Predoctoral Internship, Pediatric Psychology - Oregon Heath & Science University, Portland, OR
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Pediatric Pain Psychology - Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
BA - University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame IN
PhD in Clinical Child Psychology - Miami University, Oxford, OH
MA in Clinical Child Psychology - Miami University, Oxford, OH
Pediatric Psychologist
Course Co-Director, Professional Development Seminar for the Psychology Internship Program
Assistant Site Director, Comfort Ability Pain Management Program
Co-Chair, Pediatric Psychology Professional Engagement & Development Initiative
Cunningham, N. R., Fussner, L. M., Moorman, E., Kashikar-Zuck, S., & Brunner, H. (2019). Development and Pilot Testing of the Treatment and Education Approach for Childhood-onset Lupus (TEACH) Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults with SLE. Pediatric Rheumatology, 17, 1-9. doi:doi.org/10.1186/s12969-019-0307-8
Fussner, L. M, Black, W. R., Lynch-Jordan, A., DeWitt, E. M., Ting, T., & Kashikar-Zuck, S. (2019). Utility of the PROMIS Pediatric Pain Interference scale to measure outcomes of intervention in adolescents with juvenile fibromyalgia. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 1-6. doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsy110
Fussner, L. M., Schild, C., Lewandowski Holley A. S., & Wilson, A. C. (2018). Parent chronic pain and mental health impact pain-specific parenting behaviors. Canadian Journal of Pain, 2(1), 258-265. doi:10.1080/24740527.2018.1518119
Fussner, L. M., Luebbe, A. M, & Smith, A. R. (2018). Social reward and social punishment sensitivity in relation to dietary restraint and binge/purge symptoms. Appetite, 127, 386–392. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2018.05.133
Fussner, L. M., Mancini, K. J., & Luebbe, A. M. (2017). Depression and Approach Motivation: Differential Relations to Monetary, Social, and Food Reward. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 1-13. doi:10.1007/s10862-017-9620-z
Dodd, D., Velkoff, L., Forrest, L., Fussner, L. M., & Smith, A. R. (2017). An Emaciated Ideal? Using Facial Electromyography to Examine the Association between Eating Disorder Symptoms and Perceptions of Emaciation among Undergraduate Women. Body Image, 21, 47-56. doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2017.02.002
Fussner, L. M., Luebbe, A. M., Mancini, K. J., & Becker, S. P. (2016). Emotion dysregulation mediates the longitudinal relation between peer rejection and depression: Differential effects of gender and grade. International Journal of Behavioral Development. doi:10.1177/0165025416669062
Luebbe, A. M., Mancini, K.J., Kiel, E. J., Spangler, B. R., Semlak, J. L., & Fussner, L. M. (2016). Dimensionality of helicopter parenting and relations to emotional, decision-making, and academic functioning in emerging adults. Assessment, 25, 841-857.doi:10.1177/1073191116665907
Forrest, L., Smith, A., R., Fussner, L. M., Dodd, D. & Clerkin, E. (2015). Using implicit and explicit attitudes of exercise importance to predict exercise dependence. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 22, 91-9. doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2015.06.006
Fussner, L. M., & Smith, A. R. (2015). It’s not me, it’s you: Beliefs about partner preferences are associated with eating disorder symptoms in gay men. Journal of Homosexuality, 62, 1329-1344. doi:10.1080/00918369.2015.1060053
Fussner, L. M., Luebbe, A. M., & Bell, D. J. (2014). Dynamics of positive emotion regulation: Associations with youth depressive symptoms. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 43, 475-488. doi:10.1007/s10802-014-9916-3
Luebbe, A. M., Bump, K., Fussner, L. M., & Mancini, K. J. (2014). Perceived maternal and paternal psychological control: Relations to adolescent anxiety through deficits in emotion regulation. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 45, 565-576. doi:10.1007/s10578-013-0425-3
Luebbe, A. M., Fussner, L. M., Kiel, E. J., Early, M. C., & Bell, D. J. (2013). Role of adolescent and maternal depressive symptoms on transactional emotion recognition: Context and state affect matter. Emotion, 13, 1160-1172. doi:10.1037/a0033923
Jastrowski Mano, K.E., Beckmann, E.A., Fussner, L. M., & Kashikar-Zuck, S. (2020). Executive Functioning in Adolescents with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain. Children, 7, 273, 1-12. doi:10.3390/children7120273
Cunningham, N., Kalomiris, A., Peugh, J., Farrell, M., Pentiuk, S., Mallon, D., …Fussner, L.M., Aggarwal, R., & Kashikar-Zuck, S. (2020). Cognitive Behavior Therapy Tailored to Anxiety Symptoms Improves Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain Outcomes in RCT. The Journal of Pediatrics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.10.060
Cunningham, N. R., Fussner, L. M., Moorman, E., Kashikar-Zuck, S., & Brunner, H. (2019). Development and Pilot Testing of the Treatment and Education Approach for Childhood-onset Lupus (TEACH) Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults with SLE. Pediatric Rheumatology, 17, 1-9. doi.org/10.1186/s12969-019-0307-8
