Nicholas P. Seivert
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Psychologist I - Single Ventricle - Cardiology in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Department: Psychiatry
Contact information
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
The Hub for Clinical Collaboration, Room 12583
3500 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
The Hub for Clinical Collaboration, Room 12583
3500 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 2674266394
Education:
BS (Psychology: Social Science)
Loyola University Chicago, 2010.
MA (Clinical Psychology)
Wayne State University, 2014.
PhD (Clinical Psychology)
Wayne State University, 2018.
BS (Psychology: Social Science)
Loyola University Chicago, 2010.
MA (Clinical Psychology)
Wayne State University, 2014.
PhD (Clinical Psychology)
Wayne State University, 2018.
Post-Graduate Training
Predoctoral Intern, Pediatric Psychology/Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Pediatrics, 2017-2018.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Pediatric Psychology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2018-2020.
Permanent linkPredoctoral Intern, Pediatric Psychology/Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Pediatrics, 2017-2018.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Pediatric Psychology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2018-2020.
Description of Clinical Expertise
Psychological functioning in children and adolescents with congenital heart disease, family coping in chronic illness, comorbid medical and psychiatric disorders, pediatric integrated healthcareDescription of Research Expertise
Mental health in congenital heart disease, child and parent adjustment to adversity, pediatric medical traumatic stress, emotional development, integrated healthcare, clinical psychology trainingSelected Publications
Seivert, N.P., Dodds, K.M., & Rychik, J: Heart Wise: Pilot Testing HRV Biofeedback Intervention for Adolescents with Single Ventricle Congenital Heart Disease. Poster presentation at the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback 56th Annual Scientific Meeting, Baltimore, MD. May 2026.O’Malley, S, Seivert, NP, Muñoz, F, & Dodds, KM: Improved Exercise Capacity in an Adolescent with Fontan Circulation Within a Multidisciplinary Longitudinal Care Program: A Case Report. Cincinnati Exercise Symposium March 2026.
Seivert, N. P., Dodds, K. M., Demianczyk, A., Goldberg, D.J., and Rychik, J: Promoting Emotional & Behavioral Health for Pediatric Patients with Fontan Circulation: Integrating Psychology into a Dedicated Multidisciplinary Clinic. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine - Pediatric Cardiology 12, June 2025.
Seivert, N. P., Dodds, K. M., O’Malley, S., Goldberg, D.J., Paridon, S., McBride, M., and Rychik, J.: Associations Between Exercise Capacity and Psychological Functioning in Children and Adolescents with Fontan Circulation. Pediatric Cardiology November 2024.
Seivert, N.P, Chandrasekhara, K., June, D., Dodds, K.M, Goldberg, D.J., & Rychik, J: Integrating Behavioral Health into a Multidisciplinary Team Caring for Pediatric Patients with Fontan Circulation. Oral poster presentation at 27th Annual Update on Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Disease. Scottsdale, AZ February 2024.
Seivert, N.P, Dodds, K.M., O'Malley, S., Um, K., Chandrasekhara, K., Goldberg, D.J., Paridon, S., McBride, M., & Rychik, J.: Associations between anxiety and exercise test metrics in youth with Fontan circulation. Poster presentation at the 8th World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. Washington, DC August 2023.
Seivert, N.P, Um, K., Rychik, J, Goldberg, D.J., & Dodds, K.M.: Utility of general versus specific health related quality of life measures in youth with single ventricle congenital heart disease and Fontan circulation. Poster presentation at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference. Chicago, IL March/April 2023.
Seivert, N.P, Um, K., Rychik, J, Goldberg, D.J., O'Malley, S., Paridon, S., McBride, M., & Dodds, K.M: Associations between exercise capacity and psychological functioning in youth with Fontan circulation. Poster presentation at 26th Annual Update on Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Disease. Rio Mar, PR February 2023.
Seivert, N. P., Werntz, A., Hsueh, L., Sain, K., Washburn, J. J., & Cavell, T. A.: Career-enhancing research competencies: Student perceptions of research training in clinical psychology doctoral programs. Poster presentation at the Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology Mid-Winter Meeting 2023, San Diego, CA January 2023.
Seivert, N. P., Werntz, A., Hsueh, L., Sain, K., Washburn, J. J., & Cavell, T. A.: Career-enhancing research competencies: Student perceptions of research training in clinical psychology doctoral programs. Training and Education in Professional Psychology 17(3): 259-268, 2023.