Katrín I. Kutluçinar, MA, LGPC
Education
Master of Arts | Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Washington Adventist University
01/2019-12/2021 | Takoma Park, MD
Bachelor of Arts | American History & Constitutional Law
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Marymount University
09/2010-06/2013 | Arlington, VA
Publications
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Stigma, Bias, and Lack of Education Amongst Clinicians Harms Patients with Bipolar Disorder: A Systematic Review
Kutlucinar, K. (2025) Bipolar Disorders.
​​Research on Youth with and at Risk for Bipolar Disorder: A Five Year Update
Dimick, M.K., Jiang, X., Kutlucinar, K., Burrows, K., Goldstein, B. (2024) Bipolar Disorders.
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Patients' Perspectives on the Consequences of Eliminating Prepubertal Pediatric Bipolar Disorder as a Valid Diagnosis
Kutlucinar, K., Burrows, K. (2024) Bipolar Disorders.
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Linking Scientific Research to the Bipolar Consumer Patient
Kutlucinar, K., Burrows, K. (2022) Bipolar Disorders.
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The Role of Astrocytes on Depression: A Mini Review
Kutlucinar, K. (2022). OALib Journal.
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Patients’ Opinions on the Validity of the Diagnosis of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
Kutlucinar, K., Hoyt, S., Willie, D. (2022). Bipolar Disorders.
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The Effects of Stimulant Treatment on Child and Adolescent Growth: What Every Parent and Clinician Needs to Know
Kutlucinar, K., Swanson, J., Zametkin, A. (2021). The ADHD Report.
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COVID-19 Wreaks Havoc on Mental Health and Suicide Rate
Kutlucinar, K. (2020). Nahmias Cipher Report.
​Interviews and Research Featured in Popular Media
Bipolar Disorders. 2023. "Linking Scientific Research to the Bipolar Patient."
Gin Malhi's: Bipolar Disorders- The Overview-Volume 24-Issue 7. (Podcast).
​​Conferences
​Kutlucinar, K. I. (2023, February 20). Patients' Opinions on the Validity of the Diagnosis of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder [Conference presentation]. EuroSciCon. https://mentalhealthconference.euroscicon.com/
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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/clinicalpsychiatry​
​Kutlucinar, K.I. (2024, September 29). The Gap Between Research and Practice is Failing Patients with Bipolar Disorder (Poster presentation). International Society of Bipolar Disorders. https://www.isbd.org/2024AnnualConference.​
Work Experience
​You First Health Systems
Psychotherapist
04/2024-Present
Dr. Robert M. Post, MD-Bipolar Collaborative Network/George Washington University
Research Associate
06/2018-Present
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Integrative Behavioral Health
Lead Psychotherapist for Mood & Psychotic Disorder Program
09/2024-08/2025
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Synergy Family Services
Lead Psychotherapist for Abuse Intervention Program
10/2023-04/2024
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Synergy Family Services
Psychotherapist
04/2022-04/2024
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Synergy Family Services
Psychotherapist Intern
12/2020-04/2022
Research and Conversations About Bipolar Disorder Inc
Founder & Director
05/2020-06/2024
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Family Services of Sheppard Pratt
Former Head Transitional Age Youth Care Specialist for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program
11/2017-05/2019
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Family Services of Sheppard Pratt
Residential Care Specialist for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program
08/2015-11/2017
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Montessori School of Chevy Chase
Montessori Kindergarten Assistant & Lead Teacher
07/2014-08/2015
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​Certifications & Trainings
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Family-Focused Therapy for Bipolar Disorder (FFT-BD)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-P)
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Certified Trauma Professional
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Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy for Bipolar Disorder (IPSRT-BD)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical and Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Leadership Experience​
​Founder & Director of Research and Conversations About Bipolar Disorder Inc.
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Achievements​
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Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
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Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society ​
Associations
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Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
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Alpha Chi National Honor Society
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American Counseling Association
Volunteer Experience
Teacher | Human Service Trust
Abura Orphanage, Cape Coast, Ghana
Psychotherapist for Foster Youth​ | A Home Within
Oakland, California, USA
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