
The Role of Clinical Psychology in the Emerging Metabolic Psychiatry Space
The Role of Clinical Psychology in the Emerging Metabolic Psychiatry Space
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Define metabolic psychiatry within the biopsychosocial model of practice and describe how clinical psychologists address behavioral and emotional challenges associated with KMT.
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Explain how existing psychotherapy orientations can support patients implementing KMT, including addressing fears, stigma, and other barriers to adherence.
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Outline at least two strategies for interdisciplinary communication to ensure that psychological needs are integrated into KMT treatment plans.
Educational Goal
Description
This presentation will examine the role of clinical psychology in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry, focusing on integrating ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) into mental health care. It will explore how KMT functions as a transdiagnostic intervention, applicable across diverse psychiatric conditions. This learning will discuss the important role psychologists can play in assisting patients in the emotional and behavioral work of KMT implementation, promoting adherence through existing psychotherapeutic orientations and techniques, and addressing cultural and systemic factors that may impact implementation. Additionally, the presentation will examine opportunities for psychologists to contribute to research on the accessibility and effectiveness of KMT across diverse clinical and cultural contexts. By emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, patient empowerment, and advocacy, the presentation encourages psychologists to actively engage in the development and dissemination of KMT as part of an integrated biopsychosocial approach to mental health care.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Physician
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters

Nicole Laurent is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience helping individuals recover from mental illness. She specializes in ketogenic metabolic therapy, with peer-reviewed publications examining its applications in clinical psychology and nutrition. Nicole offers an NBCC-certified training program to help psychotherapists professionally support individuals as non-prescribing metabolic psychiatry practitioners. She educates both the public and professionals on utilizing ketogenic therapies to enhance psychiatric care, integrating clinical practice with the latest research in metabolic psychiatry.
Financially Sponsored By
- Accord