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Kayla Angelini, LCSW(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Rhode Island
Anxiety -Artists' mental health-College & graduate student mental health- Depression-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Medical professionals' mental health-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Welcome to Kayla Angelini’s practice. Kayla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for supporting individuals navigating the complexities of everyday life—particularly those in high-stress environments. She specializes in working with college students and frontline professionals, including EMTs, nurses, doctors, and mental health workers who often carry significant responsibilities and prioritize others before themselves.

With a diverse background that includes inpatient care, school-based services, group homes, and telehealth, Kayla brings a well-rounded, practical perspective to therapy. Her approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and actionable coping tools drawn from CBT, DBT, and IFS.

Kayla is known for her balance of warmth and directness—offering “tough love” in a supportive and grounded space. She helps clients manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, empowering them to gain clarity, build resilience, and feel more at ease in their daily lives.

She believes that therapy should never be one-size-fits-all. Each person brings a unique set of strengths, experiences, and challenges. Kayla meets clients where they are, creating a space where they can show up authentically, explore what’s holding them back, and begin the work of meaningful change.


Message to clients

Before we begin working together, I want you to know that therapy with me is a space where you can show up exactly as you are—no pressure to have it all figured out. I work with college students and frontline professionals like EMTs, nurses, doctors, and fellow mental health workers who are often juggling a lot and may feel like they’re running on empty. If you're someone who puts others first, struggles to slow down, or feels overwhelmed by the pressure you're under, you're not alone—and you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.

My approach is grounded in compassion and real-life coping tools, using methods like CBT, DBT, and IFS. I’m warm and supportive, but also not afraid to challenge you when needed—I believe in “tough love with heart.” My goal is to help you feel more grounded, gain clarity, and build the emotional skills to handle whatever life is throwing your way. We’ll work together to create a space where you can be honest, reflect deeply, and make meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for you.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 3 years

Rhode Island Oak Counseling , Therapist , 2023 - 2025

Simmons University, Masters of Social Work, 2023

Licensure

Rhode Island: CSW03315

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Artists' mental health - Understanding of highly creative minds; goal setting related to the artistic and creative process; support finding meaningful balance in one’s life

College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Medical professionals' mental health - Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; addressing issues of burnout, hierarchical pressures, and vicarious trauma




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Evernorth
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Humana
  • Kaiser
  • Medicaid
  • Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
  • Optimum
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare Shared Services

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$100 (60min)

Additional session information

Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • As needed

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