Muniya KhannaPh.D.Equip. Empower.
Clinical Psychologist, Ph.D. | Digital Mental Health Innovator | Author | Researcher | Clinical Trainer

Equip & Empower. Every resource for anxiety and OCD in youth, from the source.

My work helped establish the gold-standard treatments for pediatric anxiety and OCD. For 25 years I've developed, tested, and taught the programs now trusted in hospitals, schools, and homes around the world.

My mission

Raising the quality and accessibility of anxiety and OCD care worldwide.

Coping Cat co-developerNEJM & JAMA landmark trialsDigital CBT pioneer
Meet Dr. Khanna

Anxiety and OCD can make ordinary days feel impossible, for the person living with it and for the family trying to help. I started this work because I saw how powerful CBT could be, and making it accessible to everyone who needs it has been my mission ever since.

Whether you're a parent, a young adult ready to feel like yourself again, or a clinician who wants to bring these methods into your practice, I'm here to help you feel equipped and empowered.

25+
Years with young people and families
20
Years of Camp Cope-A-Lot
20+
Years of NIMH-funded research
My programs are used at
Why it matters

Evidence. Expertise. Impact.

Co-developer of the Coping Cat programs: The C.A.T. Project, CATS for Schools, Camp Cope-A-Lot, Child Anxiety Tales, and CBT4CBT. Treatment protocol author for CAMS (NEJM) and Co-Principal Investigator on the NIH trials that established gold-standard treatment for youth OCD (JAMA).

Not a summary of the research.
The source material.

"One of the greatest sources of stress for parents is feeling unable to help their kids with stress. Thankfully, two leading experts have written an informative, practical book that will make it easier to support children with anxiety and depression."

Adam Grant
On The Resilience Recipe

"I had been to so many therapists, and some were nice but things just kept staying the same. Dr. Khanna changed my life. From the beginning I knew she understood what I was going through and knew how to help."

Former Client

"This timely masterpiece gives parents the tools to prevent, address, and overcome childhood anxiety. It's the closest thing to having the greatest minds in the field by your side, coaching every step."

Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD
Yale Child Study Center

"Before I felt like I was drifting on this vast ocean with all this knowledge about my kid and no guidance on what to do next. Now I feel like I understand all the science, all the options, and I have a roadmap."

Former Parent Consult

"This book is excellent for therapists that practice cognitive behavioral techniques. It is easy to follow and has clear hands on tools and suggestions that are easily incorporated into practice."

Reader Review
The C.A.T. Project
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