Christie Gardner, PhD
- Pediatric Psychology
Licensed Psychologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Psychology Division, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
737-229-3400
Languages: English
Departments:
Pediatric Psychology
Office location:
9835 N Lake Creek Pkwy
#120
Austin, TX 78717
Get to know Christie Gardner, PhD
Clinical Interests
Use of evidence-based practices to serve the local community regarding child and adolescent behavioral health needs, including behavioral issues, difficulties with attention and hyperactivity, and anxiety. Of particular interest is providing services that are co-located or integrated with primary care and the health center to improve collaboration between medical and behavioral health providers as well as treatment outcomes. Clinical services within these medical settings include diagnostic assessment or screening, brief interventions, short-term treatment, and coordination of referrals for longer-term or specialized needs. Common referral concerns include assisting with adjustment to chronic and acute illness, medical treatment adherence, toileting difficulties, sleep difficulties, and coping with pain among others.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Fellowship | Pediatric Psychology | 2016 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Internship | Clinical Psychology | 2015 |
| Texas Tech University | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy in Pediatric Psychology | 2015 |
| Texas Tech University | Masters | Master of Arts in Pediatric Psychology | 2011 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Psychological Association | Member |
| Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (Division 53) | Member |
| Society of Pediatric Psychology (Division 54) | Member |
| Texas Psychological Association | Member |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Quality of life; Integrated Behavioral Health Services; Pediatric Primary Care; Program Development
Taylor, D. J., Zimmerman, M. R, Gardner, C. E., Williams, J. M., Grieser, E. A., Tatum, J. I., & Bramoweth, A. D. (2014). A Pilot Randomized clinical trial of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia in college students. Behavior Therapy 45, 376-389. doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2013.12.010.
Epkins, C. C., Gardner, C. E., & Scanlon, N. M. (2013). Rumination and anxiety sensitivity in preadolescent girls: Unique and specific associations with depressive and anxiety symptoms. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment 35, 540-551. doi: 10.1007/s10862-013-9360-7.
Gardner, C. E., & Epkins, C. C. (2012). Girls’ rumination and anxiety sensitivity: Are they related after controlling for girl, maternal, and parenting factors? Child and Youth Care Forum 41, 561-578. doi: 10.1007/s10566-012-9188-4.
Taylor, D. J., Gardner, C. E., Bramoweth, A. D., Williams, J. M., Roane, B. M., Grieser, E. A., & Tatum, J. I. (2011). Insomnia and mental health in college students. Behavioral Sleep Medicine 9, 107-116. doi: 10.1080/15402002.2011.557992.