Caroline Alianiello
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & PERINATAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST
About Caroline
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience in various types of direct mental health care. I specialize in supporting women throughout the perinatal spectrum, from preconception and fertility through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting. I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can heal, grow, and thrive.
I am deeply committed to equipping you with the insights, tools, and support you need to lead a healthy and meaningful life. I recognize the courage it takes to begin or continue your therapy journey, and I am here to meet you with an open heart and an attentive ear. I believe in getting to know you as a whole person—your unique experiences, thoughts, feelings, and concerns—so that together we can create a path toward healing and empowerment.
CORE VALUES
Nurture, Authenticity, Connection, Curiosity, & Depth
What is it like to work with me?
My hope is that this space feels like it’s truly for you—a rare and much-needed experience for so many mothers and women across the perinatal spectrum. Our time together will be genuine, conversational, and may include a touch of humor when needed. I bring a trauma-informed, person-centered, and psychodynamic approach to therapy, blending in evidence-based techniques and interventions tailored to your individual goals and needs. Above all, my goal is for every session to leave you feeling supported, understood, and met with safety, empathy, and non-judgment.
Why this work?
I've spent my entire career in perinatal mental health because of my deep commitment to nurturing the nurturer and bringing visibility to the often-overlooked challenges that many women navigate. My own unexpected transition into motherhood brought a new depth of understanding and meaning to this work.
While I support women across the entire perinatal spectrum, I also specialize in caring for mothers whose journeys include a NICU stay. I understand firsthand the unique emotional complexities of balancing hope and fear, navigating medical uncertainty, and transitioning from the NICU to life at home. It is an honor to walk alongside families during this profoundly challenging chapter, helping them process their experiences and find steadiness as they move forward.
A BIT MORE
Education & Training
BSW and Minor in Humanitarian Affairs, James Madison University
MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University
Certified PAT Parent Educator
PMH-C, Perinatal Mental Health Counselor
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.”
-Fred Rogers