Our practice
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Kuhlman Psychology and Consulting was established to provide quality therapeutic and evaluation services, aimed at serving public safety professionals and professionals in other high-stress occupations. We recognize that individuals in these jobs are confronted on an almost daily basis with stressors that often add up to be incredibly traumatic. It can be difficult to find providers that understand the complexities of these jobs, and we strive to fill that gap. Additionally, we provide a number of evaluation services, many also serving public safety and high-stress jobs, such as fitness-for-duty evaluations and disability evaluations. In a similar interest, we strive to increase public safety by working with school districts, universities, and corporations on workplace violence prevention and threat assessment. Lastly, we provide a variety of specialized forensic evaluations.
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About Dr. Kuhlman
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Education PsyD, Clinical Psychology, University of Denver MA, Forensic Psychology, University of Denver BA, Psychology, University of Central Florida BS, Criminal Justice, University of Central Florida Certificate, Criminal Profiling, University of Central Florida Licensed in Multiple States Arizona Licensed Psychologist California Licensed Psychologist Hawaii Licensed Psychologist Florida Approved Telehealth Provider PSYpact E.Passport to provide telehealth in the following states: Alabama Arkansas Colorado Delaware District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire Nevada New Jersey North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Texas Utah Virginia West Virginia |
Memberships/Affiliations
American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP)
National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence (NCPCV)
Society for Police and Criminal Psychology (SPCP) |
Dr. Kuhlman is not currently accepting new clients, except first responders on a limited case-by-case basis.
Dr. Katherine (Katie) Kuhlman, ABPP, is a board-certified psychologist in Police and Public Safety Psychology, and has expertise in the treatment of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and general life stressors. She has worked since 2014 providing services to first responders and their family members, truly understanding the unique stressors inherent in these occupations. She has presented nationally on wellness issues related to law enforcement, as well as school safety. She served as a subject matter expert on traumatic stress on the Colorado Governor's Expert Emergency Epidemic Response Committee prior to moving to Arizona. Dr. Kuhlman has responded and provided debriefing services to critical incidents including officer-involved shootings, suicides, line-of-duty deaths, and mass shootings. Understanding trauma, keeping schools and workplaces safe, and helping first responders are her true passions.
Dr. Katherine (Katie) Kuhlman, ABPP, is a board-certified psychologist in Police and Public Safety Psychology, and has expertise in the treatment of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and general life stressors. She has worked since 2014 providing services to first responders and their family members, truly understanding the unique stressors inherent in these occupations. She has presented nationally on wellness issues related to law enforcement, as well as school safety. She served as a subject matter expert on traumatic stress on the Colorado Governor's Expert Emergency Epidemic Response Committee prior to moving to Arizona. Dr. Kuhlman has responded and provided debriefing services to critical incidents including officer-involved shootings, suicides, line-of-duty deaths, and mass shootings. Understanding trauma, keeping schools and workplaces safe, and helping first responders are her true passions.
Meet Our Associates
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Dylan Bilyeu, MA, LAC
Individual Adults, Adolescents, Couples Insurances accepted: BCBS, Aetna, Craig Tiger Act, Self pay Education MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northern Arizona University Dylan is a Licensed Associate Counselor. He received his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Arizona University and completed his internship at The Meadows Behavioral Health, a leading addiction and trauma facility. Dylan received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Western Illinois University. He has trained under Claudia Black, Pia Mellody, Patrick Carnes, Bessel Van Der Kolk and Peter Levine. Dylan works with adolescents, couples, and individuals who struggle with trauma, addiction, and other mental health concerns. Dylan has been in the Army National Guard for 12 years, working as military police and a behavioral health specialist. Dylan has a genuine and authentic approach to treatment, and aims to help strengthen his client's potentials and abilities to help them feel equipped and have a better sense of self. Dylan has received training in working with first responders and veterans. He is also trained in EMDR and is a Gottman Level 1 and 2 trained couples therapist. Dylan is a 2022 graduate of the Gilbert Police Department Citizen's Academy. |
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Amanda S. Malak, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist Individual Adults, Couples Insurances Accepted: Worker's Compensation, Craig Tiger Act, Private Pay Education PsyD, Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University MA, Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University MA, Social Entrepreneurship, Hult International Business School BA, Psychology, Arizona State University Membership/Affiliations American Psychological Association (APA)
Arizona Psychological Association (AzPA) Dr. Amanda S. Malak is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in treating grief, anxiety, depression, identity development, multicultural concerns, and trauma. Adolescents and adults experiencing faith and sexuality concerns (LGBTQ+ affirmative), couples managing a bicultural relationship whether monogamous or polyamorous, or who want premarital support would especially benefit from receiving treatment from Dr. Malak. She has specialized training treating pregnant and postpartum parents, patients from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (she is a non-member), substance use, and forensic populations. She graduated from Midwestern University with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) and completed a postdoctoral residency at Wooten & Associates in Phoenix, Arizona. During her postdoctoral residency, she worked with perinatal women with substance use disorders and did telehealth with the general population. She also completed an APA-accredited Predoctoral Health Psychology Internship at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah doing spiritually integrated individual, group, and couples therapy; conducting research; and doing diagnostic clarification evaluations. She was also trained to treat individuals previously incarcerated for committing sexual offenses and has experience conducting various psychological evaluations including family court, neuropsychological, psychosexual, and disability consultation. She was also a behavioral health technician at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services for 3.5 years in Phoenix, Arizona working with patients with serious mental illnesses. Dr. Malak’s approach is evidence-based utilizing multimodal techniques from cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), family systems, and somatic experiencing (SE). Her treatment approach is individualized, collaborative, strengths-based, empathic, and convenient. She is available primarily to deliver teletherapy (occasional face-to-face is available). Telehealth is especially beneficial for patients busy with work, school, or family and is less beneficial for patients who are severely suicidal and/or have some phobias. Dr. Malak also has the PSYPact E-Passport, which allows her to practice telehealth in PSYPact states. |
