Whitney M. Herge, Ph.D., is a pediatric psychologist at Scottish Rite for Children. She received her master’s degree from the American University (Washington, DC) and earned her doctoral degree in pediatric psychology at the University of Miami. Throughout her training, she has worked with children in outpatient medical clinics, such as interdisciplinary diabetes, craniofacial and hearing loss clinics, as well as inpatient care units, schools and outpatient mental health centers. Herge completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Mailman Center for Child Development in Miami, FL, working with a variety of interdisciplinary teams including completing juvenile justice mitigation evaluations, providing consultation-liaison care in diabetes and adolescent health clinics, and working with children with developmental differences at an early childhood center. She completed her supervised postdoctoral work at a private practice in Miami, FL, working with children, adolescents and families. Her interests are in integrated practice and care, psychosocial screening and preparation prior to major medical intervention and the development of psychological treatment guidelines for patients preparing for limb lengthening and reconstruction.
About
Specialties
Medically complex patients and their families in the hospital setting
Exploring the role of psychology in pre- and post-operative assessment and education
Advancing psychology’s role within the care of patients undergoing limb lengthening and reconstruction
Education and Training
Undergraduate
Boston College, Boston, MA
Graduate
M.A., General Psychology, American University, Washington, DC
Doctorate
Ph.D., Pediatric Clinical Psychology, University of Miami, Miami, FL
Emily B. Gale, Ph.D., L.P., ABPP, is a pediatric psychologist at Scottish Rite for Children. She is board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology. Gale … completed her internship at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center and fellowship at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. She previously held a pediatric psychologist position at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in Minnesota where she specialized in orthopedic and pain conditions. Her clinical and research interests include integrated care, pain conditions, parenting children with chronic pain and somatoform disorders.
About
Specialties
Clinical Child and Adoloscent Psychology
Education and Training
Undergraduate
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Graduate
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Doctorate
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Internship
University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tuscon, AZ
Emily Stapleton, Psy.D., is a pediatric psychologist at Scottish Rite for Children. She received her master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology at the University of Denver. Stapleton completed her internship in pediatric behavioral health … at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah and completed her fellowship in pediatric psychology at Scottish Rite. Throughout her graduate training, she gained extensive training in the areas of pediatric psychology and pediatric neuropsychology, working with children in intensive care units, rehabilitation units, chronic pain clinics and outpatient behavioral health centers. Stapleton’s clinical interests include pain management, rehabilitation, coping with acute and chronic illness/injury and sports medicine. She has a particular interest in supporting young athletes following sport-related injury.
About
Specialties
Psychology, Sports Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Scottish Rite for Children
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Education and Training
Graduate
University of Denver, Denver, CO
Medical
University of Denver, Denver, CO
Internship
Pediatric Behavioral Health, Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT
Fellowship
Pediatric Psychology, Scottish Rite for Children, Dallas, TX
Jill M. West, Ph.D., is a pediatric psychologist who provides psychological care to support children. Dr. West has been in practice for over 13 years and has interests in integrated care, surgical preparation, chronic pain management, anxiety reduction, suicide prevention and psychological coping and adjustment. In 2018, Dr. West began developing her leadership skills and has served as the Director of the Psychology Department since joining Scottish Rite in 2022, overseeing the operations and strategy of the psychology team.
About
Specialties
Pediatric Psychology
Education and Training
Undergraduate
The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, Green Bay, WI
Graduate
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA – Psychology
Doctorate
Philosophy, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Internship
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Fellowship
Pediatric Psychology, Children’s Hospital New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
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