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Laura Wright, PhD

Pediatric Psychologist

Gender
Female
Language
English

Primary Specialty

Psychology


Education

Doctor of Psychology School:
Georgia State University
Fellowship:
Boston Childrens Hosipital

Publications

Pubmed Profile

Network


Introduction

Laura Wright, PhD, joined Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as a pediatric psychologist in fall 2019. Dr. Wright received her undergraduate degree in psychobiology from Occidental College. She earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Georgia State University and completed her predoctoral internship through the division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Given her interest in pediatric pain, Dr. Wright completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School where she worked in the Pain Treatment Service, Mayo Family Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center and Pediatric Headache Program.

In her spare time, Dr. Wright enjoys taking spin classes, watching live music, exploring local restaurants and festivals, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Focus of Practice

  • Pediatric psychology

Areas of Interest

  • Chronic pain
  • Headache
  • Psychosocial functioning in children with chronic medical conditions
  • Program development and training

Locations

Childrens Physician Group - Neuropsychology

Center for Advanced Pediatrics, 2174 North Druid Hills Road NE 4th Floor Atlanta, GA 30329 Get Directions 404-785-2849

Childrens Physician Group - Neuropsychology

Arthur M. Blank Hospital, 2220 North Druid Hills Road NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Get Directions 404-785-2849

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association, Society of Pediatric Psychology, Division 54
  • American Association of Pain Psychologists (AAPP)
  • International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
  • American Headache Society (AHS)

Research & Publications

Dr. Wright's primary research and clinical interests in the field of pediatric psychology include pain assessment and treatment, psychosocial functioning in children with chronic medical conditions, and the promotion of resilience and positive adjustment among youth with chronic pain.