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Speaker Profile | Dr. Katie Carhart, PhD

Licensed Psychologist | Speaker | Educator | Consultant​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking Topics

  • Burnout & Resilience
    Sustainable strategies to restore balance, reduce overwhelm, and support long-term well-being

  • Aligned Living
    Bringing daily choices, boundaries, and habits into alignment with your values

  • Thriving Under Pressure
    Stress-management tools for high-performing professionals and caregivers

  • Trauma, Stress & the Nervous System
    Understanding regulation, safety, and resilience through a trauma-informed lens

  • Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
    Improving communication, connection, and decision-making under stress

  • ADHD, Autism & Neurodivergence
    Understanding diverse nervous systems while harnessing strengths and managing challenges

  • Relationships & Communication
    Building healthier, more connected personal and professional relationships

  • All topics are fully customizable and tailored to your audience.

 

Audiences I Serve

  • Corporate wellness programs & professional organizations

  • Wellness retreats, spa experiences, and intimate workshop settings

  • First responders & healthcare professionals

  • Colleges & universities

  • Community groups & nonprofits

 

Why Book Me

  • Licensed clinical psychologist (PhD) with clinical, teaching, and consulting expertise

  • Trauma-informed, inclusive approach appropriate for diverse audiences

  • Engaging, interactive presentations grounded in evidence, not trends

  • Real-world takeaways participants can use immediately

  • Flexible formats: keynote, breakout session, workshop, retreat or spa facilitation

 

Booking & Availability

  • I am available for keynotes, workshops, lunch-and-learns, breakout sessions, and retreat or spa-based facilitation. Presentations can be delivered in person or virtually and are thoughtfully tailored to your group’s goals, setting, and audience.

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I am passionate about translating psychological science into engaging, practical, and inspiring presentations. As a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in therapy, teaching, and consulting, I bring a warm, relatable style that makes complex ideas accessible to any audience.

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In addition to formal speaking engagements, I regularly share evidence-based mental health education on TikTok with a growing community of over 1,600 followers, and I have been featured as a guest speaker on top-ranked podcasts (including shows in the top 1% globally). Across platforms, my focus is the same: helping people understand their minds, nervous systems, and patterns in ways that feel grounded, compassionate, and immediately useful.

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I’ve presented to corporate teams, first responders, university students, and community groups, offering practical strategies for resilience, emotional intelligence, and sustainable well-being. Whether I’m speaking to a large audience or facilitating an intimate retreat or spa-based workshop, my goal is to create a space where participants leave with both insight and tools they can apply right away.

Dr. Katie Carhart Smiling

Align and Empower Therapy, PLLC

Katie Carhart, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

phone: 203-212-8824

Dr. Katie Carhart is a licensed clinical psychologist providing online therapy for adults, couples and adult family members in 40+ states under PSYPACT. She offers secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, neurodivergence, relationship stress, couple conflict, co-parenting, and burnout.

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Through PSYPACT authorization, I am licensed to provide telehealth evaluations in multiple states. Some of the key areas I serve include:

Website Disclaimer

The information provided on this website, including blog posts, downloadable resources, and external links, is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute psychological treatment, diagnosis, or individualized clinical advice. Viewing this site or contacting Align & Empower Therapy, PLLC does not establish a psychologist–client relationship. Clinical services are provided only after completion of appropriate intake procedures and mutual agreement to treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or 988 or go to your nearest emergency room. Services are offered via telehealth to adults located in PSYPACT-authorized states where Dr. Carhart is legally permitted to practice.

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