Cath Burns, PhD, is a Licensed Psychologist Doctorate in the State of Vermont and has been an independent psychologist at Essex Pediatrics since 2016. Cath has experience in a variety of clinical settings including homes and schools. She has provided training around the State for practitioners in community mental health and education, as well as has been an instructor at Johnson State College, the University of Vermont, and in the Program in Community Mental Health for graduates and undergraduates studying psychology and related fields. Cath earned a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology and a Master’s Degree in psychology from the University of Vermont, and a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. In her free time, Cath enjoys spending time with her family doing almost anything outside, particularly if it involves going up or down a mountain.