Kathleen “Katie” Kleckner, PA-C, CAQ-Psych

EMDRLGBTQIA Mental HealthTraumaAnxiety & Depression
Written By Keegan Crocker

Areas of Expertise

  • Child, Adolescent, Adult Individuals

  • Sleep Difficulties

  • Anxiety/Depression/Mood Disorders

  • PTSD

Kathleen’s Approach

I approach treatment in a comprehensive and collaborative way and incorporate supportive therapy, education, and alternative/complementary interventions along with medication management with the goal of achieving the most optimal outcomes.

Kathleen’s Availability

Kathleen is available to see clients Tuesday - Thursday, 11am - 5pm EST, virtually or in-person at our office.

 

ABOUT Kathleen

Kathleen is accepting New Clients.

Kathleen (Katie) Kleckner is an experienced Certified Physician Assistant (or Physician Associate) with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry (PA-C, CAQ-Psych). She went to Indiana University in Bloomington, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with highest distinction, and joined the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Society. She then obtained a Master of Medical Science degree from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois while completing their rigorous and highly competitive training program to become a PA. Ongoing, she must also pass a recertification board exam every 10 years in all areas of medicine, ensuring she maintains a solid foundation of medical knowledge throughout her career.

Since 2010, Katie has practiced medicine in Illinois, California, and Indiana and has worked in outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, and inpatient/state hospital settings. Katie has an undeniable passion for working with adolescents and young adults (and their families) but truly enjoys helping any patient achieve mental wellness. Using evidence-based medicine, she seeks to educate, support, and collaborate with patients and their treatment team to form a tailored treatment regimen that works for each individual. Ultimately, her goal is to end the unfortunate stigma and lack of resources that plague those with mental illness.

Katie loves spending time with her young daughter, Chloe, and two dogs named Chi and Plum. She enjoys doing all kinds of art and being in nature, but cannot resist a good documentary series

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Indiana University - Bloomington, IN

  • Master of Medicinal Science, Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL

TRAINING/Work Experience

  • Psychiatric Physician Assistant over 10 years.  

LICENSURE/board certification

  • Certified Physician Assistant (or Physician Associate)

  • Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry (PA-C, CAQ-Psych).

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