Alisa Bahl, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital (UVA Health - Children's). Dr. Bahl’s specialties are in PCIT and disruptive behavior disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, trisomy 21, cerebral palsy, FASD) and challenging behavior, as well as in behavioral pediatrics focusing on addressing noncompliance, sleep problems, tantrums, toileting, tics, and compliance with medical procedures. Dr. Bahl is a Certified PCIT Therapist with over 25 years of experience with PCIT. She is in progress to becoming a PCIT Within-Agency Trainer. Dr. Bahl received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from West Virginia University, completed an internship at the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Human Development at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and completed her post-doctoral training at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

I am a child psychologist working remotely in FL for the University of Miami. I specialize in working with young children and their families, and have experience with anxiety, depression, selective mutism, disruptive behaviors, trauma and developmental delays, but my passion is working with children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I also teach child development and child psychopathology remotely at the University of Miami, and work as the project manager for the statewide dissemination and training of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy throughout Florida. I have co-founded a 501c3 non-profit organization - Play it Forward is a toy lending library with a focus on equitable access to high-quality, developmentally supportive toys and inclusion for children with disabilities. We have recently partnered with the Miami-Dade public library system, where we will be able to distribute hundreds of sets of toys for children all throughout the county, including adaptive toys for children with disabilities in the catalog. I also engage in research in my job as a clinical psychologist, with a focus on decreasing family disparities and increasing access to needed services. I am lucky enough to work under a grant from the Children's Trust in Miami-Dade, meaning that we can provide our therapeutic services for free to families. Recently we have submitted papers about the telehealth translation and implementation of several of the evidence-based services we practice, and we are currently working on papers evaluating our screening and recruitment procedures for whether they're reaching the Miami-Dade population in an equitable manner (i.e., are we reaching a larger percentage of wealthy or highly educated families than the percentage in the Miami-Dade population as a whole?). In my free time I have been busy training for a half-marathon to raise money for Play it Forward so we can purchase more toys for children with disabilities to add to the toy library.

Abby Peskin, Ph.D. is a child psychologist working remotely in FL for the University of Miami with a specialty working with young children and their families, and experience with anxiety, depression, selective mutism, disruptive behaviors, trauma and developmental delays, but a particular niche in working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Abby has co-founded a 501c3 non-profit organization - Play it Forward is a toy lending library with a focus on equitable access to high-quality, developmentally supportive toys and inclusion for children with disabilities. We have recently partnered with the Miami-Dade public library system, where we will be able to distribute hundreds of sets of toys for children all throughout the county, including adaptive toys for children with disabilities in the catalog. Abby engages in research in her job at the University of Miami, with a focus on decreasing family disparities and increasing access to needed services. Recently she has published papers about the telehealth translation and implementation of PCIT and evaluating our screening and recruitment procedures for whether they're reaching the Miami-Dade population in an equitable manner (i.e., are we reaching a larger percentage of wealthy or highly educated families than the percentage in the Miami-Dade population as a whole?). Currently she is expanding this research to include evaluations of PCIT for children with ASD (e.g., time-limited models).

Dr. Abigayle Martel is a postdoctoral fellow in the Brief Treatment Clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute. She earned her PsyD in Combined School-Clinical Child Psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University in New York City. Dr. Martel completed her doctoral internship at Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is a certified PCIT-SM provider. In addition to clinical practice, she engages in applied clinical research in the areas of disruptive behavior and anxiety disorders, including selective mutism.

Dr. Adam T. Schmidt obtained his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Minnesota. He completed postdoctoral fellowships in pediatric neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology at Johns Hopkins University and Baylor College of Medicine. Prior to coming to Texas Tech University, he was faculty in the clinical psychology program at Sam Houston State University. At Texas Tech, he directs the Pathways to Resilient Youth Development (PRYDE) Lab, which examines how adversity and related neurocognitive and psychosocial factors influence development, resilience, and mental health outcomes in youth. His research focuses on understanding the role of child adversity in shaping brain development and impacting mental health within children and adolescents.

Alexandra Perez, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in neurodevelopmental assessments and therapy for children suspected of being prenatally exposed to various substances. Her clinical expertise includes the evaluation and treatment of neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders. Her research and clinical interests focus on the impact of multicultural factors on treatment effectiveness, as well as interventions for families and children affected by abuse, neglect, and early life adversity. Dr. Perez is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Alexis Landa, M.S, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, a Qualified Supervisor, and a Certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist and Certified Within Agency PCIT Trainer at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She specializes in treating children with behavioral challenges and anxiety- and fear-related concerns. For over eight years, Alexis has implemented evidence-based interventions with children ages 2–16 presenting with both externalizing and internalizing difficulties. She has specialized training in early childhood adaptations of PCIT, including work with toddlers, as well as experience adapting PCIT for children with selective mutism and delivering PCIT-CALM for childhood anxiety. Alexis has received specialized training in perinatal mental health, with an emphasis on the intersection of caregiver mental health, early attachment, and child emotional and behavioral development. In addition to her clinical work, she serves as a supervisor and Certified Within Agency PCIT Trainer, leading consultation groups and supporting clinician development at the University of Miami. She also serves as a Research Support Project Manager for the University of Miami Team Coach Program, providing consultation and strategic support to over 40 parenting programs and more than 400 staff. Across roles, Alexis emphasizes a family-centered, developmentally informed, and evidence-based approach to improving outcomes for children and families."

