HELLO, I'M
Katie Piura, LCSW
Consultant, CEO, and Speaker
KATIE PIURA, LCSW
B.S. IN SOCIAL WORK
M.S. IN CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK
STATES LICENSED IN:
DC, MD, VA & FL
About
MY BACKGROUND
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in behavioral health, with expertise in culturally competent mental health care, trauma-informed care, emotional wellness, and child/adolescent & young adult care. As a bilingual clinician and trainer, I’ve led workshops, courses, and media education segments across sectors—from Latin media to university settings. My work centers in work with diverse communities, with a focus on first & second generation immigrant, Latinx, and youth populations. I offer accessible, evidence-based education in both English and Spanish.
Katie's Services
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Speaking Engagements
Katie is an experienced speaker. She is available to provide keynotes and other speaking engagements. Katie is an engaging and insightful speaker. Whether' it's a conference, corporate event or workshop, Katie tailors her presentations to fit the audience's needs and ensure they leave inspired, informed and with new tools.
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Clinical Supervision & Clinical Consultation
Katie has a decade of experience working with individuals and their families in the clinical social work field.
Katie has worked in various clinical settings. Katie utilizes her knowledge and experience to help pre-licensed social workers receive clinical supervision to further their growth and meet their clinical supervision hours requirement for advanced licensure. Katie also offers clinical consultation to therapists in the mental health field.
Katie provides supervision and consultation in a culturally-informed way.
Katie is authorized to provide clinical supervision in Washington D.C. Katie can provide clinical consultation nationwide.
Katie's Clients Say
"Katie Piura is a talented professional and passionate advocate for individuals from underserved communities. I've known Katie for over 9 years and have consistently been impressed by her dedication and compassion. ."
Elizabeth Mohler, LICSW,
Director of Social Services
Latin American Youth Center
"In my years working with Katie at University of Maryland, I was struck by her warmth, smarts and ability to connect with students. She helped many young adults through a variety of challenges in their lives. You can count on Katie to be comprehensive, caring, and knowledgable around the struggles and challenges brought to her services."
Jessica Branch, LCPC
"I had the pleasure of bringing Katie in to present on emotional wellness to our members, and she exceeded all expectations. Katie is not only a powerful and engaging speaker, but she is also incredibly knowledgeable in her field. Her presentation was insightful and left us with numerous practical tools to help us practice emotional wellness in our daily lives. Our members walked away feeling empowered and equipped with actionable strategies. I highly recommend Katie for any speaking engagements related to emotional well-being and personal development."
Esther A. Workshop Coordinator
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2011-2015
University of Maryland Baltimore County – Baltimore, MD; Class of 2014
B.S. in Social Work
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Catholic University
Washington D.C.; Class of 2015
M.S. in Social Work
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
From 2014-present (over a decade of experience)
Katie has experience working in non-profit, government , private practice & government settings serving diverse clients and conducting an array of services both nationally and internationally.
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Training & Speaking Engagements
WHERE I SHINE
Partnered with University of Maryland Safe Center and provided a training on Trauma-Informed Care to DHHS Montgomery County Government Staff
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Conducted a Training to DC Police on Work with Latino (a/x) Families Impacted by Trauma
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Conducted Two Presentations One in English and one in Spanish for community members at a Baptist Church on Spirituality and Mental Health
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Presented on a Panel about Experience working with Survivors of Trauma and Treatment Considerations for Survivors
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Presented on a Women Empowerment Panel for Women's Month
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Appeared on Telemundo segment providing education to parents on how to support their children's mental health during COVID-19 pandemic
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Appeared on another Telemundo segment and provided tips for prevention and intervention for Hispanic runaway youth
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Appeared on a third Telemundo segment discussing tips to improve mental health
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Partnered with a Community Church and Provided two presentations one in English and one in Spanish on Tools and Strategies to Improve Mental and Emotional Wellness
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Trained Clinical Social Workers on Trauma-Informed Care
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Partnered with a private practice to offer a presentation for their team on tools to support child and adolescent clients
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Conducted a Workshop for College Students at University of Maryland on Practical Tools for Emotional Wellness
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Katie's Practice Offers Psychoeducational Series on various behavioral health topics including emotional wellness tools and ADHD
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Skills & Languages
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Consulting & consultation services
Content Writing
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Workshop and presentations on a range of behavioral health topics
Training and speaking engagements
Clinical Supervision and Consultation
Bilingual
Spanish
English