Kathy August Psy.D

 

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Kathy August has been practicing psychotherapy as a fully licensed psychologist in Michigan since 1992. She obtained her bachelor degree in psychology at the University of Michigan in 1984 and her doctorate in psychology (PsyD) at Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 1990. She received intensive training in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during her one year Internship at the Allen Park Veterans Medical Center, and her subsequent employment for three additional years.

She began her private practice in 1990 and furthered her expertise in the mental health field by attending many seminars and workshops regarding trauma, abuse, attachment disorders, dissociation, Imago Relationship therapy, domestic violence, mindfulness, guided imagery, and relaxation, as well as  mind/body stress and symptom reduction. 

In addition, Dr. August has gained specific training in:

  1. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is a technique used to accelerate the processing and resolution of symptoms resulting from disturbing and/or unresolved life experiences.
  2. Clinical Hypnosis using techniques for ego-strengthening and self-esteem development.

Dr. August consults, trains, and presents to professional and community groups on trauma-related disorders.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
EMDR International Association
Michigan Society for Clinical Hypnosis
American Psychological Association
Michigan Psychological Association
Michigan Women Psychological Association
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation
Michigan Inter-Professional Association
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us”
-Helen Keller
Resources
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) QUIZ
Do you have a sense of a shortened future?
Do you experience an exaggerated watchfulness & feel on guard?
Do you often feel numb??
Do thoughts of prior disturbing events intrude upon you?
Do you startle at things that others typically do not?
 
If you said yes to the majority of these questions you may have PTSD.
 
SELF- ESTEEM ISSUES QUIZ
Do you often feel guilty regarding your behavior & actions?
Are you a procrastinator?
Do you find decision making difficult?
Do you often feel ashamed of who you are?
Do you experience self-blame a great deal??
   
If you answered yes to the majority of these questions you may have low self-esteem.
 
View additional quizzes to see if you might suffer from Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by clicking here.
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