Kevin S McCarthy, Ph.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Diagnostic Interviewer, Psychotherapies for Panic Disorder Study, Center for Psychotherapy Research, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Psychologist, Outpatient Psychiatry Center, Department of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, University of Pennsylvania
Supervisor PGY2-4 Residents, Psychology Externs, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania
Department: Psychiatry
Contact information
9601 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Office: (215) 248-7115
Email:
kmccarth@sas.upenn.edu
kmccarth@sas.upenn.edu
Education:
A.B. (Psychology)
Boston College, 2001.
M.A. (Psychology)
University of Pennsylvania, 2002.
Ph.D. (Psychology)
University of Pennsylvania, 2009.
Permanent linkA.B. (Psychology)
Boston College, 2001.
M.A. (Psychology)
University of Pennsylvania, 2002.
Ph.D. (Psychology)
University of Pennsylvania, 2009.
Selected Publications
McCarthy, K., Capone, C., & Leibovich, L.: The Evidence for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy A Contemporary Introduction. Routledge Apr 2025 Notes: ISBN 9781032346410.Gómez Penedo JM, Meglio M, Flückiger C, Wienicke FJ, Breunese J, Menchetti M, Rucci P, Johansson R, Town JM, Abbass AA, Lilliengren P, Bagby RM, Quilty LC, Lemmens LHJM, van Bronswijk SC, Barkham M, Stiles WB, Hardy GE, Fonagy P, Luyten P, Constantinou MP, Barber JP, McCarthy KS, Solomonov N, Joyce AS, Cuijpers P, Driessen E.: Interpersonal problems as a predictor of treatment outcome in adult depression: An individual participant data meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review 118: 102570, Mar 2025.
D'Andrea, A. C., Blakeslee, A. N., Dhawlikar, R., U., Ernst, W., Kneavel, M. E. & McCarthy, K. S.: A Preliminary Study of the Influence of Thoughts that Prevent Concussion Reporting in Female College Athletes. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology 39(7): 1123, Oct 2024.
Markin RD, McCarthy KS.: Therapist contribution, client reflective functioning, and alliance rupture-repair: A microprocess case study of psychodynamic therapy for pregnancy after loss. Psychotherapy (Chicago) 61(2): 137-150, Jun 2024.
Wienicke FJ, Beutel ME, Zwerenz R, Brähler E, Fonagy P, Luyten P, Constantinou M, Barber JP, McCarthy KS, Solomonov N, Cooper PJ, De Pascalis L, Johansson R, Andersson G, Lemma A, Town JM, Abbass AA, Ajilchi B, Connolly Gibbons MB, López-Rodríguez J, Villamil-Salcedo V, Maina G, Rosso G, Twisk JWR, Burk WJ, Spijker J, Cuijpers P, Driessen E.: Efficacy and moderators of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data. Clinical Psychology Review 101: 102269, Apr 2023.
Schwartz RA, McCarthy KS, Solomonov N, Chambless DL, Milrod B, Barber JP.: How does hostile resistance interfere with the benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy for panic disorder? The role of therapist adherence and working alliance. Psychotherapy Research 32(8): 972-983, Nov 2022.
McCarthy KS, Capone C, Davidtz J, Solomonov N.: The Association Between Political Climate and Trainees' Supervision Experiences and Needs. The Clinical Supervisor 41(2): 107-126, Sep 2022.
Hernandez, S. C., Overholser, J. C., & McCarthy, K.: Clinical recommendations for addressing impasses in long-term psychotherapy. Archives of Psychiatry & Psychotherapy 24(3): 53-62, Mar 2022 Notes: DOI: https://doi.org/10.12740/APP/146027.
Markin, R. D., McCarthy, K. S., & Hayes, J. A.: Young pregnant clients in college or university counselling centres: Environmental and symptom experiences. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research 21(4): 768-780, Dec 2021 Notes: https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12445.
Kneavel M, Ernst W, McCarthy K.: Moderating Effects of Gender Among Collegiate Student-Athletes Receiving a Novel Peer Concussion Education Program. Health Education & Behavior 48(6): 907-917, Dec 2021.