Meet Kelly Pellegrino, LICSW:
Virtual Therapy for Young Adults, Caregivers, and High-Stress Professionals in Rhode Island

When you spend all your time keeping everyone else steady, where do you go when you need to exhale?

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You are used to being the strong one. The person who handles the crisis, manages the chaos, and keeps moving forward no matter how heavy things get. But when high alert becomes your default state, your mind and body eventually hit a wall.

 

I’m Kelly Pellegrino, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience helping people navigate acute stress, emotional burnout, and life-altering transitions. I specialize in providing a quiet, grounded space for adults who feel overwhelmed by the pressure of holding it all together and are ready to reclaim their calm. 

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A Calming Presence Rooted in Deep Clinical Experience

You don't need superficial answers when you’re carrying real weight. My approach combines warm, compassionate listening with deep clinical experience handling complex, high-intensity situations. 

• Trauma-Informed Expertise: Master of Social Work and specialized Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Trauma from Rhode Island College, recognized as a Trauma-Informed Collaborative Care Scholar. 

• Crisis & Systems Experience: Years spent managing emergency assessment, stabilization, and multidisciplinary clinical teams across Rhode Island. 

• Holistic Perspective: Extensive background coordinating across healthcare, education, and family systems to address the whole person, not just isolated symptoms. 

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How I Support My Clients

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Therapy with me isn't about fitting you into a rigid box. It's a collaborative partnership focused on helping you understand your nervous system, let go of expectations that aren't yours to carry, and build daily practices that feel peaceful and realistic.

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• Burnout & Nervous System De-escalation: Moving your body out of permanent fight-or-flight mode so rest feels safe and restoring.

• Caregiver & Family System Strain: Processing the silent emotional toll of caring for others while restoring space for your own needs. 

• Trauma & Emotional Processing: Working through past wounds and high-stress events with a gentle, paced approach that respects your boundaries. 

• Life Transitions & Relational Health: Finding steady footing during major life shifts, career changes, or personal resets. 

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Education & Credentials

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker | State of Rhode Island

• Master of Social Work | Rhode Island College 

• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Child & Adolescent Trauma | Rhode Island College 

• B.A. in Psychology & B.S. in Human Development & Family Studies | University of Rhode Island

• Member: National Association of Social Workers 

 

Take a Breath. You Don't Have to Do It Alone.

 

I offer accessible, confidential virtual therapy sessions tailored to fit into your busy life across Rhode Island.

 

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