Mallory Schneider Hughes, PhD
About Your Psychologist
Clinical Expertise:
Specialization in Early Childhood:
Certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT):
Individualized Assessment Approach:
Emphasizes Parent Involvement:
Dr. Hughes places a high value on providing timely and thorough feedback to families. Her commitment ensures that parents leave each session equipped with a clear understanding of their child’s strengths and weaknesses, along with actionable steps for the future.
Dr. Hughes is dedicated to fostering the emotional well-being of young minds and empowering families with the tools they need for a brighter future.
Select Research and Publications
- Adverse Childhood Experiences and Family Resilience Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Schneider, Mallory MS; VanOrmer, Jessica MA; Zlomke, Kimberly PhD, BCBA-D
- A comparison study: caregiver functioning and family resilience among families of children with cystic fibrosis, asthma, and healthy controlsMallory Schneider, Jessica Simpson & Kimberly Zlomke
- Addressing behavioral health needs in pediatric primary care: discrepancies between desired and received careMallory Schneider, Kimberly Zlomke, Kristina Rossetti & Caitlin Anderson
- What Caregivers Want: Preferences for Behavioral Health Screening Implementation Procedures in Pediatric Primary CareMallory Schneider, Krista Mehari, Jennifer Langhinrichsen-Rohling
- Student's Perceptions of School Safety: It Is Not Just About Being BulliedSusan Williams, Mallory Schneider, Cory Wornell, Jennifer Langhinrichsen-Rohling
- Beyond Autism Severity: the Role of Medical Providers in Parenting/Caregiver AggravationJessica Simpson, Mallory Schneider & Kimberly R. Zlomke
Education
B.A. in Psychology
Dr. Hughes earned her bachelor's degree at Auburn University where she majored in Psychology and minored in Human Development and Family Studies. Dr. Hughes graduated with summa cum laude honors.
M.S. & Ph.D. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Dr. Hughes earned her masters and doctorate at the University of South Alabama. She graduated with a 4.0 GPA, has numerous peer-reviewed publications, and several co-authored book chapters.
Pre-Doctoral Intern in Pediatric/Child Psychology
Dr. Hughes completed her pre-doctoral internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center/OU Children's Hospital within the pediatric psychology track.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology
Dr. Hughes completed her postdoctoral fellowship within the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center through Children's Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University School of Medicine.