Elizabeth Carr, Clinical Psychologist/Founder, Kentlands Psychotherapy

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Carr, founder and CEO of Kentlands Psychotherapy, shares her journey from serving as a Navy psychologist to building a thriving psychotherapy practice in the Washington region. Dr. Carr discusses how her military experience shaped her approach to servant leadership and why creating a supportive environment for clinicians is essential to delivering quality mental health care. She also explores the challenges of burnout, insurance requirements, and maintaining a healthy workload for therapists while continuing to meet the growing demand for mental health services.

Dr. Carr also explains how Kentlands Psychotherapy has created a more connected, convenient experience for clients by bringing multiple mental health services together under one practice. She discusses the practice's therapist matching program, use of technology and AI, and its focus on helping clinicians work to their strengths while building a strong sense of community. Looking ahead, Dr. Carr shares her concerns about the growing corporatization of mental health care and emphasizes the importance of smaller practices supporting one another to protect quality care and preserve the human side of mental health services.