Dr. Kast is a licensed professional counselor and a certified professional counselor supervisor. Dr. Kast earned her doctorate in counseling and supervision from the University of West Georgia. She has provided sex offense specific therapy and evaluations to adolescents and adults in both group and individual settings. She is the past president of the Georgia Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers and is a current board member.

She has also been designated by the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers as a clinician who has demonstrated allegiance to the profession and a strong commitment to the ongoing work of the association. In addition, she treats general mental health issues using cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and client-centered approaches.