Meet Our Team
Degrees:
-B.S. in Psychology, Bates College, Lewiston, ME -M.A. in Forensic Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY -M.A. in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA -Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA |
katherine f. gibson, psy.d., ABPP
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Dr. Kate Gibson started her mental health career in Sarasota, Florida in 1998 at the Coastal Recovery Center Crisis Stabilization Unit followed by the Coastal Recovery Center Juvenile Assessment Center before pursuing her graduate education. Dr. Gibson received her Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in San Diego, CA in 2008. Prior to that Dr. Gibson earned a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, NY. Dr. Gibson is Board Certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, and is a National Register Health Service Psychologist.
Dr. Gibson provides therapy to children, teens and families with a supportive, goal oriented, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) focus. Dr. Gibson is experienced at treating anxiety disorders, OCD and related disorders, trauma, mood disorders, attention difficulties, impulsivity, and other behavioral problems in children. In 2016 Dr. Gibson completed the International OCD Foundation Pediatric Behavior Therapy Training Institute Training on using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to effectively treat children with OCD and related disorders such as Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) like trichotillomania and excoriation disorder. Dr. Gibson is also trained to provide SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a therapy for child anxiety and/or OCD that works with parents only.
Dr. Gibson is certified by PCIT International as a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Therapist and Regional Trainer (able to train clinicians in Florida to become PCIT therapists or Within Agency Trainers). Dr. Gibson is certified by Kurtz Psychology Consulting as a Therapist and Within Agency Trainer for PCIT adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM). Dr. Gibson is first author of "Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Adapted for Older Children: A Research Development Manual." Dr. Gibson is rostered to provide the adaptation "PCIT with Toddlers" as well.
Dr. Gibson has additional expertise in the treatment of trauma in children. Dr. Gibson specializes in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and is a certified TF-CBT therapist. Dr. Gibson is also trained in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), an attachment based trauma focused therapy for young children and their caregivers Dr. Gibson has done research in the areas of trauma resulting from intimate partner violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and trauma program evaluation.
Dr. Gibson Co-Founded the first Parent and Child Psychological Services in New York City in 2010, where she provided therapy, assessment and supervision before relocating to Florida and opening Parent and Child Psychological Services in Sarasota in 2014. In New York Dr. Gibson co-founded a women's health and wellness private practitioner networking group. Dr. Gibson worked with Unleashed, an after school leadership program for middle school girls in New York City that involved them in animal rescue. In addition to running Parent and Child Psychological Services of Sarasota, Dr. Gibson was the Training Director at Kurtz Psychology Consulting from 2019 to 2022. In that role Dr. Gibson coordinated training of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate trainees in PCIT, PCIT-SM and CBT. Dr. Gibson was also co-director of the Kurtz Psychology MMK SM camp. Dr. Gibson created a 1-day intensive for children with SM focused on parent coaching in a simulated village called Lifetown in Livingston, NJ and implemented the intensive at Kurtz Psychology and Caring Cove. Dr. Gibson worked at Caring Cove in Chatham, NJ from 2022-2023 where she co-directed the first MMK New Jersey assisting the program with adopting the SM Intensive Group Behavioral Treatment camp model from Kurtz Psychology. Dr. Gibson brought MMK to this practice in Sarasota in the Summer of 2023. Dr Gibson assisted in the creation and development of Mighty Minds- OCD camp that will launched in June 2024.
Dr. Gibson completed American Psychological Association (APA) accredited clinical training at Astor Services for Children and Families, a non-profit outpatient community mental health center in the Bronx, NY where she worked in both outpatient and day treatment settings. Dr. Gibson went on to be the Clinical Supervisor at one of Astor's outpatient clinics. Dr. Gibson also completed clinical training at two trauma specialty clinics: The Chadwick Center for Children and Families in San Diego, CA (treating children and parents of children who had been exposed to trauma using the Trauma Assessment Pathway (TAP)), and Safe Horizon Counseling Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Gibson is passionate about providing and training others to provide high quality care. Dr Gibson provides training, consultation and supervision on the implementation of Evidence Based Treatments for children and adolescents.
