Kristen M. O'Loughlin, PhD

Kristen O’Loughlin is a postdoctoral clinical and research fellow in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Education and Training

• Northwestern University School of Medicine, MA in Clinical Psychology, 2018
• Virginia Commonwealth University, MS in Clinical Psychology, 2020
• Virginia Commonwealth University, PhD in Clinical Psychology, 2024
• University of Washington, Psychology Residency/Internship, 2024

Clinical Interests

Dr. O’Loughlin works with people with post-acute sequelae of Covid-19 (PASC)/Long COVID. Her clinical interests include adjustment to new medical conditions/significant changes in health and/or disability. She integrates evidence-based approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and narrative therapy.

Research Interests

Her research focuses on understanding patient preferences and priorities around care, implementation of behavioral health care interventions, and addressing healthcare disparities.

Labs/Centers

UW Medicine's Long COVID Clinic

Recent Publications