Pediatric Psychology
505 East 70th Street, Helmsley Tower, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021
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Youth who have acute or chronic medical illness are at greater risk for mental health concerns. That’s why our pediatric psychology team is here to provide short-term mental health consultation and treatment to patients with internal referrals and seen through ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½’s pediatric subspecialty practices.
Whether it’s treating medical conditions using behavioral approaches or addressing psychological symptoms related to a medical diagnosis or treatment, our specialists offer comprehensive behavioral health care alongside a child’s medical treatment. As part of a broad network of care for kids, our experts collaborate with medical providers, both inpatient and outpatient, to support children’s mental and behavioral health care needs.
Why Choose ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
Our team of pediatric psychologists, therapists, social workers and other behavioral and mental health specialists are leaders in the field of pediatric psychology. We understand that a medical illness is stressful and impacts more than just a child’s physical health. The pediatric psychology service aims to address the whole child by prioritizing emotional well-being concurrently with medical treatment. With specialized training to apply behavioral health interventions, our experts provide comprehensive mental health care to children with a wide range of medical conditions. We are trained in various cutting-edge, science-backed treatments to address physical symptoms such as pain. Our family-centered approach offers evidence-based treatment for each child’s needs.
Conditions We Treat
Sessions are offered to children and adolescents facing acute and chronic medical conditions, including:
- Anxiety and stress
- Chronic pain conditions, such as amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, headaches and abdominal pain
- Difficulty coping with a new medical diagnosis
- Disruptive behavior disorders
- Feeding and eating disorders
- Functional neurological disorder and related conditions
- Mood disorders, including depression
- Phobias related to medical treatment
- Sleep-related disorders
- Tic disorders
Services We Offer
We offer a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to children and their parents, including:
- Behavioral training for pill-swallowing difficulties and other factors impacting medical care
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Disease management
- Pain management
- Parent management training
- Parent support and consultation
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Psychotherapy
- Support in coping prior to and after surgery
- Treatment adherence
Currently, appointments are only available through internal referrals. We see children and their families with referrals from the following ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ pediatric subspecialty divisions:
- Adolescent Medicine
- Allergy and Immunology
- Cardiology
- Child Development
- Critical Care
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- Hematology/Oncology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Genetics
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Pulmonology
- Sleep Medicine
- Surgery
Make an Appointment
A referral from your child’s medical team is required to meet with a provider at our pediatric subspecialty practice. Once the referral is placed, a scheduler will contact you or you can call us directly to schedule a visit. We offer both virtual and in-person appointments.
In The News
- Podcast: Pediatric Mental Health Integration Program
- Supporting Your Child's Mental Health
- Podcast: Childhood Insomnia and Pediatric Sleep Issues
- Suicide Prevention: What You Can Do to Help Avoid a Tragedy
Resources for Families
Our Providers
Our team provides compassionate care to children and adolescents. With extensive training in pediatric psychology, our specialists have a deep understanding of the unique needs of young patients and are committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for all patients and their families.
