Margaret Richards, Ph.D., ABPP
| Appointed: |
2006 |
| Gender: |
Female |
| Languages: |
English |
Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health
Medical Subspecialty Pediatrics
Biographical Sketch
Margaret M. Richards, PhD, ABPP, completed her graduate training at the University of Kansas, focusing on clinical child psychology. After completing an internship in clinical child psychology at Children's Hospital and Clinics in St. Paul, Minn., she completed a fellowship in pediatric psychology at Cleveland Clinic before joining the Staff in 2006. She received specialty board certification in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology in October 2008 through the American Board of Professional Psychology. She is one of the youngest psychologists in the country to receive this certification and at the time of her certification was the only psychologist with this specialty certification in the Cleveland area.
Her main specialty is working with children and adolescents coping with significant physical disease (ie, diabetes, cancer, transplant, obesity). More specifically, she works with children and families to address and manage the emotional, physical and cognitive aspects of chronic illness. Additionally, she is actively involved in the Sibling Outreach Program, a multidisciplinary organization designed to meet the needs of the well siblings of pediatric oncology patients. In addition to maintaining an active outpatient practice, Dr. Richards provides inpatient consultation-liaison services to the Children's Hospital. Dr. Richards also serves as director of the pediatric psychology postdoctoral fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Richards's research interests focus on clinical outcomes and the effectiveness of clinical interventions offered through outpatient practices. She has served as a reviewer for over six academic journals and has presented at eight national and regional meetings. She has also authored or coauthored over10 academic articles and book chapters.
Professional Highlights
- Dr. Richards received specialty board certification in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology in October 2008, becoming one of the youngest psychologists in the country to acquire this certification.
- Dr. Richards serves as director of the Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship.
- Dr. Richards serves on the primary development team of the Sibling Outreach Program, a multidisciplinary program designed to serve the well siblings of pediatric oncology patients.
- Dr. Richards has served as a reviewer for over six academic journals. She has published eight journal articles and four book chapters.
Education & Fellowships
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| Internship: | Children's Hospital & Clinics - St. Paul, Clinical Child Psychology, St. Paul, MN |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Pediatric Psychology, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Doctorate) University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Georgetown University, Washington, DC |
Additional Training
- Distinguished Educator Series, Cleveland Clinic
Certifications
American Board of Professional Psychology - Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Specialty Interests
Clinical behavioral pediatrics, pediatric behavioral medicine, pediatric obesity, psychological treatment of children and adolescents with chronic illnesses.
Awards & Honors
- Received specialty board certification in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in October 2008.
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- APA Division 47, Children, Youth, and Family Services
- APA Division 53, Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
- APA Division 54, Society of Pediatric Psychology
- Ohio Psychological Association (OPA)
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Industry Relationships
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