Research Interests

  • Digital Health Programs to Promote Well-Being Among Youth with Chronic Health Conditions and Pediatric Populations Undergoing Invasive Procedures
  • Novel Implementation and Delivery of Mind and Body Practices and Positive Psychological Interventions to Enhance and Extend Services for Youth and Emerging Adults with Chronic Health Conditions

Biography

  • Pediatric Psychologist, The Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
  • Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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Education and Background

  • Fellowship in Pediatric Pain and Sleep Research, Seattle Children's Research Institute 2012-2014
  • PhD in Clinical Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Loyola University Chicago 2012
  • Residency in Clinical Psychology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago 2011-2012
  • MA in Clinical Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Loyola University Chicago 2008
  • BS in Psychology, Loyola University Chicago 2004

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