Tess Simpson, PhD
Psychology
Locations
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
720-777-1234
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
My many clinical interests include behavioral health intervention for youth struggling with adjustment challenges related to acute injury or chronic illness. As the Co-Director of the Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Injury Clinic at Children's Hospital Colorado, I work primarily with youth with spina bifida and spinal cord injury.
Specialties
- Psychology
Conditions & Treatments
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Brain and Nervous System
Concussion, Neuromuscular Diseases, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Transverse Myelitis, Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
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Spinal Deformity
Education & Training
Graduate Schools
BS, Colorado State University (2005)
MS, New York University (2007)
PhD, University of Denver (2013)
Internships
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Child Psychology Program (2013)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Child Psychology Program (2014)
Research & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research centers on promoting positive child, adolescent, and family adjustment for patients with rehabilitation health needs. My current research is focused on evaluating neurocognitive functioning and psychosocial adjustment in pediatric spina bifida.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-777-1234
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My many clinical interests include behavioral health intervention for youth struggling with adjustment challenges related to acute injury or chronic illness. As the Co-Director of the Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Injury Clinic at Children's Hospital Colorado, I work primarily with youth with spina bifida and spinal cord injury.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research centers on promoting positive child, adolescent, and family adjustment for patients with rehabilitation health needs. My current research is focused on evaluating neurocognitive functioning and psychosocial adjustment in pediatric spina bifida.
