Katrin I. Kutlucinar, MA, LCPC, LPC is a licensed psychotherapist and researcher specializing in

Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and trauma- and stressor-related disorders, including PTSD. She is licensed to practice in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Idaho. Her research focuses primarily on Pediatric Bipolar Disorder and the translation of emerging scientific findings into clinical practice, with the goal of improving the delivery of evidence-based care across mental health settings.

 

Katrin is committed to reducing stigma, bias, and disparities in the treatment of severe mental illness. Through both her clinical work and research, she seeks to improve outcomes for individuals living with complex psychiatric conditions by advancing access to high-quality, individualized care. She has received advanced training in several specialized, evidence-based interventions practiced by a limited number 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). Her clinical philosophy emphasizes the importance of tailoring treatment to each individual’s unique history, strengths, and needs.

Katrin has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications on topics including Pediatric Bipolar Disorder, stimulant use in children with ADHD, astrocyte dysfunction in depression, the research-to-practice gap in mental health care, and the psychological impact of COVID-19. She presents regularly at national and international conferences, where she shares her research to advance understanding and treatment of mood and psychotic disorders in youth.

 

Previously, Katrin served as the founder and director of Research and Conversations About Bipolar Disorder, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible psychoeducation and current research findings to patients, families, and mental health professionals.