Dr King is a Clinical Assistant 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 (CBT) 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 chronic pain patients. 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. Dr. King works with patients to help them regain control of their lives by teaching effective, self-directed coping strategies focused on restoring function and increasing time in valued activities with the ultimate goal of improving one’s quality of life. Clinical Focus Pain Psychology Biofeedback Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for pain Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Functional Rehabilitation Psychology Academic Appointments Clinical Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Administrative Appointments Director of Pain Psychology Fellowship, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (2017 - Present) Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations President, American Association of Pain Psychology (2016 - 2017) Professional Education Fellowship:Kaiser Permanente Pain