Katrin I. Kutlucinar, MA, LCPC, LPC

Katrin I. Kutlucinar, MA, LCPC, LPC is a licensed psychotherapist and researcher specializing in Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and trauma/PTSD. She is licensed to practice in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Idaho. Katrin’s research centers on Pediatric Bipolar Disorder and bridging the research-to-practice gap to ensure clinicians deliver the most effective, evidence-based treatments to their clients.

 

A passionate advocate for reducing stigma and bias in mental healthcare, she strives to elevate the quality of care for individuals living with severe mental illness through both clinical practice and research. As a clinician and researcher, Katrin is trained in several advanced, evidence-based treatment modalities practiced by only a select group of clinicians in the United States, including Family-Focused Therapy for Bipolar Disorder (FFT-BD), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-p), and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT). She believes that every client is unique and deserves an individualized, compassionate approach to healing.

 

Katrin has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications on topics such as Pediatric Bipolar Disorder, stimulant use in children with ADHD, the role of astrocytes in depression, the research-to-practice gap in mental health, and the psychological effects of COVID-19. She also speaks annually at international conferences, sharing her findings to advance understanding and treatment of mood and psychotic disorders in youth. Previously, Katrin served as the founder and director of the nonprofit organization Research and Conversations About Bipolar Disorder, Inc., which provided accessible education and current research to patients, families, and clinicians.

 

Above all, Katrin is dedicated to helping individuals with severe mental illness find hope, stability, and meaning in their lives. She believes that with the right tools, education, and support, anyone can live a fulfilling and empowered life.