Dr. Kathryn Defilippi
“Running has dramatically changed my life. Not just physically, but mentally. Before I started running, I felt stuck. I was scared to take on challenges for fear of failure. I was never athletic in high school. I started running in college and found that the more I ran, the more I could do. I set out a goal to run a marathon. Accomplishing that goal meant more than running a distance. I learned a lot about myself and continue to utilize running as a tool to keep me balanced both physically and mentally to improve my overall well-being. I want to show you how adding a dimension to your life such as running can change you too. ”
Kathryn Defilippi, LPC, PhD
Industrial/organizational consultant
Dr. Kathryn is a seasoned psychologist, boasting a tenure of over seven years within the mental health sector. Her diverse professional background includes an array of distinct environments, such as residential, community mental health, outpatient therapy, private practice, and family-based therapy services.
Dr. Kathryn's patient demographics span a broad age range, extending from individuals as young as six years to those in their sixties. Additionally, she has accumulated vast expertise in managing diverse mental health diagnoses. These include but are not limited to Autism, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Her professional development also includes a notable emphasis on trauma-related matters, receiving specialized training in the field in 2018.
Dr. Kathryn is a Disruptive Event Response Consultant, working in real-time with companies where crises have unfolded within their workplace. Through exploration, critical thinking, and conversations with workers and leadership, she then discerns the critical role of mental health in such settings to identify pertinent interventions that bolster workplace well-being.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Kathryn pursued her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Duquesne University. She received her Master's degree and Ph.D. from Capella University, where her academic focus lay on Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Her research specialization honed in on the role of self-efficacy in the workplace facilitated through exercise. Currently, Dr. Kathryn resides in Pittsburgh, PA, where she actively participates in the local running community. Her contribution extends beyond her professional role, inspiring individuals towards healthier lifestyles and improved mental well-being
