Kathleen Grady
Master's-level marriage and family therapy student graduating December 2026 with clinical experience in a private practice setting. Brings an empathetic and relational approach grounded in systemic thinking, trauma-informed practice, and evidence-based care. Values understanding clients holistically, including the connection between emotions, relationships, experiences, and the body. Committed to culturally responsive and ethical practice while creating a safe, collaborative space that supports client growth and healing.
Work History
Customer Service Representative
- Developed strong customer relationships and loyalty through effective communication and meaningful interactions.
Waitress
2 Years 3 Months- Maintained a positive attitude towards guests at all times by providing friendly conversation during interactions, while working in a fast-paced environment.
Professional Counseling Intern
1 Year 4 Months- Complete 300 direct clinical hours and 400 indirect clinical hours by December 2026
- Provide individual, couples, and adolescent therapy utilizing a client-centered, systemic approach integrating emotionally focused therapy (EFT), internal family systems (IFS)-informed interventions, exposure and response prevention (ERP), and mindfulness-based practices.
- Conduct intake evaluations, clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing therapeutic services and documentation addressing relational distress, betrayal trauma, anxiety, OCD, adolescent concerns, trauma, ADHD, religious trauma, and life transitions.
- Collaborate with clinical supervisors through individual and triadic supervision to support case conceptualization, treatment planning, and professional development.
- Provided administrative support, including scheduling appointments and managing client records efficiently.
Psychology Practicum Intern
4 Months- Completed 100 indirect field experience hours in an outpatient private therapy practice as part of a bachelor's degree in psychology.
Retail Team Member
2 Years 3 Months- Assisted in the preparation of food, customer interactions and completed tasks effectively in a timed environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Expected graduation December 2026
- GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
- Minors: Creative Writing and Social Justice
- Academic Honors [Magna Cum Laude] Recipient
- Member of [Psi Chi Honor Society], [2022-2024]
- GPA: 3.89
High School Diploma
- Honor Roll 2016-2020
- Member of [Beta Chi Pi: Science Honors Society], [2018-2020]
- Member of [English Honor Society], [2018-2020]
- GPA: 4.0
Skills
Affiliations
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- American Counseling Association
Timeline
Professional Counseling Intern
Waitress
Psychology Practicum Intern
Retail Team Member
St. Joseph Academy
Belmont University
Customer Service Representative
Trevecca Nazarene University
Research & Training
One Heart Two Homes Professional Course
Co-Parenting International | 2023
Principal Investigator
Investigating Heart Rate Through Textures Study | Belmont University
2024
Mental Health First Aid Certification
National Council for Mental Wellbeing | 2025
Issues in Therapy Conference: “Focus on Self and Identity: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Perspective”
Trevecca Nazarene University | 2026