Elizabeth Klinepeter, PhD, BCBA
- Pediatric Psychology
Pediatric Psychologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Psychology Division, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-3700
Languages: English
Departments:
Pediatric Psychology
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Elizabeth Klinepeter, PhD, BCBA
Dr. Klinepeter is currently an Assistant Professor in the Section of Psychology within the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. She is also a licensed psychologist and board certified behavior analyst. Dr. Klinepeter specializes in evidence-based assessment and treatment of significant behavioral concerns, particularly in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Klinepeter provides inpatient psychological services to children and adolescents who are admitted for acute behavioral crises or who present with aggressive and disruptive behavioral concerns in the context of a medical admission. Her areas of expertise include autism spectrum disorder, intellectual/developmental disabilities, applied behavior analysis, and caregiver behavior management training. She uses evidence-based practices when delivering care including conducting functional behavior assessments, providing behavior analytic interventions, and implementing parent management training. She also emphasizes collaboration with families, healthcare providers, and community-based providers to meet the multi-faceted needs of patients. In addition, Dr. Klinepeter conducts diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorder.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Children’s Hospital | Post-doctoral Fellowship | Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Autism Treatment | 2020 |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | Internship | Pre-Doctoral Internship in Applied Behavior Analysis | 2018 |
| University of Florida | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology | 2018 |
| University of Florida | Masters | Master of Education in School Psychology | 2015 |
| The University of Notre Dame | Bachelors | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 2013 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Psychological Association (APA) | Member |
| Society for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Division 53) | Member |
| Texas Association for Behavior Analysis | 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
Dr. Klinepeter’s research interests align with her clinical interests and are applied in nature. Her ongoing research includes investigation of parent/caregiver experiences with inpatient behavioral health care, development and evaluation of medical staff behavioral health training, adaptation of behavior analytic procedures to the inpatient care environment, and implementation of novel behavior analytic procedures.