Lia Avellino

Lia Avellino, LCSW, is a Columbia University-trained relational and somatic psychotherapist specializing in women’s issues, modern love, and motherhood. As a motherhood columnist for mindbodygreen and relationship columnist for Well + Good, she combines therapeutic expertise with journalistic storytelling to address complex emotional challenges. Her career spans clinical practice, public health initiatives, and media commentary, including managing a national component of President Obama’s teen pregnancy prevention program and receiving awards for innovative research and therapeutic care to underserved populations. Avellino serves as Advisor of Head and Heart at THE WELL and CEO of Spoke Circles, where she facilitates group support and experiential learning. Her writing emphasizes empowerment, strengths-based perspectives, and actionable advice, often incorporating social justice frameworks and personal narratives. With over a decade of experience, she has contributed to GLAMOUR, Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, and ABC’s Tamron Hall Show, while maintaining a Brooklyn-based psychotherapy practice focused on relationships, sex, and reproductive health. Her unique approach bridges clinical therapy with community-driven solutions, prioritizing deep connection and authenticity over traditional clinical models.