Laura Rockman, PsyD

Clinical Biography

Laura Rockman, PsyD, is a licensed pediatric psychologist in UT Health Austin Pediatric Psychiatry at Dell Children’s, a clinical partnership between Dell Children’s Medical Center and UT Health Austin. She specializes in treating patients with various forms of kidney disease and providing support to both patients and caregivers throughout hospital admissions. Additionally, Dr. Rockman is an assistant professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Rockman earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Dickinson College, her master’s degree in forensic psychology from Marymount University, and her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Argosy University. She completed an internship in pediatric psychology at Children's Hospital of Michigan Psychiatry and Psychology Clinic and a fellowship in pediatric psychology at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware.

Dr. Rockman collaborates with patients and families through the nephrology and inpatient consultation-liaison behavioral health teams. She previously worked at Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand, where she supported patients across various teams, including general pediatrics, consultation-liaison, neuropsychology, renal, oncology and the Late Effects Assessment Program for patients undergoing brain cancer treatment. She also served as the neuropsychology practice supervisor. Her clinical and research interests focus on how youth and caregivers cope with chronic medical conditions. She has co-authored a systematic review examining pain and emotional functioning in pediatric sickle cell disease.

Dr. Rockman is a pediatric psychologist with UT Health Austin.