Media & Articles

 

There is an overwhelming amount of mental health and wellness information circulating online, much of it oversimplified, misleading, or not grounded in research. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I believe people deserve access to accurate, evidence-based information about mental health, delivered in a way that feels human, relatable, and usable in real life.

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Through podcasts, articles, and educational content on platforms like TikTok, I aim to translate psychological science into practical insight, helping people better understand their nervous systems, emotions, relationships, and patterns, without fear-based messaging or quick-fix promises. My goal is not to replace therapy, but to increase mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and offer thoughtful guidance that supports self-awareness and informed care.

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I regularly share insights on mental health, resilience, and psychology in practice. Below you’ll find a selection of my published articles and media features.

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🎙️ Media Features & Quotes

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• Featured in Real Simple: 8 Ways to Reset After the Holidays According to Therapists

       Discussing ways to rest after the stress of the holidays, including 8 specific ways to cope.​

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• Featured in Forbes: What Does it Mean to be Neurodivergent?

       An overview on what it actually means to be neurodivergent and what you can do to get support.​

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• Featured in Newsweek: Why Christmas Might Not Feel Like Magic Anymore

       Discussing some of the common reasons why Christmas does not feel as magical for adults.

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• Featured in Nice News: Create Space for Understanding (Expert Advice on How to Stop Being Offended)

       Explores strategies to stop feeling offended, including perspective taking.​

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• Featured in Forbes: 'Tomar El Fresco' is the Spanish Practice We Should All Be Doing

​       Discussing how “tomar el fresco” can shift our burnout-culture toward moments of simple, restorative connection.

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• Quoted in Scary Mommy: Why Do So Many Moms Cry in Their Car?

​       Exploring the hidden emotional load of motherhood and evidence-based strategies moms can use to cope with stress and          overwhelm.

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• Quoted in VeryWell Mind: Trauma Can Lurk in the Body — Here’s How to Calm Your Nervous System

       Discussing evidence-based strategies to regulate the nervous system and  restore a sense of safety.

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📱 Social Media

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• TikTok: @alignandempowertherapy
  Sharing bite-sized education on mental health, resilience, and wellness — making psychology practical, relatable, and easy to apply in daily life.

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✍️ Articles by Dr. Katie Carhart

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• Medium: How News Exposure Impacts Mental Health
  Exploring how constant access to news shapes stress, mood, and resilience.

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• Medium (Clear Yo Mind Publication): The Most Burned Out People in December are the Ones We Think Have it All Together

       Exploring the stress levels that we face over the holidays, the invisible impacts of stress and how to cope.​

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💡 Want to Connect?

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I’m available for expert commentary via podcast, writing, workshops or talks on psychology, burnout, neurodivergence, resilience, mental health, relationships, trauma-informed care and more.  👉 Reach me by e-mail.