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Monica J. Sutton, PhD

Monica J. Sutton, PhD

Specialties: Child Development

Gender: Female

Biography: Monica J Sutton completed her PhD in clinical psychology at Jackson State University, and her doctoral residency program at Mississippi State Hospital. Dr. Sutton is a licensed clinical psychologist and a Professor with the University of Mississippi Medical Center in the Department of Pediatrics, Center for the Advancement of Youth (CAY). As a Professor within the CAY Clinic, Dr. Sutton completes psychological assessments as well as provides direct treatment for patients with various mental health issues and developmental delays. Dr. Sutton also conducts family therapy with a focus on parenting skills, effective communication skills and parent-child relationships. In addition to her duties at CAY, Dr. Sutton is involved in teaching and supervision of doctoral level psychology trainees within the UMMC Psychology Internship (Residency) Training Program.

Education

Fellowship:University of Mississippi Medical Center
Internship:Mississippi State Hospital

Experience

Current Positions

Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, UMMC, Jackson, MS 3911007/2022 - Present
Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, UMMC2013 - Present

Specialty Certification Licensure

Certification, Civil Commitment Examiner09/2019 - Present
Certification, Tourette Association of America, Inc.02/2017 - 02/2017
Licensure, Licensed Clinical Psychologist04/2009 - 06/2016

Honors, Awards, and Recognition