingham, MA during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 456

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 16
Age
From 65 to 74 11
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD in 2021

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 56
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated as a child psychologist in Framingham, MA during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 492

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD.

Gender
Male 12
Female 17
Age
From 65 to 74 11
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD in 2022

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated as a child psychologist in Framingham, MA during 2023 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 446

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD.

Age
From 65 to 74 12
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD in 2023

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated as a child psychologist in Framingham, MA during 2024 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 483

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD.

Age
From 65 to 74 13
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD in 2024

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated as a child psychologist in Framingham, MA were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 450

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD.

Gender
Male 6
Female 12
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 13

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 27
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 2
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 2
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 2
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Cancer 0
Dementia 0

Education & Training

She has a state license in Massachusetts.

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Insurance Information

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Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare and OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stephanie T. Machell, PSYD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Medicare
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

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Biography

Dr. Stephanie Machell's specialty is child psychology. Her areas of expertise include behavioral medicine, coping with life changes, and physical disabilities. Blue California, Medicaid, and Medicare appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Machell takes.

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