Dr. Gibson provides therapy to children, teens and families with a supportive, goal oriented, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) focus. Dr. Gibson is experienced at treating anxiety disorders, OCD and related disorders, trauma, mood disorders, attention difficulties, impulsivity, and other behavioral problems in children. In 2016 Dr. Gibson completed the International OCD Foundation Pediatric Behavior Therapy Training Institute Training on using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to effectively treat children with OCD and related disorders such as Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) like trichotillomania and excoriation disorder. Dr. Gibson is also trained to provide SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a therapy for child anxiety and/or OCD that works with parents only.
Dr. Gibson is certified by PCIT International as a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Therapist and Regional Trainer (able to train clinicians in Florida to become PCIT therapists or Within Agency Trainers). Dr. Gibson is certified by Kurtz Psychology Consulting as a Therapist and Within Agency Trainer for PCIT adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM). Dr. Gibson is first author of "Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Adapted for Older Children: A Research Development Manual." Dr. Gibson is rostered to provide the adaptation "PCIT with Toddlers" as well.
Dr. Gibson has additional expertise in the treatment of trauma in children. Dr. Gibson specializes in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and is a certified TF-CBT therapist. Dr. Gibson is also trained in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), an attachment based trauma focused therapy for young children and their caregivers Dr. Gibson has done research in the areas of trauma resulting from intimate partner violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and trauma program evaluation.
Dr. Gibson Co-Founded the first Parent and Child Psychological Services in New York City in 2010, where she provided therapy, assessment and supervision before relocating to Florida and opening Parent and Child Psychological Services in Sarasota in 2014. In New York Dr. Gibson co-founded a women's health and wellness private practitioner networking group. Dr. Gibson worked with Unleashed, an after school leadership program for middle school girls in New York City that involved them in animal rescue. In addition to running Parent and Child Psychological Services of Sarasota, Dr. Gibson was the Training Director at Kurtz Psychology Consulting from 2019 to 2022. In that role Dr. Gibson coordinated training of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate trainees in PCIT, PCIT-SM and CBT. Dr. Gibson was also co-director of the Kurtz Psychology MMK SM camp. Dr. Gibson created a 1-day intensive for children with SM focused on parent coaching in a simulated village called Lifetown in Livingston, NJ and implemented the intensive at Kurtz Psychology and Caring Cove. Dr. Gibson worked at Caring Cove in Chatham, NJ from 2022-2023 where she co-directed the first MMK New Jersey assisting the program with adopting the SM Intensive Group Behavioral Treatment camp model from Kurtz Psychology. Dr. Gibson brought MMK to this practice in Sarasota in the Summer of 2023. Dr Gibson assisted in the creation and development of Mighty Minds- OCD camp that will launched in June 2024.
Dr. Gibson completed American Psychological Association (APA) accredited clinical training at Astor Services for Children and Families, a non-profit outpatient community mental health center in the Bronx, NY where she worked in both outpatient and day treatment settings. Dr. Gibson went on to be the Clinical Supervisor at one of Astor's outpatient clinics. Dr. Gibson also completed clinical training at two trauma specialty clinics: The Chadwick Center for Children and Families in San Diego, CA (treating children and parents of children who had been exposed to trauma using the Trauma Assessment Pathway (TAP)), and Safe Horizon Counseling Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Gibson is passionate about providing and training others to provide high quality care. Dr Gibson provides training, consultation and supervision on the implementation of Evidence Based Treatments for children and adolescents.
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Isabel Devorkin, MS, NCC, LMHC
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Isabel (Izzy) Devorkin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor. Izzy received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse, and continued her education at Mount Mary University where she earned a Master’s in Clinical Mental health Counseling. Izzy completed her hours toward licensure under the supervision of the practice owner, Dr. Gibson.
