Doctor of Psychology
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Kristen Varian, PsyD is a licensed psychologist who conducts comprehensive psychological assessments as well as evidence-based therapy for older children, adolescents, and adults in young-to-mid-adulthood. She uses an integrated treatment method using dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma focused interventions, including prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT), from an attachment-based lens to treat underlying challenges and current symptoms. She specializes in treating adolescents struggling with emotion regulation, trauma, social anxiety, self-esteem, and suicidal ideation and/or self-harm to promote a successful transition into adulthood.
Dr. Varian completed her clinical internship with a focus in DBT and trauma at Park Center, Inc./Parkview Behavioral Health Institute in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She remained at Parkview Health to complete her post-doctoral fellowship and went on to work as a licensed psychologist. During her time at Parkview, Dr. Varian gained experience in program development and implementation, including an adolescent DBT IOP program and expanding inpatient services. She also served as the clinical training director for their APA-accredited internship program in health service psychology.
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