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Mikaela M. Overton, PHD

PhD

Doctor of Philosophy

St. Luke's Health Partner
St. Luke's Health Partner

These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

Specialties


Accepting new patients
 
By Referral Only

Facilities & Clinics



About Mikaela M. Overton

Biography

Mikaela Overton, PhD is a clinical child psychologist with specialization in the assessment of children with neurodevelopmental and trauma-and stressor-related disorders. She is a member of a multidisciplinary autism diagnostic team and often works with children and adolescents within the foster care system who may have experienced abuse and neglect. 

Dr. Overton is a Within Agency Trainer and certified therapist in parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), a parent management training intervention developed for young children with disruptive behaviors. She is currently training other providers within the St. Luke’s system to provide PCIT to families within our community. 

Dr. Overton earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology (child emphasis) at Central Michigan University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Her internship and fellowship provided advanced specialty education and training in the assessment and treatment of traumatized children and families.

  • Fellowship

    University of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • Gender

    Female
  • Languages Spoken

    English