Pediatric Psychology Clinic
Pediatric Psychology Clinic
When your child or teen is dealing with an acute or chronic medical condition, our Pediatric Psychologists at University of Michigan Health can help. Our psychologists are connected to your child’s U-M Health medical team - whether it’s at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital or your child’s U-M Health pediatrician’s office.
We collaborate with your child’s health care team for a patient and family-centered, holistic approach. We have an understanding of how illness impacts children and families, the challenges of navigating an acute or chronic condition, ways to promote health, and evidence-based interventions that are proven to help. We are also connected to the community where your family receives pediatric care and work alongside your child’s pediatrician to help with behaviors, mood, learning, and developmental concerns.
Our Pediatric Psychologists work in multiple settings, including subspecialty medical clinics, our outpatient Pediatric Psychology clinic, within your child’s U-M Health pediatrician’s office, and on the hospital floors of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Our psychologists provide care both in person and via telehealth, depending on the setting and concern.
Our Approach
Pediatric Psychologists used evidence-based (i.e., tested with research) approaches to assessment and treatment. Our approach is patient- and family-centered meaning that we involve your family in the process of identifying concerns and coming up with a plan that meets your child’s needs and is feasible for your family. We often gather information from your child’s medical team, school, and others to provide comprehensive and coordinated care.
For some children and teens, our treatments are brief as they are focused on specific problems. In other situations our psychologists will work with your child and family throughout the course of their treatment at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Our focus is providing behavioral health intervention where you receive care, whether at your pediatrician’s office or the children’s hospital.
Who We Treat
Our team provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents (and their families) who are facing challenges with their adjustment to a medical condition or its clinical management.
Our Pediatric Psychologists located at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital can help with the following concerns:
- Coping with a new medical diagnosis, illness or injury, chronic medical condition, or a change in health
- Adjusting to hospitalization
- Behaviors that are impacting health management
- Helping to improve lifestyle habits that improve health and well-being including medication taking and following other medical recommendations (i.e., nutrition, exercise) that are important for your child’s health
- Symptom management and coping when your child has physical symptoms (i.e., pain, fatigue) that are impacting their functioning
- Weight management
- Feeding concerns for newborn babies and medically complex youth
- Family or sibling adjustment to illness
Our Pediatric Psychologists who are integrated into your child’s U-M Health pediatrician’s office provide brief, patient-centered care that addresses both medical and behavioral health needs. Typically, services are time limited and focus on specific referral concerns including:
- Behavior management
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Learning and behavior at school
- Toileting
- Sleep issues
- Picky eating
- Tics and habits
- Family conflicts
- Other related concerns
Our team performs testing for ADHD and screens for developmental concerns (e.g., Autism). This approach promotes timely access to care when concerns arise with minimal interference in children’s school and family routines.
Appointment Information
To learn more or make an appointment with a pediatric psychologist at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, call 734-936-9777.
Services
Research
Our faculty are engaged in innovative and collaborative research designed to advance knowledge of the interplay between physical development, behavior and health. Current research activities are exploring eating/feeding behavior, obesity, sleep disorders, integrative behavioral health, adherence to chronic illness treatment regimens, transition from pediatric to adult centered care, medical decision-making, and health-related quality of life.
Locations
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Pediatric Psychology Clinic | Brighton Health Center 8001 Challis Rd
Brighton, MI 48116-7446Get Directions -
Pediatric Psychology Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
Floor 5 Reception B
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4228Get Directions -
Pediatric Psychology Clinic | Canton Health Center 1051 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187-5097Get Directions -
Pediatric Psychology Clinic | Howell Health Center 3399 E Grand River
Howell, MI 48843-8552Get Directions -
Pediatric Psychology Clinic | Pediatric Rehabilitation Center 2205 Commonwealth Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2945Get Directions -
Pediatric Psychology Clinic | Saline Health Center 700 Woodland Dr E
Saline, MI 48176-1620Get Directions -
Pediatric Psychology Clinic | West Ann Arbor Health Center-Parkland Plaza 380 Parkland Plaza Ste 110
Floor 1
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-6201Get Directions -
Pediatric Psychology Clinic | Women Children & Young Adults 400 E Eisenhower Pkwy
Briarwood Building 2
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3302Get Directions
Providers
Melissa Nicole Andersen, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Natalie Kathleen Morris Berriz, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Clinical Psychology
Richard Dennis Birnbaum, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Kristina Anne Brookshire-Gay, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
Jennifer Lynn Butcher, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Hayley Jane Centola, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Andrew Roger Cook, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Melissa Kaye Cousino Hood, PhD
Clinical Professor
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Dawn Jeanette Dore-Stites, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Emily MacDonald Fredericks, PhD
Clinical Professor
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, Clinical Psychology
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