Fussner, L. M, Black, W. R., Lynch-Jordan, A., DeWitt, E. M., Ting, T., & Kashikar-Zuck, S. (2019). Utility of the PROMIS Pediatric Pain Interference scale to measure outcomes of intervention in adolescents with juvenile fibromyalgia. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 1-6. doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsy110
Fussner, L. M., Schild, C., Lewandowski Holley A. S., & Wilson, A. C. (2018). Parent chronic pain and mental health impact pain-specific parenting behaviors. Canadian Journal of Pain, 2(1), 258-265. doi:10.1080/24740527.2018.1518119
Fussner, L. M., Luebbe, A. M, & Smith, A. R. (2018). Social reward and social punishment sensitivity in relation to dietary restraint and binge/purge symptoms. Appetite, 127, 386–392. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2018.05.133
Fussner, L. M., Mancini, K. J., & Luebbe, A. M. (2017). Depression and Approach Motivation: Differential Relations to Monetary, Social, and Food Reward. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 1-13. doi:10.1007/s10862-017-9620-z
Dodd, D., Velkoff, L., Forrest, L., Fussner, L. M., & Smith, A. R. (2017). An Emaciated Ideal? Using Facial Electromyography to Examine the Association between Eating Disorder Symptoms and Perceptions of Emaciation among Undergraduate Women. Body Image, 21, 47-56. doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2017.02.002
Fussner, L. M., Luebbe, A. M., Mancini, K. J., & Becker, S. P. (2016). Emotion dysregulation mediates the longitudinal relation between peer rejection and depression: Differential effects of gender and grade. International Journal of Behavioral Development. doi:10.1177/0165025416669062
Luebbe, A. M., Mancini, K.J., Kiel, E. J., Spangler, B. R., Semlak, J. L., & Fussner, L. M. (2016). Dimensionality of helicopter parenting and relations to emotional, decision-making, and academic functioning in emerging adults. Assessment, 25, 841-857.doi:10.1177/1073191116665907
Forrest, L., Smith, A., R., Fussner, L. M., Dodd, D. & Clerkin, E. (2015). Using implicit and explicit attitudes of exercise importance to predict exercise dependence. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 22, 91-9. doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2015.06.006
Fussner, L. M., & Smith, A. R. (2015). It’s not me, it’s you: Beliefs about partner preferences are associated with eating disorder symptoms in gay men. Journal of Homosexuality, 62, 1329-1344. doi:10.1080/00918369.2015.1060053
Fussner, L. M., Luebbe, A. M., & Bell, D. J. (2014). Dynamics of positive emotion regulation: Associations with youth depressive symptoms. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 43, 475-488. doi:10.1007/s10802-014-9916-3
Luebbe, A. M., Bump, K., Fussner, L. M., & Mancini, K. J. (2014). Perceived maternal and paternal psychological control: Relations to adolescent anxiety through deficits in emotion regulation. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 45, 565-576. doi:10.1007/s10578-013-0425-3
Luebbe, A. M., Fussner, L. M., Kiel, E. J., Early, M. C., & Bell, D. J. (2013). Role of adolescent and maternal depressive symptoms on transactional emotion recognition: Context and state affect matter. Emotion, 13, 1160-1172. doi:10.1037/a0033923
Fussner, L. M., & Lynch-Jordan, A. M. (2019). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Pediatric Patients with Chronic Widespread Musculoskeletal Pain. In R.D. Friedberg and J. K. Paternostro (Eds.), Handbook of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric Medical Conditions (pp. 185-200). Switzerland: Springer Nature.
Fussner, L. M., Rodriguez, L., & Vash-Margita, A. (2022, April). “It’s all in her head. Or not?! Demystifying Pelvic Pain in Adolescent Females” Workshop presented at the 2022 Annual Clinical and Research Meeting (ACRM); North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Chicago, IL.
Rodriguez, K., Turner, E., Baber, K, Szabo, M, Mayer-Brown, S … Fussner, L., … & Maxwell, E. (October 2022) “Incorporating a Novel GI Psychology Curriculum in Didactic Training for Future Pediatric Gastroenterologists.” Poster submitted to 2022 NASPGHAN Annual Meeting.
Kaplan, L.M., Fussner, L. M., & Magee, L.M., (2021, April). “Targeted Programming Enhances Engagement and Connection among Pediatric Psychologists.” Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC), Virtual.
Fussner, L. M., Rodriguez, L., & Vash-Margita, A. (2021, October). “Novel approaches to comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis in adolescent females.” Symposium presented at the 77th American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Scientific Congress & Expo, Baltimore, MD.
Miller, J., Fussner, L. M., Baber, K., Wesley, K., Webster, J. & Rodriguez, K. (December 2021). “Group intervention for pediatric patients with functional constipation: Telehealth as an opportunity for increased access and engagement.” Poster presented at the 2021 NASPGHAN Annual Meeting, Virtual.
Beckmann, E. A., Fussner, L. M., Williams, S. E., Lynch-Jordan, A. M., Kashikar-Zuck, S., & Jastrowski Mano, K. E. (2020, June). “Working memory predicts academic performance above and beyond pain intensity in adolescents with chronic musculoskeletal pain.” Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Pain Society, Calgary, AB.
