Kristin S. Swanson PsyD

Dr. Kristin Swanson is a licensed clinical psychologist in Falls Church, VA specializing in the 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.