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Jill Ehrenreich-May, Ph.D.
Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May is the Director of the Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment (CAMAT) program at the University of Miami. She is also a Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami, with research and clinical expertise in the treatment of emotional disorders in youth. Dr. Ehrenreich-May is a Miami native that received her B.S. in Psychology (with honors) at the University of Florida in 1995 and her Ph.D. at the University of Mississippi in 2002. She completed a clinical internship at the University of Chicago Medical Center. In addition to the development and evaluation of evidence-based treatment approaches for emotional disorders in youth, Dr. Ehrenreich-May is particularly interested in the transportability and implementation of effective treatments in environments that maximize their impact and benefit for children. Dr. Ehrenreich-May is the author or co-author of over 180 journal articles, book chapters and other publication relating to this work. Dr. Ehrenreich-May's current research is supported by grants from federal, state, and local foundation sources.
As a way to extend her research in the CAMAT program to the community, Dr. Ehrenreich- May provides workshops and presentations to parents, educators and clinicians on the assessment and treatment of emotional disorders in children and adolescents. She provides training in the Unified Protocols for the Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents and consultation related to this approach. Dr. Ehrenreich-May is extensively involved in service locally, at the University-level, and nationally. Most prominently, she served as President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies from 2022-2023. Please note: Dr. Ehrenreich-May does not personally provide any assessment or therapy services at CAMAT at the present time.
Dr. Ehrenreich-May IS considering applications for a new doctoral student in our Psychology Ph.D. Program (Child Clinical/Family Track) at the University of Miami for Fall 2025. While she appreciates your interest, she does not require any additional inquiries or materials to be sent by email in advance of your application and looks forward to reviewing your application later this Fall.
More information about how to apply to our Psychology Ph.D. Program may be found here: https://www.psy.miami.edu/graduate/how-to-apply/index.html
Niza Tonarely-Busto, Ph.D.
Dr. Tonarely-Busto is a licensed psychologist who serves as the Clinical Director of the CAMAT Program at the University of Miami. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and a bilingual evaluator and clinical supervisor in the Autism Spectrum Assessment Clinic (ASAC). She received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Miami. She then completed her clinical internship at the Mailman Center for Child Development at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, with a specialization in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She has expertise in evaluating and treating youth with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive, tics/Tourette, ASD, ADHD, and disruptive behavior disorders. She is a certified therapist in the Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents (UP-C/A) and in PCIT. She also is a certified UP-C/A trainer and provides training and consultations in this treatment protocol. Dr. Tonarely-Busto's clinical and research focuses on evaluating the efficacy of transdiagnostic treatments for youth emotional disorders, with a particular interest in identifying the strategies most efficient and effective in addressing distress tolerance in youth.
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Amy Beaumont, Psy.D., BCaBA
Dr. Amy Beaumont is a licensed psychologist and Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst. Dr. Beaumont received her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and completed internship at the May Institute and National Autism Center in Massachusetts. Dr. Beaumont has over 15 years of experience providing evidence-based treatments for individuals and families, parent training, social skills groups, consultation with schools and medical professionals, and psychological assessment to children and adults. She currently serves as Coordinator of the University of Miami's Autism Spectrum Assessment Clinic (ASAC), which specializes in assessment and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Beaumont sees clients for therapy and testing, as well as supervises practicum students and doctoral students within CAMAT and ASAC. She also serves as a consultant to autism and anxiety-related research projects at the University of Miami. She has written and presented at numerous local and national conferences on topics related to autism, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
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Elizabeth Penela, Ph.D.
Dr. Elizabeth Penela is a bilingual licensed psychologist who earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Miami. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, such as Child Development and Infancy, and she has presented at various national conferences.
Dr. Penela founded Wellness in Broward in 2020, a specialized private practice dedicated to providing evidence-based therapy to children and adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, OCD, and related concerns. She provides therapy in English and Spanish from her office in Pembroke Pines, Florida, as well as via tele-health to individuals across all 39 PSYPACT states.
Dr. Penela is also passionate about empowering parents with science-backed tools to help their children effectively cope with anxiety and OCD. She writes an email newsletter for parents filled with evidence-based tips and resources.
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Annie Morrow, Ph.D.
Dr. Morrow is a licensed clinical psychologist who works as part of a multidisciplinary team of providers in the Coral Gables area. Dr. Morrow has extensive clinical training in evidence-based assessment and treatment, with a focus on disorders such as ADHD, autism, and anxiety. Dr. Morrow received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with a Concentration in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from Florida International University and completed her clinical internship training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. During her postdoctoral fellowship, she trained at the Mailman Segal Center at Nova Southeastern University, in Davie, FL. She has written and presented at numerous local and national conferences on topics related to externalizing behavior, academic performance, as well as implementation science. Dr. Morrow is very passionate about improving the accessibility of mental health resources, and she has even tested out the possibility that technology could aid dissemination efforts, with posts under the social media handle of “@queenbehaviorchange.” Currently, Dr. Morrow works in private practice seeing clients for therapy and psycho-educational testing, as well as supervises doctoral students within CAMAT.
