Health and Wellness Issues

Therapy for Children, Teens, and Young Adults with Health Issues

CAPSS has several pediatric psychologists who specialize in pediatric health psychology including:

• Pediatric chronic pain

  • Headaches/ migraines, abdominal pain, musculoskeletal issues like back pain, etc.

• Pediatric acute and chronic illness

  • Adjustment to a new health diagnosis, or support for an established diagnosis

    • e.g., Diabetes, cancer, epilepsy, concussion

  • Support for a well sibling of a child who has a medical condition

• Complex chronic illness

  • e.g., Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), dysautonomia, long-Covid, Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD)

• Pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) issues

  • e.g., Celiac, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), chronic constipation, encopresis

• PANS/PANDAS

• Craniofacial conditions

• Genetic disorders

• Lifestyle and health behavioral changes

• Medication and treatment regimen adherence & promotion

• Coping with painful or stressful medical procedures

  • Helping children cope with needle/ shots or medical procedure (fears, pain)

  • Helping children mentally prepare for surgery or medical treatments

Looking for support for your child or teen’s health issues?

Please complete the New Client Inquiry Form.