Kathryn M. Verner graduated from the University of West Florida with a Masters Degree in Psychology. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor through the State of Florida and is also certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors. She completed her certification as a certified Trauma and Loss Specialist from the National Trauma and Loss Institute and is a Board Diplomat of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Ms. Verner recieved certification from the American Academy of Bereavement as a Bereavement Facilitator and is certified by the American Red Cross as a member of the National Disaster Mental Health Response team.

Ms. Verner began her work in the field of grief and traumatic loss over ten years ago as the Director of Psychosocial Services for the Hospice of Pasco, Inc., in New Port Richey, Florida. In 1996, she transferred to the Hospice of Martin and St. Lucie County, Ms. Verner where she was Program Director for the Hospice's Youth and Adults Grief Support Services Program and then Director for The Harbors, Grief and Loss Center, providing
community based Traumatic Loss counseling services and programs for adults, families, and children.

Ms. Verner is dedicated to assisting individuals who have experienced grief and traumatic stress. She has worked extensively with individuals who have suffered through the debilitating effects of Post Traumatic Stress and has done numerous trainings and seminars on this topic. She has established collaborative working relationships with County Sheriff's Offices, Victim's Advocate Programs, County Crisis Intervention Teams, and local schools. She assisted the St. Lucie School District in developing a countywide Disaster Aftermath Program and has developed numerous education and training curriculums for schools and organizations. She is currently a practicing psychotherapist, speaker, and trainer.