Katrin Kutlucinar, LCPC, LPC(She/Her/Hers)

Katrin I. Kutlucinar, MA, LGPC, is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland and Idaho who is deeply passionate about helping individuals navigate complex mental health challenges with compassion and expertise. She specializes in working with clients living with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder, and trauma/PTSD.

Before becoming a licensed therapist, Katrin gained valuable experience as a Residential and Transitional Age Youth Counselor at Sheppard Pratt. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Washington Adventist University in 2021. Along with practicing therapy, Katrin also serves as a research associate under the renowned neuropsychopharmacologist Dr. Robert M. Post, MD, where she has authored and published her own peer-reviewed research on topics including bipolar disorder, ADHD, depression, and clinician bias. Katrin tailors her treatment approach to each client’s unique needs. She is one of few clinicians in the U.S. trained in Family-Focused Therapy (FFT) for Bipolar Disorder and also provides treatment using IPSRT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, ACT, and CBT for Psychosis. She collaborates closely with psychiatrists when appropriate to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care. Dedicated to accessibility, Katrin works with Maryland Medicaid and Medicare and offers sliding scale or pro bono services for those without insurance.

Katrin takes pride in meeting clients where they are, providing a safe and supportive space to explore their stories, build resilience, and rediscover hope. She offers free 15-minute consultations to help new clients find the right therapeutic fit.