KATHERINE GRACE MORRIS, M.A. Ph.D., is a pioneering psychologist who specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and innovative Mini-retreat Therapy™ approaches that help clients go deeper, feel freer, and become more expansive. Dr. Morris has been at the forefront of integrating Feng Shui principles with depth psychology and psychiatric practice since 1994, while also developing expertise in psychedelic-assisted therapy and addiction recovery support. She combines decades of clinical experience with cutting-edge therapeutic modalities and environmental psychology, helping clients achieve profound psychological healing through IFS parts work, carefully guided ketamine sessions, transformative mini-retreat experiences, and thoughtfully designed therapeutic environments. Known for being exceptionally present, non-judgmental, open-hearted, and caring with her clients, Dr. Morris creates deeply healing therapeutic experiences that honor both the internal landscape of the psyche and the external environment as pathways to greater freedom and self-discovery.
Clinician and Educator
Dr. Morris has served as Educational and Outreach Director for The National Whole Psychiatry since 2004, where she counsels patients and has created comprehensive outreach programs to attract and retain new patients. Her innovative approach to therapeutic environments led her to design Whole Psychiatry’s physical plant specifically for psychological comfort, demonstrating her unique expertise in environmental psychology.
Dr. Morris specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, working extensively with clients to help them access and heal their internal parts while strengthening their core Self. Her approach integrates cutting-edge Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), where she guides clients through transformative healing experiences in carefully prepared therapeutic settings. Known for being exceptionally present, non-judgmental, open-hearted, and caring with her clients, Dr. Morris creates a safe container for deep psychological work and trauma healing.
Her clinical practice draws heavily on her detailed familiarity with 12-step recovery programs, allowing her to support clients navigating addiction recovery while addressing underlying trauma and psychological patterns. This comprehensive understanding of recovery principles, combined with her depth psychology training, enables her to work effectively with clients facing complex addiction and mental health challenges.
As an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at New Jersey City University (1995-1998), Dr. Morris designed an innovative pedagogical approach that built community within a commuter university setting and engaged students through multiple channels of learning. Her teaching excellence has been recognized through numerous professional training opportunities for psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, offering continuing education units through the Annual Whole Psychiatry Education Series.
Visionary Thinker and Consultant
Currently, Dr. Morris is piloting an innovative therapeutic approach called Mini-retreat Therapy™ for clients who want to go deeper, feel freer and more expansive. These brief, intensive sessions are conducted in both outdoor and indoor settings that are specifically chosen to be conducive to feeling freer, combining her expertise in environmental psychology with transformative therapeutic work.
Dr. Morris founded and operated Feng Shui Psychology Consulting from 1998 to 2018, serving as a consultant to businesses and residents on the psychological impact of the environment on behavior, thinking, and interactions. Her groundbreaking work bridges Eastern Feng Shui principles with Western psychological theory and practice.
As the founder of Workshops-by-Phone (1996-2000), Dr. Morris created one of the early distance learning and community-building platforms, working with major studios including Paramount Pictures, Columbia Pictures, and Sony Pictures. This innovative platform was offered as a member service by the Natural Nutritional Food Association, demonstrating her entrepreneurial vision in combining technology with psychological principles.
Therapeutic Approach
Dr. Morris evaluates and treats clients through a comprehensive, integrative approach that combines cutting-edge psychedelic-assisted therapy with depth psychology and environmental considerations. Her therapeutic methodology includes:
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy:
- Guiding clients to identify and heal internal parts and protective mechanisms
- Facilitating access to core Self-energy and Self-leadership
- Working with trauma responses and internal conflicts through parts work
- Integrating IFS principles with environmental and spatial awareness
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP):
- Providing expert guidance through ketamine-enhanced therapeutic sessions
- Creating carefully prepared set and setting for optimal healing experiences
- Integrating psychedelic insights with ongoing therapeutic work
- Supporting clients through preparation, session work, and integration phases
Addiction and Recovery Support:
- Detailed familiarity with 12-step recovery programs and principles
- Supporting clients navigating addiction recovery alongside trauma healing
- Integrating recovery principles with depth psychology and parts work
- Understanding the intersection of addiction, trauma, and environmental factors
Environmental and Spatial Psychology:
- The psychological influence of built environments on behavior and healing
- Cognitive and attitudinal effects of spatial design on therapeutic progress
- Environmental factors affecting therapeutic relationships and recovery
- Feng Shui principles applied to psychological practice and healing spaces
- The intersection of depth psychology and environmental design
- Trauma-informed environmental considerations
Clinical Approach: Dr. Morris is known for being exceptionally present, non-judgmental, open-hearted, and caring with her clients. She creates a safe, nurturing therapeutic container that allows for deep healing work, whether through traditional talk therapy, parts work, or psychedelic-assisted sessions. Her approach honors both the internal landscape of the psyche and the external environment as crucial factors in psychological well-being and recovery.
