Jennifer S. Kazmerski, PhD, BCBA-D, DBSM
- Pediatric Psychology
Pediatric Psychologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Psychology Division, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-3300
Medical Center
Phone:
936-267-7744
Woodlands
Phone:
832-227-1111
West Campus
Languages: English
Office locations:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
17580 Interstate 45 South
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Get to know Jennifer S. Kazmerski, PhD, BCBA-D, DBSM
Dr. Kazmerski is a licensed psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Doctoral and Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine who specializes in pediatric behavioral sleep medicine. She provides evidence-based therapy services to children and their families for a range of sleep concerns and sleep disorders including behavioral insomnia, primary insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, narcolepsy, nocturnal enuresis, obstructive sleep apnea and parasomnias. Dr. Kazmerski sees all children but is particularly passionate about providing services to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and complex medical needs who are frequently referred to the Children’s Sleep Center. A primary focus of her clinical work is to help patients and their families successfully complete a sleep study or polysomnogram (PSG), as well as improve their adherence to Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy with the use of behavioral techniques, such as systematic desensitization. Dr. Kazmerski uses a behavioral approach to patient care which includes the patient’s family as active participants in the treatment. Dr. Kazmerski works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary sleep team to individualize sleep center protocols and/or treatments to meet the unique needs of the individual patient.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Fellowship | Pediatric Psychology | 2010 |
| Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology | Internship | Pediatric Psychology | 2009 |
| Mississippi State University | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy | 2009 |
| Mississippi State University | Masters | Master of Science | 2006 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Sleep Medicine | Member |
| American Psychological Association | Member |
| APA Division 54: Society of Pediatric Psychology | Member |
| Association for Behavior Analysis International | Member |
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