Department of Pediatric Behavioral Medicine

Carilion Children’s pediatric behavioral medicine department offers diagnostic and therapeutic support for children with emotional and behavioral challenges, using evidence-based practices to enhance well-being at home and school.

About

Program Overview

Services

  • Behavior modification
  • Clinical social work
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Diagnostic evaluations
  • Educational consultation
  • Parent-Child interaction therapy
  • Psychological evaluations

Conditions Treated

  • Bipolar disorder
  • Child and adolescent behavioral issues
  • Clinical depression
  • Cognitive/ behavioral problems
  • Eating disorders
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Education

Overview

As a program, we are deeply committed to the professional and personal growth of our residents. Our comprehensive curriculum aims to prepare excellent pediatricians who are competitive fellowship candidates and equally confident in entering practice following graduation. We strive to address the growing challenges facing pediatric physicians, and as such, have emphasized patient advocacy, quality improvement and mental health as key aspects of our training. Carilion Children’s partnership with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine allows residents to collaborate with other professionals on world-class research opportunities. To learn more, visit our Pediatrics Residency page