Pediatric Psychology
505 East 70th Street, Helmsley Tower, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021
About Us
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.
Why Choose Weill Cornell Medicine
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 Weill Cornell Medicine 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.
