Kumudu Witanapatirana-Vitro

PhD

Assistant Clinical Professor
PES Mental Health Counseling

Dr. Kumudu Witanapatirana-Vitro is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Mental Health Counseling Program. She received her PhD in Counselor Education from Texas Tech University. Her teaching experience includes having taught various counseling courses in Texas, New York, and New England. Her teaching philosophy is based on empowering approaches and creating a safe and vibrant space for learning. She believes that her student’s voices are powerful to the learning experience and firmly stands on the belief that her classes are enriched by the individuals in the room.

Dr. Vitro’s research interests include cultural and relational components associated with grief, and the dynamics of modern-day relationships. She has published and presented at the state, national, and international level, including being awarded with a national research award through the Association for Adult Development and Aging. Her counseling experience stems from working with justice-involved individuals in Texas, providing clinical assessments among high-risk populations in North Carolina, and working with individuals through private practice in New York State. Her contributions to the counseling field are all encompassing and ever evolving. She lives with her family in New York City.