Lia Avellino, LCSW
(she/her) — Strategist
A licensed feminist clinical social worker based in Brooklyn, NY, where she lives with her husband and three children.
She graduated with distinction from Columbia University and has received awards for both innovative research and excellence in therapeutic care for underserved populations.
Focus Areas & Experience
Lia specializes in supporting individuals who want to break out of molds that no longer serve them. She is the CEO of Spoke Circles, an organization focused on group support, and serves as an Advisor to Head & Heart at THE WELL.
She is also a regular columnist on relationships and motherhood for mindbodygreen. Her experience spans clinical work, leadership, research, and writing, with her work featured in GLAMOUR, Cosmopolitan, Oprah Daily, and more.
Early in her career, she managed a national component of President Obama’s initiative to reduce teen pregnancy across the country.
Therapeutic Approach
Rooted in feminist clinical social work, Lia’s approach is centered on helping people reconnect to their own inner wisdom, personal history, and community. She believes in creating space for people to reimagine what healing and connection can look like—on their own terms.
Areas of Support
Lia supports people navigating:
Relationship challenges
Motherhood and parenting transitions
Identity and role shifts
Breaking away from inherited narratives or societal expectations
Healing through community connection
