Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP

Dr. Doreen Samelson is a licensed clinical psychologist and author with 30 years of experience in healthcare as a practicing clinician, administrator and thought leader. Before joining Catalight, Dr. Samelson was an Area Director for five mental health clinics with Kaiser Permanente where she also provided direct services to individuals with behavioral health needs.

As the Chief Clinical Officer for Catalight, Dr. Samelson provides clinical leadership for behavioral health research — developing new treatment options and addressing unmet needs through technology advancements. She is also the parent of an adult with a developmental disability and is passionate about self-determinism, inclusion and helping people with developmental disabilities improve their quality of life.