David J Kolko, PhD

Professor of Psychiatry, Clinical and Translational Science, Pediatrics, and Psychology

Current Appointments

  • Director, Special Services Unit

Areas of Expertise

  • Children & Adolescents
  • Telepsychiatry
David J Kolko, PhD
Expertise & Interests Selected Publications Education & Credentials Related News

Expertise & Interests

Research Interests

Dissemination and implementation science; Collaborative pediatric health care

Clinical Interests

Behavioral dysfunction/antisocial behavior; Child abuse; trauma; Integrated collaborative care interventions

Education Interests

Training in evidence-based treatment; Practitioner training & supervision; Dissemination and implementation

Selected Publications

  1. Kolko DJ, Foster KT, Torres E, Hart J, Rounds J & Rumbarger K. (2023) Sexual offense disclosure assessment in youth referred to community treatment: A latent class analysis. Sexual Abuse, 35, 6, 716-747. Nov 25;10790632221139165. doi: 10.1177/10790632221139165.
  2. Kolko DJ, Herschell AD, Baumann BL, Hart JA & Wisniewski SR. (2018) AF-CBT for families experiencing physical aggression or abuse served by the mental health or child welfare system: An effectiveness trial. Child Maltreatment, 23(4), 319=333.
  3. Kolko DJ, Campo JV, Kilbourne A, Hart J, Sakolsky D & Wisniewski S. (2014). Collaborative care iutcomes for pediatric behavioral health problems: A cluster randomized trial. Pediatrics, 133(4), April, e981-992.
  4. Kolko DJ, Lindhiem O, Hat J & Bukstein OG. (2014). Evaluation of a booster intervention three years after acute treatment for early-onset disruptive behavior disorders. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 42 (3), 383-398
  5. Kolko DJ, Baumann BL, Herschell AD, Hart J, Holden E & Wisniewski S. (2012). Implementation of AF-CBT by community practitioners serving child welfare and mental health: A randomized trial. Child Maltreatment, 17 (1), 30-44. DOI 10.1177/1077559511427346
  6. Kolko DJ (in press). Tertiary prevention strategies: Psycho-social intervention for youth firesetting. In Nichola Tyler & Joanna Foster (Eds.), International Perspectives on Youth Firesetting: Advances in Research and Practice, Taylor and Frances/Routledge, Oxfordshire, England.
  7. Kolko DJ, McGuier EA, Turchi R, Thompson E, Iyengar S, Smith SN, Hoagwood K, Liebrecht C, Bennett IM, Powell BJ, Kelleher K, Silva M, Kilbourne AM. (2022) Care Team and Practice Level Implementation Strategies to Optimize Pediatric Collaborative Care: Study Protocol for a Cluster-Randomized Hybrid Type III Trial. Implementation Science, 17:20.
  8. Kolko, D. J., & Vernberg, E. M. (2017). Assessment and intervention with children who misuse fire: Practitioner guide. In D. Barlow (Ed.), Treatments That Work series. New York, N.Y.: Oxford University Press.
  9. Asarnow J, Kolko DJ, Miranda J & Kazak A. (2017). The pediatric patient centered medical home: Innovative models for improving behavioral health. American Psychologist,72 (1), 13-27.
  10. Kolko DJ, Brown EJ, Shaver ME, Baumann BL & Herschell AD. (2011). Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Session Guide. Third Edition (11-1-2011). Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
  11. Kolko DJ & Foster J. (in press). Firesetting in children and youth. In Vincent B. Van Hasselt & Michael L. Bourke (Eds.). Handbook of Behavioral Criminology: Contemporary Strategies and Issues. Springer Publishing: New York, NY
  12. Kolko DJ, & Berkout, O. (2017). Child physical abuse. In S. Gold, J. Cook, & C. Dalenberg (Eds.), Handbook of Trauma Psychology (pp. 99-116), American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
  13. Kolko DJ & Foster J. (2017). Firesetting in children and youth. In Vincent B. Van Hasselt & Michael L. Bourke (Eds.). Handbook of Behavioral Criminology: Contemporary Strategies and Issues (pp., 97-112). Springer Publishing: New York, NY
  14. Berliner L & Kolko DJ. (2016). Trauma Informed Care: A commentary and critique. Child Maltreatment, 21(2), 168-172.
  15. Kolko DJ. (2015). Invited Commentary: The effectiveness on integrated care on pediatric behavioral health: Outcomes and opportunities. JAMA Pediatrics, Published online August 10th, 2015, E1-E3.

Education & Credentials

Education & Training

Education
PhD, Clinical Psychology, Georgia State University
Postdoctoral
Behavioral Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Professional Affiliations

  • Fellow, American Psychological Association
  • Member, American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
  • Member, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers

Selected Honors & Awards

  • Dorothy M. Bernstein Visiting Professorship and Lecture in Child Psychiatry, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora
  • Fellow, American Psychological Association, Divisions 37 (Child and Family Policy and Practice, 53 (Child and Adolescent Psychology) and 56 (Trauma Psychology)
  • William Friedrich Memorial Award, American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children

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