Creating Successful Environments
For All.

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ABOUT

Creating environments that prioritize youth mental health is essential for fostering emotional resilience, supporting healthy development, and ensuring that children and adolescents have the tools they need to thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Natasha L. Poulopoulos, Ph.D. (she/her), also known as Dr. Tash, is a licensed psychologist specialized in providing actionable insights and strategies for improving child, adolescent, and young adult mental health. Dr. Tash advises organizations on the creation of mental health escalation protocols, supportive mental health practices, and inclusive and informed schools, workplaces, and healthcare settings.

With a strong commitment to creating environments where youth can thrive, her goal is to empower families, educators, and organizations with the tools and knowledge to promote healthy, resilient minds.

Book Dr. Tash today to transform your organization with mental health at the forefront.

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Services

1

Psychodiagnostic Evaluation and Individual Psychotherapy

Initial evaluations include a comprehensive clinical intake to guide diagnosis and tailored treatment recommendations.

Hourly individual therapy sessions are tailored to help you or your child learn about themselves, grow, and meet treatment goals.

3

Speaking Engagements
& Presentations

Connect with the broader community (schools, organizations, non-profits) to raise awareness about a variety of topics related to youth mental health (e.g., bullying, depression, anxiety, suicidality) and strategies to support children and teens in various environments.

2

Mental Health Escalation Protocol Development

Protocols tailored to help schools, childcare centers, and organizations establish effective mental health protocols to support youth emotional and behavioral health. Include a variety of mental health disorders, concerns for suicidal ideation/self-harm, and de-escalation techniques.

4

LGBTQ+ Health Sensitivity Training

Educating healthcare professionals, organizations, and community groups about the specific health care needs of LGBTQ+ individuals. These workshops cover topics such as culturally humility, addressing health care disparities, and strategies for creating safe and inclusive spaces.

RESEARCH

01

Darban, B., Poulopoulos, N., Campuzano, M., & Oliva, M. (2023). Improving LGBTQ+ Youth Healthcare: A Roadmap for System-Level Collaboration Efforts. Hospital Pediatrics, 13(9), e260-e262.

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Gumidyala, A. P., Greenley, R. N., Plevinsky, J. M., Poulopoulos, N., Cabrera, J., Lerner, D., Noe, J.D., Walkiewicz, D., Werlin, S., & Kahn, S. A. (2018). Moving on: transition readiness in adolescents and young adults with IBD. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 24(3), 482-489.

02

Vassilopoulos, A., Poulopoulos, N., & Ibeziako, P. (2020). School absenteeism in medically hospitalized children and adolescents with somatic symptom and related disorders. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 26(2), 342-354.

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Thomason, M. M., Poulopoulos, N., Nguyen, E., Gumidyala, A. P., Kahn, S. A., & Greenley, R. N. (2017). Reliability and validity of the beliefs about medication scale in a pediatric inflammatory bowel disease sample. Journal of Child Health Care, 21(3), 253-262.

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EDITORIALS

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