Marni Elyse Axelrad, PhD
- Psychology
Clinic Chief and Pediatric Psychologist
Clinical Program Director, Pediatric Psychology
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 Marni Elyse Axelrad, PhD
Dr. Axelrad is a psychologist who specializes in assessing and treating young children. She utilities evidence-based practices while taking a flexible treatment approach to meet each family's individual needs. Dr. Axelrad frequently trains others in evidence-based assessment and treatment in young children.
Personal Statement
I am committed to working with families to provide the best environment for their child to thrive. I strive to individualize treatment to meet needs for each family system.
Clinical Interests
Early childhood chronic illness
Education
School | Education | Degree | Year |
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AI DuPont Hospital for Children Nemours | Fellowship | Pediatric Health Psychology | 2004 |
AI DuPont Hospital for Children Nemours | Internship | Pediatric Health Psychology | 2003 |
State University of New York at Binghamton | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy | 2003 |
University of Florida | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science | 1998 |
Organizations
Organization Name | Role |
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Academy of Distinguished Educators | Member; Executive Steering Committee |
American Psychological Association | Co-Chair, Clinical Practice Committee; Member, Advisory Steering Committee |
Costello Syndrome Advisory Steering Committee | Member |
Infant and Early Childhood Special Interest Group, Division of Pediatric Psychology, American Psychological Association | Founding Member |
Management of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors | APA Liasion to AHRQ |
Norton, Rose, Fulbright Teaching Awards Workgroup | Member |
Board Certifications
American Board of Professional Psychology
Board Certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
* 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.
Highlights
Research interests
Early childhood development, development of parenting behavior
Gallagher KAS, Axelrad, ME. Psychological disorders and positive mental health in gender-diverse youth. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 2023 Spring;87(2):162-188. doi:10.1521/bumc.2023.87.2.162. PMID: 37260329
Buckloh, L. M., Poquiz, J. L., Alioto, A., Moyer, D. N., & Axelrad, M. E. Best practices in working with parents and caregivers of transgender and gender diverse youth. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 2022. *Selected by journal editor as the spotlight article for the special issue “Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion Considerations for Parent/Guardian Targeted Interventions in Pediatric Psychology”
Salley CG, Axelrad ME, Fischer, E., Steuer KB. But parents need help! Pathways to caregiver mental health care in pediatric hospital settings. Palliative & Supportive Care, 2022:1-7.
Teasdale A, Duran P, Axelrad ME. Effectiveness of Clinic-Based Brief Behavioral Intervention (BBI) in Long-term Reduction of ADHD Symptoms Among Preschoolers. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 2022 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-022-09907-3
Kontaridis MI, Roberts AE, Schill L, Schoyer L, Stronach B, Andelfinger G, Aoki Y, Axelrad ME, Bakker A, Bennett AM,Broniscer A, Castel P, Chang CA, Cyganek L, Das TK, den Hertog J, Galperin E,Garg S, Gelb BD, Gordon K, Green T, Gripp KW, Itkin M, Kiuru M, Korf BR,Livingstone JR, López-Juárez A, Magoulas PL, Mansour S, Milner T, Parker E, Pierpont EI, Plouffe K, Rauen KA, Shankar SP, Smith SB, Stevenson DA, Tartaglia M, Van R, Wagner ME, Ware SM, Zenker M. The seventh international RASopathies symposium: Pathways to a cure-expanding knowledge, enhancing research, and therapeutic discovery. American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A; 2022; 188 (6) 1915-1927 PMID: 35266292
Moryan-Blanchard K; Karaviti L; Axelrad M; Austin P; Mann D. Paternalism in DSD Management: A real and present threat. Journal of the Endocrine Society, 2021; 1-7
Abu-Ghname A, Grome L, Raj S, Axelrad ME, Chapman SG. Health Care Services Utilization by Transgender Patients in a Medicaid Managed Program. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 2021; 32(1):435-448. PMID: 33678706.