Kathleen Pottkotter, Ph.D. is a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Board Certified Professional Counselor, Certified Cognitive Behavior Therapist, and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology.  She maintains a private practice in Houston, Texas, and specializes in educational assessment and counseling services for children and their families.   With over 15 years experience as a clinician, and a graduate of the University of Houston, Houston Baptist University, and Capella University, respectively, specializing in Educational Psychology and with an emphasis in Developmental Psychology, she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are Anxiety Disorder, Attachment Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Childhood Behavior Disorders, Separation Anxiety Disorder, and Parental Skills Training. 

Dr. Pottkotter is a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help children  resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. She incorporates a blend of conventional and alternatives approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, she works with each child and his or her parents to help them develop new interpersonal skills.

Education
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Emphasis: Developmental Psychology
Capella University, 2004
Capella is the first and only online university to be approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) for master's and certificate-level School Psychology offerings.   "NASP program approval is your assurance that the key professional association in the field recognizes the content and quality of Capella's master's and certificate School Psychology offerings."

Capella University is an accredited university that has built its reputation by providing quality education for working adults.  More than 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's, specialist, or doctoral degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, and public safety.  Capella currently offers 122 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs.  More than 29,200 learners were enrolled as of June 30, 2009, from all 50 states and 55 other countries.  Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence.  Capella University's Harold Able School of Psychology is the first fully online psychology program to receive approval from the American Psychological Association (APA) for its continuing professional education courses http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-62986467.html.

M.A. in Psychology
Houston Baptist University, 1992
Houston Baptist University (HBU) was founded in 1960, and is a private institution located in Houston, Texas.  HBU has been ranked in the top tier among the "Best Universities" offering master's degrees in the Western region by U.S. News and World Report.

HBU's Master of Arts in Psychology prepares students for careers in counseling-related fields by offering advanced preparation in counseling, testing, and research methods.

Additional Training:
Formal training in the art of play therapy.  Met the requirements as mandated by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) to earn the designation of Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. 

License, Certifications & Awards
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, 2000
Board Certified Professional Counselor, 2007
National Certified Counselor, 2001
Registered Play Therapist, 1999
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, 1996
Licensed Professional Counselor, 1998
Licensed Nurse, 1980


Professional Activities and Memberships
National Association for Play Therapy, Professional Member
Texas Association for Play Therapy, Professional Member
Psi Chi, The National Honor Society in Psychology, Member and Past President of the Houston Baptist University Chapter