Kathie Bates

Dr. Kathie Bates received her Ph.D. in clinical-community psychology at the University of South Carolina. She is director of clinical training and associate professor at the Florida School of Professional Psychology (FSPP), National Louis University, Tampa.

Her interests are in the areas of personality assessment and disorders, trauma, depression, adjustment, coping, and resiliency. She teaches courses in psychological assessment as well as mindfulness. She focuses her efforts as DOCT on assisting students during the application and placement process for the national predoctoral psychology internship match.

She has expertise working in the areas of general psychopathology, psychological assessment, trauma, substance abuse, gerontology, and women’s issues. Dr. Bates provides consultation and supervision in the Rorschach Comprehensive System, psychotherapy, geriatrics, and a range of clinical cases. She has a particular interest in consultations for complex conceptual and diagnostic cases for underserved adolescents, adults, and older adults.