Karin Larsen, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health (OBGYN)

Contact Info
Fellowship in Health Psychology, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Mayo Clinic Medical School, 2005
Fellowship in Sexual Health, Program in Human Sexuality, Center for Sexual Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, 2007
PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Iowa, 2003
MA, Clinical Psychology, 1998
Summary
Dr. Larsen received a doctorate from the University of Iowa with an internship in Health Psychology from the University of Florida, Gainesville. She had a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic (Health Psychology) and at the University of Minnesota Program in Human Sexuality (Sexual Health).
Awards & Recognition
Professional Associations
Research
Publications
- Patten CA, Enoch C, Renner CC, Larsen K, Decker PA, Anderson KJ, Nevak C, Glasheen A, Offord KP, Lanier A. Evaluation of a tobacco educational intervention for pregnant Alaska Native women. J Health Dispas Resd Pract. 2008 Fall; 2(3):33-50.
- Forman DR, O’Hara MW, Stuart S, Gorman LL, Larsen KE, Coy KC: Effective treatment for postpartum depression is not sufficient to improve the developing mother-child relationship. Dev Pyschopathol. 2007 Spring; 19(2):585-602
- Larsen KE, Schwartz SA, Whiteside SP, Khandker M, Moore KM, Abramowitz JS. Thought control strategies used by parents reporting postpartum obsessions. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy. 2006; 20(4):435-46.
- Larsen KE, Vickers-Douglas K, Sampson S, Netzel P, Hayes SN. Depression in women with heart disease: The importance of social role performance and spirituality. J Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. 2006; 13:36-45
- Larsen KE, O'Hara MW, Brewer KK, Wenzel A. A prospective study of self-efficacy expectancies and labour pain. J Reproductive Infant Psychol. 2001;19(3):203-14.
Clinical
Clinics
Reproductive Medicine Center
Clinical Interests
Health psychology; Women's issues; Sexual health; Couple therapy