Kristine McKenna, PhD
My clinical and research interests are strongly anchored in efforts to improve the quality of life and coping of children and adolescents with chronic illness. As a pediatric psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, I provide assessment and intervention services to patients within the Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Program. My role involves assisting with issues such as adherence to medical regimens, teaching long-term stress reduction strategies to families, and empowering adolescents as they move toward adulthood and assume greater responsibility for their care. I am currently involved in QI projects including screening for psychological coping and risk factors as well as to help prepare our patients for transition to adult transplant programs.
Education
Pediatric Psychology Fellowship, Columbus Children’s Hospital (now Nationwide Children’s Hospital), 2006-2007
Psychology Internship, Columbus Children’s Hospital (now Nationwide Children’s Hospital) , 2005-2006
PhD, Human Services Psychology (Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Medicine), University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2001-2006
MSc, Health Psychology, University of Bath (England), 1999-2000
BA, Biopsychology, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1995-1999
