The Truitt Institute Team
At The Truitt Institute, we are dedicated to providing you with the most cutting-edge neuroscience-based, trauma-informed and resilience-focused educational resources and support for mental health care and holistic wellness. Our team is committed to ensuring excellence every step of the way.
Meet Our Team

Dr. Kate Truitt, Ph.D., MBA
Founder, CEO, & Lead Trainer
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Applied Neuroscientist
Dr. Kate Truitt is a licensed clinical psychologist, applied neuroscientist, and holds a M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration. She is an internationally recognized expert in the neuroscience of trauma, stress, and resilience as well as the complex interplay amongst the three.

Lorelei Batoon
Office Manager
Lorelei Batoon’s work as Office Manager is essential to the warm, professional and inviting service experience that our clients encounter every day. Lorelei has been a part of The Truitt Institute family since our opening, and she has been instrumental in growing and continuously improving our service and operations.

Rebecca Turner, LMFT, BCN
Director of Program Development & Trainer
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Board Certified Neurofeedback
Rebecca Turner, LMFT BCN earned her Masters of Science degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA with a concentration in Medical Family Therapy.

Steve Hamilton, PhD, MDiv, LtCol (ret)
Trainer & Head of Military Programming
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Hamilton brings to The Truitt Institute a wealth of experience and knowledge related to the neuroscience of trauma treatment as well as a specialized experience in working with performance and leadership. Previously he was staff psychologist at Wright Patterson AFB mental health clinic and faculty member on their APA accredited psychology internship program.

McKenna Walsh, MA
Research Fellow
Trauma-informed Care, Resilience, & Media Impact
McKenna is a dedicated therapist, researcher, and community advocate committed to advancing the intersection of behavioral health, media, and public well-being. She is currently in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Saint Louis University, completing her Ph.D. in Medical Family Therapy. Her research explores the epidemiological impact of media on behavioral health, with a particular focus on trauma, systemic health disparities, and the ways digital narratives shape mental health outcomes.

Jill Philo, ND, MBA, FMCH, APPC, FDN-P
Certification Program Consultant
Traditional Naturopath & Functional Wellness Practitioner
Dr Jill Philo has dedicated the last 20 years to helping others reclaim their health through a holistic, innovative, and multi-disciplinary approach based in neuroscience.
Dr. Philo is a Traditional Naturopath, gaining her Doctorate in Naturopathy in 2003.