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Carolynne Garrison Howard, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in the Cleft and Craniofacial Center at Barrow Neurological Institute. She is licensed by the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners.
Dr. Garrison specializes in evaluating and treating children and teens who have cleft and craniofacial conditions and providing support for their families. She participates in multidisciplinary planning teams and special programs that enhance the quality of life of these young patients and their families. She is a member of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and the American Psychological Association-Society of Pediatric Psychology.
Dr. Garrison earned her master’s and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from Arizona State University. She completed her internship in clinical child psychology at the University of New Mexico Medical School.
Dr. Garrison’s research interests include the adjustment of children and families to chronic illnesses and clinical interventions for children and teens with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other craniofacial conditions.
For more information or to request an appointment with Dr. Garrison Howard, please call (602) 406-3560.
- PhD, Arizona State University, Clinical Psychology, 1986
- Internship, University of New Mexico Medical School, Clinical Child Psychology, 1984-1985
- MA, Arizona State University, Clinical Psychology, 1982
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- American Psychological Association-Society of Pediatric Psychology
- Outstanding Ethnic Women Alumna Award, Arizona State University
- Minority Fellowship, American Psychological Association
- Kellogg Leadership Program Fellow, Women in Mental Health
- Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology
- English


Carolynne Garrison Howard, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in the Cleft and Craniofacial Center at Barrow Neurological Institute. She is licensed by the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners.
Dr. Garrison specializes in evaluating and treating children and teens who have cleft and craniofacial conditions and providing support for their families. She participates in multidisciplinary planning teams and special programs that enhance the quality of life of these young patients and their families. She is a member of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and the American Psychological Association-Society of Pediatric Psychology.
Dr. Garrison earned her master’s and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from Arizona State University. She completed her internship in clinical child psychology at the University of New Mexico Medical School.
Dr. Garrison’s research interests include the adjustment of children and families to chronic illnesses and clinical interventions for children and teens with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other craniofacial conditions.
For more information or to request an appointment with Dr. Garrison Howard, please call (602) 406-3560.

- PhD, Arizona State University, Clinical Psychology, 1986
- Internship, University of New Mexico Medical School, Clinical Child Psychology, 1984-1985
- MA, Arizona State University, Clinical Psychology, 1982
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- American Psychological Association-Society of Pediatric Psychology
- Outstanding Ethnic Women Alumna Award, Arizona State University
- Minority Fellowship, American Psychological Association
- Kellogg Leadership Program Fellow, Women in Mental Health
- Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology
- English