Krystal M. Lewis, PhD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of Education with the Section on Development and Affective Neuroscience at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Director of the Clinical Psychology Externship Program at the National Institutes of Health. Her group at NIMH (SDAN) studies how information processing in the brain may vary across youth with symptoms of anxiety and depression using neuroimaging and biobehavioral methodology. Dr. Lewis completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship training at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Lewis is passionate about the provision of clinical care, training, and mentorship and uses culturally informed, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Her clinical and research interests are focused on identifying mechanisms of change in psychological treatment for pediatric anxiety and mood disorders. She has a small private practice where she provides assessment, treatment and supportive therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Lewis is a Board member for the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, of which she has been a member for 15 years. She has participated in the Career Development Leadership Program as an awardee, mentor, and now program Co-Chair. She has chaired the Child and Adolescent Anxiety SIG as well as the Early Career Professionals and Students SIG. In 2019, Dr. Lewis received the Emerging Leader Award from ADAA. With her continued tenure on the board, Dr. Lewis will focus on developing the BIPOC Membership Scholarship program and will continue to disseminate scientific and clinical insights for professionals and the public. Dr. Lewis has conducted media interviews and has given numerous community talks in an effort to highlight the importance of mental health and share evidence-based practices.
