Katherine Diglio, LICSW
Westford,MA
Summary
Motivated and creative Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience and knowledge working with diverse at-risk populations. Excellent at communication, time-management, and problem-solving. Expertise in affirming therapy with LGBTQIA+ individuals, as well as those who experience anxiety, depression, trauma. Proficient in Cognitive Processing Therapy and currently training for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy certification.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Practice Therapist
Mending Mind Wellness
03.2025 - Current
- Established rapport with clients in individual therapy sessions, fostering an environment of trust and open communication to facilitate effective therapy sessions.
- Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans for 3 (just starting out) clients.
- Empowered clients by teaching self-help strategies that promoted long-term mental health wellness outside of therapy sessions.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by continuously updating knowledge on evidence-based practices and attending professional development workshops.
Lead Psychological Health Coordinator
T47 International
09.2014 - Current
- Liaised between other T47 Contractors on the Psychological Health Team and T47.
- Helped train new hires on electronic systems, Teams, etc.
- Researched for, synthesized, and wrote waiver requests for service members seeking deployment.
- Helped to decrease stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment in an effort to decrease Veteran suicide.
- Provided case management for between 40-80 service members experiencing behavioral health issues, from general stress, to PTSD, to psychosis.
- Helped facilitate medical discharges when clinically indicated.
- Attended yearly Periodic Health Assessments, Yellow Ribbons, and other military events to offer support to all units.
- Met individually with service members for brief treatment with CBT, CPT, supportive therapy, or otherwise provide emotional support when needed.
- Connected Soldiers to resources for education, housing, finances, etc.
Clinician
The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Coordinated all clinical aspects of LGBTQIA+ Group Home for adolescents.
- Provided crisis intervention and case management services to 12 LGBTQIA+ client base as well as consistent weekly therapy with all clients in home.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
- Developed tailored CANS, CAFAS, treatment plans to address the unique needs of each patient and promote optimal recovery.
- Organized and maintained complete records for all clients.
- Facilitated weekly group therapy.
- Orchestrated admissions and discharges to/from program
- Supervised clinical interns.
Clinical Program Manager
Advocates, Inc.
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Facilitated Crisis Stabilization Respite Program, 14 bed capacity, for adults diagnosed with major psychiatric illnesses.
- Provided weekly supervision for seven clinicians, direct-care staff, and student intern.
- Attended group supervision with divisional directors and Manager's Clinical Meetings weekly.
- Provided weekly statistics on CSU and DMH utilization.
- Conducted Intensive Community Services Mobile Respite Program for eleven individuals in the community.
- Developed schedule for twenty-one staff members.
- Monitored budget across three cost centers.
- Managed risk level of all incoming clients to determine appropriate level of care.
Master's Level Clinician
Advocates, Inc.
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Triaged individuals to assess necessity of Crisis Stabilization.
- Developed and Completed IAPs, CAs, CA updates, CBFS/MSDP paperwork for up to 14 clients.
- Consulted Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES), DMH, hospitals, outreach workers, various providers within and outside agency to facilitate admissions and create positive rapport between affiliates.
- Worked as a team player with other with other staff members to ensure safe and efficient shifts.
- Collaborated with diverse group of individuals to best address needs.
- Provided client-centered therapy.
Staff Therapist
South Bay Mental Health Center
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Provided in-home therapy to individuals and families suffering from trauma.
- Consulted with DCF, schools, mental health professionals, families.
- Facilitated weekly high school Grief Group for survivors of community violence.
- Completed 51As as necessary.
Social Work Intern
Boston Arts Academy
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Supported 5 individual clients in setting and achieving personal goals, utilizing strength-based approaches to foster empowerment.
- Co-facilitated freshman and senior transition groups.
- Conducted conflict mediation between students and consulted with school personnel, families, and outside agencies.
- Co-planned schoolwide Summer Enrichment Fair.
- Co-facilitated weekly Gay Straight Alliance
Social Work Intern
Children's Hospital Boston
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Assessed children and families for trauma, abuse, neglect, community violence in the Emergency Department.
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Consulted with Child Protection Team, attended rounds, consulted with mental health, medical practitioners, lawyers, families, DCF.
- Attended weekly bio-psychosocial and didactic seminars and monthly per diem meetings.
Co-Facilitator
Boston College Lesbian, Bi, Queer Group
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Facilitated meetings that created safe and supportive team environment and met priority needs for 10-15 undergraduate students.
- Developed curriculum to address needs.
Education
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Social Work
Board of Registration of Social Workers
Boston02-2014
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Boston College School of Social Work
Chestnut Hill, MA05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bowdoin College
Brunswick05-2004
Skills
- Child, adolescent, and adult clinical assessment and individual therapy
- Multicultural competence
- Solution focused, client-centered, affirming care
- Crisis intervention
- Self-care strategies
- Mindfulness practices
- CBT, DBT, CPT, EMDR Certification (anticipated May 2025)
- Excellent communication and time management
Timeline
Private Practice Therapist
Mending Mind Wellness
03.2025 - Current
Lead Psychological Health Coordinator
T47 International
09.2014 - Current
Clinician
The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc
11.2012 - 09.2014
Clinical Program Manager
Advocates, Inc.
11.2011 - 11.2012
Master's Level Clinician
Advocates, Inc.
07.2011 - 11.2011
Staff Therapist
South Bay Mental Health Center
08.2010 - 07.2011
Co-Facilitator
Boston College Lesbian, Bi, Queer Group
10.2009 - 05.2010
Social Work Intern
Boston Arts Academy
09.2009 - 06.2010
Social Work Intern
Children's Hospital Boston
09.2009 - 06.2010
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Social Work
Board of Registration of Social Workers
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Boston College School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bowdoin College
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