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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsNew Staff Hired has additional hours available immediately. Kathleen has a small waitlist
Currently offering clinical supervision for new MSW-level therapists.
EMDR certification.
Kathleen Vitolo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Providence, Rhode Island. Her pronouns are she/her. She has expertise in helping individuals who have experienced trauma, especially sexual abuse or assault and domestic violence. She also works with many adolescents and young adults who face school challenges, or those who have special needs, including autism, behavioral and physical challenges, and health concerns.
Kathleen uses evidence-based treatment approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, to help trauma survivors find greater stability and tap into their inner resilience. She emphasizes that survivors are not defined by their symptoms, but rather are people who have experienced something that they should not have experienced and have the inner strength to reclaim their narratives.
Kathleen has previous experience as a school social worker, giving her unique insight into the challenges adolescents face in the classroom and with their peers. She received her Master of Social Work from Boston University and trained at the Autism Project, and brings her sensitivity to working with children on the autism spectrum and their parents to private practice.
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Domestic violence - Caring support along the pathway to safety, wellbeing, and healing for those surviving a partner’s abusive attempts to control one’s thoughts, beliefs, and actions
Sexual abuse & assault - Caring support along the pathway to safety, wellbeing, and healing for survivors of sexual abuse and assault
Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support
Loss and grief - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Kathleen Vitolo is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Years of Experience: 28 years
Private Practice, 2018 - Present
North Providence School Department, 2014 - 2018
New Hope Clinical Director, 2008 - 2014
Manatee Community College, 2004 - 2008
Boston University, MSW, 1994
University of RI, BA, 1991
Rhode Island: ISW01038
English