Katharine Thomson is a Psychologist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Behavioral Issues, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Emotional Disturbance, Life Transitions, Parenting, School Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, and Women's Issues. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I am a licensed clinical psychologist at Boston Children’s Hospital and an instructor at Harvard Medical School with a private practice for children, adolescents, and adults. Trained in evidence-based approaches, including cognitive and dialectical behavior therapies (CBT and DBT), I treat a range of psychiatric diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, self-injury, trauma, somatization, and eating disorders. I am committed to working with LGBTQI+ youth, including those questioning their gender and/or sexuality. I welcome patients and families from all backgrounds and I strive for culturally responsive and attuned care. I use a combination of CBT (identifying connections between thoughts, emotions, behaviors); mindfulness (promoting relaxation and awareness); and relational work (improving interpersonal interactions), all with warmth and humor. For younger children, I use play- and art-based therapies to build rapport, identify areas of stress, and practice new skills. My goal is to of