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Janelle Heddings, PhD; Makena Tapscott, MS, Pediatric Psychology Intern

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Janelle Heddings, PhD

Janelle Heddings, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist and associate professor in the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry at the WVU School of Medicine. Dr. Heddings provides clinical care to patients in several outpatient multidisciplinary clinics at WVU Medicine Children’s. She also provides outpatient therapy for youth with medical and mental health concerns at Healthy Minds Chestnut Ridge. Dr. Heddings has clinical and research interests with a variety of pediatric populations, including chronic pain, functional neurological disorder, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis.

Makena Tapscott, MS

Makena Tapscott is a pediatric psychology intern at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. She provides clinical care to patients in multiple outpatient clinics.

Blogs by Janelle Heddings, PhD; Makena Tapscott, MS, Pediatric Psychology Intern

What parents can do when headaches interfere with school and activities

Janelle Heddings, PhD; Makena Tapscott, MS, Pediatric Psychology Intern
06/4/2025

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