Dr. Reed, a Georgia native, received her undergraduate, master’s degree, and PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Georgia. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Alpert Medical School at Brown University and returned to Georgia for a postdoctoral fellowship through Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Throughout her training, she focused on treating children diagnosed with chronic illnesses, particularly gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Reed is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine, and her research focuses on applying psychological science to improve disease outcomes and quality of life in youth with GI disorders. Her clinical interests include patient and family adjustment to pediatric chronic illnesses, and behavior change to promote health. She has experience working with patients diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, functional GI disorders, celiac disease, and encopresis. In addition, she is highly trained in using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, poor adjustment, school refusal, and chronic pain.