Pronouns: She/Her
Licensure: LCSW
Location: Rhode Island
Languages: English
Sliding Scale: Yes
Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, Carelon, Cigna, Harvard, Medicaid, NHP, Optum, Tufts, UHC
Accepting New Clients: Yes
Specialties:
ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Anxiety , Bipolar patterns, Depression, Chronic Illness, Depressions, Divorce, Race, Trauma, Immigrant Rights, Interfaith Relationship, LGBTQ , Refugees, Military, Political Stress, Religious , Veterans, TBI, Spirituality, Social Anxiety.
Delilah Milagros Santos-Kane
Therapist
ABOUT ME
Delilah is a motivated intern and a Master of Social Work Student at Simmons University. She currently resides in north Florida. Originally from Jacksonville, NC, by way of Parris Island. She is of second-generation Puerto Rican descent. Born into a Military family. Her passion for mental health and social work stems from her experience as a Logistics Operations Specialist in the United States Marine Corps, where she deployed overseas during OIF. Upon returning, Delilah saw the need for agents of change in her community to help those struggling with mental health. She earned her associate degree in social work and bachelor's degree in psychology focusing on military resilience before enrolling in Simmons' MSW program..
Delilah enjoys several modalities, but the two that resonate the most with her are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing. She wants to help her clients overcome challenges and make positive changes in their lives. She finds that motivational interviewing allows her to tap into the inherent motivation within each client, helping them find the positive and move forward. Delilah is known for her non-judgmental and attentive listening skills. She brings compassion, understanding, a sense of hope, and a little humor to each counseling session.
Delilah has prior experience with autism spectrum disorder starting with her internship at a local preschool. Later her youngest son would be diagnosed on the spectrum as well. She currently volunteers at her husband’s battalion often. Outside of her practice, Delilah enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, an active-duty service member, their three children, and their two Labradoodles. In her free time, she enjoys crafting and traveling with her family.
Throughout her internship, Her professional growth and clinical practice have been under the direct supervision and guidance of Andrea Thompson, LICSW (She/Her).
Why I Do This Work
“I do this work because healing is not something we do alone. Many of us were asked to survive systems that never made space for our full humanity. In therapy, my role is to walk alongside you with care, honesty, and respect, helping you make sense of your story and reconnect with your own strength, at a pace that feels right for you.”
— Delilah Milagros Santos-Kane
My Approach in Practice
I start from the belief that the ways people cope are meaningful responses to real experiences. Many of the patterns someone wants to understand or change once helped them survive something difficult. My role is to approach those strategies with respect, curiosity, and care, and to explore together what still supports you and what may no longer feel aligned.
In our work, we pay attention to how stress, trauma, identity, and systems shape your day-to-day life. We move at a pace that honors your nervous system, without pressure to perform healing or explain everything perfectly. Progress does not need to be fast or dramatic to be real.
I draw from narrative, cognitive, strengths-based, and spiritual approaches, adapting each to fit your needs rather than following a single model. Therapy with me is collaborative and steady. My intention is to offer presence, structure, and thoughtful questions as you build clarity, resilience, and trust in yourself over time.
People often reach out when life feels heavy, layered, or difficult to put into words.
Experiences that still shape the present: Some clients are carrying the impact of past trauma, military service, religious or spiritual harm, racism, or long-standing family dynamics. They want space to understand how these experiences continue to influence their emotions, relationships, and sense of safety today.
Ongoing stress, burnout, and emotional fatigue: Others come feeling worn down by anxiety, depression, chronic illness, or prolonged stress. They notice that their usual coping strategies no longer bring relief and are looking for steadier ways to navigate daily life without pushing themselves past their limits.
Intense or confusing emotional responses: Many clients struggle with strong emotions such as anger, overwhelm, shutdown, or numbness. These reactions can feel frightening or hard to explain, and they are seeking a place to explore them with compassion rather than judgment or pressure to suppress them.
Life transitions and identity shifts: Some people arrive during periods of significant change, including shifts in relationships, parenting roles, faith or spirituality, identity exploration, grief, or life after major loss or transition. These moments often unsettle what once felt familiar and call for thoughtful, grounded support.
Affirming, culturally responsive care: Many clients intentionally seek care that honors neurodivergence, disability, race, culture, gender, sexuality, spirituality, and lived experience. They want to be met with respect and understanding, without having to explain or justify who they are.
A steady and human space:
And often, people come simply wanting a place that feels calm, respectful, and real. A space where healing does not require urgency, where growth can unfold at a pace that feels sustainable, and where understanding and skill-building happen together.
Our work focuses on making sense of what you have lived through while supporting you in building clarity, resilience, and self-trust in ways that fit your life and values.
