Gayle Chesley, PhD

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Gayle Chesley, PhD, is a psychologist in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of Expertise: Rehabilitation psychology, Inpatient consultation liaison, Brain injury, Functional neurological symptom disorder
Locations: Main Hospital
Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Education and Training

Fellowship

Pediatric Psychology - La Rabida Children’s Hospital, Chicago, IL

Undergraduate Degree

BS in Psychology - University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL

Graduate Degree

PhD inChild Psychology - University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MI
MA in Child Psychology - University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MI

Titles and Academic Titles

Psychologist

Director, Pediatric Psychology

Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Departments and Services

Publications

Papers

2012

Chesley, G. & Geib, L. (2012). Camp Cranium grant recipient. Council on Brain Injury. Paoli, PA.

2008

Chesley, G., Gillett, D., & Wagner, W. (2008). Verbal and nonverbal metaphor with children counseling. Journal of Counseling and Development, 86 (4), 399 - 411.

2007

Chesley, G., Olinik, J., & Sullivan, M. (2007). Traumatic brain injury support group program grant recipient. Pennsylvania Department of Health- Bureau of Family Health.

2003

Chesley, G., & Wagner, W. (2003). Adults’ attitudes towards multiracial children. Journal of Black Psychology, 29, 463-480.

Posters and Presentations

2022

Whittington, J. & Chesley, G. (2022). Adolescent Development.  Presented at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Rehabilitation Psychosocial Rounds.

Chesley G., Sherker J. Aggarwal R., Fussner L. (2022). Somatic Symptom Disorders. Presented The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at Behavior Health Seminar.

2021

Chesley, G. (2021). Taking Stock of Inpatient Rehabilitation. Presented at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Rehabilitation Psychosocial Rounds.

Chesley, G. (2021). Impact of COVID on Children and Families. Presented at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Rehabilitation Psychosocial Rounds.

Chesley, G. (2021). Introduction to Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder in the Inpatient Setting. Presented at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Functional Neurological Disorder Behavioral Health Integrated Program lecture series.

Chesley, G. (2021). After the Functional Neurological Disorder Diagnosis: Initial Education. Presented at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Functional Neurological Disorder Behavioral Health Integrated Program lecture series.

Chesley, G. (2021). Functional Neurological Disorder Inpatient Psychological Treatment: Part I. Presented at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Functional Neurological Disorder Behavioral Health Integrated Program lecture series.

Chesley, G. (2021). Functional Neurological Disorder Inpatient Psychological Treatment: Part II. Presented at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Functional Neurological Disorder Behavioral Health Integrated Program lecture series.

2020

Bates C., Chesley G., Debrocco D., Metrikowski J., Moog A., Mudd E. (2020). Managing Behavioral Dysregulation on the Inpatient Medical Unit—Challenges and Lessons Learned. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, virtual.

Chesley, G. (2020). Coping with Covid. Presented at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Rehabilitation Psychosocial Rounds.

Chesley, G. & Whittington, J. (2020). Treatment of Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder. Presented at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Child Life Seminar.

Awards and Honors

2021, Invited to attend the American Psychological Association Summit on the Future of Education and Practice
2021, Selected to American Psychological Association's Board of Professional Affairs Workgroup on Masters Level Health Service Psychology
2020, The Daisy Team Award recipient, The Daisy Foundation
2019, American Psychological Association Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology, Class of 2019
2012, Psychology Internship Training Program Teaching Award
1999, Magna Cum Laude, University of Illinois