The Kentucky Psychologist

Episode 04: Chris Hartman

Chris Hartman is the first director of Kentucky’s Fairness Campaign and a steering committee member of the Fairness Coalition. Chris has helped pass anti-discrimination LGBTQ Fairness Ordinances in 21 Kentucky communities, including the state capital Frankfort and small Appalachian town of Vicco. Chris previously served as Congressman John Yarmuth’s campaign press secretary, an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer In Service To America) in St. Louis, and Philadelphia director of the Democratic National Committee’s open-air Grassroots Campaigns in the 2004 presidential election. He holds an M.A. in Drama from Washington University in St. Louis. Chris previously served on the board of the national Equality Federation and as Chair of the Louisville Metro Landmarks Commission. He was named the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau’s “Partner of the Year” and is a former Community Foundation of Louisville Alden Fellow and LGBTQ Fellow of the Rockwood Leadership Institute. Chris uses the pronouns he/him/his.

Episode 03: Dr. AJ Steele

Bio:
My educational journey started as an art major at Manchester College in N. Manchester, IN and continues to this day. I earned a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies at Manchester that focused on Psychology and Sport Sciences. Afterwards, I traveled to East Lansing, MI and earned a MA in Health and Human Performance with an emphasis in Sport Psychology. Wanting to become a licensed psychologist, I moved to Louisville, KY and graduated from Spalding University with a MA and a PsyD in clinical psychology. Along the way I became a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor and a Therapeutic Pain Specialist. This educational and experiential background allowed me to work in a variety of settings. My passion has always been to help people who might not have had many resources, but deserved high quality care. I have worked in Community Mental Health Centers, with the Department of Defense at Fort Knox, in psychiatric hospitals, and with the KY Department of Corrections. Additionally, I taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Spalding University, Lindsey Wilson College, University of Phoenix, and Western Kentucky University. One of my favorite "jobs" has been supervising students and professionals. My belief is that we must pay forward both our knowledge and support to future generations of clinicians.

Description of your current work setting:
I am semi-retired and keep active in the field by doing KBEP supervision, consultation, and education/trainings in the areas of pain psychology, addiction, and trauma. I also contract with Evidence In Motion, a provider of hybrid healthcare education. I am the program director for the Integrative Behavioral Health for Rehab Providers certification. We focus on teaching physical rehab providers (PT/OT/MD, etc.) a biopsychosocial model of understanding the experience of pain. Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, CBT for pain, and Mindfulness Meditation are a few of the topics we cover. By training rehab providers in self-management strategies for pain/chronic pain, we empower their patients with self-efficacy in their recovery journeys. And, hopefully, reduce the negative impact of opioid misuse on our communities.

What is your involvement with KPA?:
I have been a member of KPA since 1995, when I started my doctoral program at Spalding University. I joined to network with current psychologists and to attend the annual conference at the student rate. Early on, I was on the CE committee and later, I presented at the convention. Then, I was the Western-Central Region Rep, the Membership committee chair, and this year, I am the president-elect. Being involved with our state organization is important to me. I enjoy the wisdom of older psychologists and the wide-eyed excitement of the younger ones. I believe it is important to actively support each other so we can serve the folks of Kentucky.

Episode 02: Dr. Courtney Keim

Dr. Courtney Keim is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Bellarmine University and Industrial & Organizational Psychologist with over 10 years of teaching and consulting experience. Her research focuses on organizational wellness and psychologically healthy workplace practices, personality, and pedagogical best practices. She has given numerous talks to national and local government agencies, businesses, and professional associations on best practices in workplace wellness. Dr. Keim has consulted with organizations, including departments within Louisville Metro Government, Norton Behavioral Medicine, Maryhurst, and Lantech Corporation. Dr. Keim also teaches a variety of psychology courses, supervises psychology internships, advises and mentors students. She is also a Scientific Affairs Committee Member for the Society of Occupational Health Psychology.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-keim-5520603/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/courtkeim

Episode 01: Dr. Patti Weiter

Dr. Patti Weiter is a native to Louisville, and completed her degrees at University of Louisville and Spalding University. She is a mother to 3 girls, lover of karaoke, and houseplant enthusiast. She owns a small practice, Shine Psychology, and loves bringing together groups of people to discuss positive psychology & job crafting.

