Melissa Swartz, PsyD
- Pediatric Psychology
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Pediatric Psychology - Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
Clinical Interests:
Adjustment to and coping with a chronic disease
Adherence to prescribed medication and treatment regimens
Desensitization to invasive medical procedures
Family functioning in the context of illness
Languages Spoken:
English
Patients Treated:
Children
Adolescents
Melissa Swartz, Psy.D. is a Pediatric Psychologist.
Dr. Swartz provides evidence-based outpatient psychotherapy and inpatient consultation-liaison services to children and adolescents with a medical diagnosis. Dr. Swartz's theoretical practice incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Internship(s):
Kennedy Krieger Institute / John Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
Fellowship(s):
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Board Certification(s):
Licensed Psychologist
Graduate School:
Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology (2019)
Spalding University, Louisville, Kentucky; Masters of Arts, Clinical Psychology (2016)
Spalding University, Louisville, Kentucky; Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (2008)
Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, Kentucky