Katherine Watkins, MD – ‘Verified by Psychology Today’

Posted on: April 11, 2026

As a psychiatrist who became Board Certified in general adult psychiatry in 1997, I have enjoyed working with people to realize their potential to grow in the context of supportive relationships. At the same time I’ve been struck by the ways in which a good relationship with a therapist can change a person’s life. You can read about my background here, and I am pleased to announce that my background and experience are also now acknowledged by Psychology Today with the “Verified by Psychology Today” seal.

The “Verified by Psychology Today” seal indicates that a professional’s license or primary credential has been fact-checked by the Psychology Today team. The professional’s name, contact details, and license or accreditation (that is, their membership in an accredited professional body) are up to date and in good standing and the professional is not currently subject to any restrictions that prevent them from practicing.

Most regional governments in North America maintain online databases of licensed mental health providers. Using information provided by the professional, the staff uses these databases to confirm the provider’s license number, name, contact information, when the license became active, its expiration date, and whether the professional is subject to any license restrictions that prevent them from practicing (for example, behavior complaints or failure to complete required continuing education courses).

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