Biography


Dr King is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Pain Medicine and also serves as the Director of the Pain Psychology Fellowship.

Dr. King’s areas of expertise are in evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain and Insomnia and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is also board certified in Biofeedback (BCB) by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). Dr. King has a strong interest in providing interdisciplinary care and specializes in comprehensive functional rehabilitation for patients experiencing chronic pain. She has also developed and is testing integrated protocols for co-occurring chronic pain and insomnia. She provides comprehensive pain evaluations, individual and group treatments, education for both patients and providers, and program development.

Dr King presents at national and international conferences to facilitate knowledge of effective behavioral treatment options for chronic pain patients. Her research focus includes serving as a master CBT trainer for serval NIH grants and is the Director of Behavioral Services for Northern California for the EMPOWER study. She also serves as the Director of the Pain Psychology Fellowship.

Dr. King works with patients to help them regain control of their lives by teaching effective, self-directed coping strategies focused on restoring function, optimizing mood and sleep and increasing time in valued activities with the ultimate goal of improving one’s quality of life.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Fellowship: Kaiser Permanente Pain Management Training (2009) CA
  • PhD Training: Alliant International University (2008) CA
  • Board Certification: Biofeedback Certification International Alliance, Biofeedback (2009)
  • Internship: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Psychology Internship (2008) IL
  • Professional Education: Alliant International University (2008) CA

Memberships
  • Co-chair Pain and Rehabilitation SIG, American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) (2023 - Present)
  • APPIC Postdoctoral Committee, Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) (2023 - Present)
  • President elect-Pain SIG, Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences (2023 - Present)
  • President, American Association of Pain Psychology (2016 - 2017)

Administrative Appointments
  • Director of Pain Psychology Fellowship, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (2017 - Present)

Publications

Specializing In

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Biofeedback
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain
  • Fear Avoidance

Practice Locations


Pain Management Center in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

450 Broadway Street, Pavilion A, 1st Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 723-6238

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(16 reviews)

Very organized. Psychologist PhD.
Dr. King has always been an exceptional care provider to me.
Outstanding insight psychologist amazing intuitive understanding.
For over 2 years, I have always experienced outstanding care from Dr King. She has always been there for me. I could not recommend her highly enough.
Dr. King is an expert in her field, very helpful, excellent overall experience with her.
She was very concerned about the delay in getting my surgery scheduled. She emailed all providers involved while I was in the office.
Dr. King presents new ways for me to accomplish goals previously beyond my abilities.
Dr. King has gone above & beyond the required.
Dr. King is an excellent provider in every way!
Dr. King changed my life for the better!
Dr. King is the best!!
Dr. King is outstanding!
Excellent care by Dr. Pritzloff. I've been following up with him on my health.
Dr. King is superb at her specialty.
A+.
This was only an evaluation no care provided.

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