Nell McBride
Philadelphia
Summary
Empathetic and conscientious psychologist committed to providing effective care and mental health education. Offering a patient-focused practice style that emphasizes active participation in the development of treatment plans. Successful in establishing rapport with patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Evergreen Therapist
Evergreen Counseling and Wellness
09.2025 - Current
- Provide outpatient counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
- Conduct intake assessments, psychotherapy sessions, and clinical documentation.
- Build strong therapeutic alliances grounded in safety, trust, and insight.
Family Advocate Intern
CORA Services
Philadelphia
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed a caseload of 12 clients (ages 6-18) using a psychodynamic and family-systems lens.
- Conducted biopsychosocial intakes, developed service plans, and coordinated care with schools and interdisciplinary teams.
- Maintained EHR and DHS documentation in alignment with ethical and regulatory standards.
- Provided individual and family counseling.
- Advocated for service access, initiated referrals, and completed required trainings.
Director of Operations
Relay Delivery (Acquired by Wonder Food Delivery)
Philadelphia
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Oversaw multi-market operations, managed regional leadership, and supported organizational scaling.
- Led hiring, training, and development initiatives across teams.
- Streamlined processes to improve efficiency and internal communication.
CASA Volunteer
CASA Philadelphia
Philadelphia
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Advocated for children in foster system, assessing needs and recommending interventions.
- Evaluated well-being through regular meetings with children, caregivers, and professionals.
- Prepared quarterly court reports detailing placement and service recommendations.
- Developed trusting relationships with children to better understand their needs.
Co-Founder / Head of Operations
Eat Nice
Philadelphia
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Directed operations, partnerships, and logistics for a consumer-packaged-goods startup.
Community & Program Manager → General Manager
Pilotworks
Newark
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supported food entrepreneurs through community building and program development.
- Built partnerships and managed operations for a shared commercial kitchen.
- Promoted to General Manager for leadership and operational impact.
Grocery Manager
Weavers Way Co-op
Philadelphia
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Directed community engagement initiatives to enhance participation and support cooperative operations.
- Managed staff to promote transparency through open-book management practices.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PAMaster of Arts - Food Systems and Culture
New York University
New York, NYBachelor of Science - Journalism (Minor: Political Science)
Boston University
Boston, MASkills
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Systems theory
- Trauma-informed care
- Somatic approaches
- Motivational interviewing
- Strengths-based approaches
- Intake assessment
- Case management
- Treatment planning
- Psychoeducation
- Safety planning
- Crisis assessment
- Clinical report writing
- EHR documentation
- Child welfare documentation
- Electronic health records management
- DSM-5-TR coding and documentation
- Standardized screening tools expertise
- Case management databases
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Google Workspace proficiency
- Jira project management
- SQL database management
- Program development strategies
- Community engagement initiatives
- Workshop facilitation skills
- Strategic partnerships development
Websites
Certifications And Skills
TF-CBT Certificate, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Psychodynamic Therapy, Systems Theory, Trauma-Informed Care, Somatic Approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Approaches, Intake Assessment, Case Management, Treatment Planning, Psychoeducation, Safety Planning, Crisis Assessment, Clinical Report Writing, EHR Documentation, DHS/Child-Welfare Documentation, Electronic Health Records (TheraNest, Ensora, myEvolv), DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Coding & Documentation, Standardized Screening Tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, ACE-Q, BDI, BAI), Case-Management & Outcomes-Tracking Databases, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Jira, SQL, Program Development, Community Engagement, Workshop Facilitation, Strategic Partnerships
Timeline
Evergreen Therapist
Evergreen Counseling and Wellness
09.2025 - Current
Family Advocate Intern
CORA Services
08.2024 - 08.2025
CASA Volunteer
CASA Philadelphia
01.2021 - 01.2023
Director of Operations
Relay Delivery (Acquired by Wonder Food Delivery)
01.2019 - 01.2024
Community & Program Manager → General Manager
Pilotworks
01.2017 - 01.2018
Co-Founder / Head of Operations
Eat Nice
01.2015 - 01.2019
Grocery Manager
Weavers Way Co-op
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Chestnut Hill College
Master of Arts - Food Systems and Culture
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Journalism (Minor: Political Science)
Boston University