Pediatric Psychology

• Psychological consultations
• Individual and family therapy interventions
• Parent/child counseling
• Psychoeducation about the social, emotional and behavioral aspects of complex medical conditions
• Treatment for preexisting or newly established psychological disorders

• Coping and adjustment difficulties
• Psychological factors that affect their medical conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression)
• Behavioral issues
• Psychosocial pain management
• Medical adherence
• Grief and bereavement

Our pediatric psychologists consult regularly with other members of your child’s medical team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech/language therapists, nutritionists, case managers, recreation specialist and child life specialists. They also recommend appropriate follow-up care when your child leaves the hospital.

The HSC Pediatric Center
1731 Bunker Hill Road, NE
Washington, DC 20017

Daytime and afterschool appointments are available Monday through Friday. 

To schedule an outpatient appointment, call 202-635-5580 on weekdays. 

To learn more about this inpatient program, call our admission office at 202-635-6115, or visit our how to get services page.