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Kristin Reifenrath, LICSW, Community Health

Kristin Reifenrath, LICSW 

Behavioral Health | Psychotherapy

Kristin is originally from New Jersey and completed her undergraduate studies in North Carolina, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She relocated to New England in 2002 and went on to earn a Master of Social Work from the Springfield College School of Social Work in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Kristin began her social work career providing services to youth in residential treatment settings. She later spent more than 12 years as an Integrated Behavioral Health Social Worker at North Star Health, where she delivered psychotherapeutic services to individuals across the lifespan within a primary care setting. Most recently, from 2024 to 2026, Kristin served as Director of the Children, Youth, and Family Division at HCRS, a Vermont Designated Agency.

Philosophy of Care

As an advanced generalist social worker, my practice is grounded in a strong commitment to equity, dignity, and the elimination of health disparities. I am dedicated to ensuring that every individual – regardless of background, identity, or circumstance – has access to compassionate, culturally responsive, and person-centered care.
I approach my work with a nonjudgmental stance that honors each person’s lived experiences and inherent strengths. I strive to create a therapeutic environment in which individuals feel safe, respected, and empowered to openly explore their challenges.
Central to my practice philosophy is a balance between acceptance and change. I believe meaningful growth occurs when clients feel fully seen and accepted as they are, while also being supported in pursuing the changes they identify as important. Through collaborative partnership, I work to help individuals, families, and communities build resilience, enhance well-being, and move toward sustainable, self-directed change.

Professional Interests: 
Treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Cognitive Processing Therapy, DBT

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Education & Training

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, St. Andrews University, Laurinburg, NC
  • Master of Social Work, Springfield College School of Social Work, Springfield, MA

Internship

  • Brattleboro Retreat, Brattleboro, VT
  • NFI DBT Program, Brattleboro Vermont

Seeing patients at. . .

Community Health North Main

231 North Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701

802-772-7992