First Episode
Mental Health & Wellness
Vanderbilt
Additional Efforts
  • Psychosis Presentation, WTCA Summer (2017)
  • Psychosis Conference Presenter, Substance Abuse Services (2017)
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Speaking Appearances & Presentations
  • Mental Health Wellness Conference (2019)
  • Sustainability & Wellness in Early Psychosis Summit (2025)
  • TN Counseling Association: Cultural Humility & Wellness (2025)
  • Vanderbilt Disability Pathfinders Presentation (2022)
  • Vanderbilt Webcast for Transition Youth (2022)
  • TN Systems of Care Across Tennessee Conference (2019)
  • SAMHSA Critical High Risk for Psychosis Summit (2023)

Research & Publications

Dissertation
Exploring the Perceptions of Counselor Supervisiors’ Experiences of Cultural Humility in Clinical Supervision Fortney, K. D. (2025). Exploring the Perceptions of Counselor Supervisors’ Experiences of Cultural Humility (Doctoral dissertation, Capella University).
Broken Gems: A Therapeutic Journal for Women (Self-Published)
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Other Initiatives

Fortney Research & Consulting Partners
As a partner of Fortney Research & Consulting Partners, Dr, Fortney and her partner are a pioneering black women-owned firm dedicated to using research-based frameworks for community safety. We blend cultural insights with data-driven strategies in public health and criminal justice.
Elite Promises Community Resource Center
Eden Eman Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Dr. Fortney serves on the Board of Directors for Elite Promises, a 503(c) community resource center focused on four core initiatives: Direct Financial Assistance, Health & Behavioral Healthcare Access, Affordable Housing, and Community Impact & Engagement. For your reference, I have included the link to our website below, which provides an overview of our mission and programs.
Dr. Fortney is the Founder and CEO of Eden Eman Counseling & Consulting. Under her leadership, the organization focuses on expanding access to quality mental health care while building programs that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Eden Eman integrates clinical services, education, and strategic consulting to support healing, resilience, and sustainable wellness.