Dena G. Buchalter, PhD, NCSP, LSSP
- Pediatric Psychology
Pediatric Psychologist
Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
713-468-4071
Languages: English
Office location:
1455 Wirt Rd.
Houston, TX 77055
Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
Get to know Dena G. Buchalter, PhD, NCSP, LSSP
Dr. Buchalter is a psychologist at Texas Children's Pediatrics Spring Branch. She specializes in behavioral health within a primary care setting. She provides brief evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents primarily presenting with symptoms of ADHD, autism, anxiety and depression. Dr. Buchalter also works with families needing help with managing common childhood problems such as picky eating, sleeping, noncompliance, tantrums, toileting and aggressive behaviors. She uses evidence-based practices, including parent management training and cognitive behavioral therapy, while incorporating individual differences and family culture.
Personal Statement
I am deeply committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services within an integrated primary care setting to diverse and underserved families. My goal in providing these services within a primary care setting is to help patients and families navigate evidence-based treatment more easily, fostering positive relationships and behavior, emotional well-being and physical health. As a clinician educator, my goal is to provide graduate students with behavioral health experiences focusing on culturally competent, evidenced-based care. Outside of the work setting, I enjoy experiencing the arts, the multicultural opportunities that our city provides, spending time with family and friends, spending time outdoors and reading.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Mind Institute | Post-doctoral Fellowship | Neuropsychology | 2013 |
| Sheldon Independent School District | Post-doctoral Fellowship | School Psychology | 2012 |
| Houston Independent School District Psychological Services | Internship | Pre-Doctoral Internship | 2011 |
| University of Houston | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology | 2011 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | Masters | Master of Arts in General/Theoretical Psychology | 2002 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | Bachelors | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 2000 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Psychological Association, Division 16 | Member |
| Houston Psychological Association | Member |
| National Association of School Psychologists | Member |
| Texas Psychological Association | Member |
Board Certification
Licensed Psychologist; Licensed Specialist in School Psychology; Nationally Certified School Psychologist
* 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.