Kristin S. Swanson, Psy.D.

Dr. Kristin Swanson is a licensed clinical psychologist in Falls Church, VA specializing in treatment of toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary aged children, ages 2-12 in a private practice setting. Dr. Swanson treats children with a wide variety of emotional and behavioral challenges, with a particular interest in Selective Mutism, Separation Anxiety Disorder, and Attachment Disorders. Dr. Swanson provides comprehensive treatment to families, including but not limited to, individual work with children, parent-child treatment, parent guidance work, and consultation with schools.

Treatment of children with Selective Mutism involves comprehensive evaluation, research supported interventions, frequent collaboration with schools, and routine measuring of progress. Dr. Swanson provides each of these components of treatment within her practice and is a graduate of the Selective Mutism Proficiency Program, having completed advanced training and consultation requirements.