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Katrina Lenz, PsyD

Katrina Lenz, PsyD

Katrina Lenz, PsyD

(She/Her)

Katrina Lenz, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist with the Eating Disorders Program and Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of expertise: Eating disorders

Locations: Center for Advanced Behavioral Healthcare


215-590-7555

About Katrina Lenz, PsyD

Titles

Clinical Director II

Clinical Psychologist

Awards and Honors

2007-2011, Dean’s High Honors, Summa Cum Laude, Thomas More College
2007-2011, Chancellor’s Scholar, Thomas More College
2010, Psychology Major of the Year, Thomas More College
2010, Dean’s Award of Excellence in Research, Thomas More College

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2013-present, Academy for Eating Disorders

Education & training

Undergraduate Degree

BA in Psychology - Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, KY

Graduate Degree

PsyD - Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
MA in Psychology - Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

Internship

Clinical Psychology - Southern Louisiana Internship Consortium, Baton Rouge, LA

Fellowship

Eating Disorders - Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Publications

Publications

2025

Kramer, R., Matthews, A., Conard, L., Lenz, K., & Aarnio-Peterson, C. M. (2025). Response to a letter to the editor about eating disorder (ED) symptoms among transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth seeking gender-affirming care. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 30(1), 189-194.   DOI: 10.1177/13591045241284707.

2024

Kramer, R., Aarnio-Peterson, C., Conard, L., Lenz, K. & Matthews, A. (2024). Eating Disorder Symptoms Among Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 29(1), 30-44. DOI: : 10.1177/13591045231184917

2022

Orloff, N., McGinley, K., Lenz, K., Mack, A. & Timko, A. (2022). Adaptations of Cognitive Remediation Therapy for Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa for Delivery via Telehealth. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 1-8. DOI:10.1002/eat.23850

2021

Matthews, A., Peterson, C., Lenz, K., Kramer, R., Mara, C., Copps, E., & Mitan, L.  (2021).  Modifiable Factors Associated with Mental Health Symptoms in Siblings of Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa.  Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 26, 1757-1765. 

2018

Lenz, K., Mitan, L., Kleinhenz, S., & Matthews, A. (2018).  When Outpatient Care Is Not Enough: Successful Use of an Inpatient Behavioral Intervention for a Child with ARFID. Clinical Case Studies.

2017

Matthews, A., Lenz, K., Copps, E., & Peterson, C. (2017). Caregiver burden and illness perceptions in caregivers of medically hospitalized youth with anorexia nervosa. Eating Behaviors, 29, 14-18.

2016

Wilfahrt, R., Matthews, A., Lenz, K. & Sim, L. (2016). Family based therapy interventions for uncontrolled type 1 diabetes in an adolescent: A case report. Practical Diabetes, 34(3), 95-98.

Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)

2024

Lenz, K. & Alarcon-Bello, C. (2024, February). Introduction to Pediatric Eating Disorders. Presentation at Language Access in Behavioral Health Symposium, Philadelphia, PA. 

Lenz, K., Hoffman, D., & Fertig, A. (2024, March). Pediatric Pandemic Psychiatric Challenges: The Rise of Eating Disorders (Identification and Treatment of Pediatric Eating Disorders). Panel presentation at The Perelman School of Medicine for The Cornfeld Pediatrics Society, Philadelphia, PA. 

2023

Nathanson, J., Peebles, R., Johnston, L. & Lenz, K. (2023, May). Eating Disorders in Primary Care. Presentation at Advancements in Primary Care, Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

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