Izzy completed her internship experience with Children’s Wisconsin, where she worked with children and their parents utilizing a variety of interventions such as Play Therapy, TheraPlay, and Child Parent Psychotherapy. There Izzy gained extensive experience with younger children ages 2-8. Izzy also gained experience understanding treatment needs through a trauma lens.
Izzy is passionate about supporting children, teens, and parents, with a strong focus on evidence-based therapies to help them navigate challenges and build lasting resilience. She believes in meeting each individual and family where they are, recognizing their unique strengths and needs while providing personalized, compassionate care. Izzy prioritizes building strong, trusting relationships with every client who walks into her office, ensuring they feel heard, supported, and empowered.
With experience using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches, Izzy has worked with children with PTSD, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, ADHD, and behavioral challenges. She has provided one-on-one support to a child with Autism on daily living skills, worked closely with at-risk teens, and gained hands-on experience as a teaching assistant in a child care center.
Izzy has completed training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and treating school refusal. In November 2024, she completed the International OCD Foundation Pediatric Behavior Therapy Training Institute Training, focusing on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to effectively treat children with OCD and related disorders, including Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). Additionally, she completed TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute on treating BFRBs and is trained to provide SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a therapy for child anxiety and/or OCD that works with parents only. Izzy and Dr Gibson co-created Mighty Minds, an OCD camp for kids and teens, which Izzy now directs each summer.
Izzy is a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist. Izzy is also certified in PCIT Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM). Izzy serves as the site supervisor for undergraduate interns.
Izzy completed her internship experience with Children’s Wisconsin, where she worked with children and their parents utilizing a variety of interventions such as Play Therapy, TheraPlay, and Child Parent Psychotherapy. There Izzy gained extensive experience with younger children ages 2-8. Izzy also gained experience understanding treatment needs through a trauma lens.
Izzy is passionate about supporting children, teens, and parents, with a strong focus on evidence-based therapies to help them navigate challenges and build lasting resilience. She believes in meeting each individual and family where they are, recognizing their unique strengths and needs while providing personalized, compassionate care. Izzy prioritizes building strong, trusting relationships with every client who walks into her office, ensuring they feel heard, supported, and empowered.
With experience using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches, Izzy has worked with children with PTSD, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, ADHD, and behavioral challenges. She has provided one-on-one support to a child with Autism on daily living skills, worked closely with at-risk teens, and gained hands-on experience as a teaching assistant in a child care center.
Izzy has completed training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and treating school refusal. In November 2024, she completed the International OCD Foundation Pediatric Behavior Therapy Training Institute Training, focusing on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to effectively treat children with OCD and related disorders, including Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). Additionally, she completed TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute on treating BFRBs and is trained to provide SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a therapy for child anxiety and/or OCD that works with parents only. Izzy and Dr Gibson co-created Mighty Minds, an OCD camp for kids and teens, which Izzy now directs each summer.
Izzy is a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist. Izzy is also certified in PCIT Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM). Izzy serves as the site supervisor for undergraduate interns.
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Paige Martin, PSYD
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Dr. Paige Martin is a licensed psychologist in the states of Florida and New York with experience in delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments to children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Martin earned her B.S. in Human Development from Cornell University and her master’s and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University.
Dr. Martin has worked in a variety of clinical settings including outpatient centers, residential treatment centers, and private practices specializing in the delivery of evidence-based treatments and the administration of comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations. Dr. Martin completed her pre-doctoral clinical internship at Intercommunity Action, Inc.’s Behavioral Health Division in Philadelphia, PA where she treated individuals of all ages within a community mental health setting with a focus on addressing trauma. While earning her doctoral degree, Dr. Martin conducted and supported clinical research at the Selective Mutism Research Institute (SMRI) focusing on individuals with a diagnosis of Selective Mutism.
