Katherina Nako, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), where she teaches a wide range of core courses for the M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program, including counseling skills, lifespan development, and fundamentals of CBT. Clinically, her work has centered on integrated primary care settings, with a focus on interprofessional collaboration and conducting joint sessions with medical providers. Dr. Nako’s research interests include integrated care delivery, cognitive complexity, clinical supervision, and the development of professional identity in medical settings. She is especially interested in preparing counselors to work effectively in team-based healthcare settings.