Urology Psychology Services

The Division of Urology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) works closely with our partners in Psychology to offer comprehensive care that addresses the emotional and behavioral needs of children with urological conditions. Our dedicated team is committed to providing compassionate support and guidance, ensuring that every child receives personalized care to navigate the challenges associated with bladder and kidney issues. With a focus on holistic well-being, we strive to enhance the quality of life for these children through innovative therapies and empathetic care. With psychological support, children with urological concerns can learn to better manage their condition and thrive with confidence and independence.
How we serve you
Our goal is to help children with urological concerns live their best lives. We work closely with your child’s clinical team — including child life specialists and social workers — to accomplish this.
Conditions we treat
Our team is uniquely equipped to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care and support for a wide range of urological conditions.
-
Bladder exstrophy - Differences in sex development
-
Kidney stones in children -
Spina bifida -
Neurogenic bladder - Urological surgical reconstruction
-
Voiding and bladder functioning concerns

Meet your team
Get to know our program psychologists, Anna M. Cruz, PsyD, BCB and Kerry L. Gagnon, PhD.

Locations
We conveniently offer services in-person at our Specialty Care centers in King of Prussia, Philadelphia (Buerger), and Voorhees and online via telehealth.

Urology psychology resources
Everything you need to support your child’s health, created and updated by our CHOP community of experts.
Your donation changes lives
A gift of any size helps us make lifesaving breakthroughs for children everywhere.
