As a psychologist, I am dedicated to a family-centered approach to care that amplifies the inherent strengths of every child and family. I thoughtfully tailor evidence-based practices to align with each family’s needs, values and goals.
About Adrien M. Winning, PhD
Adrien Winning, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist at Phoenix Children's. Dr. Winning has a strong background in serving children with complex medical needs, as well as their families. She provides psychosocial support to children receiving inpatient and outpatient treatment across the illness continuum at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
Dr. Winning earned her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and psychology from The Ohio State University, before earning her master's and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from Loyola University Chicago. She completed her predoctoral residency in behavioral medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and postdoctoral training in pediatric psychology at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
In addition to providing clinical care, Dr. Winning is an assistant professor at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. She is also engaged in research projects aimed at enhancing family well-being and developmental outcomes for children with central nervous system conditions. Her research includes partnering with families to develop behavioral interventions and systems-level solutions to promote the best outcomes for all children.
When not at work, Dr. Winning enjoys spending time outside with her family, hiking and trying new restaurants in the Phoenix area.
Medical School / Education
Loyola University Chicago, IL
Residency
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
Fellowship
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
Academic Affiliations
Assistant Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Winning AM, Payne A, Ohanian D, Fagan A, Murray C, Papadakis J, Bowman R, Holmbeck GN. "Family Factors as Moderators of the Association Between Specific Cognitive Domains and Psychosocial, Academic, and Adaptive Functioning Outcomes in Youth With Spina Bifida" J Pediatr Psychol. 2025 Oct 1;50(10):970-980. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsaf061. PMID: 40973704 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40973704/
Moscato EL, Darow E, Quach J, Winning AM, Schmidt M, Wade SL, Gerhardt CA, Sezgin E. "Usability Testing of an Online Parenting Program for Rural and Appalachian Caregivers of Young Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Mixed Methods Study" JMIR Pediatr Parent. 2025 Aug 5:8:e70055. doi: 10.2196/70055. PMID: 40764035 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40764035/
Winning AM, Howard Sharp K, Ferrante AC, Desjardins L, Friedman DL, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. "CNS-Directed Cancer Treatment and Child Adjustment: Moderating Effects of Maternal Parenting" J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Aug 12;47(8):916-928. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsac021. PMID: 35303090 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35303090/
Winning AM, Ridosh M, Wartman E, Kritikos T, Friedman C, Starnes M, Crowe AN, Holmbeck GN. "Parents' School-Related Concerns and Perceived Strengths in Youth With Spina Bifida" Child Care Health Dev. 2022 Jul;48(4):623-633. doi: 10.1111/cch.12969. Epub 2022 Feb 2. PMID: 35043413 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35043413/
Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch A, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. "The Impact of Central Nervous System Directed Treatment on Competence and Adjustment Among Children in Early Cancer Survivorship" Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep;68(9):e29220. doi: 10.1002/pbc.29220. Epub 2021 Jul 10. PMID: 34245215 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34245215/
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