Dr. Kool is a licensed psychologist, clinical director, and co-owner of Desert Sage Health, where she is committed to fostering a compassionate and evidence-based approach to mental health care. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University and has been actively practicing in the field since 2005. With nearly two decades of experience, she has worked extensively across various treatment settings, helping individuals navigate complex emotional and psychological challenges.

From 2006 to 2016, Dr. Kool specialized in addiction treatment, holding key leadership roles in substance abuse programs. She served as the clinical director of a year-long residential treatment center from 2006 to 2012, overseeing comprehensive recovery programs and guiding individuals toward long-term sobriety. She then advanced to the role of Chief Program Officer at a multidisciplinary substance abuse treatment facility, where she managed residential, partial-hospitalization, and intensive outpatient care programs until 2016.

In more recent years, Dr. Kool has expanded her focus to include the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, providing individualized care to clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Her extensive clinical background also includes early work in child and family therapy, as well as neuropsychological assessments. She has led both educational and process-oriented therapy groups, emphasizing the importance of psychoeducation and personal growth in the therapeutic process.

Beyond therapy, Dr. Kool has expertise in conducting psychological evaluations, including assessments for ADHD and autism, offering clients and their families valuable insights into cognitive and behavioral functioning.

Her therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based modalities, integrating cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based interventions to help clients reduce distress and enhance their overall well-being. She strongly believes in meeting patients where they are, providing a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that fosters healing, self-awareness, and resilience.

With a deep commitment to individualized care, Dr. Kool empowers her clients to build healthier, more fulfilling lives by addressing their unique needs and guiding them toward lasting positive change.

As the clinical director, Dr. Kool oversees the clinical team and provides supervision to professionals working toward independent licensure.