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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 Weill Cornell Medicine’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.
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.
Sessions are offered to children and adolescents facing acute and chronic medical conditions, including:
We offer a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to children and their parents, including:
Currently, appointments are only available through internal referrals. We see children and their families with referrals from the following Weill Cornell Medicine pediatric subspecialty divisions:
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.
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.
