Julie Anne McElrath, PhD

Julie Anne McElrath, PhD is a Pediatric Psychologist in Greenville, SC. She specializes in providing psychological services to infants, toddlers, and children up to age 4 and beyond. Dr. McElrath has extensive experience in diagnostic assessment and caregiver support and enrichment. Her expertise includes working with individuals with developmental disabilities and chronic health conditions such as epilepsy, brain tumors, and sickle cell disease. She also offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for adults. Since joining the Division of Pediatric Psychology at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital in 2015, Dr. McElrath has been highly rated by her patients, with a 4.7 rating based on 18 reviews.

Dr. McElrath's research interests encompass caregiver stress and developmental disability, educator needs for supporting students with chronic health care conditions, pre-driving skills in young people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and social functioning in young adults diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. She has a passion for working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, as she developed during her time at Furman University.

Julie Anne McElrath, PhD is dedicated to providing comprehensive psychological care to children and their caregivers in Greenville, SC. Her extensive training and research background make her an invaluable resource for families dealing with a variety of pediatric health issues.