MS Clinical Psychology Student · Practicum Student/Intern
Scarlett Hatton
Student, Bellarmine University | Clinical Psychology Master's Program Level II Practicum Student/Intern · Registered Behavior Technician Background
“You are not defined by the hardest parts of your story.”
Some people find their way to psychology through research or coursework. I found mine through lived experience — and an early, deep-seated belief that everyone deserves a space where they can be fully honest without having to hold themselves together in the process.
My Story
I grew up with social anxiety. For a long time, that meant replaying conversations long after they ended, second-guessing how I came across, and feeling quietly out of place in rooms where everyone else seemed effortlessly at ease. What helped me most wasn't advice or strategies — it was people who made me feel accepted rather than evaluated. That experience never left me, and it shapes the way I show up for every client I work with.
Later in life, I lost my mother. Grief has a way of rearranging how you understand people — their resilience, their tenderness, the weight of what they carry quietly. I learned firsthand that healing rarely moves in a straight line, and that having a place to be honest about your pain — without pressure to be further along than you are — can make all the difference. That understanding is something I bring into every session.
Before beginning my clinical training, I worked as a Registered Behavior Technician with children and adolescents with autism and other developmental differences. That work came naturally to me in a way I didn't expect. I found myself genuinely energized by the relationships I built with clients and families, and I carry that foundation with me into everything I do at Closer Horizons.
At Closer Horizons
I work with clients ages 6 to 80, providing intake appointments, therapy sessions, and psychological assessment support under the supervision of Dr. Guarnieri. My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and neurodiversity.
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a space to show up as you are — not a performance of progress. My goal is to help clients develop a clearer understanding of themselves, build on their existing strengths, and find practical tools that fit their real lives. I also enjoy connecting individuals and families with community resources that can extend support beyond the therapy room.
Outside the Office
When I'm not in the clinic, you'll find me watching movies with my family or working on an oil painting. Creativity has always been a grounding force for me, and I believe that rest, connection, and self-expression are just as essential to a full life as productivity and achievement.
Clinical Interest
Anxiety · Depression · Grief · Neurodiversity · Emotional Regulation · Mindfulness