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Jamie Sherman, Ph.D.
Dr. Sherman completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at Cornell University and later went on to receive her M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Miami (UM). During her time at UM, she specialized in treating Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Disruptive Behavior Disorders in children, adolescents and young adults. While at UM, Dr. Sherman was an author on the Unified Protocols for Children (UP-C) and Adolescents (UP-A), specialized treatment programs for children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, OCD, and related disorders. Dr. Sherman completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine within the Pediatrics Department. During this time, she gained further specialization in treating a range of mental health problems in children and families and additional specialized training in parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) for young children with behavior concerns and is a certified PCIT Level I trainer. Dr. Sherman specializes in Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, childhood behavior problems, Selective Mutism, Tic Disorders, and Trichotillomania. Currently, Dr. Sherman works in private practice seeing patients for therapy, and also supervises doctoral students within CAMAT. As a certified trainer for the UP-C and UP-A, Dr. Sherman provides training and consultation on these treatments more specifically as well.
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Danielle Ibarra, Psy.D.
Dr. Ibarra is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Miami’s Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment (CAMAT) Program. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Criminology from The University of Miami, her master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from The George Washington University, and her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Ibarra is passionate about treating children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. Throughout her doctoral training, she has conducted psychological assessments and provided therapy for youth and their families in English and Spanish across community, inpatient, residential, and juvenile justice settings. Dr. Ibarra has been trained in providing evidence-based treatments including the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents (UP-C/A), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and The Seven Challenges Program for substance abuse.
Chelsea Dale, PhD
Dr. Chelsea Dale is a postdoctoral associate for the U-PEACE study at the University of Miami. Dr. Dale received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Colgate University, and her master’s degree and Ph.D. in clinical child and adolescent psychology at Florida International University. She completed her clinical internship at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Dale has expertise in in evaluating and treating youth with a wide range of difficulties, with a focus on youth with tic disorders and common co-occurring diagnoses, such as ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, anxiety, and depression. She also has experience providing behavioral interventions to youth with selective mutism. Her current research focuses on developing alternative treatment modalities to increase access to Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) that incorporates modifications to help address co-occurring diagnoses.
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Elizabeth Halliday, M.S.
Liz is a graduate student in the child clinical psychology program at the University of Miami. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in biology from the University of Miami. After graduating, she was the research coordinator for the CAMAT Program. Her research interests include the development of evidence-based treatments for emotional disorders in youth. Liz is passionate about supporting youth and their families in their mental and physical health journeys and helping families build self-efficacy to use therapy strategies. She is also interested in improving child-treatment outcomes and family stress through enhancing supports for parents' own emotional needs.
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Dominique Phillips, M.S.
Dominique Phillips is a graduate student in the child clinical psychology program at the University of Miami. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology and minor in human development from the University of Maryland. After graduating, she worked as a research fellow at the National Institute of Mental Health in the Section on Development and Affective Neuroscience, primarily focusing on the etiology and treatment of child anxiety disorders. Her research interests include the development of culturally informed, family- and community-oriented interventions for anxiety and depression in children. Specifically, she is interested in the cultural, familial, and environmental dynamics that promote or protect against the development of internalizing disorders in youth, with the hopes of establishing effective evidence-based treatments tailored to address the circumstances of diverse communities.
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Rinatte Gruen, M.S.
Rinatte Gruen is a graduate student in the child clinical psychology program at the University of Miami. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Boston University. After graduating, she participated in the Fellowship in Translational Developmental Neuroscience at the Yale Child Study Center. She is interested in the development and implementation of evidence-based interventions to support families living in poverty and children who have experienced trauma.
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Hannah Grassie, M.S.
Hannah Grassie is a graduate student in the child clinical psychology program at the University of Miami. She received her undergraduate degree from New York University, where she studied psychology with a concenrtation in child and adolescent mental health. Following graduation, Hannah completed a post-baccalaureate fellowship at the National Institute of Mental Health studying the pathophysiology and treatment of severe irritability in youth. Her research interests include the development and implementation of clinical interventions for youth mood and anxiety disorders. Specifically, Hannah is interested in leveraging quantitative methods to probe the mechanisms of change of evidence-based interventions.
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Sandra Cepeda, M.S.
Sandra is a graduate student in the child clinical psychology program at the University of Miami. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in biology from Florida State University. After graduating, Sandra worked as a research coordinator at the USF Rothman Center for Pediatric Neuropsychiatry, and then was the manager of an OCD and anxiety research lab at Baylor College of Medicine. While working at Baylor, Sandra also received her MS in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health from the University of South Florida. Her research interests include the development and implementation of culturally informed interventions for OCD, anxiety, and mood disorders in youth. Specifically, she is interested in exploring more cost-effective approaches to delivering evidence-based treatment and improving the accessibility of services for traditionally underserved populations.
