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Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD


  • Staff Psychologist IV, Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology
  • Associate Chief of Staff, Mental Health Program
  • Manager, Patient Outcomes and Quality Improvement
In my practice, I treat the whole child. I actively involve parents and families, and together with other medical providers, we identify medical, developmental and psychological issues.
Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD

About

Biography

When I started college, I knew that I wanted to be in the medical field. I became interested in the areas of mental health, developmental issues, coping and management — especially in children under the age of 12.

As a child psychologist, I treat young children dealing with a range of fears, anxieties, coping problems and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I also help preschoolers with behavior issues and evaluate them for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I use cognitive-
behavioral therapy (CBT) and group therapy with children. The parent training I offer helps parents or guardians learn positive reinforcement methods for improving a child’s behavior.

In my practice, I treat the whole child. I actively involve parents and families, and together with other medical providers, we identify medical, developmental and psychological issues. I use a cognitive and behavioral approach, and I believe strongly in parent training.

When I’m not helping patients and families, I enjoy crafts, scrapbooking and gardening. I also like to educate others through community presentations, blogs and other formats.

BA: Denison University; Granville, Ohio, 1989.

MA: University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati, Ohio, 1992.

PhD: University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati, Ohio, 1995.

Internship: Northwest Ohio Consortium for Internship Training in Professional Psychology; Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, 1995.

Fellowship: Developmental Disorders, Cincinnati Center for Developmental Disorders, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1996.

Certification: Clinical Psychology, Ohio State Board of Psychology, 1996.

Interests

Parent training; behavior management; individual and group therapy; psychological testing

Services and Specialties

Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology

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Publications

Inter professional teamwork: A case study examining the practice patterns and perceptions of pediatric psychologists. M Ernst, M; S Filigno, S; Byars, K; Guilfoyle, S; McClure, J; Smolyansky, B; Kichler, J; Pai, A. 2017; 2.

From the Blog

Understanding and Help Managing Preschool Temper Tantrums
Blog Child Development and Behavior

Understanding and Help Managing Preschool Temper Tantrums

By Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD5/3/2024

Help Identifying Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Kids
Blog Child Development and Behavior

Help Identifying Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Kids

By Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD7/1/2020

COVID-19 & Kids: Identifying Mental Health Problems and Getting Help
Blog Child Development and Behavior

COVID-19 & Kids: Identifying Mental Health Problems and Getting Help

By Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD5/15/2020

Using Positive Praise to Inspire Behavioral Change
Blog Child Development and Behavior

Using Positive Praise to Inspire Behavioral Change

By Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD1/15/2020

Lying in Younger Kids: Why it Happens and What to Do About It
Blog Child Development and Behavior

Lying in Younger Kids: Why it Happens and What to Do About It

By Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD8/14/2019

Misconceptions about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Kids
Blog Child Development and Behavior

Misconceptions about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Kids

By Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD5/8/2019

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