Psychologist
Dr. Keenan-Miller is a therapist, psychological scientist, consultant, and clinical supervisor. She is the author of more than two dozen scientific articles and a book entitled "The Binge Eating Prevention Workbook."
Dr. Keenan-Miller specializes in modern evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT). Each client is matched to an approach based on current research findings, client goals, and ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy. Her areas of specialty include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and stress, binge eating and bulimia, body dissatisfaction, fertility-related distress, transitioning to parenthood, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Dr. Keenan-Miller completed her B.A. in Psychology from Stanford, with distinction and departmental honors, and then went on to complete her M.A. and Ph.D. at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Her graduate studies included a research focus on depression and maternal mental health. She completed her clinical internship training at the Counseling and Psychological Services center at UCLA, with a special focus on the treatment of eating disorders. Her postdoctoral training at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior focused on research and clinical treatment of bipolar disorders. Following her academic training, she worked for two years as the Associate Director of Clinical Training at the University of Southern California. In 2013, she became the Director of the UCLA Psychology Training Clinic, directing a large low-cost mental health services clinic, and conducting research into evidence-based practices in training and supervision. After eleven years in that role, she decided to return to her passion for direct patient care, as well as supervision of advanced trainees and licensed clinicians.
Psychologist