Pam Christy, PsyD, HSPP


Pam Christy
Dr. Christy has been working with families in the Indianapolis area for 20 years. She specializes in assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression and learning differences. Other interests include family therapy, psychoeducation, and group therapy. Treatment extends into schools to provide in-service training and interventions that address specific issues affecting academic and behavioral functioning. Dr. Christy believes that working collaboratively with individuals, families, physicians, and schools facilitates change and progress that results in greater life satisfaction.

Dr. Christy is a member of the American Psychological Association, Indiana Psychological Association, American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, and a volunteer faculty member at Indiana University School of Medicine. Over the years, she has served on various committees with the IPA and is active with local schools, universities and organizations to promote education and mental health awareness.

Dr. Christy completed her degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis and her Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy from Butler University. She regularly attends local and national continuing education meetings that specialize in assessment and treatment of ADHD, anxiety (including OCD), depression and conflict resolution.

Areas of expertise:
  • ADHD - diagnosis and treatment with children, adolescents and adults
  • Learning disabilities – assessment and diagnosis followed by school and community interventions
  • Anxiety (general, OCD, panic)– diagnosis and cognitive-behavioral therapy to reduce worry and improve functioning
  • Depression (unipolar and bipolar) – cognitive and interpersonal strategies to improve mood and relationships
  • Oppositional behaviors – interventions to help parents address behavior problems with children and adolescents at home and school
  • Family conflict – resolving disputes between parents and children using family systems interventions

Preferred methods of treatment:
  • Psychological evaluations including educational assessment, emotional, behavioral, and personality functioning
  • Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Behavioral therapy to address specific problems related to anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation
  • Behavioral therapy to address ADHD with children and adolescents
  • Family systems therapy to address parent-child conflict
  • Cognitive therapy to address high conflict divorce situations interfering with co-parenting goals
  • Educational seminars with parents to teach strategies to work with children diagnosed with ADHD


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