Dr. Martin’s clinical background involves the treatment of a variety of disorders including those related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral difficulties as well as the administration of psychological and neuropsychological assessments. Prior to her time at Parent and Child Psychological Services, Dr. Martin completed her postdoctoral fellowship and worked as a licensed psychologist at Cognitive Behavioral Psychology of NY (CBPNY) in Scarsdale, NY. There, she specialized in delivering CBT and other evidence-based interventions to children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, OCD and OC spectrum, mood, and ADHD diagnoses within a private practice setting.
Dr. Martin is certified by PCIT International in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and is working toward certification in PCIT Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM).
Dr. Martin has worked in a variety of clinical settings including outpatient centers, residential treatment centers, and private practices specializing in the delivery of evidence-based treatments and the administration of comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations. Dr. Martin completed her pre-doctoral clinical internship at Intercommunity Action, Inc.’s Behavioral Health Division in Philadelphia, PA where she treated individuals of all ages within a community mental health setting with a focus on addressing trauma. While earning her doctoral degree, Dr. Martin conducted and supported clinical research at the Selective Mutism Research Institute (SMRI) focusing on individuals with a diagnosis of Selective Mutism.
Dr. Martin’s clinical background involves the treatment of a variety of disorders including those related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral difficulties as well as the administration of psychological and neuropsychological assessments. Prior to her time at Parent and Child Psychological Services, Dr. Martin completed her postdoctoral fellowship and worked as a licensed psychologist at Cognitive Behavioral Psychology of NY (CBPNY) in Scarsdale, NY. There, she specialized in delivering CBT and other evidence-based interventions to children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, OCD and OC spectrum, mood, and ADHD diagnoses within a private practice setting.
Dr. Martin is certified by PCIT International in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and is working toward certification in PCIT Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM).
Supervised Clinicians
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Katelyn Goll, M.S.
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Katelyn earned her Master of Science at Walden University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Throughout her time in the program, Katelyn excelled in her studies, maintaining a 4.0 GPA and earning membership into Walden University's Chi Sigma Lota chapter, an honor society for academic and professional excellence. Katelyn completed her graduate school practicum and internship placements at Parent and Child Psychological Services under the supervision of Tara Motzenbecker, NCSP, LMHC. Katelyn will complete her Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern hours toward licensure under the supervision of practice owner Dr. Kate Gibson.
Katelyn earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 2018 at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin, where she studied Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Counseling. During her undergraduate studies, Katelyn gained experience working with children of all ages from various backgrounds. Her undergraduate internship placement was completed at FamilyPath in Madison, Wisconsin, which provides early-intervention autism therapy. There, she gained experience providing one-on-one support to children and their families in their homes. Katelyn has also continued to gain experience working with children of various ages, abilities, and backgrounds in various aquatic environments.
Katelyn is excited to continue working with children and their families to help support their goals. She truly believes in the therapeutic process and genuinely believes that everyone is capable of growth. Each individual is viewed by Katelyn as important, unique, and valuable.
Katelyn is working towards certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and PCIT Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM).
Katelyn earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 2018 at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin, where she studied Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Counseling. During her undergraduate studies, Katelyn gained experience working with children of all ages from various backgrounds. Her undergraduate internship placement was completed at FamilyPath in Madison, Wisconsin, which provides early-intervention autism therapy. There, she gained experience providing one-on-one support to children and their families in their homes. Katelyn has also continued to gain experience working with children of various ages, abilities, and backgrounds in various aquatic environments.
Katelyn is excited to continue working with children and their families to help support their goals. She truly believes in the therapeutic process and genuinely believes that everyone is capable of growth. Each individual is viewed by Katelyn as important, unique, and valuable.
Katelyn is working towards certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and PCIT Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM).
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Krista Morgan, BS
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Krista Morgan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology at New York University and is currently continuing her studies at her alma mater in pursuant of a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling. She has experience working closely with children from ages 2-11, both clinically and educationally, with long-term goals to integrate these facets to better support children's mental health with regard to school and family.
