Kaitlyn Brodar, PhD, MPH

I primarily work with children, teens, and young adults with anxiety disorders and/or OCD. I specialize in working with individuals who are living with or parenting a child who has chronic medical conditions, especially food allergies and type 1 diabetes. I also specialize in trauma treatment and am certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

I obtained my PhD in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Pediatric Health at the University of Miami, where I received specialized training in the transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders, with a strong emphasis on OCD treatment. I then completed an internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, where I received training in a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, including pediatric allergy and integrated primary care. I have considerable experience with CBT/ERP and more recently trained in I-CBT. I also hold a certification in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

Prior to my training in psychology, I received my Master of Public Health degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, where I received training with the Racial Equity Institute and participated in numerous DEI-related initiatives. I served on the DEI committee at the University of Miami during my graduate studies. My training experiences involved working with individuals from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and identities, and I really enjoy discussing culture and identity with my clients. I operate within a biopsychosocial-structural framework, and I am committed to accessible, equitable mental health treatment.