Monika Parikh, PhD
- Pediatric Psychology
Pediatric Psychologist
Phone:
281-491-3636
Languages: English, Gujarati
Departments:
Pediatric Psychology
Office location:
15400 Southwest Frwy
#300
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Get to know Monika Parikh, PhD
Dr. Parikh is a psychologist who provides behavioral health services within a primary care setting. She utilizes evidence-based clinical interventions including cognitive behavior therapy, parent management training, and acceptance and commitment therapy while flexibly applying these clinical practices within a short-term model of care. Dr. Parikh is very passionate about providing preventative care and improving access to behavioral health care services.
Personal Statement
I am very passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based care to patients and their families within a primary care setting. Specifically, I serve as a coach for patients and families by supporting them in learning and implementing skills into their daily practice to help reach their personal values and goals. Further, an integral part of my role is to establish a close partnership with our pediatric medical providers in best serving the mental and behavioral health needs of our pediatric patients.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Medical Center | Fellowship | Pediatric Psychology | 2014 |
| University of Rochester Medical Center | Internship | Pediatric Psychology | 2013 |
| Washington State University | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology | 2013 |
| Washington State University | Masters | Master of Education in Counseling Psychology | 2009 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Bachelors | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 2005 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Texas Psychological Association | 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.
Parikh, M. "Availability and acceptability of behavioral health services in a rural pediatric primary care setting." The Pennsylvania Psychologist, Serving the Underserved, June 2018, https://thinkgraphtech.com/digital_media/PA_Psych/June-2018/index.html
O’Dell, S. M., Marx, J., Parikh, M. (2018). Externalizing disorders. In S. G. Forman & J. D. Shahidullah (Eds.), Handbook of Pediatric Behavioral Healthcare. Springer International Publishing