About Dr. Katzinger
Dr. Katzinger is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Georgia specializing in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with internalizing and externalizing emotional disorders as related to both chronic and acute medical illnesses as well as those associated with various familial, social, and school/workplace-related issues.
Dr. Katzinger specializes in pediatric and health psychology treating children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing psychological difficulty associated with an acute or chronic illness or injury. Common referrals include adjustment difficulty to a new medical diagnosis, depression, anxiety regarding upcoming medical procedures, medical trauma, burnout, and adherence concerns.
Dr. Katzinger works with children and families in the areas of social skills training, anger management, and behavior modification. She is experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression and anxiety, ADHD, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, trauma and sexual abuse, self-injurious behaviors, and parent-child relationship issues.
Dr. Katzinger also works with adults in the areas of depression, adult ADHD, disordered eating, life transitions, and anxiety, including panic attacks, PTSD, OCD, and phobia. She also specializes in assisting women and couples through their infertility journey. Dr. Katzinger is an LGBTQ affirming psychologist.
Dr. Katzinger utilizes two main theories in her work with individuals. These include both cognitive behavioral theory and systems theory. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is based on cognitive behavioral theory, is a short-term structured approach that involves collaboration between the individual with the problem and the therapist to achieve certain goals. CBT is an evidence-based approach which aims to resolve current problems rather than drawing upon assumptions relating to the past. CBT focuses on working in collaboration with the client to identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be contributing to their problems. Individuals are encouraged to explore different ways of thinking and to consider alternative interpretations of their beliefs. When clients have developed these skills they can learn new behaviors and problem-solving strategies with which to reinterpret their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in more rational ways. For a more detailed description of CBT, please visit the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists Website at nacbt.org/whatiscbt.htm.
Systems theory, on the other hand, suggests that an individual cannot be understood in isolation from other individuals, but must be understood and treated as one of a system of interconnected and interdependent individuals, including the family, school, workplace and larger community. With that in mind, Dr. Katzinger strives to work with caregivers, teachers, significant others, and other important people in an individual's life for a comprehensive treatment approach.
Play and art may be incorporated into therapy. Likewise, sandtray techniques and equine based therapies can be incorporated to facilitate the treatment process. Dr. Katzinger believes empathy, support, and encouragement are essential to supporting the growth and development of all individuals.
Dr. Katzinger received her bachelor's degree in criminal justice and psychology from Michigan State University and her doctorate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She completed an APA accredited internship at Children's Hospital of Michigan specializing in pediatric psychology, which included working with children and adolescents with comorbid medical and behavioral health concerns. She completed her fellowship at Positive Outcomes Psychological Services in Athens, Georgia. For six years, Dr. Katzinger worked concurrently with her private practice at Pediatric Endocrine Associates, P.C. (PEA). Her duties at PEA included working closely with other medical disciplines to facilitate patient adjustment to new diagnosis of various endocrinology disorders, including diabetes, and assisting children and adolescents with pain management, treatment compliance, and associated internalizing problems.
See Dr. Katzinger on WebMD:
http://www.webmd.com/video/birds-and-bees-talk
Dr. Katzinger specializes in pediatric and health psychology treating children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing psychological difficulty associated with an acute or chronic illness or injury. Common referrals include adjustment difficulty to a new medical diagnosis, depression, anxiety regarding upcoming medical procedures, medical trauma, burnout, and adherence concerns.
Dr. Katzinger works with children and families in the areas of social skills training, anger management, and behavior modification. She is experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression and anxiety, ADHD, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, trauma and sexual abuse, self-injurious behaviors, and parent-child relationship issues.
Dr. Katzinger also works with adults in the areas of depression, adult ADHD, disordered eating, life transitions, and anxiety, including panic attacks, PTSD, OCD, and phobia. She also specializes in assisting women and couples through their infertility journey. Dr. Katzinger is an LGBTQ affirming psychologist.
Dr. Katzinger utilizes two main theories in her work with individuals. These include both cognitive behavioral theory and systems theory. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is based on cognitive behavioral theory, is a short-term structured approach that involves collaboration between the individual with the problem and the therapist to achieve certain goals. CBT is an evidence-based approach which aims to resolve current problems rather than drawing upon assumptions relating to the past. CBT focuses on working in collaboration with the client to identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be contributing to their problems. Individuals are encouraged to explore different ways of thinking and to consider alternative interpretations of their beliefs. When clients have developed these skills they can learn new behaviors and problem-solving strategies with which to reinterpret their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in more rational ways. For a more detailed description of CBT, please visit the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists Website at nacbt.org/whatiscbt.htm.
Systems theory, on the other hand, suggests that an individual cannot be understood in isolation from other individuals, but must be understood and treated as one of a system of interconnected and interdependent individuals, including the family, school, workplace and larger community. With that in mind, Dr. Katzinger strives to work with caregivers, teachers, significant others, and other important people in an individual's life for a comprehensive treatment approach.
Play and art may be incorporated into therapy. Likewise, sandtray techniques and equine based therapies can be incorporated to facilitate the treatment process. Dr. Katzinger believes empathy, support, and encouragement are essential to supporting the growth and development of all individuals.
Dr. Katzinger received her bachelor's degree in criminal justice and psychology from Michigan State University and her doctorate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She completed an APA accredited internship at Children's Hospital of Michigan specializing in pediatric psychology, which included working with children and adolescents with comorbid medical and behavioral health concerns. She completed her fellowship at Positive Outcomes Psychological Services in Athens, Georgia. For six years, Dr. Katzinger worked concurrently with her private practice at Pediatric Endocrine Associates, P.C. (PEA). Her duties at PEA included working closely with other medical disciplines to facilitate patient adjustment to new diagnosis of various endocrinology disorders, including diabetes, and assisting children and adolescents with pain management, treatment compliance, and associated internalizing problems.
See Dr. Katzinger on WebMD:
http://www.webmd.com/video/birds-and-bees-talk
