Katie Kirk, PsyD, LAC
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Katie Kirk is a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed addiction counselor. She holds a master's degree in Forensic Psychology and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from the University of Denver. She has provided a broad range of assessments, behavioral health interventions, and best practices across diverse populations and settings, including forensic populations, substance abuse, end-of-life care in correctional and pediatric settings, severe and persistent mental illness, brain injury and spinal conditions, residential care, law enforcement and public safety, and gender diversity. Her expertise has allowed her to give back to health providers nationwide through supervision, teaching, presenting, and program development aimed at promoting positive institutional change.
In her past clinical roles, Dr. Kirk was responsible for disseminating complex clinical information on trauma exposure, major mental illness, and gender-related care to teams across the US. She translated technical concepts for both clinical/medical professionals and general audiences, delivered training across medical specialty departments, and stayed current on best practices to continually train her supervisees, team, and broader departments on quality care standards, trauma-informed care, and gender equity.
She currently serves as Manager of Content Strategy and Development for Continued, where she supports the recruitment and development of continuing education content from highly qualified professionals to advance education and training in the behavioral health field.
In Dr. Kirk’s previous work setting, she was tasked with disseminating highly technical information regarding transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals and gender-affirming services across teams throughout the US. Her role was to relay information digestible to clinical and medical professionals and the general population, to provide training across medical specialty departments, and to stay informed on best practices to continuously train her supervisees, team, and wider departments on quality care standards and gender equity.
She is currently the Manager of Content Strategy and Development for Continued, supporting the recruitment and development of continuing education material from highly trained professionals who help promote the education and training of those in the field of behavioral health.