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Lauren Milgram, B.A.
Lauren Milgram is a graduate student in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Miami. Lauren worked in the CAMAT Program as an undergraduate research assistant before graduating with her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami in 2020. Lauren then completed her post-baccalaureate research training at Brown University Medical School, where she conducted research and delivered cognitive behavioral treatment to children with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Lauren has since returned to the University of Miami to continue her study of anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. She is particularly interested in examining mechanisms of change during and predictors of response to cognitive-behavioral interventions for these disorders.
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Katie Moskowitz, M.A.
Katie is a graduate student in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Miami. She earned her BA from Colgate University and completed post-baccalaureate research training at the Child Mind Institute in New York City working on the Health Brain Network Study. She later received an MA in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern University where she conducted research on school based service utilization for families involved in the welfare system, specifically foster children with special health care needs. Katie's research focuses on developing and implementing culturally relevant evidence-based interventions in school and community settings to reduce disparities in access to mental health treatment for underserved children and families.
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Kenna Hollander, B.A.
Kenna Hollander is a graduate student in the Mental Health Counseling program at the University of Miami. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in human development and family sciences from the University of Georgia. Kenna is passionate about working with children and adolescents presenting with anxiety and mood-related disorders. Kenna also has an interest in research, specifically in the development of evidence-based treatments tailored to best support the needs of diverse youth, including those with neurodevelopmental disabilities. After completing her master’s degree Kenna plans to apply to clinical psychology doctoral programs.
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Emily Connell, B.A. 
Emily Connell is a graduate student in the University of Miami’s Mental Health Counseling program. She earned her bachelor’s degree at University of Miami in community psychology with minors in education and dance. Emily is interested in working with children and adolescents, in both a clinical and community setting. She currently serves as the Outreach Graduate Assistant at the University of Miami Counseling center. She has interests in cognitive behavior therapeutic techniques, group counseling, and community outreach, specifically suicide prevention and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
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Katarina Grande, M.S. 
Katarina is a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at Nova Southeastern University. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and public health from Tulane University. Her clinical interests include providing psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessments to children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide range of anxiety, mood, and trauma-related disorders. Her clinical experience includes cognitive-behavioral interventions for anxiety disorders, substance use, addiction, trauma, and insomnia. Her previous research experience has focused on specific interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents. She is particularly interested in exploring the neurobiological bases and developmental trajectories of these disorders.
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Brooke Greenberg, B.A.
Brooke is a graduate student and Psychology Trainee in the Clinical Psychology PhD Program at Nova Southeastern University. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Muhlenberg College. Her clinical and research interests include pediatric psychology and providing therapy services to youth and adolescents with chronic medical conditions. Through research, Brooke is interested in understanding the lived experiences and cultural impact of youth and adolescents with medical conditions from marginalized communities to lead to the development of culturally sensitive screening tools and interventions.
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Bridgette Bluitt, B.A.
Bridgette is a graduate student in the Mental Health Counseling (MHC) program at the University of Miami. She received her undergraduate psychology degree at Florida International University. While completing her undergraduate degree, she participated in several treatment programs aimed at assisting families and children with ADHD, ASD, and learning disabilities. She is interested in working with children and adolescents, providing trauma-informed care, and working with LGBTQ+ youth. Bridgette is passionate about providing mental health services to underserved populations and making these services more accessible to minoritized communities.
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 Jillian Hersman, M.S.
Jillian Hersman is a fourth-year PsyD student in the Clinical Psychology program at Nova Southeastern University. She brings extensive clinical experience working with children and adolescents impacted by trauma, having been part of the Child and Adolescent Traumatic Stress Program (CATSP) at the university's Psychology Services Center. Additionally, Jillian has honed her skills in inpatient care at Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, where she supported a diverse range of young patients with various mental health challenges. She is eager to return to outpatient work, focusing on children and adolescents with mood disorders at the CAMAT program!
 Leylane Cavalcante, M.S.
Leylane Cavalcante is a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at Nova Southeastern University. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida. Her clinical interests include providing psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessments to children, and adolescents with a wide range of anxiety and mood-related disorders. Her clinical experience includes cognitive-behavioral interventions for anxiety and trauma disorders. Additionally, she has provided psychological evaluations for children and adolescents with a wide range of presenting problems, including ASD. Her previous research experience has focused on Latinx children and adolescents, including unaccompanied minors.
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 Stephanie Cardentey, B.A.
