Jessica Hawks, PhD
Locations
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
720-777-1234
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include the assessment and treatment of common childhood behavioral difficulties (e.g., tantrums, noncompliance, toileting/feeding/sleeping difficulties, etc.), severe behavioral concerns, and chronic irritability. Primary diagnoses of patients I treat include ODD, ADHD, and DMDD. My treatment approach prioritizes working with both the patient and parent/caregiver in addressing these concerns.
Care Philosophy
I use a family-focused and collaborative approach. I believe in the importance of taking time to understand why challenges may be occurring and developing an evidence-based treatment plan that is tailored to the individual needs of the patient and family. Primary therapeutic modalities I use include cognitive behavior therapy, behavior therapy, and parent/caregiver coaching.
Conditions & Treatments
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Mental Health and Behavior
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Caregiver stress, Mood and Anxiety, Parent coaching, Sleep problems
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
I really enjoy being in the mountains, especially camping and hiking. I also love to travel and spend time with my family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Utah State University (UT) (2005)
Graduate Schools
MS, Utah State University (2008)
Ed.S., Utah State University (2011)
PhD, Utah State University (2013)
Internships
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2013)
Fellowships
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program (2014)
Professional Memberships
American Psychological Association (APA), Member
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), Member
Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP), Member
Research & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests are primarily focused on developing effective treatments for children with behavioral concerns and/or chronic irritability.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include the assessment and treatment of common childhood behavioral difficulties (e.g., tantrums, noncompliance, toileting/feeding/sleeping difficulties, etc.), as well as more severe behavior problems. I have expertise in treating pediatric irritability, as it may manifest in diagnoses such as ODD, ADHD, and DMDD, and prioritize partnering with both the patient and parent/caregiver in my treatment approach.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Central to my research interests are variables related to the development, display, and modification of disruptive behavior problems and/or chronic irritability exhibited by children. I am particularly interested in developing and disseminating effective clinical interventions that can treat these concerns. My research lab at Children's Hospital Colorado has focused primarily on empirically evaluating the utility of a transdiagnostic approach to the assessment and treatment of pediatric behavioral health difficulties.