Fussner, L. M. & Adams, L. (2022, August). Strategies for Successful EPPP and Licensure. Oral presentation delivered to CHOP psychology postdoctoral fellows. Virtual due to COVID Restrictions.
Fussner, L. M. (2022, August). “A Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Managing Chronic Pain and Improving Functioning.” Oral presentation delivered to Behavioral Health Integrated Program. Virtual due to COVID Restrictions.
Fussner, L. M. & Rodriguez, K. (2022, June). “Hot Topics in GI Psychology.” Oral presentation to be delivered to CHOP Pediatric Psychology trainees. Virtual due to COVID Restrictions.
Fussner, L. M. (2022, April). “CBT for Chronic Pain and GI Conditions.” Grand Rounds presentation delivered to Department of Pediatrics Penn Medicine at Princeton. Virtual due to COVID Restrictions.
Sherker, J., Chesley, G., Aggarwal Dutta, R., Riisen, A., & Fussner, L. M. (2022, February). “Somatic Syndrome Disorder: Applications to Medical Subspecialties.” Oral presentation delivered to CHOP psychiatry and psychology trainees and staff. Virtual due to COVID Restrictions
Fussner, L. M. & Mayer-Brown, S. (2021, November). “Behavioral Interventions for Constipation and Encopresis.” Oral presentation delivered to CHOP Pediatric Psychology trainees. Virtual due to COVID Restrictions.
Fussner, L. M. & Turner, E. (2021, November). “CBT for Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain Disorder.” Oral presentation delivered to CHOP Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellows. Virtual due to COVID Restrictions.
Fussner, L. M. (2021, November). “Strategies for Successful Cognitive Behavioral Based Exposures with Pediatric Patients.” Oral presentation delivered to CHOP Psychiatry Fellows. Philadelphia, PA.
Fussner, L. M. & Turner, E. (2021, August). “Behavioral Management of Elimination Disorders.” Oral Presentation to be delivered to CHOP Psychiatry Fellows. Philadelphia, PA.
Fussner, L. M. (2021, July). “Bereavement Session: Support During Times of Grief and Loss.” Facilitated supportive discussion with families during 9th International Symposium on Alagille Syndrome. Virtual due to COVID Restrictions.
Fussner, L. M. & Comerford Kraenbring, M. (2021, February, March, June). “A Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Managing Chronic Pain and Improving Functioning.” Oral Presentation delivered to Behavioral Health Integrated Program. Virtual due to COVID Restrictions.
Holbein, C. & Fussner, L. M. (2021, February). “Self- Management and Treatment Adherence in Pediatric Patients with GI Conditions.” Oral Presentation delivered to Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellows. Virtual due to COVID Restrictions.
Fussner, L. M. (2021, January). “CBT Stepped Care Model of Intervention for Functional Abdominal Pain and Anxiety.” Oral presentation delivered to Motility Research Center. Virtual due to COVID Restrictions.
Fussner, L. M., & Gulamali, M. (2020, September). “Emotional Health and Wellness: Resources for Caregivers and Youth with Alagille Syndrome.” Oral presentation delivered to Alagille Syndrome Alliance Roundtable Meeting. Virtual due to COVID Restrictions.
2018, Faculty Development Fund Award, Yale Child Study Center ($4200)
2017, LEND Resident Travel Award, Oregon Health & Science University ($800)
2015-2016, Dissertation Scholar Research Award, Miami University Department of Psychology ($19,000)
2015-2016, Psi Chi Graduate Student of the Year, Selectively given to one graduate student in the Department of Psychology
2015-2016, Doctoral and Undergraduate Scholarship Research Award, Miami University, Office for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship ($1,000)
2016, Miami Alumni Research Award, Miami University ($580)
2015, Dissertation Research Awards, Miami University Graduate School and Psychology Department ($600)
2015, Academic Achievement Award, Miami University Graduate School ($300)
2012-2015, Graduate Student Travel Awards, Miami University Department of Psychology ($3,000)
2013, Psychology Department Research Award, Miami University Psychology Department ($300)
2012, Graduate Student Teaching Award, Miami University Graduate Student Teaching Enhancement Program ($200)
2011, Cum Laude, University of Notre Dame
2015-present, Editorial Board, Journal of Youth and Adolescence
Assessment
Journal of Clinical Psychology
International Journal of Behavioral Development
Body Image
Appetite
PLOS One
Anxiety Stress and Coping
Child Psychiatry and Human Development
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Journal of Youth and Adolescence
Personality and Individual Differences
Journal of Pain
Pain
Comprehensive Psychiatry
Clinical Journal of Pain
Child Development
Eating Behaviors
Pediatric and Neonatal Pain
2021-present, Pediatric Psychology Webinar Series, co-coordinator
2020-present, Community Outreach & Activism Committee Member, Pediatric Gastroenterology Diversity Committee
2020-present, Pediatric Gastroenterology Wellness Committee
2020-present, Training Advisory Committee Member; DCAPBS
2017–present, Society of Pediatric Psychology
2010–present, American Psychological Association
2009–present, Psi Chi Honor Society