Stephanie Cardentey is a Psychology Trainee and a graduate student in the Department of Psychology at Nova Southeastern University, currently pursuing her Psy.D in clinical psychology. She has an interest in sports psychology, particularly in supporting adolescents and young adults. Before joining CAMAT, Stephanie gained experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults, focusing on performance anxiety, depression, and overall life adjustments.
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 Mohammed Alshamsi, M.A.
Mohammed Alshamsi, MA, is a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at Nova Southeastern University. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology with Counseling from the University of Greenwich. He also completed an MSc in Early Intervention in Psychosis from King's College London and an MA in General Psychology with a concentration in Substance Abuse Counseling from The New School for Social Research in New York. His clinical experience encompasses working with veterans, serving as a relationship coach, and providing psychotherapy to older adults and individuals with substance use disorders. Mohammed's research interests focus on integrating cultural factors, trauma, and global mental health in clinical practice, and he is particularly interested in leveraging technology to implement evidence-based psychological interventions that enhance the accessibility of mental health treatments for diverse and underserved populations.
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 Dailizza Arocha, B.S.
Dailizza is currently a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology PsyD program at Nova Southeastern University. She completed her undergraduate studies at Florida State University, earning degrees in Psychology and Family Science and Human Development. Dailizza's clinical interests include developmental assessments, with a particular focus on autism and ADHD, and providing therapy for children and adolescents dealing with anxiety and mood disorders. She is also involved in research at the Children and Adolescent Anxiety and Depression Lab at Nova Southeastern University where she explores how Latino parenting styles influence anxiety in children and adolescents.
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Jennifer Canovas , B.A. 
Jennifer Canovas serves as a Research Associate within the CAMAT Program, contributing to the advancement of pioneering research in pediatric mental health treatment. She is a recent Williams College graduate with a dual major in psychology and art history. At Williams, she honed her research skills and contributed to projects on trauma-informed care for LGBTQ+ individuals. Jennifer also led a campus study on immigrant-based disparities in mental health attitudes, revealing insights into the pandemic's impact on stigma and the role of family cohesion. Beyond academics, Jennifer has a strong commitment to reducing disparities in mental health care. With her multidisciplinary expertise, Jennifer is poised to make a significant impact as a Research Associate at CAMAT, driving forward our mission of innovative early development research.
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 Paloma Pedronzo, B.S.
Paloma is a Research Coordinator for the CAMAT Program at the University of Miami; she is part of the U-PEACE project, which is funded by the Institute of Education Sciences and aims to adapt the UP-A, so it is deliverable in diverse high school settings. Paloma received her B.S. in Psychology from Florida State University in 2023. Prior to coming to UM, she was a research assistant at Dr. Chris Martin's Memory Lab and has clinical experience working with adolescents and adults. Paloma is interested in working with children and adolescents presenting with anxiety and mood-related disorders and committed to improving mental health outcomes for youth from marginalized and underserved communities.
 Sofia Guisasola, B.S.
Sofia is a dedicated Research Coordinator and Outreach Specialist for the CAMAT program at the University of Miami. Graduated from Spring Hill College, where she earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and was a four-year NCAA soccer player. After graduating in 2020, she joined the early Childhood Social Emotional Readiness Lab (SERL Lab). She has been committed to building collaborative relationships with communities and families to promote mental health awareness and support. Through her work, Sofia aims to make a positive impact on the lives of others and advance the field of mental health research.
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 Madison Bigler, B.A.
Madison is a Research Coordinator for the CAMAT program at the University of Miami. She helps manage the CAMAT clinic and contributes to research on the implementation and dissemination of the Unified Protocol for Children and Adolescents (UP-C/A). She graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2022, receiving Highest Honors in Psychology with a dual major in Medicine, Health, and Society. As an undergraduate, Madison investigated the impact of emotion regulation on psychological symptoms in adolescents with a history of childhood adversity. She then spent two years as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she researched the mechanisms of how childhood adversity gets “under the skin” and confers risk for psychopathology across the life course. In the CAMAT Program, Madison is looking forward to contributing to translational research to improve evidence-based treatments for children and adolescents with mood disorders, particularly those with a history of childhood adversity. In the future, she plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology.
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 Rodrigo Nadal, B.S.
Rodrigo is a Research Associate for the CAMAT Program at the University of Miami, where he contributes to the U-PEACE project. Funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, this initiative aims to adapt the UP-A, so it is deliverable in a high school setting. Rodrigo received his B.S. in Psychology with a specialization in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Florida in 2022. Prior to coming to UM, Rodrigo was an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Joseph McNamara's Florida Exposure and Anxiety Research (FEAR) Lab where he worked with children and adolescents with OCD and anxiety disorders. Rodrigo furthered his research experience at Dr. Altaf Saadi's Neurodisparities and Health Justice Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he helped adapt a cognitive therapy for refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of intimate partner violence. His research interests include child and adolescent OCD, trauma-related disorders, and the impact of language on treatment outcomes.
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