Courtney Lynn, PhD.
As a licensed psychologist, I am committed to helping children and families overcome challenges and live a life more in line with their values. My main goal is to identify what is most important to you and your family and help you achieve it.
Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work in many different settings including schools, primary care centers, hospitals, and many medical specialty clinics. I have experience addressing a variety of concerns including behavior difficulties, anxiety, parenting, stress, and coping with chronic illness. I specialize in parent-based interventions for toddlers and school-age children as well as more individualized approaches for pre-teens, adolescents, and young adults.
I am a Certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT). | have received extensive training in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). | have completed Level 1 and 2 training for Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) as well as an externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) for couples and dyads. My approach to therapy is always a collaborative discussion between everyone involved. Although I am an expert in many types of therapy, you are the expert on yourself, your child, and your family. I place a high value on moving through therapy in a supportive and mutual manner.
In my personal time, I enjoy getting outside hiking, backpacking, and snowboarding with my family and friends. I have a blended family that includes four teenage boys who keep me very busy attending their sporting events! Unabashedly, I am the one cheering very (very) loudly on the sideline.
You Found The Right Place
Academic Appointments
School of Education and Human Development
School Psychology Program, University of Colorado Denver
Assistant Professor (2019-2022)
Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatric Psychologist (2019-2022)
Mike McMorris Cystic Fibrosis Center, Breathing Institute, Children’s Hospital Colorado
Certifications & Trainings
Certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Therapist
Levels 1 & 2 Training in Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
4-day Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Education
University of South Florida
Predoctoral Clinical Internship (APA Accredited)
Mailman Center for Child Development
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology (Member of APPIC)
Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Emory University School of Medicine
Publications
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Glover, J., Lynn, C., Holzman, J., Germone, M., & Talmi, A. (2022) Working toward soially responsive reruitment practices of psychology interns in an academic medical center. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 47(10). https://doi.org/10.1093/ipepsy/isac063
- Bernstein, R., Lynn, C., Faro, A., Barker, D., & Quittner, A. (2021). Pre-transplant quality of life as an indicator of post-transplant survival in adolescents with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Pediatric Psychology.
- Lynn, C., Lyons, E., & Muther, E. (2021). Delivery of cystic fibrosis psychosocial care across developmental stages. Children’s Health Care. doi: 10.1080/02739615.2021.1993228
- Brodar, K. E., Davis, E. M., Lynn, C., Starr-Glass, L., Lui, J. H. L., Sanchez, J., Delamater, A. M. (2021). Comprehensive psychosocial screening in a pediatric diabetes clinic. Pediatric Diabetes, 22(4), 656-666. doi: 10.1111/pedi.13193
- Lynn, C., Quast, L., Rogers, H., Effinger, K., & Gilleland-Marchak, J. (2020). Systematic review of health literacy in childhood cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 45(4), 373-385. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsaa009
- Lynn, C., Chenneville, T., Bradley-Klug, K., Walsh, A., Dedrick, R., & Rodriguez, C. (2020). Health knowledge and adherence as predictors of viral burden and CD4 count in youth and young adults with HIV. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 31(4), 457-465. doi: 10.1097/JNC.0000000000000107
- LaRosa, K., Stern, M., Lynn, C., Hudson, J., Reed, D. R., Donovan, K. A., & Quinn, G. P. (2019). Provider perceptions of a patient navigator for adolescents and young adults with cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(11), 4091-4098. doi: 10.1007/s00520-019-04687-3
- Lynn, C., Chenneville, T., Bradley-Klug, K., Walsh, A., Dedrick, R., & Rodriguez, C. A. (2019). Depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress as predictors of immune functioning: Differences between youth with behaviorally and perinatally acquired HIV. AIDS Care, 31(10), 1261-1270. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2019.1587354
- Chenneville, T., Gabbidon, K., Lynn, C., & Rodriguez, C. (2019). Psychological factors related to resilience and vulnerability among youth with HIV in an integrated care setting. AIDS Care, 3(4), 5-11. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2018.1488032
- Silva, M. A., Dillahunt-Aspillaga, C., Patel, N., Garofano, J. S., Martinez, K. M., Lynn, C. A., Rechkemmer, M. B., & Nakase-Richardson, R. (2019). Functional Outcome and Mental Health Symptoms in Military Personnel and Veterans Pursuing Postsecondary Education after Traumatic Brain Injury: A VA TBI Model Systems Study. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, & Education, 33(1), 41-55. doi: 10.1891/2168-6653.33.1.41
- Stern, M., Bleck, J., Ewing, L. J., Davila, E., Lynn, C., Hale, G., & Mazzeo, S. (2018). NOURISH-T: Targeting caregivers to improve health behaviors in pediatric cancer survivors with obesity. Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 65(5), e26941. doi: 10.1002/pbc.26941
- Lynn, C., Bradley-Klug, K., Chenneville, T., Walsh, A., Dedrick, R., & Rodriguez, C. A. (2018). Mental health screening in integrated care settings: Identifying rates of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress among youth with HIV. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services, 17(3), 239-245. doi: 10.1080/15381501.2018.1437585
- LaRosa, K., Stern, M., Bleck, J., Lynn, C., Hudson, J., Donovan, K., Reed, D., & Quinn, G. P. (2017). Adolescent and young adult patients with cancer: Perceptions of care. Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, 6(4), 512-518. doi: 10.1089/jayao.2017.0012
- Walsh, A., Wesley, K., Tan, S., Lynn, C., O’Leary, K., Wang, Y., Nguyen, D., Chenneville, T., & Rodriguez, C. (2017). Screening for depression among youth with HIV in integrated care settings. AIDS Care, 29(7), 851-857. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2017.1281878
- Bradley-Klug, K. L., Shaffer-Hudkins, E., Lynn, C., Jeffries DeLoatche, K., & Montgomery, J. (2017). Development and validation of the Health Literacy and Resiliency Scale: Youth version. Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 10, 100-107. doi: 10.1080/17538068.2017.1308689
- Bradley-Klug, K. L., Garofano, J., Lynn, C., Jeffries DeLoatche, K., & Lam, Y. (2015). Returning to school after a concussion: Facilitating problem solving through effective communication. School Psychology Forum, 9(3), 184-198.
- Kelley, M. L., Milletich, R. J., Lewis, R. J., Winstead, B. A., Barraco, C. L., Padilla, M. A., & Lynn, C. (2014). Predictors of perpetration of men’s same-sex partner violence. Violence and Victims, 29(5), 784-796. doi: 10.1891/0886-8708
- Walsh, A., Lynn, C., Wesley, K., O’Leary, K., & Chenneville, T. (2017). Pediatric HIV and Schools. In T. Chenneville (Ed.), A Clinical Guide to Pediatric HIV: Bridging the Gaps Between Research and Practice. New York: Springer.
