Today we’d like to introduce you to Kristin Carothers.
Hi Kristin, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Growing up my mother was a principal in a school on the South Side of CHicago in the Roseland community. Many of the children were impacted by traumatic stress associated with being in a low income urban community. When I was 12 years old, two of her students died after one student accidentally shot the other as part of a gang initiation. I lived in a community less than 15 minutes away and had a totally different life. I was devastated and afraid and sad for them. I listened as my mom talked about accessing community mental health support from Catholic Charities and other organizations to help the students and families impacted by the trauma. Later, I traveled to St. Louis where a cousin founded a home for children born with drug exposure and who had been removed from their families. The home had a psychologist and social workers on staff in addition to nurses. I was in awe of the work the psychologist did and believe at that time I decided I wanted to be a psychologist. I recently saw my high school year book and a friend wrote a message to me saying that I would be a great psychologist one day. I am trying to live up to that now.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I did not get into graduate school for clinical psychology on my first attempt. I did not have enough research or clinical experience. I got interviews but was not ready for the intensity of the experience. I took a year to prepare and worked as a case manager in a violence prevention program in Chicago at DePaul Univeristy Community mental health center. I was accepted to the PhD program at DePaul the following year.
I also share with trainees that I did not pass my licensure exam on the first attempt. I was on internship in New York at Columbia Medical center and was so embarrassed. I took advice and coaching from colleagues and passed on my second attempt.
We’ve been impressed with Carothers Consulting Group, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive media experience. I enjoy serving as an expert contributor to news organizations, media outlets, and podcasts. I was recently featured on the Podcast “What Now?” with host Trevor Noah. The focus was ADHD and Neurodivergence which are my specialities in clinical practice. I am most proud of my ability to connect with diverse, underserved audiences and love public speaking and connecting with peopel in general.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
I think the industry of coaching, consulting and therapy will be largely impacted by Artificial Intelligence over the next 5-10 years. Many people are currently relying on AI for advice and support in the absence of evidence based mental health care. I worry that AI may be largely impacted by confirmation bias: people seeking the information they want to confirm, rather than obtaining true insight into their issues and ways to address them that are balanced and objective. I believe AI is a great tool for objective issues: processing data, establishing processes. I believe it must be handled with care when dealing with issues related to mental health.
Pricing:
- Hourly consultation rate: $400
- Hourly Rate High Conflict Co Parenting : $400
- Hourly Rate Reunification Therapy: $400
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.carothersconsultinggroup.com/
- Instagram: @drkristinjoy
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Parenting-Space-For-Parents-of-Kids-with-ADHD-Anxiety-Symptoms/100090169893892/#
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-joy-carothers-ph-d-15154a39/
- Youtube: @dr.kristincarothers
