Kimberly McLaughlin

Kimberly McLaughlin, PhD, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment.13 She serves as the Executive Director of the Maternal Addiction Treatment, Education and Research (MATER) program and holds the position of Assistant Professor at Thomas Jefferson University.24

Dr. McLaughlin's educational background includes:

• PhD from Widener University3
• Certification as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)35

Her professional experience spans over two decades in clinical practice.1 Dr. McLaughlin specializes in:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Treatment of anxiety disorders, including OCD and panic disorder
• Substance abuse counseling
• Maternal addiction treatment14

At Thomas Jefferson University, she focuses on research and clinical interests related to pregnancy intendedness among women with substance use disorders.2 Dr. McLaughlin's expertise in maternal addiction is evident in her role as the Executive Director of the MATER program, which aims to provide comprehensive care for pregnant women and mothers struggling with addiction.4

In addition to her work at Thomas Jefferson University, Dr. McLaughlin serves as an Adjunct Professor at Arcadia University.6