Clinical Summary
Kathryn Coker, Ed.D., LMHC is a Clinical Intake Coordinator at The NeuroCognitive and Behavioral Institute (NCBI). In this role, Dr. Coker conducts biopsychosocial assessments and neuropsychiatric examinations of patients, family members, caregivers, and other informants.
Prior to joining NCBI, Dr. Coker was the Clinical Director at H.E.A.D.S. at Plant City, Florida. In that position, she performed evaluations of both children and adults. Additionally, Dr. Coker provided oversight and guidance to more than 80 non-licensed clinicians. Her responsibilities also included managing the clinical operations and programs of the organization.
Training, Academic Affiliations and Professional Activities
Dr. Kathryn Coker has 30 years of experience in the mental health and psychology fields. She received her Master’s Degree in Counselor Education from the University of South Florida in 1994 and earned her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University in Sarasota. Dr. Coker has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida since 2000 and obtained licensure as a Professional Counselor in New Jersey in 2023.
She holds numerous certifications including Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator since 2008, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Professional since 2016, Clinical Hypnosis Practitioner since 2017, Certified Child Custody Evaluator since 2009, Certified Forensic Behavior Analyst since 2016, and certification in Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals since 2018. Dr. Coker specializes in providing therapy services to individuals, couples, and families. She resides in Wesley Chapel, Florida with her family.
Dr. Coker’s Professional Experience and Affiliations
Board Member, Penn State Chapter of the American Psychological Association, 2016-2018. Former President, 2002-2004.
Member, American Psychological Association since 2011.
Guest Lecturer, South University, Tampa, April 2017. Presented on Antisocial Personality Disorder to students taking a course on Serial Killers.
Member, North American Society for Adlerian Professionals since 2018.
Clinical Member, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 2019-present.
Oral Committee Member, National Board of Forensic Evaluators, November 2020-present.
Member, National Board of Forensic Evaluators since 2008.
Member, Florida Adlerian Society since 1996; Board Member since 2021.
Presenter, 26th Annual Florida Adlerian Society Conference: “Praise versus Encouragement: Parenting Challenges,” March 4, 2022.
Presenter, 27th Annual Florida Adlerian Society Conference: “What Is This Thing Called Trauma?,” March 3, 2023.
Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider since 2023.
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https://www.mindfulnessmuse.com/choice-theory-and-reality-therapy/choice-theory-7-relationship-habits
https://sharonselby.com/parenting/viewing-anxiety-different-lens-adlerian-theory/
https://www.healthyplace.com/other-info/mental-illness-overview/adlerian-therapy-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work
