Health and Wellness Issues

Therapy for Children, Teens, and Adults Around Health and Medical 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, or your own health issues?

Please complete the New Client Inquiry Form.