Where sensitivity is a strength, and success doesn’t have to come at the cost of your peace.
Hi, I’m Kat Vollono, LCSW (NY, FL, CT)
she/her/hers
Founder and therapist at Radiant Self Therapy
You’ve built a successful life—on paper, everything looks right. But inside, something feels off. You may be navigating the invisible weight of relationship anxiety, burnout from balancing a demanding career and new motherhood, or the quiet ache of not feeling fully seen—even in your closest relationships.
If you’re here, it’s likely because you want more. More ease. More confidence. More connection that actually feels good. I want that for you, too.
A different kind of therapy—depth, compassion, and real change
As a highly sensitive person, parent, and partner, I deeply understand the emotional and relational overwhelm that can come with trying to “keep it all together.” I spent years pretending I was fine, playing the perfectionism game, and staying quiet to keep the peace—until I learned how to accept my sensitivity and honor my own needs in relationships.
Now, with over a decade of experience as a psychotherapist, I help women do the same: reclaim their voice, rebuild self-trust, and create the relationships they crave—starting with the one they have with themselves.
At Radiant Self Therapy, we go far beyond surface-level symptom relief. I help you understand the why behind your anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing, and we work together to heal it from the root. My approach blends deep inner work with practical tools, drawing from EMDR, somatic therapy, relational and psychodynamic models, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and nervous system-based modalities.
You don’t have to choose between ambition and emotional well-being
Many of my clients are highly capable, ambitious women—leaders, creatives, and professionals—who feel like their personal lives haven’t caught up to their outer success. Some are new moms navigating identity shifts. Others are wrestling with financial anxiety, intimacy fears, or patterns of self-silencing that date back years. Many have been in therapy before, but didn’t get to the depth they needed.
This work is for those ready to go there—with honesty, curiosity, and courage.
Specializations
What it’s like to work with me
Clients often describe our sessions as deep but accessible, challenging but compassionate. I bring warmth, humor, and realness into the room, holding a space that is affirming, feminist, trauma-informed, and nonjudgmental. I’ll gently challenge you to explore what’s not working and support you in building something new.
We’ll explore patterns rooted in attachment, identity, and early experiences—but we’ll also laugh, breathe, cry, and celebrate growth. This is your space to show up fully, without editing.
My approach is:
- Relational – We explore how early and current relationships shape your experience.
- Somatic – We engage the body, breath, and nervous system to release stuck patterns.
- Depth-Oriented – We move beyond coping into transformation.
- Strength-Based – You’re not broken—you’re brilliant and sensitive in a world that rarely honors that.
- Modern & Mindful – Think boutique therapy with integrity, humor, and heart.
Credentials & certification
MSW (Master of Social Work) – Silberman School of Social Work, Hunter College
B.A. – Psychology & Human Development, University of Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker – NY, FL, CT
Certified in:
EMDR
Gottman Method (Level 1 & 2)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT, EFCIT)
Extensive post-grad training in somatics, perinatal mental health, OCD, trauma, financial therapy, and more
Professional enrichment and training
- G-REP (2025)
- Maternal Mental Health Intensive: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (2025)
- Exposure and Response Therapy for OCD (2025)
- EFCIT- Emotional Focused Therapy for Individuals (2025)
- EFCT- Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (2024)
- EGPS One year Group Therapy Training Program (2024)
- Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (2024)
- New Parents, Their Babies, and Scary Thoughts: Effective Interventions for Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety (2024)
- Sexual Desire Discrepancy in Couples (2024)
- Infidelity Counseling: Treating Couples in Crisis (2023)
- Understanding Polyamory (2023)
- Social Anxiety: Assessment and Treatment (2023)
- Providing Effective Therapy for Adult ADHD (2023)
- Suicide Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention (2023)
- The Art of Healing in Relationships: Resolving Trauma & Restoring Connection (2023)
- Attachment Focused EMDR (2023)
- Financial Therapy Association Education Series (2022)
- Relationship OCD (2022)
- Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy via Fluency and Journey Clinical (2022)
- Finding the Fear- Couples Therapy Training (2021)
- Infidelity Counseling (2021)
- Panic Attacks, A Brief Intervention (2021)
- Treating Health Anxiety (2020)
- Pure OCD Subtypes: How to Identify and Treat (2020)
- Therapy for Gifted Clients (2020)
- EMDR (2019)
- EMDR Therapy from Trauma to Spiritual Awakening (12/2019)
- Gottman Level 1 (9/2019)
- Psychedelic 101 & 102 for Clinicians, training in integration (5/2019)
- Internal Family Systems (5/2019)
- Breathwork- Level 3 (4/2019)
- Breathwork- Level 2 (3/2019)
- Psychopharmacology for Non- Prescribers (2/2019)
- Breathwork- Level 1 (2/2019)
- Utilizing DBT Skills (9/2018)
- Adolescent Brain Development (9/2018)
- Differential Diagnosis (5/2018)
- Assessment and Treatment of Complex Trauma (4/2018)
- Behavioral Activation for Depression (3/2018)
- Motivational Interviewing (1/2018)
- Trauma Focused CBT (12/2017)
- Reiki Master (12/2017)
- Introduction to Hakomi (9/2017)
- Coping with Chaos: Treating Multiple Severe Disorders with DBT (6/2017)
- SP-TIE: Intervention and prevention of Suicidal Behavior (5/2017)
- CPR (2/2017)
In the media
Kat has been featured in books, articles, and media reports addressing relationship health, emotional expression, and maternal mental wellness. Select publications:
- Sad Happens: A Celebration of Tears, by Brandon Stosuy (Simon & Schuster).
- If Your Partner Has Difficulties Sharing Their Emotions, Experts Say These 7 Hacks Can Help, Bustle.com
- If You Want A Healthier Relationship With Your Mom, Experts Say These 8 Tips Can Help.
- Why Won’t My Partner Open Up? Bustle
- Behind The Cathartic Release Of Getting Tattooed, The Zoe Report.
Group support with Kat Vollono at Radiant Self Therapy
I offer group therapy, especially for professional women navigating motherhood while managing demanding careers. These small, high-touch groups offer connection, validation, and tools to help you integrate your evolving identity.
For more information about group therapy, reach out by calling (915) 529-4622 or fill out the contact form and click send. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
