
Lauren Michelle Gardner, PhD
Pediatric Psychology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
- All Children's Specialty Physicians
About Lauren Michelle Gardner
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Background
Dr. Gardner is the psychology internship director and administrative director of the Autism Program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. As a pediatric psychologist, she has provided services for children and families with a wide range of concerns, including noncompliance, autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, depression, anxiety and social skills deficits. Dr. Gardner’s clinical interests include neurodevelopmental disabilities.
She earned her doctorate degree from Indiana University Bloomington and completed an internship in psychology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and a fellowship in developmental/behavioral pediatrics at the Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities.
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Early intervention important in children with autism, Tampa Bay doctor says, WFLA -TV (April 14, 2022)
Having autism in Florida means delayed diagnosis, delayed therapy, Tampa Bay Times (May 11, 2022)
Locations
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital - Child Development and Rehabilitation Center
- 880 6th Street South, Suite 410, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
- phone: 727-767-8035
- fax: 727-767-4765
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital - Child Development and Rehabilitation Center
- 880 6th Street South, Suite 420, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
- phone: 727-767-4824
- fax: 727-767-8237
Expertise
Education
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Fellowship, Developmental/ Behavioral Pediatrics, 2013Indiana University Bloomington
Medical Education, PhD, 2011Board Certifications
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
American Board of Professional Psychology, 2021Insurance
- Aetna Behavioral Health
- Avmed (Commercial)
- BCBS FL (Commercial)
- Cigna Behavioral
- Evolutions (Commercial)
- Humana Behavior Health
- Multiplan (Commercial)
- TriCare
- United Behavioral Health (Optum)
- WPS TriCare East (Commercial)