Kathryn Keough, Ph.D.

Child Mind Institute

Kathryn L. Keough, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute. Dr. Keough has a specialized interest in the evaluation and treatment of children and families managing anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Dr. Keough is part of the Selective Mutism Service at the Child Mind Institute, and she is a certified therapist in PCIT for Selective Mutism. She has experience treating SM in preschoolers, school-aged children, and adolescents.

Dr. Keough works to best meet the needs of the individual and their family, while working collaboratively with schools and other natural supports in the client’s life to promote lasting change. Dr. Keough believes that the right treatment can promote hope and self-efficacy, as young people develop a lifelong set of skills to manage anxiety and meet their bravery goals.