Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Bruce Bender, PhD Division Head What do we do? The Pediatric Behavioral Health Team includes a team of experienced child psychologists, social workers and art therapists who provide an array of mental health services to children and their families. In addition to treating children with chronic illness, the Pediatric Behavioral Health Team provides mental health services to non-ill children and their families for a variety of psychological problems. These services can include individual, family and/or group therapy. For more information about accessing our services contact Larissa Dixon at 303.398.1260. Why National Jewish Health®? Our services are part of a multidisciplinary approach available to all children and families in the Denver metro community or to children worldwide if they are participating in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic or the Pediatric Day Treatment Program. Our goal is to work cooperatively with the medical team to provide comprehensive assessment and treatment planning to better manage all aspects of chronic illness. Bruce G. Bender, PhD + × Bruce G. Bender, PhD Bruce G. Bender, PhD, is a pediatric neuropsychologist in Denver. Dr. Bender provides comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological testing for children ages 6 to 18 regarding impairment in executive functions, attention and memory, including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder ADHD. Professor Department of Pediatrics Head, Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Head, Pediatric Neuropsychology Director, Center for Health Promotion View Full Profile Make an Appointment Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Mandy Copeland, LCSW, CAC II + × Mandy Copeland, LCSW, CAC II Mandy Copeland, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Denver. Ms. Copeland provides therapy for children and adolescents with anxiety, depression and trauma. Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Department of Pediatrics View Full Profile Make an Appointment Lara K. Rutledge, MA, LPCC, ATR-P + × Lara K. Rutledge, MA, LPCC, ATR-P Lara K. Rutledge, MA, LPCC, ATR-P is a Creative Arts Therapist at National Jewish Health. Mrs. Rutledge is in the division of Pediatric Behavioral Health. Creative Art Therapist Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jennifer Moyer Darr, LCSW + × Jennifer Moyer Darr, LCSW Jennifer Moyer Darr, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker at National Jewish Health. Ms. Darr is in the Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health. Manager Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Department of Pediatrics View Full Profile Make an Appointment Bruce G. Bender, PhD + × Bruce G. Bender, PhD Bruce G. Bender, PhD, is a pediatric neuropsychologist in Denver. Dr. Bender provides comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological testing for children ages 6 to 18 regarding impairment in executive functions, attention and memory, including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder ADHD. Professor Department of Pediatrics Head, Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Head, Pediatric Neuropsychology Director, Center for Health Promotion View Full Profile Make an Appointment View all (7) Faculty & Staff in Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Find a Doctor Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Bruce G. Bender, PhD + × Bruce G. Bender, PhD Bruce G. Bender, PhD, is a pediatric neuropsychologist in Denver. Dr. Bender provides comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological testing for children ages 6 to 18 regarding impairment in executive functions, attention and memory, including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder ADHD. Professor Department of Pediatrics Head, Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Head, Pediatric Neuropsychology Director, Center for Health Promotion View Full Profile Make an Appointment Genery D. Booster, PhD + × Genery D. Booster, PhD Genery D. Booster, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist in Denver. Dr. Booster provides comprehensive psychological evaluation and therapy services for children and adolescents regarding anxiety, ADHD, depression, chronic illness and behavioral management. Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health View Full Profile Make an Appointment Mandy Copeland, LCSW, CAC II + × Mandy Copeland, LCSW, CAC II Mandy Copeland, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Denver. Ms. Copeland provides therapy for children and adolescents with anxiety, depression and trauma. Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Department of Pediatrics View Full Profile Make an Appointment Joy Goldberg, PhD + × Joy Goldberg, PhD Joy Goldberg, PhD, is a pediatric neuropsychologist in Denver. Dr. Goldberg provides comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological testing for children ages 5 to 18 regarding medical, behavioral, memory, learning, developmental and cognitive difficulties. Pediatric Neuropsychology Department of Pediatrics View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jennifer Moyer Darr, LCSW + × Jennifer Moyer Darr, LCSW Jennifer Moyer Darr, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker at National Jewish Health. Ms. Darr is in the Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health. Manager Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Department of Pediatrics View Full Profile Make an Appointment Lara K. Rutledge, MA, LPCC, ATR-P + × Lara K. Rutledge, MA, LPCC, ATR-P Lara K. Rutledge, MA, LPCC, ATR-P is a Creative Arts Therapist at National Jewish Health. Mrs. Rutledge is in the division of Pediatric Behavioral Health. Creative Art Therapist Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health View Full Profile Make an Appointment Rachel Tenenbaum, PhD + × Rachel Tenenbaum, PhD Rachel Tenenbaum, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist in Denver. Dr. Tenenbaum provides comprehensive psychological evaluation and therapy services for children and adolescents. She specializes in helping children who have chronic illness, anxiety, ADHD, depression and behavior problems. Assistant Professor Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Department of Pediatrics View Full Profile Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Programs and Services Asthma Tune Up Program (Pediatric) Biofeedback Consultation with Medical Providers Coping with Chronic Illness Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Hypnosis Individual, Family and Group Therapy Managing Stress Neuropsychology Services (Pediatric) Psychiatric Medication Consultation School Consultation Conditions We Treat Adjustment Disorder Anxiety Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Behavioral Sleep Disorders (Pediatric) Depression Emotional Health (Pediatric) Fear of Medical Procedures Impact of Chronic Illness Learning Disabilities Neuropsychological Impairment Obesity Reaction to Loss Recent Head Trauma Social Isolation Stress-related Disorders Treatment Non-adherence Research Our Division conducts research into diverse topics addressing psychosocial issues related to chronicdisease. 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