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Psych Confidential

Dr. Kat Lewitzke Psy.D.•www.brightpinepsychology.com
Health & Fitness
Mental Health
Dr. Kat Lewitzke Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist, founder and clinic director of Bright Pine Behavioral Health, an outpatient private mental health clinic located in Oakland County, Michigan. Dr. Kat and her talented clinical team specialize in neuropsychological assessments and therapy services for children, teens, and adults. For more info about Dr. Kat Lewitzke and her practice, please visit https://www.brightpinepsychology.com
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Episodes

Helping Neurodivergent Teens Build Social Skills That Last: A Psychologist-Mom's Approach to Helping Autistic Teens Thrive

In this episode, Dr. Elise Pilchak PsyD LP — clinical psychologist, researcher, and mom — shares her powerful journey working with neurodivergent autistic youth and how that led to the development of her new teen social skills group at Bright Pine Behavioral Health . Drawing from her experiences at Stanford University and her expertise with interventions like Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) and UCLA’s PEERS program, Dr. Elise Pilchak discusses the science behind social growth and why combining ...

May 19, 2025•4 min

Nurturing and Understanding Gifted Children: Insights from a Mom Psychologist

In this episode of "Psych Confidential," Dr. Kat Lewitzke, a psychologist and parent of a gifted child, explores the world of giftedness in children. She discusses the complexities of identifying gifted children, including asynchronous development and scattered IQ scores . Dr. Kat highlights common traits of gifted children and provides insights into the assessment process, explaining the components of IQ testing and the General Ability Index. She offers valuable recommendations for nurturing an...

Aug 18, 2023•20 min

Navigating Back-to-School Transitions: Emotions, Preparations, and Support

As parents, we're no strangers to the whirlwind of emotions that accompanies the annual transition into a new school year. This period of change can evoke a complex blend of feelings, serving as a reminder of our children's growth while also bringing forth a mixture of excitement, apprehension, and nostalgia. In this article, we aim to not only offer practical tips for a seamless back-to-school transition but also address the emotional dimensions that come with this journey. By acknowledging and...

Aug 15, 2023•23 min

Is Suicide Prevention Possible? How Do We Process The Aftermaths of Loss and Grief?

Trigger warning: Today’s episode discussed suicide; the goal was to provide hope for those who are currently struggling with suicidal contemplation, as well as support to those who have had to experience the unfortunate loss of a loved one to taking their own life. If you are struggling with self-harm and suicidal thoughts, please call the suicide hotline at 9-8-8 Suicide is the 12th overall leading cause of death in the United States; 9th for ages 10-64; and second highest cause of death for co...

Oct 05, 2022•54 min

How To Get An Autism Diagnosis and Services. Actionable Advice For Parents Through Personal Experience, featuring Sharon Tonnies

Sharon Tonnies is a twin mom and an autism advocate. She and her husband, have 16-year-old twin boys, and have been married for 19 years. Sharon supports the Autism Alliance of Michigan and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Council of Exceptional Children as well as the Consumer Advisory Board for the Judson Center. In this episode, Dr. Kat Lewitzke and Sharon discuss Sharon's story and offer invaluable advice to families who are facing difficult decisions and questions sur...

Sep 21, 2022•26 min

How To Process and Overcome Mom Guilt, featuring Latanya Gater MA LLP

Dr. Kat Lewitzke PsyD LP is the clinic director of Bright Pine Behavioral Health , a private boutique outpatient mental health service facility in the state of Michigan. Bright Pine Behavioral Health specializes in neuropsychological testing and therapy services for children, teens, and adults. In episode 2, Dr. Kat discusses how to process and overcome a phenomenon called "mom guilt", offering insight and ways to work through those very real feelings. Our guest today is Latanya Gater MA LLP , a...

Sep 05, 2022•28 min
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