Psychologist
Charles Suttenfield, Ph.D., M.A., M.S.
Burn injuries, like other catastrophic illnesses, frequently subject patients and their families to significant challenges resultant from health declines, losses and lifestyle interruptions. As part of the team approach to burn care, psychological services are made available to patients and their families. The Burn Psychologist provides services to facilitate their improved coping with traumatic circumstances of the injury, immediate and long-term medical and psychosocial stressors, and post-discharge adjustment necessary throughout continued recovery and return to the demands of everyday life.