Kathleen is based in Malibu, California, with satellite offices in San Diego & New York. She is available to travel for speaking engagements, on-site group meetings, and one-to-one collaborations throughout the United States and abroad.

Kathleen Bigsby, PhD

    • 17 + years as Behavioral Health Corporate CEO & Regional Group CEO.

    • 30+ years in behavioral health administration and clinical work.

    • Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

    • Doctorate in Human Development and Master’s in Family Systems and Clinical Social Work from Syracuse University.

    • International Certification as an Alcohol & Drug Counselor.

    • Certification as a Grief Recovery® Specialist.

  • Purposeful Living

    As a behavioral health executive, clinician, and professor, I am dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, and social responsibility through transformation. My goal is to empower individuals and teams to adopt a growth mindset, master critical thinking skills, and live purpose-driven lives.

  • Together, we will focus on what truly matters in your personal and professional journey. I believe that intentional self-care and transformation – turning fear into hope – are at the heart of living authentically. By embracing your true self, you can experience a more fulfilling, joyful life. I am driven to help individuals and groups unlock endless possibilities, creating a world of transformation and purpose.

  • “We must take fear, and by love, change it into hope.”‍

    ‍ - Maya Angelou

    Over two decades ago, I discovered my core virtue: helping others gain clarity on what matters most and co-creating their extraordinary path forward.

    Throughout my career, I’ve been privileged to work with and host renowned spiritual leaders and visionaries, including Khen Rinpoche, Swamiji, and Don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements. Their wisdom deepened my understanding of purposeful living and its connection to inner peace, self-awareness, and transformation. His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, also blessed the property where we developed our treatment program.

    These experiences and my academic and corporate expertise have shaped my philosophy: purposeful living is about aligning with your true self and prioritizing what matters most daily. Together, we’ll transform fear and doubt into hope and authentic action.

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