This page is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Katherine McKay. Dr. McKay served as a founding member of the Tampa Bay EFT community and was both a certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor. She was a wise, loving and talented colleague and friend to all in our community. Through her efforts and leadership, the Tampa Bay EFT group and members of the broader therapy community were personally and professionally enriched. Among her many gifts to us, her extensive work to bring training to a diverse group of therapists and to increase awareness and training to benefit minority clients deeply influenced the mission and ideals of our community and made a significant and inspiring contribution. In her loving, patient and generous way, she left a lasting imprint on each of us and on our community.
We hope this space can be a place for all who knew her to comment on her talents, to share remembrances, and to offer tributes and farewells. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088398313180
If you would like to contribute to an EFT Training scholarship fund in her name that will continue the mission she pursued so passionately, please click on the link below. Thank you for sharing your love of Katherine and supporting her work.
Dear Community,
We are excited to announce that the DEI Scholarship Application is now open for clinicians of color seeking support in completing the upcoming EFT Tampa Bay Core Skills training. This scholarship is offered in honor of Dr. Katherine McKay, a visionary leader and advocate for equity and excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Our goal is to foster and uphold a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the EFT Tampa Bay community. In that spirit, we are proud to offer equity scholarships to clinicians of color for:
Core Skills 1 & 2: August 21–23, 2025
Core Skills 3 & 4: October 3–5, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Identity: Must identify as a clinician of color
Location: Must reside and practice within Hillsborough, Pasco, or Pinellas Counties
Clinical Practice: Must have completed externship and commit to using EFCT with at least 25% of their caseload
Leadership: Must agree to host one EFCT-promoting event within one year of receiving the scholarship
Commitment: Must participate in at least 6 EFT Tampa Bay consultation meetings within one year
Investment: Recipients contribute $200 toward the training, and the scholarship will cover the remaining $1,400
Finalists will be required to complete an interview with the DEI Committee.
This scholarship opportunity reflects the deep commitment of the EFT Tampa Bay Board, DEI Committee, and our generous donors to the growth and professional development of clinicians of color in EFCT.
Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
Want to Support This Initiative?
If you’re not eligible for the scholarship but feel inspired to contribute, we invite you to support this effort by donating to our GoFundMe campaign. Your donation helps remove financial barriers and uplift diverse voices in the Tampa Bay EFT community.
Donate here: https://gofund.me/30e2a559
Together, we can continue honoring Dr. Katherine McKay’s legacy and expanding access to transformative EFT training for clinicians of color in the Tampa Bay area.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Meagan Gillespie, LMFT DEI Chair at MGillespie.LMFT@gmail.com.
Warm regards,
On behalf of the EFT Tampa Bay Board and DEI Committee