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Preeti Sandhu, PsyD

Pediatric Psychologist


Practice Name Connecticut Children's Specialty Group

Education

Education:
BA & BS, University of Buffalo 2011
MA, Penn State Harrisburg 2013
PsyD, University of Hartford, 2018

Predoctoral Internship:
Primary Children’s Hospital, 2018

Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital, 2019

Faculty Appointment

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Preeti Sandhu, PsyD, is a Pediatric Psychologist, in the Division of Pain and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Sandhu’s areas of expertise include: providing multidisciplinary care to those with chronic pain, gastrointestinal disorders, feeding disorders, and other pediatric health conditions; use of evidenced based treatment interventions, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or Acceptance-Commitment Therapy, in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and other factors that may influence chronic pain; and education and consultation of the biopsychosocial and non-dualistic model of pain symptoms to patients, families, and other care providers within the community to best serve the patient’s needs.

Selected Publications

  • Pidano, A. E., Dale, L. P., Morgan, C. D., Wilbur, K. L., Sandhu, P., & Honigfeld, L. (2017). Different mental health-related symptoms, different decisions: A survey of pediatric primary care providers. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 1-10, doi: 10.1007/s10826-017-0846-x

  • Pidano, A. E., Slater, C. M., Dale, L. P., Wilbur, K. L., Sandhu, P., & Honigfeld, L. (2016). Availability of telephone-based child psychiatry consultation: Implications from a survey of pediatric providers in two states. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 25(8), 26-7-2615. doi: 10.1007/s10826-016-0423-8

Recent Blog Posts by Preeti Sandhu, PsyD
July 12, 2023
6 Ways to Raise Children with a Growth Mindset
Written By: Maelina Frattaroli

Ever worry about your child’s desire to learn? Are you concerned that they do not feel as smart as other kids, but do not know how to change this outlook? A positive attitude can help them reshape their perspective on learning and what it means to achieve a goal. For years, researchers have looked into […]

Posted In: Behavioral Health

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February 7, 2023
How to Keep Kids Safe from Cyberbullying
Written By: Maelina Frattaroli

Social media, message boards, instant messaging, texting, blogging and video—all of these are here to stay. While they can be beneficial, they also carry the risk of cyberbullying. Anyone who regularly uses digital platform opens the door for the possibility of cyberbullying. What should parents look out for if they suspect their child may be […]

Posted In: Behavioral Health, Media Use/Screen Time

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February 2, 2023
7 Tips for Keeping the Calm at Home During Times of Transition
Written By: Maelina Frattaroli

Transitions can be hard – from minor ones, like getting everyone out the door before the bus drives by, to major ones, like a cross-country move. But there are ways to keep your family feeling (relatively) calm, even amid change. Connecticut Children’s pediatric psychologist Preeti Sandhu, PsyD, has tips. 1. Timeouts aren’t just for kids, […]

Posted In: Behavioral Health, Parenting Through Change Kit

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