Amanda C. Riisen, PsyD

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Amanda C. Riisen, PsyD, is a pediatric psychologist in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and the Pediatric Epilepsy Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.  

Areas of Expertise: Dissemination of information, prevention, and treatment of co-morbid behavioral health and psychosocial issues that arise in youth with epilepsy, Coping with epilepsy diagnosis and treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Adherence, Psychology and psychiatry training
Locations: Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care; Specialty Care, King of Prussia
Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Education and Training

Fellowship

Postdoctoral Fellow - Long Island Jewish Medical Center, The Zucker Hillside Hospital, Glen Oaks, NY

Graduate Degree

PsyD in Clinical Psychology - Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA
MA in Clinical Psychology - Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA

Titles and Academic Titles

Pediatric Psychologist

Director, Psychology Externship Program

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Departments and Services

Research Interests

Patient and family coping with epilepsy
Psychiatric comorbidities in pediatric epilepsy

Publications

Papers

Quinn P C, Conforto A, Lee K, O’Toole A J, Pascalis O, Slater AM. (2010). Infant preference for individual women’s faces extends to girl prototype faces. Infant Behav Dev. 2010 Jun;33(3):357-60.

Posters and Presentations

Invited Lectures

2022

Riisen, AC. "Seeking Support: Accessing Behavioral Health Resources," Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania, Transition Workshop. Apr 2022.

2021

Riisen, AC. "CBT in the Epilepsy Clinic: Applications Across the Lifespan," American Epilepsy Society Conference, CBT Special Interest Group, Virtual. Dec 2021.

2020

Riisen, AC. "Depression, Anxiety, and ADHD: What to Treat, When to Refer, and Who Can Help," Virtual 2020 Epilepsy Update, Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Nov 2020.

Awards and Honors

2020, CHOP Young Professionals Network 40 Under 40

Editorial and Academic Positions

Academic and Institutional Committees

2019-present, Co-Leader, Psychotherapy Psychology Internship Training Workgroup, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
2018-present, Ambulatory Behavioral Safety Preparedness Committee, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
2016-present, Billing and Compliance Committee, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2019-present, Epilepsy Learning Health System
2015-presetn, American Epilepsy Society
2012-present, Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
2011-present, Society of Pediatric Psychology
 - 2015-present, Epilepsy Special Interest Group
2006-present, American Psychological Association