Kathryn is licensed as a clinical social worker in the states of Alaska and Montana. Kathryn studied her undergraduate work at the University of Montana and received her Bachelors in Social Work with an emphasis on Child and Family; as well as her Bachelors in Criminology with an emphasis in Juvenile Delinquency. She also completed course work for public policy and psychology associates. During her undergraduate education, Kathryn interned with the UM Allies to help promote a campus environment that is inclusive and supportive of all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Kathryn helped to develop the pre and post testing standards for UM Allies training to enhance resource management and training quality. She received her Masters in Social Work at the University of Michigan with a certification in School Social Work and specialities in Adventure Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She has experience working in many different mental health settings including schools, therapeutic youth homes, community mental health, and private therapy agencies that specialize in equine-assisted therapy, trauma-based movement therapy, art therapy, music therapy, and mindfulness practices. As a school social worker, Kathryn has experience with I.E.P’s, behavioral assessments, individualized behavioral plans, social learning skills, and much more to facilitate the success of students and their families in the learning system. Kathryn uses strength-based, solution focused, cognitive behavioral practices to individualize care for each individual and their family. Kathryn also volunteers with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and has experience lobbying at the state and federal levels for improvements in mental health policies, providing outreach and prevention, as well as services following a suicide loss. Kathryn’s work has been consolidated in Alaska and Montana’s more rural and remote areas and has worked to empower communities to find strengths and resources. Kathryn has worked closely with the Alaska Native population to bridge cultural gaps and meet individual family needs. She has also worked to increase ethics and research around Telehealth practices and cultural standards to ensure quality services are provided to these rural and remote areas. Kathryn has certificates in School Social Work, Telehealth, Mindfulness, and Crisis Response. In her spare time, Kathryn enjoys backcountry skiing, travel, horse-back riding, hiking, fishing, meditation, paddle boarding, and laughing as often as possible.