Merritt M. Jensen, Ph.D.
Training, Education and More
2002-2004
Fellowship
Post-doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology - Division of Oncology,
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,
Philadelphia, PA
2001-2002
Internship
Pre-doctoral Internship in Neuropsychology and Pediatric Psychology - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
2002, 1999
Graduate Degrees
PhD in Pediatric Health Clinical Psychology, with Honors - University of Miami, Miami, FL
MS in Pediatric Health Clinical Psychology, with Honors - University of Miami, Miami, FL
1993
Undergraduate Degree
Great Books Honors Program
BA in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude - Seattle University, Seattle, WA
In Case You're Curious . . .
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I was born and raised in a suburb of Seattle, Washington (It really doesn't rain *that* much!)
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Being in Miami in "the late 1900s" (according to my children!) for graduate school was amazing - endless sunshine, lush greenery and I miss the ocean
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I moved to Philadelphia in 2001 for my Internship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP.) When I came for my interview, I went to see the Liberty Bell, and since no one else was there, I got to touch it!
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I pronounce water "wah-ter"
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I'm the proud Mother of two teens (14 and 17), each with special needs, so when I say I understand ASD, ADHD, executive function challenges, learning disabilities, anxiety, mood challenges, hearing loss, gender and sexuality, and other concerns, I *really* get it - as a clinician AND as a parent!
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Our family has more pets than people
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I love gardening and could spend all day digging and playing in the soil
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My pregnancy with my youngest gifted me with autoimmune alopecia (yes, my body tries to get rid of my hair, and sometimes succeeds!)
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In addition to over a decade in pediatric psychology settings at CHOP, I love teaching. I've taught statistics, child psychopathology and pediatric psychology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
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In addition to "Dr. Jensen", patients often call me "Dr. Merritt", though I've also been called The Potty Whisperer, Dr. Toilet, Dr. Carrot, Dr. Meatball, The Potty Lady, The [insert child's name] Whisperer, and more - whatever it takes to connect with my families. This silly photo is of me doing a cheer with a patient about staying dry during the day!
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I love what I do - I'm so lucky to get to bear witness to people discovering what's getting in their way and learning to increasingly take charge of their world!
