Katrin I. Kutlucinar, MA, LGPC
Kensington,MD
Summary
My focus is on recovery, quality of care, and embracing the individuality of the client. My goal is to improve the quality and availability of mental health services for those living with mood and psychotic disorders through research and psychotherapy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Therapist for Abuse Intervention Program
Synergy Family Services
10.2023 - Current
- Provides individual and group therapy sessions to clients ordered to the program.
- Documents client information, treatment plans, and client responses.
- Delivers brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Guides clients in development of skills and techniques for managing symptoms.
- Tracks progress according to goals for interventions.
- Builds and maintains therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Works with clinical psychiatrist to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
Therapist
Synergy Family Services
04.2022 - Current
- Provides individual and group therapy sessions to clients suffering from mental health issues.
- Documents client information, treatment plans, and client responses.
- Delivers brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Guides clients in development of skills and techniques for managing symptoms.
- Tracks progress according to goals for interventions.
- Builds and maintains therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Works with clinical psychiatrist to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
Founder and Director
Research And Conversations About Bipolar Disorder
05.2020 - Current
- Director of operations for organization.
- Created organization's mission and developed the key operations of the organization.
- Curates online knowledge base of of current peer-reviewed literature for members.
- Teaches psychoeducation classes.
- Employs leading researchers for monthly guest speakers.
Research Associate
Robert M. Post-Bipolar Collaborative Network
05.2018 - Current
- Responsible for researching, editing, proofreading, and publishing manuscripts for the head of the Bipolar Collaborative Network, professor of psychiatry at George Washington University, and consulting neuropsychopharmcologist.
- Responsible for day-to-day office functions.
- Responsible for correspondence with patients.
- Responsible for taking notes during clinical consultations.
Therapist Intern
Synergy Family Services
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to clients suffering from mental health issues.
- Documented client information, treatment plans, and client responses.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Guided clients in development of skills and techniques for managing symptoms.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
Head Transitional Age Youth-Care Specialist
Sheppard Pratt
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Responsible for designing and facilitating classes on subjects such as illness management and recovert, communication, coping skills, addiction, medication awareness, anger management, hiking, and community trips.
- Maintained up-to-date, accurate documentation for each client on caseload.
- Maintained a caseload of 40 clients.
- Coordinated services with clients' other providers (i.e, psychiatrist, therapist, primary care physician).
- Responsible for weekly crisis phone shifts.
Residential Care Specialist
Sheppard Pratt
12.2015 - 11.2017
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Responsible for care and well-being of 21 clients in 3 intensive level homes.
- Assisted clients as they worked toward recovery goals set in individual treatment plans.
- Medication monitoring and management.
- Weekly crisis phone shifts.
Assistant Teacher
Montessori School Of Chevy Chase
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
Marymount University
Arlington, VA06.2013
Skills
- Family-Focused Therapy for Bipolar Disorder (FFT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-P)
- Certified Trauma Professional
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
- Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy for Bipolar Disorder (IPSRT)
- Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT)
Publications
Patients’Perspectives on the Consequences of Eliminating Prepubertal-Pediatric Bipolar Disorder as a Valid Diagnosis
Katrin Kutucinar, MA., LGPC., Kathryn Burrows, PhD.
Bipolar Disorders (2023)
Linking Scientific Research to the Bipolar Consumer Patient
Katrin Kutlucinar, NA, LGPC., Kathryn Burrows, PhD.
Bipolar Disorders (2022)
Patients’Opinions on the Validity of the Diagnosis of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
Katrin Kutlucinar, MA, LGPC., Shawnna Hoyt, Daniel Willie II
Bipolar Disorders (2022)
The Role ofAstrocytes on Depression
Katrin Kutlucinar, MA., LGPC.
0ALib Journal (2022)
The Effects of Stimulant Treatment on Child and Adolescent Growth: What Every
Parent and Clinician Needs to Know
Katrin Kutlucinar, NIA, LGPC., James Swanson, PhD, Alan Zametkin, MD.
ADHD Report (2021)
COVID-19 Wreaks Havoc on Mental Health and Suicide Rate
Katrin Kutlucinar
Nahmias Cipher Report (2020)
Interviews and Research Featured in Popular Media
Bipolar Disorders. 2023.”Linking Scientific Research to the Bipolar Patient." Bipolar Disorders- The 0verview- Volume 24-Issue 7. (Podcast).
Conferences
Kutlucinar, K. I. (2023, February). Patients' Opinions on the Validity of the Diagnosis of Pediatric Bipolar
Disorder [Conference presentation]. EuroSciCon. https://mentalhealthconference.euroscic on.com/
Kutlucinar, K.I. (2023, September 14). The Impact of Delayed Diagnosis of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: What Every Clinician Should Know [Conference presentation]. Longdom Conferences. https://www.longdom.com/clinicalpsychi atry
Timeline
Lead Therapist for Abuse Intervention Program
Synergy Family Services
10.2023 - Current
Therapist
Synergy Family Services
04.2022 - Current
Therapist Intern
Synergy Family Services
05.2021 - 12.2022
Founder and Director
Research And Conversations About Bipolar Disorder
05.2020 - Current
Research Associate
Robert M. Post-Bipolar Collaborative Network
05.2018 - Current
Head Transitional Age Youth-Care Specialist
Sheppard Pratt
11.2017 - 05.2019
Residential Care Specialist
Sheppard Pratt
12.2015 - 11.2017
Assistant Teacher
Montessori School Of Chevy Chase
07.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Washington Adventist University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Marymount University
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