Cindy Buchanan, PhD
Psychology
Locations
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora
13123 East 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045720-777-1234
Children’s Colorado Outpatient Care at Briargate
Colorado Springs
4125 Briargate Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80920719-305-9000
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
In my work with patients and families, my goals are to support children in coping with medical stressors, provide strategies to support resilience, and provide evidence-based behavioral interventions that improve health outcomes.
Care Philosophy
My goal is to help children with complex medical conditions to live their fullest lives. I believe that supporting the psychological well-being of children is a vital component of their medical care and overall health.
Specialties
- Pediatric Urology
- Behavioral Medicine
- Psychology
Conditions & Treatments
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Mental Health and Behavior
Stress
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Child and Teen Health
Children's Health, Infant and Toddler Health, Parenting, Pediatric Diseases and Conditions, Teen Health
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Wellness and Prevention
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Stress Management
Education & Training
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Baker University (KS) (2002)
Graduate Schools
PhD, University of Kansas (2008)
Internships
Temple University Hospital Program (2008)
Fellowships
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program (2010)
Professional Memberships
American Psychological Association, Member
Society for Pediatric Psychology, Member
Research & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
I am currently investigating telehealth interventions that improve adherence to medication regimens for pediatric transplant patients. I am also interested in the relationship between coping, internalizing disorders, and the treatment of dysfunctional voiding.
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 777-6200
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am a pediatric psychologist that works with children through the Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Gynecology, and the SOAR clinic at Children's Hospital Colorado. I am actively involved in psychology training at CHCO. My work focuses on adherence to medical treatments, adjustment and coping with medical stressors, and increasing quality of life for children with complex medical conditions.