Katarina Krizova

Dr. Katarina Krizova is a Lecturer in Family Sciences at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. She specializes in teaching courses on attachment theory, romantic relationships, family dynamics, and lifespan human development.

• Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy (2021) from Virginia Tech
• M.S. in Couple and Family Therapy (2015) from University of Kentucky
• M.S. in Psychology (2013) from Masaryk University, Czech Republic

Her research focuses on child anxiety, mental health, and coping strategies, with clinical expertise in Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Play Therapy. She supervises Master's students in Family Sciences and received the "Teacher Who Made a Difference" award at UK.

Key contributions include:

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• AAMFT-Approved Supervisor
• Teaching graduate courses like FAM 652 (Theories in Family Sciences) and FAM 787 (Practicum in Couple Therapy)