Dr. Kayleigh Hunnicutt, PHD, MED, MA – Owner 

Dr. Hunnicutt is a licensed clinical psychologist located in the Columbus, OH area. She holds multiple advanced degrees in various areas of psychology (see below). Dr. Hunnicutt also has an extensive and varied career in the field of psychology.

A major focus of Dr. Hunnicutt’s current work is in coaching high achievers and goal-oriented individuals. Dr. Hunnicutt has worked within counseling and coaching training/work for approximately 12 years, and has worked/trained in the field of psychology for approximately 17 years. She is passionate about helping high achieving individuals use their current starting point (regardless of wherever that is) for living their most empowered lives.

The inspiration for incorporating positive psychology and sports/performance psychology into both therapy and coaching occurred after living in Southern California for over a decade amongst some of the most influential people in their respective fields. After watching these individuals achieve incredible successes frequently and regularly, Dr. Hunnicutt dedicated herself to understanding how to embody and exemplify the mindset of high achievers. The result was a deep understanding of various prominent theories of how individuals create high-level change in their lives. Leveraging this knowledge, in combination with her prior experience providing mental performance coaching to high performers, Dr. Hunnicutt provides strengths-based and evidence-informed strategies in helping others recreate these methods for achieving high levels of success in their own lives. Dr. Hunnicutt is passionate about teaching others how to develop a successful mindset and pursue goals aligned with their most congruent selves. She also believes that helping others take control of their internal world plays a critical part in all high-level achievement. These components are also essential for a happy life; all are necessary for achieving success, improving performance, maintaining healthy relationships, and achieving optimal physical and psychological well-being. Dr. Hunnicutt has a special interest in helping others to create a life they feel ecstatic about.

Previously Dr. Hunnicutt has been involved in research across a myriad of topics involving high-risk and vulnerable populations with both adolescents and adults. She has provided direct services in community mental health agencies, school districts, and in private clinics. She has provided mental performance coaching with elite athletes and high performers. Dr. Hunnicutt has also served on a county workgroup focused on reducing localized opioid use as the workgroup’s data analyst. Dr. Hunnicutt has been published in peer-reviewed journals; authored numerous community research reports; and has presented at conferences at the national, regional, and local levels. She has mentored undergraduate and graduate students and co-taught university courses. Dr. Hunnicutt currently sits on multiple boards of directors in the local community in an effort to help elevate educational institutions.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology (2018) University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

M.Ed., Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology (2015) University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

M.A., General-Experimental Psychology (2012) California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA

B.S., Psychology, Minor: German (2007) California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES – Current/Active

Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Licensed by Ohio Board of Psychology

Out-of-State Telehealth Psychologist – Licensed by Florida Board of Psychology (telehealth only*)

APIT Certified Psychologist – Credentialed by PSYPACT/ASPBB to practice telehealth with clients residing in 40+ participating states (https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/psypactmap)

*Links: https://floridaspsychology.gov/ and https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/HealthCareProviders for more information on FL Telehealth Psychologist licensing and registration look-up.