Family Support

Dr. Kathy Pracht serves as Executive Director of Family Support for One More Child, where she leads the organization’s efforts to strengthen families and expand preventative services.

Prior to this role, Dr. Pracht served for more than three years as One More Child’s Anti-Trafficking Clinical Director, where she championed services for survivors of human trafficking while strengthening the organization’s clinical foundation. During her tenure, she helped develop organization-wide clinical standards, prepared the ministry for future behavioral health services, and supported clinical expansion efforts across multiple states.

Before joining One More Child, Dr. Pracht held executive leadership positions within behavioral health organizations and led the development of innovative programs focused on family preservation, child welfare, trauma recovery, and reducing recidivism. She has advised child protection and anti-trafficking initiatives at the state, national, and international levels, serving on the Child Abuse and Death Review Committee, with Children’s Advocacy Centers, and alongside the Florida Department of Children and Families.

Her expertise has also included serving as an expert court witness in cases involving sexual trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as conducting peer-reviewed research on trauma and healthcare utilization.

A respected scholar-practitioner, Dr. Pracht serves as a Graduate Faculty Scholar at the University of Central Florida, where she mentors graduate students pursuing counseling licensure. She earned a Ph.D. from Walden University, a master’s degree from the University of Central Florida, and a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University.