Kat LaFever, B.A.
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities
Fellowship Trainee
Client Services Manager,
Senior Consultant & Group Facilitator
Kat LaFever holds a B.A. with highest honors from Emory University, where she double-majored in Psychology and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality studies. With over a decade of professional experience supporting the neurodivergent community, Kat is passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges and create sustainable, fulfilling lives.
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Kat has completed a two-year Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Fellowship at Stony Brook University. Through this program, she received graduate-level training in policy, advocacy, research, and clinical practice to improve the lives of individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. She has also earned a 300-hour Trauma-Sensitive Yoga certification through the Center for Trauma and Embodiment, preparing her to integrate body-based, evidence-informed approaches into her work with clients.
Her background includes an internship in Neuroscience at Weill Cornell University, where she provided clinical support for older adults with cognitive challenges. Kat has also worked as a research assistant at Marcus Autism Center, where she contributed to the development inclusive classroom environments for neurodivergent students. As a peer mentor at Emory Autism Center, she helped create an atmosphere that provided support, understanding, and equal opportunities for students of all backgrounds.
Currently, Kat serves as our Client Services Manager, as well as providing both individual and group support. Kat applies a trauma-sensitive, queer-friendly, holistic approach to create a safe space for individuals of all ages to strengthen their executive functioning, build self-advocacy, and navigate life transitions.
Looking ahead, Kat plans to pursue graduate study in psychology to continue advancing research and clinical practice that supports holistic healing and improves access to care for neurodivergent and marginalized communities.