Lauren Michelle Gardner, PHD - Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital-Child Development and Rehabilitation Center

Dr. Fritz is a pediatric psychologist in the Johns Hopkins All Childrens Institute for Brain Protection Sciences. She joined the hospital staff in 2018. Dr. Fritz provides evidence-based interventions for pre-school and early childhood disruptive behavior disorders.

The Center for Behavioral Health at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, offers comprehensive mental and behavioral guidance and treatment for children and teens facing various challenges in today’s world. Their team of psychiatrists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, and developmental pediatricians provide evidence-based assessment, consultation, and intervention to help patients and families navigate complex issues. Collaborating closely with specialists in areas like neurology, sports medicine, and hematology-oncology, the center addresses developmental issues, builds coping skills, and develops tailored education plans for each child. They also lead research activities to develop best practices to share regionally and nationally, ensuring patients receive the highest quality care. The center’s psychiatrists treat a range of mental health concerns in children and teens, while clinical psychologists specialize in assessing and treating conditions like anxiety, depression, and trauma-induced stress. Neuropsychologists focus on neurocognitive disorders associated with brain-based conditions, developing treatment plans for issues such as brain injury, stroke, and epilepsy. Together, they provide a holistic approach to mental and behavioral health for young patients. Generated from the website content

Dr. Ransom specializes in neuropsychologyat Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital. She joined the medical staff in 2019. Before joining Johns Hopkins All Childrens, Dr. Ransom was an assistant professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine where she co-directed the Pediatric Concussion Clinic and developed the neuropsychology arm of the Sports Concussion Clinic.