Kathie Alli
MSW, CASAC-T
Kathie Alli is a compassionate, client-centered therapist who supports individuals navigating substance use, trauma, emotional challenges, grief, and life transitions. She believes that meaningful change begins with creating a safe, supportive environment where people can feel heard, understood, and empowered to take an active role in their healing and recovery. She recognizes the impact that difficult and traumatic experiences can have on emotional well-being and is committed to supporting individuals as they build resilience, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward healing.
Kathie brings a holistic perspective to her clinical work, recognizing the connection between emotional well-being, physical health, relationships, life experiences, and personal choices. Her approach combines evidence-informed clinical practices with practical tools that help individuals develop greater self-awareness, healthy coping skills, emotional regulation, resilience, and sustainable recovery.
Kathie's professional philosophy is helping individuals recognize their strengths, build resilience, develop healthier ways of coping, and discover meaningful pathways toward healing and overall well-being.
Specialties
- Substance Use & Recovery
- Trauma
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Emotional Challenges
Modalities
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
Qualifications
- Master of Social Work in Clinical Individual and Family Counseling — Liberty University, Summa Cum Laude
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/CASAC — City College of New York, Summa Cum Laude
- Associate degree in Psychology — Borough of Manhattan Community College, Summa Cum Laude
- Grief Recovery Specialist
- Additional training in holistic health counseling, physical fitness, patient care, crisis intervention, and mental health
- Clinical experience as a Primary Therapist at Springhill Wellness and Recovery Center and as a Clinical Crisis Counselor with NYC988 Lifeline