Carrie Tully, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist specializing in trauma and burn care at Children’s National Hospital, where she serves as the Director of Psychosocial Services for the Burn Program. With deep clinical expertise in supporting children and families after traumatic injury, Dr. Tully leads a multidisciplinary team providing integrated care across the continuum of recovery. Her work emphasizes family-centered, resilience-oriented approaches that address both immediate and long-term psychosocial needs, including procedure preparation, pain coping, and post-discharge support.

Dr. Tully’s research focuses on caregiver distress, coping, and recovery after pediatric injury, with a particular interest in early interventions that promote family resilience and reduce posttraumatic stress. She has led and contributed to multiple studies on parent mental health and family adjustment in acute care settings and serves as a mentor for trainees in clinical and research tracks. In her educational leadership role, Dr. Tully develops curricula to train future psychologists in trauma-informed care, supervision, and integrated medical psychology, ensuring the next generation is equipped to meet the complex needs of diverse pediatric populations.