Kate Hardy

Kate Hardy serves as Clinical Professor in Stanford University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, where she has dedicated over 20 years to working with individuals experiencing psychosis. After earning her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Liverpool and completing her post-doctoral fellowship at UCSF's Prodrome Assessment Research and Treatment program, she has built an impressive career spanning clinical practice, research, and education. As Co-Director of Stanford's INSPIRE clinic and Director of INSPIRE training, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp), providing treatment and training to diverse audiences including clinicians, psychiatrists, and families. Her leadership extends to national initiatives, co-leading the Psychosis-Risk and Early Psychosis Program Network (PEPPNET) and supporting state-wide implementation of early psychosis models. In 2024, she became president-elect of IEPA: Intervening Early in Mental Health, while also serving as Vice President of the North American CBTp Network. Her contributions to the field include co-editing "Intervening Early: A team approach" and developing evidence-based interventions for psychosis across diverse settings.