Denise Gardner, Ph.D. 
Associate Director of Pediatric Behavioral health / Licensed Clinical Psychologist 
Pediatric Psychotherapy

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Dr. Denise Gardner is the Associate Director of Pediatric Behavioral Health and a licensed Pediatric Psychologist at Primary Care Psychology Associates, LLC. Dr. Gardner provides psychotherapy to parents, children, adolescents and young adults. She  works in collaboration with your child's pediatrician to provide assessment, therapy, and consultation services. Dr. Gardner earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Marquette University, with a specialization in child psychology. Her research focused on examining social relationship factors and piloting a friendship-building intervention for adolescents with ADHD. Dr. Gardner gained extensive experience in pediatric psychology during her pre-doctoral internship at the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and postdoctoral fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She has provided psychology services in a variety of settings, including hospitals and community clinics. Through her work in medical settings, Dr. Gardner has developed an expertise in working with youth with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Dr. Gardner uses an evidence-based approach to working with children and families, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavior therapy, and mindfulness.
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Watch Dr. Gardner present at a recent webinar by our medical partners at PediaTrust on the topic of How to Cope with COVID-19 here! 

Read about Dr. Gardner's thoughts regarding Navigating Re-Entry Anxiety In the Post-COVID19 World here. 

Areas of Expertise: adjustment to chronic illness, gastrointestinal disorders, toilet training, pain management, anxiety, behavior management for ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders

Locations: Highland Park Pediatric Associates, Chicago (Streeterville) and Telehealth​
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Contact: 847-686-0090, ext 114
dgardner@pcpachicago.com 
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