Overview
Dr. Kathryn Chilton is an enthusiastic and accomplished psychiatrist, committed to delivering compassionate patient-centered care, studying altered states of consciousness, and promoting mental health through innovative therapeutic approaches. She earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan and completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Chilton’s skill was recognized with the Waggoner Award for distinguished performance in psychiatry and she was twice awarded the prestigious Academic Achievement Award during residency.
At the University of Wisconsin, she worked as a facilitator on pioneering psilocybin studies for treating depression and substance abuse. Additionally, Dr. Chilton took the initiative to develop a groundbreaking Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy program at the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and co-authored a KAP protocol now implemented in multiple VA facilities. These experiences led her to become certified in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy with the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. Dedicated to treating the whole person and addressing the root causes of mental illness, she received further certification in integrative psychiatry from the Integrative Psychiatry Institute.
Dr. Chilton’s accomplishments and dedication to mental health advocacy and holistic well-being make her a valuable addition to the Michigan Progressive Health team.