About Tava L. Arnold, PhD
Tava Arnold, Ph.D., serves as the psychologist for several interdisciplinary teams at Phoenix Children's Hospital and licensed by the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners.
Dr. Arnold's expertise includes helping children and their families navigate medical treatments, surgeries, and other challenges associated with complex health conditions. She has specialty training in pediatric psychology which includes pre-surgical evaluations, psychotherapy, and medical team consultation. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Society of Pediatric Psychology, and American Cochlear Implant Alliance.
Dr. Arnold earned her doctorate degree in counseling psychology with an emphasis in health psychology from Georgia State University. Dr. Arnold completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Children's Hospital of Orange County in Orange, CA and post - doctoral fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Program in Denver, CO.
Medical School / Education
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Internship
Children's Hospital of Orange County, Orange, CA; Rocky Mountain Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Denver, CO
Fellowship
Rocky Mountain Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Denver, CO
Psychology
Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association
Society of Pediatric Psychology
American Cochlear Implant Alliance
Rating & Reviews
We are so grateful to have met with this provider. As a mom, I felt seen, heard, and supported. I felt like the provider reached through the screen, held my hand, and said, you're not alone, we're on your team, and we're going to get through this. She clearly had my daughter's best interest at heart. I left the appointment feeling so hopeful!
De. Arnold asked very good questions and quickly engaged my daughter, helping her to speak freely. She was understanding and helped to validate what my daughter was feeling. She was great!
Dr. Arnold was a tremendous doctor to have care for my daughter. She was incredibly knowledgeable and presented coping skills in a scaffolded approach that built upon itself. She explained things clearly, and seemed to truly understand where my daughter was coming from. I asked my daughter what she would say about Dr. Arnold and she said that everyone who suffers from migraines should have the opportunity to work with Dr. Arnold.
In my opinion Dr. Arnold was very competent in compiling a complete history of my Grandson, including Health, Social & Environmental, in order to assess whether he would be a candidate for a Cochlear Implant! She made me feel comfortable during my visit, while making sure any questions were addressed!
Dr. Tava was fantastic. She provided an open and comfortable environment for us. She provided us with additional resources to better assist our situation. We look forward to meeting with her again!