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Melissa Mann, LAMFT
Individual Adults, Couples Insurances Accepted: BCBS, Aetna, Craig Tiger Act, Self-pay Education MA, Counseling Psychology, John F. Kennedy University Melissa Mann is an AZ Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who transitioned into counseling psychology after a 20-year career in the field of law enforcement. Melissa has a Master’s degree in Psychology with specialized research and study of law enforcement personnel. Melissa holds a second Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in Ca. Melissa and also holds certification as Certified Trauma Professional with experience in treatment of PTSD and CPTSD. Melissa has experience in the treatment of first responders and medical professionals, as well as critical incident debriefings for large agencies including the San Jose Police Department and Santa Clara County Sheriff; she provided services in response to the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting among other critical incidents. Melissa approaches therapy from a solution-focused approach and utilizes psychoeducation as an important tool for insight, reduction of symptoms and improvement in daily function and quality of life. Melissa works primarily with adults and couples. |
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Stephanie Salisbury, PsyD
Individual Adults, Couples Insurances Accepted: BCBS, Aetna, Craig Tiger Act, Self-Pay, Workers' Compensation Education PsyD, Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University MA, Clinical Psychology, Arizona School of Professional Psychology BS, Tourism Development and Management, Arizona State University Dr. Stephanie Salisbury is a licensed psychologist with expertise in posttraumatic stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, general stressors, couples counseling, identity-related concerns, and multicultural issues. Dr. Salisbury is drawn to working with public safety personnel, as she grew up in a family that worked in both the military and medical field. As such, she aspires to provide compassionate support and care to all individuals working in the public safety arena. She graduated from Midwestern University with her Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) degree. Throughout her postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Salisbury worked with individuals who had challenges with trauma, substance use, personality disorders, and other general issues. During this fellowship, she gained extensive experience with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Throughout her APA-accredited internship at the University of Northern Colorado Counseling Center, she worked with both students and employees of the university, completing specialized training in trauma and assessment. In her internship, she also worked with general life stressors, anxiety, depression, academic challenges, identity-related concerns (e.g., LGBTQ), multicultural issues, relationship concerns (couples counseling), interpersonal dynamics (group therapy), and supervision of other psychology practicum students. Throughout her various practicum training rotations, she gained additional experience in the provision of Spanish-speaking therapy and assessment, working with survivors of intimate partner violence, and helping children and adolescents struggling with behavioral and emotional concerns. Dr. Salisbury is bilingual and is able to provide psychotherapy in both English and Spanish. Dr. Salisbury’s approach is warm, empathic, and collaborative. She strives to meet each person where they may be at in their journey. Some modalities that Dr. Salisbury may utilize in counseling are emotion-focused therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), psychodynamic treatment, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Dr. Salisbury has specific certifications in Level A of Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Level 1 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAGALA). Most importantly, she will work to find an approach that fits for the person and is tailored to their needs. |
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Lisa F. VanHolsbeke, MC, LAC
Individual Adults Insurances Accepted: BCBS, Aetna, Craig Tiger Act, Self Pay Lisa has been a licensed therapist in Arizona since 2007, with a unique background and heart to support first responders because she is an EMT and retired law enforcement officer herself. Lisa is passionate about helping first responders stay strong by building resilience, learning more emotional coping tools to get better outcomes at work and at home, and occasionally needing a safe environment to "off-load" some of the intrusive effects of traumatic incidents. During her 26-year career in federal law enforcement, she investigated and supervised difficult cases such as child exploitation which can take an emotional toll. She also worked many special, high intensity assignments as a firearms instructor, special response team (SRT) operator, and tactical EMT. She has also responded to many critical incidents, including suicides, officer deaths, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and the Oklahoma City bombing. She has first-hand experience with the cumulative nature of critical incidents, both everyday ones as well as large-scale traumatic incidents. This motivated her to go back to school to complete her master’s degree in counseling to provide the clinical support which was not available to her during her law enforcement career. For the last two and a half years, Lisa has worked as an operational field clinician for a large federal law enforcement agency, trying to de-stigmatize mental health care, build resiliency, and support employees after traumatic incidents. Prior to that she worked at Jewish Family and Children’s Services in Tucson, working primarily with first responders and clients diagnosed with complex trauma. She uses various modalities including Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Group Therapy, Faith-based Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, etc. |
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