Audrey Gilfillan

Audrey earned her master’s in educational psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Audrey has experience in a broad range of professional disciplines including psychotherapy, career counseling, academic coaching, consulting, training, and supervision. In this work, she has developed a specialty in supporting engineers and their mental health while they continue to pursue their professional goals. As a co-creator of the Scaffolded Mental Health Support Model, Audrey also specializes in helping non-clinical professionals support the mental health of their students and employees within occupational settings. Building on her therapeutic skills for engineers and her systems approach to psychological wellness in work spaces, Audrey co-founded Applied Wellness Initiatives to consult with and support engineering groups around emotional wellness. Her special interests include emotional regulation, supporting leaders as they support the mental health of their teams, neurodiversity, values-based decision making, executive functioning skills, and effective communication. In her free time, Audrey enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with friends and family (and pets!).