Margaret Christie, Ph.D.
Margaret Christie, Ph.D.
(847) 686-0090, Ext. 0112
mchristie@pcpachicago.com
Margaret Christie, Ph.D. (she/her) is the Director of Pediatric Assessment and a Pediatric Psychologist at Primary Care Psychology Associates.
She earned her Doctoral and Master’s degrees in School Psychology from Illinois State University, with an emphasis on working with children, adolescents, and families. Prior to this, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Christie completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the Munroe Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. There, she completed specialized training in providing services in primary care medical settings. Dr. Christie has worked in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, and community clinics. Her research has focused on the development and delivery of valid and reliable evaluations for ADHD and Autism.
Dr. Christie utilizes evidence-based approaches when working with children and families and has extensive experience with cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavior modification, social skills training, exposure therapy, exposure and response prevention, and habit reversal training among many other techniques. She enjoys using a warm, client-centered, and solution focused approach with families and incorporates clients’ strengths and values into treatment to empower them to reach their goals.
Areas of Expertise: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, OCD, anxiety disorders, depressive and mood disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, behavior management, sleep, and habit/tic disorders.
Locations: Vernon Hills (Pediatric Partners) and Telehealth
