Peggy McMahon, Ph.D.
Psychologist | Clinical
2301 Ohio Dr Plano TX, 75093About
Dr. Peggy McMahon is a dedicated clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in anxiety and depressive disorders, with a particular focus on Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD). In her private practice in Plano, Texas, Dr. McMahon has earned a reputation for her deep clinical knowledge and compassionate care, serving children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. McMahon is also an accomplished author and researcher, contributing numerous articles to peer-reviewed medical journals. Her work has been recognized at national and international conferences, and she is highly regarded for her innovative approaches to therapy. Beyond her practice, Dr. McMahon is deeply involved in her community, volunteering with the International OCD Foundation and local support groups.
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Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center PHD 1995
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- International OCD Foundation
- American Psychological Association
Fellowships
- Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- volunteering at Austin St. Shelter
Professional Society Memberships
- International OCD Foundation, American Psychological Association
Articles and Publications
- In addition to the Comic Book she published and she has several published articles.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Caring about her patients, loves what she does, and does whatever she can to help her patients get better.
Philanthropic Initiatives
- She and her daughter were on Channel 33 TV for a special interest program on hoarding and OCD several times.
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Get to know Psychologist Dr. Peggy McMahon, who serves patients in Plano, Texas.
Peggy McMahon, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, author, and researcher specializing in anxiety and depressive disorders, particularly Obsessive-compulsive Disorder. Dr. McMahon received her Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and then completed a fellowship at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. She is the author of several journal articles on the impact of psychological issues on physical health. Her research has appeared in peer-reviewed medical journals and has been presented at national and international medical conferences.
Dr. McMahon has received specialized training in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder from the Behavior Therapy Institute of the International OCD Foundation. Through yeats of experience and a focus on anxiety and depressive disorders, she has developed or enhanced extremely effective therapies for many difficult problems. She serves children, adolescents, and adults with a therapeutic approach marked by professionalism, accessibility, and a depth of clinical knowledge.
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