Amanda C. Riisen, PsyD
Areas of expertise: Dissemination of information, prevention, and treatment of co-morbid behavioral health and psychosocial issues that arise in youth with epilepsy, Coping with epilepsy diagnosis and treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Adherence, Psychology and psychiatry training
About Amanda C. Riisen, PsyD
Titles
Pediatric Psychologist
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Awards and Honors
2020, CHOP Young Professionals Network 40 Under 40
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations
2019-present, Epilepsy Learning Health System
2015-presetn, American Epilepsy Society
2012-present, Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
2011-present, Society of Pediatric Psychology
- 2015-present, Epilepsy Special Interest Group
2006-present, American Psychological Association
Editorial and Academic Positions
Academic and Institutional Committees
2019-present, Co-Leader, Psychotherapy Psychology Internship Training Workgroup, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
2018-present, Ambulatory Behavioral Safety Preparedness Committee, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
2016-present, Billing and Compliance Committee, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Research Interests
Patient and family coping with epilepsy
Psychiatric comorbidities in pediatric epilepsy
Education & training
Graduate Degree
PsyD in Clinical Psychology - Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA
MA in Clinical Psychology - Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA
Fellowship
Postdoctoral Fellow - Long Island Jewish Medical Center, The Zucker Hillside Hospital, Glen Oaks, NY
Publications
Publications
Quinn P C, Conforto A, Lee K, O’Toole A J, Pascalis O, Slater AM. (2010). Infant preference for individual women’s faces extends to girl prototype faces. Infant Behav Dev. 2010 Jun;33(3):357-60.
Lectures by Invitation
2022
Riisen, AC. "Seeking Support: Accessing Behavioral Health Resources," Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania, Transition Workshop. Apr 2022.
2021
Riisen, AC. "CBT in the Epilepsy Clinic: Applications Across the Lifespan," American Epilepsy Society Conference, CBT Special Interest Group, Virtual. Dec 2021.
2020
Riisen, AC. "Depression, Anxiety, and ADHD: What to Treat, When to Refer, and Who Can Help," Virtual 2020 Epilepsy Update, Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Nov 2020.