CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSDeanna P. Sams, Ph.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersOffice: (585) 275-3066Fax: (585) 273-1117assignmentAccepting New PatientsLocationsUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterSchool of Medicine and Dentistry601 Elmwood Ave, Box PSYCHRochester, NY 14642Faculty AppointmentsAssociate Professor (Part-Time) - Department of Psychiatry , Child & Adoles Serv (SMD) BiographyProfessional BackgroundDr. Sams has extensive experience in the clinical treatment of children, adolescents, young adults, and families. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, and disruptive behavior disorders in children and adolescents. She has extensive training and clinical experience in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and in Collaborative and Proactive Solutions approach (developed by Ross Greene, Ph.D.) in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Sams is the Director of Therapeutic Services on the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Unit at Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong. She is also Co-Director of the Psychological Testing Service, Dr. Sams is heavily involved in the training and supervision of pre-doctoral interns, as well as medical students and residents in psychiatry. Dr. Sams' research evaluates the impact of psychological interventions on Inpatient Psychiatry Units. Specifically, she has examined the applications of of mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy narrative therapy, and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions in the child & adolescent inpatient unit at Strong Memorial Hospital. Research Focus and Interests - Inpatient psychiatry / child and adolescent / mindfulness / Acceptance & Commitment Therapy / Collaborative & Proactive SolutionsCredentialsEducation2003 | University of Buffalo School of Medicine Office of Medical EducationPost-doctoral Training & Residency09/01/2004 - 08/31/2005Fellowship in Psychology at University of Rochester07/2002 - 07/2003Internship in Psychology at Child and Adolescent Service CenterAwards2018The Raymond Babineau. MD Award for Excellence in Psychotherapy EducationSponsor: Department of Psychiatry University of Rochester Scho2010Rita Underberg, Ph.D. Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Psychology Training Program,Sponsor: Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester School of MediLocation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester School of Medi2005Postdoctoral Award, University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry (2005)1995 - 1998Cum Laude, University of Rochester (1995-1998)Sigma Chi Iota (National Honor Society in Counseling)Graduate assistantship with full tuition remission for three years of doctoral programVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles10/2018Sams DP, Handley ED, Alpert-Gillis LJ. "Mindfulness-based group therapy: Impact on psychiatrically hospitalized adolescents." Clinical child psychology and psychiatry.. 2018 Oct 0; 23(4):582-591. Epub 2018 May 20. 2018Ghannadpour, J.; Sams, D.P.; Garrison, D. "Pilot Study of a Narrative Exercise on a Child & Adolescent Inpatient Unit". Journal of Systemic Therapies. 2018; 37(1): 47-54.8/2016Sams DP, Garrison D, Bartlett J. "Innovative Strength-Based Care in Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry." Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc.. 2016 Aug 0; 29(3):110-7. Epub 2016 Aug 23. VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Deanna P. Sams, Ph.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Deanna P. Sams, Ph.D. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.