Dr. Micaela Thordarson, Pediatric Psychology
Micaela Thordarson, Ph.D.
is on staff at
CHOC Hospital Orange
Specialty:
Dr. Micaela Thordarson, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who coordinates outpatient, clinic visit and inpatient mental health services to kids and teens.
Location:
CHOC Children’s Pediatric Psychology
1120 W La Veta Ave, Suite 470
Orange, CA 92868
phone: 714-509-8481
fax: 714-509-8756
Education
- Psychology School
Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA - Clinical Child Psychology Pre-Doctoral Internship
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH - Integrated Primary Care Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Geisinger Health Systems, Danville, PA
Micaela Thordarson, Ph.D. in the News
Mental Health
Effective youth suicide screening and intervention strategies for physicians
A CHOC expert discusses evidence-based interventions and screening methods that can help identify and support at-risk youth.
CHOC Pediatrica 
COVID-19
The link between COVID-19 and suicide: What parents should know
We’ve seen a link between the COVID-19 pandemic and mental health, including increased suicidal thoughts. Here’s how parents can help.
Healthcare
DBT in IOP setting shown to reduce intensity, frequency of suicidal thoughts in teens
CHOC’s intensive outpatient program for high school teens is successfully intervening on suicidal behaviors.
Mental Health
A psychologist’s tips for self-care
Self-care is the critical maintenance we need to keep functioning. A CHOC psychologist offers tips for parents on how to practice self-care.
Mental Health
Meet Dr. Micaela Thordarson
Meet Dr. Micaela Thordarson, psychologist, ASPIRE® (After School Program Interventions & Resiliency Education) Intensive Outpatient Program at CHOC.
Healthcare
Meet Dr. Micaela Thordarson
Passionate about working with high-risk patients, Dr. Thordarson has extensive experience working with suicidal and self-harming youth.
Podcasts featuring Micaela Thordarson, Ph.D.
Anxiety
DBT: What Is It And How Can It Help?
In this podcast, Dr. Micaela Thordarson brings awareness to how impactful Dialectical Behavior Therapy can be for adolescents.