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Kate Truitt, Ph.D., M.B.A.

Scientific Advisor
MindUP™ | The Goldie Hawn Foundation

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Kate Truitt, Ph.D., M.B.A.

Scientific Advisor
MindUP™ | The Goldie Hawn Foundation

Dr. Kate Truitt is a Los Angeles-based Clinical Psychologist, Applied Neuroscientist, and holds an M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration. She serves as the CEO of Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, an award-winning mental health clinic, and the Amy Research Foundation, which focuses on bridging the gap between neuroscience and psychotherapy while transcending barriers to access for care. Through her educational initiative, the Truitt Institute, she and her team offer advanced trainings for healthcare professionals and specialized courses for broader audiences. They also partner with community programs, emphasizing mental health literacy and personal empowerment.

Internationally recognized for her expertise in the neuroscience of trauma, stress, and resilience, Dr. Truitt contributes to platforms like Oprah Today, BBC, and Today. She presents at global institutions such as the United Nations and U.S. Department of Defense and is a community advocate with the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, the Girl Scouts of America, and the Kevin Love Fund.

Dr. Truitt is the international author of Healing in Your Hands: Self-Havening Exercises to Harness Neuroplasticity, Heal Traumatic Stress, and Build Resilience as well as her scientifically grounded memoir, Keep Breathing: A Psychologist’s Intimate Journey Through Loss, Trauma, and Rediscovering Life. These writings underscore her dedication to providing accessible mental health resources and reducing stigma. Her pioneering NeuroTriad Model integrates neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and resilience. As a co-developer of the Havening Techniques, Dr. Truitt further demonstrates her commitment to empowering individuals toward self-healing.

Dedicated to the principle that mental health is a human right, Dr. Truitt is at the forefront of efforts to foster individual and collective well-being through education, empowerment, and accessible mental health support.