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Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora
13123 East 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045

720-777-1234

Jessica Hawks, PhD

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  • Title(s)

    Child and Adolescent Psychologist, Chief of Psychology, Pediatric Mental Health Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado, Clinical Director of Quality and Safety, Pediatric Mental Health Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado, Director of Psychology, Division of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine

  • Gender

    Female

  • Languages

    English

  • Department

    Associate Professor, Psychiatry-Child

  • Primary Clinic Phone

    720-777-1234

  • Hospital Affiliations

    Children's Hospital Colorado
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Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045

720-777-1234

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Provider Expertise

Clinical Interest for Patients

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.


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.


Conditions & Treatments

  • Mental Health and Behavior

    , Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Caregiver stress, Grief and loss, Mood and Anxiety, Parent coaching, Relationship problems

Interests & Activities

Personal Interests

I really enjoy being in the mountains, especially camping and hiking. I also love to travel and spend time with my family.


Education & Training

Undergraduate Schools

BS, Utah State University (UT) (2005)


Graduate Schools

MS, Utah State University (2008)

Ed.S., Utah State University (2011)

PhD, Utah State University (2013)


Internships

University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Child Psychology Program (2013)


Fellowships

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program (2014)

Professional Memberships

American Psychological Association (APA), Member


Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), Member


Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP), Member


Research & Grants

Grants

Colorado Statewide Youth Suicide Project (2025)

Development and pilot evaluation of an executive functioning and emotion regulation intervention for preadolescent self-Injurious thoughts and behaviors. (2025)


Research Interests for Patients

My research interests are primarily focused on developing effective treatments for children with behavioral concerns and/or chronic irritability.

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Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

I have clinical expertise in treating pediatric irritability and severe behavioral concerns, as it may manifest in diagnoses such as ODD, ADHD, and DMDD. I prioritize partnering with both the patient and parent/caregiver in my treatment approach.

Research Interest 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.