Krista is a Sarasota-native, having grown up in Venice, FL, and attended local schools in our district such as Garden Elementary and Venice Middle School before graduating from Pine View in 2015. She is so excited to bring her work and passion for child mental health services back to the hometown that raised her by providing administrative and clinical support in our Sarasota office, with hopes to extend this work through internship and practicum placement with us in the next year. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at the beach with her dog, playing volleyball with friends, and logging hours in the kitchen cooking or baking for others.
*Fun Fact* Prior to her move back to Sarasota, Krista actually met Dr. Gibson during her senior year at NYU through their work with Dr. Steven Kurtz in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy at his practice in Manhattan!
Krista is a Sarasota-native, having grown up in Venice, FL, and attended local schools in our district such as Garden Elementary and Venice Middle School before graduating from Pine View in 2015. She is so excited to bring her work and passion for child mental health services back to the hometown that raised her by providing administrative and clinical support in our Sarasota office, with hopes to extend this work through internship and practicum placement with us in the next year. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at the beach with her dog, playing volleyball with friends, and logging hours in the kitchen cooking or baking for others.
*Fun Fact* Prior to her move back to Sarasota, Krista actually met Dr. Gibson during her senior year at NYU through their work with Dr. Steven Kurtz in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy at his practice in Manhattan!
Independent Contractors
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JULIA M. HOLLINGER, PSY.D., NCSP
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Dr. Julia Hollinger is a Licensed School Psychologist, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and a Certified School Suicide Prevention Specialist. Dr. Hollinger received her Doctor of Psychology degree in School Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Prior to that Dr. Hollinger earned an Education Specialist degree in School Psychology from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL. Dr. Dr. Hollinger is a member of the National Association of School Psychologists and is highly experienced as a school psychologist, having worked with individuals from preschool through college age in both the school and outpatient settings in Pennsylvania and Florida for the past 14 years.
Dr. Hollinger specializes in conducting psychological, gifted testing, psychoeducational evaluations and ADHD testing for children and adolescents with a wide range of academic, socioemotional, and/or behavioral difficulties. She completed her predoctoral internship through the Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 Neuropsychological Clinic in New Oxford, PA, which afforded her the opportunity to both assess and intervene with adolescents with a variety of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychic impairments. Dr. Hollinger’s postdoctoral work has focused on conducting comprehensive, individualized assessments in order to understand an individual’s personal strengths and challenges and to offer specific recommendations for treatment. Furthermore, Dr. Hollinger is well versed in educational procedures and policies, and enjoys assisting families navigate the special education evaluative process. She aims to bridge the gap between families and schools to provide the child with the most appropriate treatment across settings with respect and consideration for all parties.
In addition to diagnostics, Dr. Hollinger also has expertise in suicide prevention and intervention. She is a longstanding member of the American Association of Suicidology and is certified through that organization as a Certified School Suicide Prevention Specialist.
Dr. Hollinger specializes in conducting psychological, gifted testing, psychoeducational evaluations and ADHD testing for children and adolescents with a wide range of academic, socioemotional, and/or behavioral difficulties. She completed her predoctoral internship through the Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 Neuropsychological Clinic in New Oxford, PA, which afforded her the opportunity to both assess and intervene with adolescents with a variety of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychic impairments. Dr. Hollinger’s postdoctoral work has focused on conducting comprehensive, individualized assessments in order to understand an individual’s personal strengths and challenges and to offer specific recommendations for treatment. Furthermore, Dr. Hollinger is well versed in educational procedures and policies, and enjoys assisting families navigate the special education evaluative process. She aims to bridge the gap between families and schools to provide the child with the most appropriate treatment across settings with respect and consideration for all parties.
In addition to diagnostics, Dr. Hollinger also has expertise in suicide prevention and intervention. She is a longstanding member of the American Association of Suicidology and is certified through that organization as a Certified School Suicide Prevention Specialist.