Laurel Casillas, PsyD
- Pediatric Psychology
Pediatric Psychologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Psychology Division, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
281-398-3100
Languages: English
Departments:
Pediatric Psychology
Office location:
705 S Fry Rd # 120
Katy, TX 77450
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Get to know Laurel Casillas, PsyD
Dr. Casillas is a Psychologist providing behavioral health services at Texas Children's Pediatrics Katy. She works closely with families and interdisciplinary care teams to integrate mental and physical health care within a primary care setting. She delivers brief, evidence-based interventions for children and their families to address a range of mental health concerns. She prioritizes building trust and rapport, recognizing that strong therapeutic relationships are key to open communication and shared goals.
Personal Statement
My goal is to provide practical, evidence-based support that fits seamlessly into the primary care setting and into families' daily lives. I value collaboration and work closely with parents and care teams to ensure that children feel understood, supported and empowered. I strive to create a space where families feel comfortable asking questions, sharing concerns and working together toward meaningful, achievable goals.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katy Child Psychology Associates | Fellowship | Clinical Psychology | 2023 |
| University of Houston at Clear Lake | PsyD | Doctor of Psychology | 2021 |
| University of Houston at Clear Lake | Masters | Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology | 2016 |
| The University of Houston | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Psychology | 2014 |
* 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.
Casillas, L.M., Elkins, S. R., Walther, C. A. P., Schanding, G. T., & Short, M. B. Helicopter parenting style and parental accommodations. The moderating role of internalizing and externalizing symptomatology. The Family Journal, 2021, 29(2), 245-255. https://doi.org/10.1177/1066480720961496
Strait, J. E., Strait, G. G., McClain, M., Casillas, L., Streich, K., Harper, K., & Gomez, J. Classroom mindfulness education effects on meditation frequency, stress, and self-regulation. Teaching of Psychology, 2020, 47(2), 162-168. https://doi.org/10.1177/0098628320901386