Kate’s research on Sleep:

Presented at:

Sleep Research Society Meeting, Seattle, WA, 2025

Western Psychological Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV, 2025

Kate’s research on mood:

Presented at:

University of Washington Undergraduate Psychology Research Symposium, Seattle, WA, 2024

Western Psychological Association Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA, 2024

KATE GOLDSTEIN

(425) 891-8189 • productionkate@gmail.com

Articulate, experienced, and dependable Counseling Psychology student skilled in client-centered care with an eagerness to learn and integrate feedback. 

SELECTED EDUCATION

Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology Expected Graduation 2027
Bastyr University | Seattle, WA

BASc Health Promotion and Education 2025
Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA (GPA 3.98)

Medical Admin Assistant Certificate 2023
Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA

AAS-T Allied Health (Honors) 2022
Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA

AAS (Honors) 2022
Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA

Somatic Psychotherapy Certification 2019
Antioch University Santa Barbara | Santa Barabra, CA

Mastery in Transformational Training Advanced Course 2018

Landmark Education Advanced Course 2014

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE, INTERESTS & SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

Psi Beta Undergraduate Researcher Sept. 2024 - June 2025
Bellevue College, WA

  • Conduct research on sleep attitudes and regularity, and the intervention needed for behavioral change

Psi Beta Undergraduate Researcher Sept. 2023 - June 2024
Bellevue College, WA 

  • Co-authored a research paper and study on the correlation between weather, mood, and social activity

  • Presented research poster at the Western Psychological Association Annual Conference and University of Washington Psychology Symposium

Public Health Grant - Student Lead Sept. 2023 - June 2024
Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA 

  • Led an equity-focused assessment plan, research, events, speaker series, policy writing and public health intervention funded by the a national foundation based out of Washington DC called Truth Initiative

  • Wrote campus policy proposal using data gathered from campus-wide tobacco use survey

  • Used peer-reviewed research to lobby for campus policy changing to 100% vape and tobacco free

Research Interests

  • Sleep

  • Behavioral Change

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Aromatherapy

  • Somatic Psychotherapy

  • Addiction Prevention

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Somatic Psychotherapy Certification

  • Medical Admin Assistant Certificate

  • Instructor Certifications:

    • Emotional Freedom Technique Instructor (Level 3)

      • Trauma-informed practice rooted in psychology

    • Aromatouch Certified Instructor

  • Massage Certifications

    • Western Modalities: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Polarity Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Aromatherapy - Essential Oil Specialist

    • Eastern Modalities: Reflexology, Bodhassage, Thai Massage, Jin Shin Jitsu, Reiki

    • 513-Hour Certificate of Completion

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology, Kinesiology, Ethics   

  • National Certification in Professional Bodywork

    • Graduated with honors

  • CPR & First Aid Training and Certification (Current)

CONFERENCE POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Sleep Research Society Meeting, Seattle, WA                 2025

Western Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA & Las Vegas, NV    2024 & 2025

University of Washington Psychology Symposium, Seattle, WA 2024 

TEACHING AND MENTORING EXPERIENCE

Aromatouch Instructor, Business Coach, Wellness Advocate 2014 - Present

doTERRA International, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Train and certify students in the clinical application of essential oils along the spine 

  • Promote optimal health allowing students to address emotional, immune, cellular and musculoskeletal needs of clients

Sponsor for Adult Children of Alcoholics  2024 - Present

Adult Children of Alcoholics, Bellevue, WA

  • Meet weekly with a sponsee through the Adult Children of Alcoholics program, providing mentorship and support

EFT Group Tapping Circles 2018 - Present

Self-Employment

  • Lead many EFT group tapping circles in-person and online in various settings

Certification Manager 2020 - 2023

Dream Awake 

  • Reviewed EFT session assessments, providing feedback and passing students who demonstrated successful knowledge of the technique

  • Taught Music Integration, Chakra Balancing, and Ancestral Healing

Course Instructor 2020 - 2023

Bellevue College, Bellevue, WA

  • Taught Essential Oil Education and Destress Seminar courses through TELOS

GRANTS & AWARDS

University of Washington Excellence in Social Impact Scholarship (2025-2026)

BC Foundation Scholarship (2022 - 2024) 

Opportunity Grant Tuition (2022 - 2024) 

Washington Bridge Grant (2022 - 2025)

WA College Grant (2022 - 2025)

Federal Pell Grant (2022 - 2025)

EXPERIENCE

Wellness Professional, EFT and Empowerment Coach 2007 - Present
kategoldempowerment.com  

  • Licensed consultant practicing emotional freedom technique

  • Run a private healing practice; worked with over 10k clients worldwide

  • Effectively work with clients to remove painful patterns of self-sabotage and re-traumatizing behavior

Media Developer and Educator 2012 - Present
kategoldempowerment.com 

  • Developed and provided a 43-lesson, 5-module online course which teaches students emotional regulation techniques through 7 hours of video content, picture books, PDFs, trackers and audio slideshows

  • Maintain a YouTube channel with dozens of educational videos on topics ranging from Emotional Freedom Technique to Somatic Psychotherapy Techniques to Essential Oil Education

Sales Coach and Natural Pharmaceutical Educator 2012 - Present
doTERRA International | Salt Lake City, UT  

  • Sold over $3M in essential oils and essential oil-based products

  • Recruited and trained 30+ sales representatives with 1000’s of customers in 7 countries

  • Seek new business opportunities, quantify value from the customer's perspective, deliver impactful presentations, offer product development, and expand existing account activities

  • 8-time participant in the annual doTERRA Global Research Convention

Production Experience 2009 - 2011

  • 2nd Assistant to the Director | Andy Davis, Chicago Pacific Entertainment

  • Location Assistant | A Location Company

  • Production Assistant | Target

  • Photography Assistant | Crate & Barrel

  • Stylist Assistant | CMT

  • Sound Technician | Landmark Education

LEADERSHIP, PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

President of Jewish Student Union 2023 - Present
Bellevue College, Bellevue, WA 

Disaster Relief and Fundraising 2017 - 2024
doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation 

  • Collected and distributed $20K in essential oils for people impacted by:

    • Montecito, CA Wildfires & Mudslides

      • First responders

      • Undocumented, displaced families

    • Homelessness in Seattle

    • Israeli Refugees

    • North Caroline Families

    • Hurricane Katrina

  • Hygiene Kit Coordination and Distribution

    • Assessed needs of local community and coordinated the distribution of 600 kits 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Research Methods

  • Public Speaking

  • Statistical Data Analysis Proficiency

  • Literature Review

  • Qualitative Analysis

  • Online Course Creation

  • Leadership & Management

  • Written, Verbal & Cross-Cultural Communication

  • Cultural Competence in Healthcare

  • Resourceful, Adaptable & Skilled Problem Solver