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
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
Locations (2)
Insurance Information
Cincinnati Children's strives to accept a wide variety of health plans. Please contact your health insurance carrier to verify coverage for your specific benefit plan.
Publications
Inter professional teamwork: A case study examining the practice patterns and perceptions of pediatric psychologists. 2017; 2.
From the Blog
Understanding and Help Managing Preschool Temper Tantrums
Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD5/3/2024
COVID-19 & Kids: Identifying Mental Health Problems and Getting Help
5/15/2020
Lying in Younger Kids: Why it Happens and What to Do About It
8/14/2019
Misconceptions about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Kids
5/8/2019
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