
The subspecialty of pediatric psychology involves the evaluation, treatment, study, and prevention of problems in children with an acute or chronic medical condition, disability, or mental health problem, and their families.
Services provided by pediatric psychologists may take many forms, depending on the nature of the problem. Assessment may consist of interviews, family and professional consultation, observations, and formal psychological testing.
Intervention may consist of: consultation with the family, pediatrician, medical staff, or school; individual, sibling, group, or family therapy; parent training/parent counseling, and behavior management; direct participation in medical procedures; relaxation training; instruction in pain management techniques.
Pediatric psychology services are provided for inpatient and outpatient evaluation and treatment for children from infancy through adolescence.
Typical difficulties, which are appropriate for evaluation and/or treatment, include: familial, behavioral, or emotional problems; difficulty following medical treatment plans or adjustment to a medical condition; cognitive, school, or learning problems.
Children commonly referred for evaluation or treatment by pediatric psychologists include those with the following conditions:
Pediatric psychology services at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital are provided by or supervised by licensed psychologists specializing in pediatric psychology, with many years of experience working with children and families.
Pediatric Psychology Faculty:
Steven E. Band, Ph.D.
Andrew Burns, Ph.D.
Kenneth Gelfand, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Getzoff Testa, Ph.D.
James Hyche, Ph.D.
Caitlin Joy, Psy.D.
Kimberly Derrickson, Ph.D.
(Prince George's Hospital)
Division Coordinator:
Lynda Gibson Thomas
410-578-2611
Administrative Assistant:
Renee Jones
410-578-5080
Intake and Scheduling Specialists:
New Patients:
Quiara Hubbard
410-578-5029
qhubbard@mwph.org
Current Patients:
Patricia Mason
410-578-5199
pmason@mwph.org
Outpatient appointments for psychological services, including formal psychological testing, consultation, and therapy, can be made by contacting the Psychology Intake and Scheduling Specialist at 410 578-5199 or pmason@mwph.org.
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