Kathryn Gibson, LPC, LCADC, CCTP
Director of Recovery Services
You Can Never Care Too Much
Director of Recovery Services since January 2019, Kathryn oversees Cape Assist’s Outpatient Treatment, Substance Use Navigator Program, as well as the Coastal Prep Recovery High School. Kathryn joined Cape Assist in 2017 as a Substance Use Navigator, working to improve access to substance use treatment services and the continuum of care for youth.
Most of Kathryn’s career has been spent supporting youth battling substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders. She is most passionate about working with youth and young adults who have experienced trauma and have turned to substance use to help them cope. Her work at the recovery high school – Coastal Prep – is particularly close to her heart. Kathryn enjoys helping young adults navigate toward becoming the people they want to be.
Background and Education
Before joining Cape Assist, Kathryn spent two years as the clinical director of a substance abuse care facility that used a proprietary approach designed to balance clients’ biological, social, and physiological needs. Kathryn worked with adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder.
She spent nine years in a mental health and substance use services practice, first as a consultant and therapist for children, then directing the curriculum development for an intensive drug and alcohol outpatient treatment program for adolescent and adult groups. Kathryn then took on the role of Family Adolescent Alcohol Program Counselor, working with adolescents and teens with drug, alcohol, mental health, and/or anger issues. She also created curricula for a number of programs.
Kathryn earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University in Interdisciplinary Health Services and a master’s degree in Counseling Services from Rider University.
She achieved certification as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and as a Licensed Professional Counselor at Rider University. In 2020, Kathryn became a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Kathryn is a member of the American Counseling Association and the National Board for Certified Counselors.
