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ABOUT

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ABOUT DR. GEORGE

Dr. George is a licensed Psychologist. She completed a Pediatric Psychology Fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center's Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration Program. Dr. George earned her doctorate in psychology at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University. She completed an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited psychology internship at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Weill Cornell Medical College, in the South Bronx, NY. Her expertise is within treating children and adolescents with significant trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavior problems. In addition, she specializes in working with children with co-morbid psychological and medical conditions. Beyond working with young individuals, Dr. George provides parenting consultation and family-based therapies, recognizing the crucial role of the family unit in fostering healing and growth. Over the years, she has worked in various clinical settings such as community based clinics, academic medical centers, psychiatric institutions, and schools. Dr. George is passionate about bettering the psychological well-being through evidence based interventions and practices. 

EDUCATION & TRAINING

 

Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University 

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center/Weill Cornell Medical College/NYC HHC, APA Accredited Internship, Doctoral Intern 

Montefiore Medical Center, Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration Program, Pediatric Psychology Fellow

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LICENSE

 
Licensed Psychologist, New Jersey (#35SI00751300)

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE 

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  • Children and Adolescents 
  • Families 
  • Acute and Complex Trauma 
  • Chronic Illness 
  • Anxiety 
  • Depression 
  • Pain Management 
  • Perinatal Anxiety & Depression

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​​​RESEARCH

 

Steinberg, D. M., George, G.E., Constantino, C., Ramirez, Evelyn, & Tomb, M. (2023) An Overview of The Emotional and Educational Needs of Children with Hematological and Oncological Conditions. In Weiner, M. A., Neunert, C. E., Yamashiro, D. J., Satwani, P., & Bhatia, M. Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Secrets, 2nd Edition (145-147). Elsevier.  
 
George, G.E., Riley, K., Garcia, K., & Shernoff, E. (2022). The Association Between Traumatic Stress and Health Outcomes and Risk Behaviors Among Ethnic Minority Children and Adolescents in the Foster Care System. [Doctoral Dissertation, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey] ProQuest Publishing​​

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​PRESENTATIONS

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George, G.E., Padilla, J., Schecter, R., Bogojevic, A., Bonini, K.E., Odgis, J.A., & Carugno, P. (2024, September). Parents’ Perspectives Toward Genome Sequencing in Racially and Ethnically Diverse Children and Young Adults with Neurodevelopmental Disorders within Integrated Primary Care. Poster presented at the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Annual Meeting. Washington D.C. 

 
George, G.E., Bliss, B., Wallace, S., Hsu-Walklet, T., & Umylny, P. (2024, July). Implementation of the HealthySteps:BRIDGE Project: Bridging Resources for Integrating Disciplines of Gynecology and Pediatrics Effectively. Poster presented at the Postpartum Support International Conference. Washington D.C.   
 
George, G.E., Padilla, J., & Carugno, P. (2024, April). Parents’ Perspectives Toward Genome Sequencing in Racially and Ethnically Diverse Children and Young Adults with Neurodevelopmental Disorders within Integrated Primary Care. Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC). New Orleans, Louisiana.   
 
George, G.E. & De Le Fuente, A. (2023, August), The Impact of Telehealth on Mental Health Treatment Engagement in Urban Settings. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association (APA) 2023 Convention. Washington D.C.  
 
George, G.E, Riley, K., Garcia, K., & Shernoff, E. (2023, August), Trauma and Health Outcomes Among an Ethnically Diverse Child and Adolescent Foster Care Sample. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association (APA) 2023 Convention. Washington D.C. 
 
De Le Fuente, A., & George, G.E. (2022, November), The Impact of Telehealth on Mental Health Treatment Engagement in Urban Settings. Poster presented at the Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) Health and Research Foundation’s Annual Research Day. New York, NY. 
 
Diaz-Martinez, A.M., Shernoff, E.S., Hoyos Nervi, Constanza, & George, G.E. (2020, January). The Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology (GSAPP): An Affirmative Approach to Diversity. Poster presented at the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) Mid-Winter Conference, San Diego, CA. 

 

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  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 
  • Parent Management Training 
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 
  • Family Therapy 
  • Exposure Therapy 
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Therapy 
  • Early Childhood Development
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