Caroline M. Roberts, Ph.D.

About

Caroline M. Roberts, Ph.D., is a pediatric psychologist at Scottish Rite for Children. Dr. Roberts earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She completed graduate studies in clinical psychology at the University of Houston–Clear Lake and Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where she also earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in pediatric psychology. She completed her predoctoral internship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.

Dr. Roberts’ clinical interests include multidisciplinary care for children and adolescents diagnosed with orthopedic and rheumatologic conditions, chronic pain and behavioral treatments that support coping with medical conditions, pain management and adherence to medical regimens. She has contributed to peer-reviewed research focused on pediatric psychology, chronic pain, orthopedic conditions and behavioral health interventions for children and adolescents.

Dr. Roberts’ professional affiliations include the Society of Pediatric Psychology, the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance, the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and the American Psychological Association. With extensive experience in clinical and pediatric psychology, her goal is to help each child and family feel more empowered to navigate their medical journey.

Academic Appointment

Adjunct Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry