Kibby McMahon, PhD

Kibby McMahon, PhD has a diverse work experience in the field of mental health. They have worked as a Clinical Content Developer at ChatOwl, Inc. since 2023. In 2020, they founded and co-hosted "A Little Help For Our Friends," a mental health podcast that garnered over 100,000 downloads in three seasons.

From 2023 to 2023, they worked as a Clinical Reviewer for Behavioral Science at Noom. At Galea Health, a start-up company, Kibby worked as a Clinical Consultant from 2021 to 2023, providing clinical product development and management advice. They also conducted research design and data analysis for the company.

Kibby's work at Duke University Medical Center as a Postdoctoral Research Associate involved running pilot trials for a misophonia treatment. They worked at Intent FitHouse, a boutique fitness studio, as the owner from 2020 to 2021, overseeing day-to-day operations.

As a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Student at Duke University from 2014 to 2021, they earned their Ph.D. in the Cognitive Behavioral Research and Therapy Program. Kibby also served as a Psychology Intern at Weill Cornell/NY Presbyterian Hospital from 2020 to 2021.

Prior experience includes working as a Research Assistant at the New York Psychiatric Institute, Anxiety Disorders Clinic in 2013 and as a Research Assistant at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development from 2011 to 2013, where they conducted a multi-study project on group brainstorming and creativity.

Kibby McMahon, PhD, obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Duke University, where they studied from 2014 to 2021. Prior to their doctoral studies, they attended Columbia University from 2004 to 2008, earning a BA in Psychology. Before beginning their undergraduate studies, Kibby completed their high school education at Trinity School in 2003-2004, obtaining a high school diploma. Moreover, they have acquired additional certification as a Clinical Psychologist from the New York State Board for Psychology in July 2022.