She received her doctorate in clinical, developmental, and school psychology from Bryn Mawr College. She specializes in working with those affected by anxiety, trauma, tics, trichotillomania, and related disorders, in addition to behavioral difficulties and autism spectrum disorders. Dr. McGovern also has worked at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, helping children cope with chronic illness, trauma, bereavement, and feeding issues. Her clinical and research interests include providing therapy for children and adults with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, tic disorders, trichotillomania, and autism spectrum disorders, as well as parent coaching regarding anxiety and behavioral concerns.