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Jessica Hawks, PhD
- Child and Adolescent Psychologist
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My care philosophy
I use a family-focused and collaborative approach. I believe in the importance of conducting a thorough and ongoing assessment 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.
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Departments and Programs
Conditions Treated
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Caregiver stress
- Mood and Anxiety
- Parent coaching
- Grief and loss
- Relationship problems
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
My clinical interests focus on the assessment and treatment of severe behavioral concerns and chronic irritability within a transdiagnostic framework. 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.
Undergraduate 2005
Utah State University (UT)
Graduate 2008
Utah State University
Graduate 2011
Utah State University
Graduate 2013
Utah State University
Internship 2013
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Child Psychology Program
Fellowship 2014
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
For Patients:
My research interests are primarily focused on developing effective treatments for children with behavioral concerns and/or chronic irritability.
My research interests are primarily focused on developing effective treatments for children with behavioral concerns and/or chronic irritability.
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.
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.
Dr. Jeffrey Dolgan Award for Exemplary Supervision and Mentorship 2016
Trainee-nominated award for providing exemplary supervision and mentorship to psychology trainees.
Pediatric Mental Health Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
Leadership for Innovative Team Science Program Awardee 2018
This is a competitive year-long leadership training program for academic leaders on the Anschutz Medical Campus that is aimed at building leadership for clinical and translational science.
University of Colorado, Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute
Hospital Hero 2020
Special ongoing series spotlighting the extraordinary efforts being mounted by health professionals in the trenches of fighting the historic coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. News and World Report
Leading Innovations in Health Care and Education Program Awardee 2021
This is a competitive international healthcare leadership program aimed at teaching and developing leadership strategies for leading innovative change within a rapidly evolving health care delivery system.
Harvard Macy Institute, Harvard Medical School
Dale and Cindy Francescon Family Endowed Chair for Mood Disorders 2021
I was selected to hold this endowed chair due to my national reputation as a clinical expert and leader in mood disorders. In this role, I oversee efforts to develop, train, implement, and measure effectiveness of mood-focused clinical programming across the mental health service line at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation
Strengthening the Executive Team Program, Leadership Accelerator Program 2021
This is an executive leadership team development program focused on learning and applying best practices to establish a high-functioning executive team. This program teaches executive leaders the skills necessary to engage in efficient, effective, and inclusive strategic management.
The Bridgespan Group
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