Emma Lyons

Assistant Professor, Psychiatry-Child-CHC


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Graduate Schools
  • MA, University of Denver (2015)
  • MS, University of Oregon (2018)
  • PhD, University of Oregon (2021)
Undergraduate School
  • BA/BS, Boston University (MA) (2010)
Internship
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Child Psychology Program (2021)
Fellowships
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Pulmonology (2022)
Department
Psychiatry-Child-CHC

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor

Publications

  • Skoranski, A. M., Skowron, E. A., Nekkanti, A. K., Scholtes, C. M., Lyons, E. R., & DeGarmo, D. S. (2022). PCIT engagement and persistence among child welfare-involved families: Associations with harsh parenting, physiological reactivity, and social cognitive processes at intake. Development and psychopathology, 34(4), 1618-1635.
  • Lyons, E. R., Nekkanti, A. K., Funderburk, B. W., & Skowron, E. A. (2022). Parent–Child Interaction Therapy Supports Healthy Eating Behavior in Child Welfare-Involved Children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(17), 10535.
  • Steinberg Christofferson, E., Ruzicka, E. B., Bolt, M., Lyons, E., Wachs, M., Buchanan, C. L., ... & Monnin, K. (2022). Understanding disparities and barriers associated with pediatric transplant evaluation and time to listing: Moving toward a more comprehensive picture. Pediatric Transplantation, 26(2), e14182.
  • Lyons, E. R., Monnin, K. S., Ruzicka, E. B., Arcona, Z., Naclerio, C., & Christofferson, E. S. (2023). Implementing an integrated psychology preventative care model in pediatric solid organ transplant. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology.
  • Skowron, E. A., Nekkanti, A. K., Skoranski, A. M., Scholtes, C. M., Lyons, E. R., Mills, K. L., ... & Funderburk, B. W. (2023). Randomized trial of parent–child interaction therapy improves child-welfare parents’ behavior, self-regulation, and self-perceptions. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
  • Lyons, E.R., Muther, E., & Sabrharwal, S., (2023). Nutrition and behavioral health in cystic fibrosis: Eating and body image. The Remaining Barriers to Normalcy in Cystic Fibrosis: Volume 8 [special issue]. Pediatric Pulmonology.
  • Curtis, K., Lyons, E.R., Arcona, Z.A., Buchanan, C., & Christofferson, E.S. (2023). Relating multidimensional deprivation index to adherence outcomes in pediatric solid organ transplant. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology.

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado