Dr. Christine Marie Rankin PHD

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Get to know Clinical Psychologist Christine M. Rankin, who serves patients in St. Louis, Missouri. With extensive experience in assessment and psychotherapy, Dr. Rankin (“Dr. Chris”) currently practices as a clinical psychologist. Her private practice is known as Dr. Chris’s Kids’ Corner, and is located in St. Louis, Missouri. She specializes in the psychological, social, and family issues of children, adolescents and adults with Asperger’s Syndrome which is also now known as Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Rankin works to identify the client’s emotional needs and assists by setting goals to improve psychological, behavioral and social issues. Family therapy is almost always a part of the plan, in order to restore healthy family dynamics. Dr. Rankin received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, and her Master and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. She then completed an internship in Clinical Child Psychology (both inpatient and outpatient) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. Post-doctoral training was completed back in St. Louis. Clinical Psychology focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral issues. Once problems are identified and diagnosed, appropriate recommendations and treatment are offered to improve the situation.

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