Emily Wakefield, PsyD is a pediatric psychologist specializing in mental health at Connecticut Children's in Hartford, CT. With a focus on understanding and reducing the psychological burden of disease for children and adolescents with chronic health conditions, Dr. Wakefield's expertise lies in pediatric pain and research on psychosocial factors impacting the quality of life for youth with chronic pain and sickle cell disease. She is dedicated to identifying barriers and solutions to reducing chronic pain inequities among marginalized youth.
Dr. Wakefield has been recognized for her clinical abilities and has received several awards for her work, including the Director's Award for Sustained Superior Performance and the Clinical Excellence Leadership Postdoctoral Fellow Award. She has published numerous articles on pain-related stigma and coping strategies among adolescents with chronic pain, contributing to the field of pediatric psychology.
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