Carolyn Piggot, PsyD

Carolyn Piggot, PsyD (she/her), is Child Postdoctoral Fellow. She completed her Clinical Psychology PsyD program at The Chicago School in Chicago, IL. She earned her BA in Psychology at Marquette University and her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, WI. Carolyn completed her pre-doctoral internship at the University of Wisconsin Madison’s School of Medicine and Public Health’s through the Department of Psychiatry.

Carolyn’s clinical work focuses on working with young children (infant to early childhood 0-5 years old), pre-adolescents and adolescents youth presenting with a wide range of concerns including trauma-related disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, familial relationships, and attachment related concerns. Carolyn is passionate about increasing parent-child relationships through dyadic work, supporting children and adolescents in improving overall functioning across environments, and promoting positive social/emotional outcomes for children and adolescents. Carolyn’s training has also increased her passion for providing relational, trauma informed care, focused on stabilizing placement and support for youth who have contact with or are involved in the foster care system.

Outside of work, Carolyn enjoys getting outside with her dog, Reggie. You can often find Carolyn and Reggie going for a hike, kayaking, or just walking around Lake Monona. Carolyn is also very passionate about coffee, and is always open to recommendations for different coffee shops around Madison.