Mother Child W Physician
Jacquelyn J. Smith, PhD

Jacquelyn J. Smith, PhD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Locations

  • Pediatric Psychology and Developmental Medicine

Education

BS, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2004
PhD, Marquette University, 2010
Residency, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH
Fellowship, Nationwide Children’s Hospital/Medical College of Wisconsin

Biography

Dr. Smith’s work as a pediatric psychologist is focused mainly on children impacted by medical conditions and pain, medical trauma, and child/family adjustment to illness. Clinical practice areas include gender health, diabetes, asthma and consultation/liaison work on the hospital units at Children's Wisconsin. Dr. Smith believes in collaborative, empirically supported, patient centered care. Her goal is to work with patients and their caregivers to build a trustworthy relationship that utilizes their strengths to achieve their goals in treatment. Typical therapeutic interventions include cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and supportive counseling. In addition to direct patient care, Dr. Smith provides consultation and education to multidisciplinary team members, psychology and medical trainees. Dr. Smith currently serves as the Director of Psychology Externship at Children’s WI/Medical College of WI. She has been involved in the development of 2 multidisciplinary clinics and multiple group therapy programs.

Clinical Expertise

  • Health Services for Transgender Persons
  • Psychology, Child

Methodologies and Techniques

  • Behavior Therapy
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Psychotherapy, Brief
  • Psychotherapy, Group

Leadership Positions

  • Co-Chair of Critical Care Special Interest Group (in the Society of Pediatric Psychology)
  • Director of MCW/CW Psychology Externship Program

Research Interests

Specialty: QI/outcomes projects, Consultation/Liaison in the ICU, Gender Health, Multidisciplinary Care

Publications