Katariina Keinonen

Katariina Keinonen is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä. She serves as the Principal Investigator for the Research Council of Finland funded PROCEED project (2024-2028), focusing on process-based competence evaluation in psychological interventions. She also holds an Adjunct Professor (docent) title in Clinical Psychology, specializing in psychological interventions.

• Current role: Senior Lecturer, Academy Researcher (PI)
• University: University of Jyväskylä
• Department: Psychology
• Research focus: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), digital interventions, therapist competence

Her research emphasizes brief, technology-driven cognitive behavioral interventions, particularly ACT, for diverse populations including adolescents, parents of children with chronic conditions, and individuals with persistent physical symptoms. Projects explore long-term outcomes, adherence factors, and digital delivery methods.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on ACT-based digital interventions across age groups (adolescents, adults, children) and contexts (pandemic, chronic illness, classroom settings). Key themes include psychological flexibility, symptom management, and technology integration in therapeutic practices.

She contributes to projects funded by the Research Council of Finland and Social Insurance Institution of Finland, including remote rehabilitation for individuals with criminal backgrounds and neurological characteristics. Her work is associated with the Contextual Psychology Research Group at the University of Jyväskylä.