Kristen M. O'Loughlin, PhD
Education and Training
- University of Washington, Clinical and Research Fellowship in Rehabilitation Psychology, 2026
- University of Washington, Psychology Residency/Internship, 2024
- Virginia Commonwealth University, PhD in Clinical Psychology, 2024
- Virginia Commonwealth University, MS in Clinical Psychology, 2020
- Northwestern University School of Medicine, MA in Clinical Psychology, 2018
Clinical Interests
Dr. O’Loughlin provides psychological care in UW Medicine’s Regional Burn Center and UW Medicine Long COVID Clinic. Her clinical interests include adjustment to illness and injury, disability, symptom self-management, and health behavior change. She integrates evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and narrative therapy.
Research Interests
Her research focuses on patient-centered care, behavioral health care delivery, and the development and implementation of behavioral interventions for individuals with complex medical conditions. Her interests include understanding patient preferences and priorities, supporting coping and self-management in the context of illness and injury, and enhancing access to behavioral health services.
Labs/Centers
UW Medicine's Long COVID Clinic