Rosalia Costello, PsyDPsychology in Austin, TX

Rosalia Costello, PsyD, is a pediatric psychologist with UT Health Austin who practices at Dell Children's in Austin, Texas. Dr. Costello specializes in diagnosing and treating behavioral and mental health disorders in children and adolescents, including substance abuse, self-harm, anxiety and depression. Dr. Costello uses a neuropsychological evaluation to diagnose children and young adults with drug-resistant epilepsy who may be a candidate for neurosurgical treatment. She also is a specialist in evaluating behavioral health conditions associated with spina bifida, autoimmune encephalopathy and genetic conditions.

She starts each appointment by listening to understand your child and their health. Then, Dr. Costello works with you to create a personalized care plan that's right for them. Whether your child has new symptoms or you just want to talk to a doctor about your child's emotional health and wellness, Dr. Costello is here for you. She will listen to understand you and your child, so they get compassionate, personalized care for their behavioral and mental health.

Dr. Costello is an assistant professor of medicine at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Neurology. She participates in clinical research that focuses on health disparities and bilingual brain development in children and has presented papers at national and international medical conferences. She is active in professional medical associations: Hispanic Neuropsychological Society board of directors, American Psychological Association’s Division 40, Association of Neuropsychology Students and Trainees, American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology and their pediatric special interest groups, and Queer Neuropsychological Society.

Learn more about pediatric psychiatry at Dell Children's.