Current Professional Status
- Educational and Outreach Director, The National Whole Psychiatry (2004-present)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist specializing in trauma and parts work
- Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Provider
- Addiction Recovery Support Specialist with expertise in 12-step programs
- Environmental Psychology Consultant
- Certified Coach, CoachU Training Program (1997)
- Certified Studio and Field Producer and Director, Montgomery Community Media (2017)
Education and Training
Ph.D., Depth Psychology
Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpentaria, CA
M.A., Counseling Psychology
New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ
Post-Graduate and Specialized Training
- Contemporary Center for Advanced Psychoanalytic Studies Certification, 1994, Livingston, NJ
- Rape Survivor Advocate Certification, 1995, Mt. Sinai Rape Crisis Intervention Program, New York, NY
- Training with the NJ Chapter of National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse
- Center for Analytic Perspectives, 1996, New York, NY
- Certified Coach, CoachU Training Program, 1997, Dallas, TX
- Certificate, Feng Shui Institute of America, 2005, Columbus, OH
- Psychotherapy Networker Conference, 2004, Washington, DC
- Jung on the Hudson Conference, 2004, Rhinebeck, NJ
- Male Survivor of Abuse Conference, 1995, Columbus, OH
- Training at the Jung Institute in Zurich, 1997
- Certified Studio and Field Producer and Director, Montgomery Community Media, 2017, Rockville, MD
- Living Medicine Institute, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Certification, 2023, Asheville, NC
- Polaris Insight Center, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Trainings, 2024, San Francisco, CA
- Internal Family Systems Counseling Association 32 Session IFS Training Program, 2024, Ontario, Canada
- Self Capacities, IFS Training, 2025, Larkspur, CA
Honors and Awards
- NASA Langley Research Center, Certificate of Appreciation, 2018, Langley, VA
Clinical Experience
2004 – present: Educational and Outreach Director, The National Whole Psychiatry
1998 – 2000: Counselor, Rape Crisis Program, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
1994 – 1998: Counselor, Analytic Education Center, East Rutherford, NJ
1994 – 1995: Intern, Creedmoor Psychiatric Hospital, Queens, NY
1993: Intern, Division of Family Guidance, Hackensack, NJ
Media and Broadcasting
2005 – 2006: Host, “If These Walls Could Talk” Internet radio show on Voice America
24 weekly hour-long world-wide radio shows focusing on the psychological influence the built environment has on behavior, cognition, and attitude, featuring expert guests with themed content.
Publications
Articles and Columns
- “Feng Shui, Psychology and Psychiatry” (2018)
- Weekly column for Homevisions.com Design Talk (2007)
- E-zineArticles.com (2007)
- Articlecity.com (2007)
- “The Peace of Mind” Column for Upscale Remodeling Magazine (2007-2008)
- “A Phenomenological Study of Psychiatrists’ Offices from a Depth Psychological Perspective through the Lens of Feng Shui” (2006)
- Feng Shui Institute of America Newsletter (2005-2007)
- “When Your Home Is on the Range; How to Make Your Hotel Room More Home-Like,” Natural Home Magazine (June 1998)
- “EDT Tests Phone Seminars for Retailers,” Video Business Magazine (May 1997)
- “Workshops by Phone,” Food and Nutrition News (June 1997)
- Monthly column for Health Food Business Magazine on increasing sales and customer loyalty (1995-1997)
- “Let’s Understand” Column for The Hudson Reporter Newspaper chain (1994-1997)
Professional Presentations and Speaking Engagements
Recent Presentations
- “Feng Shui Your Home,” Little Falls Library, Bethesda, MD (January 31, 2018)
- “Feng Shui and Patient Anxiety,” Implant Dentistry Practice, Washington, DC (October 8, 2015)
- “Feng Shui as a Psychological Tool,” Jung Society, Washington, DC (March 13, 2014)
- “Using Your Psychotherapy Office as a Tool for Self-Discovery,” Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, Washington, DC (March 24, 2011)
Professional Training Series (2008)
Annual Whole Psychiatry Education Series, Chevy Chase, MD – Professional Training for Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers (CEU’s):
- “Case Seminar: Review of Patients’ Homes and Your Office” (November 15, 2008)
- “How to Read Your Office and Understand its Effects on You and Your Patients” (October 18, 2008)
- “Virtual Visits to Patients Homes as Diagnostic Tool and Psychological Context” (September 20, 2008)
Community and Professional Presentations
- “Our Built Environment from a Depth-Psychological Perspective,” Jung Society of Washington, DC (October 24, 2008)
- “Creating Effective Places to Work and Play,” Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, Washington, DC (October 22, 2008)
- “Through the Lens of Feng Shui: a phenomenological study of psychiatrists’ offices from a depth psychological perspective,” International Human Science Research Association (2008)
- “Psychological Considerations and Consequences,” FIATECH Conference, Washington, DC (2007)
- “Room Therapy for Couples: Let Your Couch Make Love Not War,” Apartment Zero, Washington, DC (2006)
- “Understanding Sexual Assault,” The Dalton School, New York, NY (2001)
- “Understanding and Approaching a Victim of Rape,” NYC Police Department (2000)
Industry Conference Presentations
- “Customer Retention Through Education,” Natural Products Regional Show, East Rutherford, NJ (1999)
- “One-to-One Marketing: Customer Retention,” Natural Products Expo West, Anaheim, CA (1998)
- “The Internet and the Natural Products Industry,” National Nutritional Food Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas (1997)
Consulting Approach
In her capacity as a consultant, Dr. Morris has project-managed physical and systemic office make-overs, created innovative business development tools for reaching targeted customers, and conducted comprehensive psychological assessments of physical work environments. Her consulting work bridges the gap between environmental design and psychological well-being, helping organizations optimize their spaces for enhanced productivity and mental health.
Research Interests
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and its integration with environmental psychology
- Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and psychedelic-assisted healing modalities
- The intersection of addiction recovery, 12-step programs, and depth psychology
- Environmental psychology and its application to therapeutic settings
- The psychological impact of built environments on behavior and cognition
- Integration of Feng Shui principles with depth psychology and trauma healing
- Therapeutic space design and its effects on treatment outcomes for addiction and trauma
- Phenomenological approaches to understanding spatial psychology
- Distance learning and community-building in psychological education
- Psychedelic integration and preparation practices in clinical settings
