Kathryn Alabi
Kathryn Alabi
LPCMH, LCPC, CFMHE, NCC, CATTS, CCTP-I & II, CIVPS
Doctoral Student, Marriage and Family Therapy
Founder | Clinical Director | Therapist
Specialties
Trauma-Informed & Attachment-Based Therapy
Complex and Developmental Trauma
Family (ONLY Court-Ordered Reunification), Couples, and Relational Systems
Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care
Clinical Supervision & Professional Mentorship
Population
Adult ages (+18 – 75), Individual, Couples, Court-Ordered Family Reunification Services
Services Available in both In-Person (Wilmington | Dover) and Virtually
About Kathryn
Kathryn Alabi is an Attachment- and Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive, Humanistic Mental Health Clinician with over 25 years of experience providing care across community, clinical, and system-based settings. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of A New Beginning Counseling and a Doctoral Student in Marriage and Family Therapy, whose work integrates direct clinical practice with supervision, teaching, and community advocacy.
Kathryn’s clinical philosophy is grounded in the understanding that emotional distress and relational challenges must be viewed within broader relational, cultural, and systemic contexts. She intentionally moves away from pathology-driven models, instead supporting clients through holistic, strength-based, and ethically grounded care that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and agency.
Clinical Approach
Kathryn specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by Complex Trauma, including Emotional Neglect, Abandonment, Disrupted Attachment, Family Conflict, and Relational Trauma. Her Approach Integrates Emotional Focus Therapy, Somatics, Attachment-Oriented Family Systems Theory, and Trauma-Neuroscience, with careful attention to culture, identity, power, and lived experience.
Her work is characterized by:
- Attachment-Based Care that addresses relational patterns affecting trust, connection, and emotional regulation
- Trauma-Informed Practice that prioritizes safety, pacing, and nervous system awareness
- Culturally Responsive Treatment that honors identity, context, and systemic realities
- Humanistic and Collaborative Engagement that centers client voice, meaning making, and resilience
Leadership, Supervision & Mentorship
In addition to her clinical work, Kathryn provides clinical supervision and mentorship to emerging clinicians and Master’s-level professionals. Her leadership bridges clinical excellence with community advocacy, emphasizing ethical practice, cultural humility, and long-term professional sustainability.
Through supervision, teaching, and mentorship, Kathryn is committed to supporting clinicians in developing strong clinical judgment, ethical clarity, and confidence when working on complex, high-risk cases.
Clinical Supervision Philosophy
Kathryn Alabi’s approach to clinical supervision is ethically grounded, Supervisee-centered, and Multicultural Sensitive, with a strong emphasis on openness, curiosity, and psychological safety. She supervises Master’s-level counselors and Licensed Professional Counselor Associates (LPCAs) within a collaborative framework that fosters honest reflection, professional accountability, and clinical growth. Her supervision model integrates competency-based development with regular case consultation and direct observation, ensuring alignment with ethical standards and evidence-based practice. Supervision is tailored to the clinician’s developmental stage, balancing support and constructive challenge to foster clinical confidence, skill development, and culturally attuned care.
Clinical Supervision Inquiry
Master’s-level counselors and Licensed Professional Counselor Associates (LPCA) seeking trauma-informed, culturally responsive supervision are invited to request a consultation to explore fit, availability, and supervisory goals.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
Licensure
- Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH), Delaware – PC-0000790
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Maryland – LC-11113
National Credentials
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National Certified Counselor (NCC) – 84429
Clinical Certifications
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Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE)
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Certified Family Reunification Therapist (CFRT)
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Certified Family Mediator (CFM)
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Certified Emotionally Focused Individual Therapist (C-EFIT)
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Level I & II (CCTP-I, CCTP-II)
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Certified Attachment Trauma Treatment Specialist (CATTS)
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Certified Intimate Partner Violence Specialist (CIPVS)
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Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP)
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Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP)
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Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist (CSTS)
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Certified Inner Child Trauma Recovery Specialist (CICTRS)
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Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS)
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Certified Veteran and Military Mental Health Professional (CVMHP)
Clinical Certifications
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Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE)
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Certified Family Reunification Therapist (CFRT)
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Certified Family Mediator (CFM)
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Certified Emotionally Focused Individual Therapist (C-EFIT)
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Level I & II (CCTP-I, CCTP-II)
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Certified Attachment Trauma Treatment Specialist (CATTS)
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Certified Intimate Partner Violence Specialist (CIPVS)
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Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP)
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Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP)
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Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist (CSTS)
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Certified Inner Child Trauma Recovery Specialist (CICTRS)
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Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS)
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Certified Veteran and Military Mental Health Professional (CVMHP)
