Carly Schweier, PsyD

Dr. Carly Schweier is a pediatric psychologist at Dayton Children's. She helps children and teens understand their feelings and learn skills to feel better, and often tells patients she is a “doctor for feelings.” Dr. Schweier specializes in supporting children who have experienced trauma, including abuse and neglect, and in helping children with tics. She uses evidence‑based therapies such as trauma‑focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF‑CBT) and comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (CBIT), always tailoring care to each child’s needs and stage of development.

Dr. Schweier partners closely with parents and caregivers, creating a supportive space where families feel heard and guided through the healing process. She is drawn to pediatrics because of the resilience she sees in children every day. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, visiting theme parks and reading.
 

publications and presentations

• Schweier,C.M., Staten, J.E., Sajid, M., & Dobbins, J.E. (2019, August). Impact of Positive Behavior Coaching on Children’s Positive Behaviors. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
• McCarthy, J.L., Schweier, C.M., Crochet, E.K., & Middleton, L. (2019, August). Evaluating Standards of Psychosocial Care of Children with Cancer in a Small Midwestern City Hospital. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
• Schweier, C.M., Schultz, M.S. (2019, April). Adolescent trauma and substance use. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Ohio Psychological Association, Columbus, OH
• Schweier, C.M., McCarthy, J. L., Kemper, M.L., Ziegler, P., Patzke, A., Tripp, E., & Schultz, M.S. (2018, August). Healthcare providers’ response to child sex trafficking. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA
• Schweier, C.M., McCarthy, J.L., Kemper, M.L., Ziegler, P.E., & Schultz, M.S. (2018, April). Diversity training for children. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Ohio Psychological Association, Columbus, OH.
• McCarthy, J., Schweier, C., & Ergun, G. (2018, April). Neurocognitive effects of childhood cancer and review of psychological interventions. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Ohio Psychological Association, Columbus, OH.
• Ziegler, P., Pittsenbarger, L., Schweier, C., & Dragon, W. (2018, April). The weight of weight: Hidden stigma in acceptance-based approaches to body image. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Ohio Psychological Association, Columbus, OH.