Pediatric Psychology within Rehabilitation & Specialized Care

Services We Provide

• Psychological consultations
  
• Individual and family therapy interventions
  
• Parent/child counseling
  
• Psychoeducation about the social, emotional and behavioral aspects of complex medical conditions
  
• Treatment for preexisting or newly established psychological disorders

Through the services we offer we help children with complex medical illnesses with:

• Coping and adjustment difficulties
  
• Psychological factors that affect their medical conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression)
  
• Behavioral issues
  
• Psychosocial pain management
  
• Medical adherence
  
• Grief and bereavement

Our pediatric psychologists consult regularly with other members of your child’s medical team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech/language therapists, nutritionists, case managers, recreation specialist and child life specialists. They also recommend appropriate follow-up care when your child leaves the hospital.