Laura Distel

Laura Distel is an Instructor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School and an Attending Psychologist in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Boston Children's Hospital. She specializes in pediatric psychology with a focus on gastrointestinal-related psychological conditions such as abdominal pain in children, anxiety disorders, and encopresis. Her clinical work integrates mental health interventions within gastrointestinal care settings.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from University of Michigan (2013)
• Graduate degree from Loyola University (2021)
• Pediatric Psychology Internship at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2021)
• GI Psychology Fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital (2022)

Research Interests: Laura’s work emphasizes the psychological aspects of gastrointestinal disorders in children. She explores interventions for chronic abdominal pain, anxiety management in pediatric patients, and behavioral strategies for encopresis. Her clinical research bridges gastroenterology and mental health to improve patient outcomes.

Publications: No publications listed in current records.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Boston Children's Hospital, collaborating on multidisciplinary care teams addressing complex pediatric gastrointestinal and psychological needs.