Katelyn Reed, MS, LLP

Title: Limited Licensed Psychologist, Selective Mutism Program Director

Location: Chelsea

Approach to Treatment

Though Katelyn is well-versed in treating a variety of pediatric mental health concerns, she is particularly passionate about helping children with Selective Mutism (and their families) to grow in their bravery and find their voices. Katelyn primarily provides treatment in intensive doses; this is intended to build up sufficient momentum to tackle big anxiety goals and also benefits the many families who travel to Thriving Minds for Selective Mutism (SM) treatment from around the country/world. 

Because SM is a little-known condition, parent- and school-education is considered an integral component to treatment to ensure that others who surround the child know how to best support the child in their growing bravery. Katelyn focuses on keeping brave work feeling fun and motivating by carrying out challenging brave work tasks in enjoyable settings (e.g., ordering ice cream, playing at parks, visiting favorite stores, etc.). 

Areas of Expertise  

• Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety

• Other Anxiety Presentations

• Intensive-style Intervention (i.e., several hours per day, several consecutive days)

• Evidence-based Interventions– most notably exposure therapy

• Psychoeducational Evaluations

• Functional Behavior Assessments 

• School Consultation

• Age Range:  3 - 18 Years

Experience and Training

Katelyn is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University where she earned an MS in Clinical Behavioral Psychology. Katelyn joined Thriving Minds in 2013, and is the co-director of Confident Kids Camp (CKC) and developed the CKC curriculum for teens. In addition to her work at Thriving Minds, Katelyn aspires to increase awareness of SM and other mental health concerns. She is the current President of the Selective Mutism Association (SMA) and has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2017. She is a frequent facilitator for Selective Mutism Training Institute (via SMA) and presenter for regional, statewide, and national conferences. 

More about Me

Katelyn strives to maintain close connections with the clients and families she works with, even though she often works with families for only short bursts of time. Katelyn’s favorite part of her job is receiving notes, photos, and videos of her clients when they have accomplished feats of bravery (sometimes even years later!) Outside of work, Katelyn loves spending time with her young family, especially taking family walks and exploring new places. 

Email Katelyn Reed at: 
kreed@thrivingminds.info