Meet the Team Behind Awaken

Dylan McKenney, MD

Medical Director

Dylan McKenney, MD is the founder and Medical Director of Awaken Mental Health. He is a psychiatrist with board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as adult psychiatry. He has a deep commitment to exploring innovative approaches to mental health treatment.

His journey in this field has been profoundly enriched by his specialized training in psychedelic therapies at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). Dr. McKenney has had the privilege of studying under renowned experts in the use of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and completed advanced KAP training at the Ketamine Training Center. This rigorous program provided him with the skills and insights necessary to effectively integrate ketamine-assisted psychotherapy into his practice, offering patients new avenues for healing and personal growth.

Dr. McKenney’s work is driven by a passion for combining traditional psychiatric methods with cutting-edge treatments to provide transformative, individualized care. He is committed to staying at the forefront of psychiatric innovation, continually learning and adapting to offer his patients the most effective treatment possible.

Dori Hart, LCPC

Clinician

Dori Hart has over 16 years of experience providing psychotherapy. She is an accomplished Internal Family Systems and ketamine-assisted psychotherapist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and groups.

She has a profound interest in the healing potential of non-ordinary states and a strong commitment to fostering community. Dori completed the Ketamine Training Center’s community-based experiential training program, equipping her to provide the highest standard of care in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

Dori skillfully integrates breathwork, sound healing, meditation, and spirituality into her therapeutic approach, offering a holistic path for clients to explore their innate capacity for healing, transformation, and open-hearted living. Her practice is rooted in the belief that every individual has the potential for profound personal growth and wellness.

Andaria Linn, PMHNP

Clinician

Andaria Linn is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over a decade of experience in mental health care, including inpatient work at Maine General Hospital and her current role at Greater Portland Health Community Health Clinic.

She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Maine in 2019. In 2024, she completed a year-long training in psychedelic-assisted therapy through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, with a focus on ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA-assisted treatments. This training enriched her holistic, patient-centered approach and expanded her tools for supporting those with treatment-resistant conditions.

Andaria is especially drawn to psychedelic-assisted therapy as a modality that honors each person’s innate capacity for healing. Outside of her clinical practice, she enjoys exploring Maine’s coastline by sea kayak and its forests through hiking and cross-country skiing.

Katherine (Kait) Pressey, PMHNP

Clinician

Kait is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in palliative, hospice, and psychiatric care. She is a graduate of the CIIS psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy program and is currently completing psychiatric nurse practitioner certification. She also holds Reiki Master Teacher certification and has a background as a somatic bodyworker.

Through her work, Kait has seen that when individuals seek meaning and connection, healing can still occur—even in the midst of serious illness or at end of life. She has witnessed profound shifts in non-ordinary states of consciousness as clients come to trust their own experience and capacity for healing.

Kait is a healer, medicine holder, naturalist, and forager with a deep reverence for the natural world. Walking between worlds of settler and Indigenous ancestry, she is honored to work with members of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.

M’sit no’qmak — for all my relations.

Katie Smith, MA

Practice Manager

Kathryn Smith is Practice Manager and facilitates ketamine treatment sessions. She holds a foundational belief in the immense capacity for healing that lies within each individual. Her work is centered around guiding individuals through transformative processes that foster personal growth and spiritual insight.

With a background in holistic healing modalities and traditional Chinese medicine, Kathryn brings a comprehensive and integrative approach to her work. She is committed to helping others build a stronger relationship with themselves and tap into their inner healing intelligence.

Kathryn is deeply invested in advancing her understanding of the intersection of palliative care and psychedelic-assisted therapy, with a focus on how novel treatments can enhance end-of-life care, alleviate existential distress, and improve quality of life for patients facing serious illness.

Glen Bolduc, RN

Education Director

Glen is a Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience, much of that in behavioral health. He has nearly 10 years of experience in clinical education, supporting inpatient and outpatient nursing and medical assistant practices.

He is also a professor of nursing at Central Maine Community College, instructing both theoretical and clinical skills. His experience includes Basic Life Support instruction, mental health crisis intervention training, clinical informatics, and the development of clinical workflows through policy writing, electronic health record systems, and data analysis.

At Awaken Mental Health, Glen’s work focuses on clinical pathway development, regulatory compliance, and clinical skills training and maintenance.

Keith Gibson, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Keith Gibson is the Chief Financial Officer of Awaken Mental Health, overseeing financial operations, strategy, and growth. His work sits at the intersection of healthcare finance and his long-standing passion for improving access to care.

With extensive experience supporting community health and behavioral health organizations, Keith brings a deep understanding of the financial challenges and opportunities in patient-centered care.

He lives in Maine, where he enjoys sailing Casco Bay in the summer and skiing Maine’s mountains in the winter.