Meet Isabella Wood Smitelli

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Are you ready for a structured, proactive approach to healing? Whether you are navigating a crisis or feeling disconnected from the life you want, I help you move forward by bridging the gap between acceptance and change. Together, we use a DBT-informed curriculum to replace impulsive reactions with intentional skills. We don’t just talk about the problems; we build a concrete toolkit that allows you to navigate life’s challenges with balance and renewed purpose.

I specialize in DBT-informed therapy, focusing on the four pillars: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. I offer a highly structured, curriculum designed to produce tangible results. You will receive a digital toolkit and weekly assignments to ensure your growth continues outside our session.

I know how exhausting it feels to be at the mercy of your emotions. You deserve a life that feels meaningful and worth living, and you don’t have to figure out the "how" alone. If you are looking for a clear path toward stability and self-empowerment, I invite you to reach out. Let’s discuss how this structured approach can support your journey to balance.

 Through my graduate training, I have gained experience in supervised, simulated counseling sessions with an emphasis on the following approaches:

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Trauma informed
• Humanistic and person centered
• Directive Child-Centered Play Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Trauma-Informed 

Stony Brook University

B.A. in Sociology & Cinema and Cultural Studies, 2016

Alfred University 

M.S. Ed. School Counseling, 2022

Alfred University 

Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling, 2025

Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)

30-hour National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training (NTI)

I am passionate about supporting individuals impacted by foster care and adoption. I lead with a trauma-informed approach and work with the whole family on their healing journey. To enhance my expertise, I completed the 30-hour National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training (NTI). This training equips me to address the complex mental health needs of children in foster care, adoption, or kinship care. It provides essential knowledge and skills to assess needs, develop effective treatment plans, and support family stability. I apply this training to ensure my clients receive the best possible care.

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