معرفی
Maggie Stoeckel, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Child Study Center at Yale School of Medicine. She serves as Director of the GI Psychology Service at Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Associate Clinical Director of the Pediatric Psychology Program. Her expertise lies in treating youth with chronic gastrointestinal conditions, including disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs), inflammatory bowel disease, and celiac disease. Dr. Stoeckel integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and exposure response prevention into her clinical practice, emphasizing holistic care that combines medical and mental health interventions.
Education: B.A. from Harvard University (2008), M.A. and PhD in Clinical Psychology from American University (2012, 2015), followed by residency and fellowship in Pediatric Psychology at Oregon Health & Science University (2015–2016).
Research Interests: Focuses on psychosocial aspects of chronic GI conditions, development of clinical tools (e.g., Crohn’s and Colitis Distress Scale), and interventions for social risk factors in pediatric IBD. Her work bridges gastrointestinal medicine and psychology, particularly in understanding the gut-brain connection and improving quality of life for affected children and families.
Recent Publications: Key contributions include validating distress scales for pediatric IBD and piloting interventions for social risk patients. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to address both medical and psychological challenges in chronic illness.
Awards: Recognized as a 2025 YCSC Research Faculty & Clinician Development Fund Awardee.
Clinical Leadership: Leads programs at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, emphasizing integrated care models that combine medical and mental health support for pediatric GI patients.