 

Website: https://www.pattiweiter.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinepsychology/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-weiter/ 

SPECIAL EPISODE: Leadership Narratives with the Kentucky Psychological Association. Guest: APA President Dr. Jennifer Kelly!

Jennifer Kelly, Ph.D., ABPP, currently serves as the President of the American Psychological Association. A Licensed Psychologist she is Board Certified in Clinical Health Psychology. She is the Director of the Atlanta Center for Behavioral Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Kelly has expertise in treating disorders that involve the relationship between physical and emotional conditions with a specialty in pain management. In 2018, Dr. Kelly served as Co-Chair of the newly formed Advocacy Coordinating Committee of the American Psychological Association Services, Inc. A past president of the Georgia Psychological Association, she has served as the Federal Advocacy Coordinator for 23 years. She is a recipient of APA’s State Leadership Award, Karl F. Heiser Advocacy Award, Legislative Award by the Georgia Psychological Association, and the APA Practice Organization’s Federal Advocacy Award.

Episode 7: Leadership Narratives with the Kentucky Psychological Association with Dr. Eric Russ

The final episode of this series!

 

Eric Russ, Ph.D., is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a demonstrated history of working in healthcare management and delivery. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Emory University, completed his internship at the San Francisco VA and fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Russ moved back to Louisville, where he grew up, in 2012. He spent three years working as an assistant professor at the University of Louisville in the Department of Psychiatry. Following that, Dr. Russ spent two and a half years running the PTSD clinic at the VA in Lexington. Most recently Dr. Russ worked for Passport Health Plan. Dr. Russ is also currently serving on the KPA Board as the Past-President.

Episode 6: Leadership Narratives with the Kentucky Psychological Association with Dr. Felicia D. Smith

Dr. Felicia D. Smith is a clinical psychologist who has practiced in Louisville since 2004 and a is co-owner of StrongMinds. She obtained her BA at the University of Illinois and then went on to earn her Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. Dr. Smith completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital /Harvard Medical School, specializing in Pediatric Psychology & Adolescent Medicine. She served as an Assistant Professor and Director of Psychological Testing at the University of Louisville School of Medicine for four years and continues to teach college courses in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. Dr. Smith maintains active involvement with the KY Psychological Association (KPA), where she has served as President and as the Child and Adolescent Representative and Diversity Committee Chair to the Board of Directors. In 2015, Dr. Smith was recognized as KPA Psychologist of the Year! Dr. Smith currently sits on the board of directors for KPA as the APA Council Representative.

Episode 5: Leadership Narratives with the Kentucky Psychological Association with Dr. Sheila A. Schuster

Sheila A. Schuster, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist who served for many years as the Federal Advocacy Coordinator and Legislative Liaison for the KY Psychological Association. Dr. Schuster also represents a number of mental health and health care organizations in Frankfort. She currently serves as Executive Director of the Advocacy Action Network, an umbrella organization encompassing the work of the KY Mental Health Coalition, the Medicaid Consortium, and the United 874K Disabilities Coalition. Dr. Schuster also serves as Board Chair of Kentucky Voices for Health, a statewide coalition whose mission is to improve the health of Kentuckians. Additional presenters may include members of the Kentucky General Assembly, staff of the KY Legislative Research Commission (LRC), and others who advocate in Frankfort on health/mental health/disabilities/social justice issues.

Episode 4: Leadership Narratives with the Kentucky Psychological Association with Dr. Courtney Keim

Dr. Courtney Keim, an Industrial-Organizational psychologist, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Bellarmine University and Chair of the Psychology in the Workplace Committee for the Kentucky Psychological Foundation. Dr. Keim is a leader within KPA and APA and is passionate about mentoring undergraduate students interested in psychology.

Episode 3: Leadership Narratives with the Kentucky Psychological Association with Dr. Amanda Mitchell

Dr. Amanda Mitchell is an Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology and Director of the Social Inequities in Health Lab at the University of Louisville. Dr. Mitchell conducts research at the intersection of counseling psychology, public health, and psychoneuroimmunology through a biopsychosocial lens with an emphasis on social justice.