Division of Pediatric Psychology
Saint Louis University School of Medicine's Division of Pediatric Psychology offers specialized, family-centered care, using the principles of behavioral science to maximize the overall health of children, adolescents, young adults and families.
Helping Children Thrive
The Division of Pediatric Psychology promotes the health and well-being of children, adolescents and young adults through four key pillars:
- Evidence-Based Care: Providing services that support social, emotional, behavioral, cognitive and academic needs.
- Education: Training future health care and psychology providers.
- Research: Conducting studies that inform and improve clinical practice.
- Advocacy: Participating in efforts that empower children and families to thrive.
Pediatric psychologists play a critical role in delivering exceptional care to youth who experience chronic or acute medical issues. Division experts specialize in holistic clinical services that help families adjust to new medical diagnoses, adhere to treatment plans, and manage and cope with challenges around complex and painful procedures.
Consultation and Liaison Services
Pediatric psychology inpatient consultation services support patients’ emotional, behavioral and developmental needs during hospitalization. Acting as liaisons between medical teams and families, psychologists enhance communication and facilitate understanding, serving as bridge care from inpatient to specialty outpatient clinics.
Interdisciplinary Medical Clinics
Division pediatric psychologists and neuropsychologists act as integral team members with medical teams across SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Interdisciplinary clinics include:
- Adolescent Medicine Clinic
- Concussion Clinic
- Cerebral Palsy Clinic
- Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
- Feeding Team
- Fontan Clinic
- Healthy First Clinic (weight management)
- Hematology/Oncology Clinic
- IMAGINE Clinic
Pediatric Psychology Research
The division’s research and quality improvement projects focus on mental health outcomes and quality of life in pediatric chronic illness, as well as collaborations with other divisions on clinical research projects. The team’s work has been shared through peer-reviewed publications as well as national and international conference presentations.