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Jelena Kecmanovic

Jelena Kecmanovic, PhD, (aka “Dr K.”) is a clinical psychologist and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University who integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with existential approaches. During her 30 years of experience as a therapist, teacher, mentor, author, and presenter, she has focused on anxiety, resilience, technology and mental health, and on achieving authentic goals. […]

Jelena Kecmanovic, PhD, (aka “Dr K.”) is a clinical psychologist and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University who integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with existential approaches. During her 30 years of experience as a therapist, teacher, mentor, author, and presenter, she has focused on anxiety, resilience, technology and mental health, and on achieving authentic goals. Dr K. is a frequent contributor to The Washington Post, and her work also has appeared in CNN, Salon, Aeon’s Psyche, Psychotherapy Networker, and Psychology Today Magazine, among others. She is working on a book project entitled The price of self-deception: How fooling yourself backfires and what to do instead. You can find her at drkpsychology.com.