Alisa Bahl, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and Associate Professor in the Division of Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital (UVA Health Children's). Dr. Bahl is an enthusiastic Regional Trainer in Training and has over 25 years of experience providing PCIT to children and families, in addition to training graduate students and therapists to become PCIT Certified Therapists. Dr. Bahl's graduate education was with Dr. Cheryl McNeil at West Virginia University, followed by internship at the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Human Development at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, post-doctoral training at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Bahl’s specialties are in PCIT and disruptive behavior disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders and challenging behavior, as well as in behavioral pediatrics addressing noncompliance, tantrums, sleep problems, and toileting.

Amanda N’zi, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of Colorado and the Founder and CEO of Growing Together Child and Family Therapy, an all-virtual group practice specializing in evidence-based, family-centered care for children and caregivers. She earned her PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology from the University of Florida (APA-accredited) and completed advanced internship and fellowship training in child abuse and neglect at the University of Oklahoma and University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. N’zi is a PCIT International–Certified Regional Trainer, a role she has held since 2013. She has more than a decade of experience delivering, supervising, and disseminating Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) across clinical, academic, and public systems. She is the only PCIT International certified trainer serving the Colorado and Wyoming region and has trained over 100 mental health professionals and within-agency trainers through statewide and national initiatives. Her work includes leading long-term PCIT consultation groups, supporting fidelity-driven implementation, and advising agencies on sustainable PCIT infrastructure. In addition to her training role, Dr. N’zi has held faculty appointments at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the University of Denver and has worked in pediatric hospital, rehabilitation, and child welfare settings. She has served on national PCIT International task forces, including as Chair of the Training Task Force, and is currently involved in statewide policy and workforce development efforts related to early childhood mental health and Family First Prevention Services. Dr. N’zi identifies as a twice-exceptional (2E), cisgender, white woman, and brings a reflective, equity-informed lens to her clinical, training, and systems-level work. Her professional focus centers on young children with externalizing behavior, trauma exposure, neurodevelopmental differences, and complex family systems, with an emphasis on bridging research, practice, and implementation to improve access to high-quality care for families.

Amy D. Herschell, Ph.D. is the Associate Vice President of Program Implementation and Evaluation for Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, UPMC Insurance Services Division where she leads the development and implementation of rigorous, high priority implementation projects and oversees outcome activities in support of program advancements (e.g., behavioral health workforce development, childhood wellness, evidence-based practice implementation, school-based mental health). Trained and licensed in Pennsylvania as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Herschell’s clinical interests have focused on collaboratively developing high quality, community-based care for children and their families. Dr. Herschell has served as the Principal or Co-Principal Investigator for several federally funded grants (e.g., NIMH, CDC, SAMHSA, HRSA) and has published extensively on topics related to children’s behavioral health, implementation science, workforce development, and evidence-based practices.

Dr. Chronis-Tuscano is the Joel & Kim Feller Professor of Psychology at the University of Maryland, where she directs the Maryland ADHD Program and SUCCEEDS College ADHD Clinic. Dr. Chronis-Tuscano's research focuses broadly on understanding early predictors of developmental outcomes for children with Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (including depression and alcohol/substance use) and developing novel treatments which target these early risk and protective factors. Much of this research has addressed issues related to parenting and parental psychopathology (namely, maternal depression and ADHD). Most recently, she has utilized hybrid effectiveness-implementation designs to develop treatments that can be implemented in community settings such as pediatrics and schools. Dr. Chronis-Tuscano is the Past-President of the Society for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology; International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology; past Associate Editor of the Journal of Consulting & Clinical Psychology and the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology; Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), and SCCAP; and former standing member of the NIMH Mental Health Services Research (SERV) review committee. She is the recipient of multiple NIH grants and has served on several NIH review committees relevant to developmental psychopathology and interventions. She is the author of over 160 publications, primarily on the topic of ADHD. In 2025, she was awarded the inaugural Pelham Visionary Award for ADHD Research and Treatment.

Dr. Andrew Burkley is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine- Knoxville Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody. He graduated from Chestnut Hill College in Pennsylvania with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Through the COE, Dr. Burkley and the COE team regularly provide services to children of all ages who have been through the worst of life by helping them and their care team rebuild hope and gain understanding. Dr. Burkley is also a nationally certified PCIT Regional trainer and rostered in PCIT-TDI, PCIT Toddler, Trauma-Focused CBT and Child-Parent Psychotherapy. Dr. Burkley excels at “Dad humor” and is always ready with a terrible pun; eye-rolls to said puns are highly encouraged.

Andrew Joseph Rozsa III, Ph.D., is a Licensed Psychologist and Director of Multidisciplinary Assessment at Child and Family Therapy Collective in Nashville, TN. His clinical work centers on comprehensive psychological evaluation and evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents, with particular expertise in PCIT and complex differential diagnosis. Dr. Rozsa supervises graduate trainees, develops assessment systems within a multidisciplinary practice, and focuses on integrating functional precision into sustainable treatment implementation.

Dr. Arista Rayfield received her doctoral degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from the University of Florida in 1997 with a concentration in Clinical Child Psychology where she trained for four years with Dr. Sheila Eyberg in Parent Child Interaction Therapy. She completed her APA accredited internship at the Medical College of Georgia’s Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior. Dr. Rayfield completed a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology at the University of Florida in the Department of Psychiatry where she served as the Assistant Director of the Diabetes Project Unit. In 2001, Dr. Rayfield joined Children’s of Alabama(COA) as a psychologist in the Children’s Behavioral Health Division. Dr. Rayfield is the Service Line Leader for PCIT and Inpatient Psychological Testing at COA. Dr. Rayfield is hub team psychologist for the Pediatric Access to Telemental Health (PATHS) team. Partnering with Children's Behavioral Health, PATHS, and the Alabama Department of Mental Health, Dr. Rayfield and colleagues have trained over 50 therapists in PCIT during the last 4 years. Dr. Rayfield is certified as a Regional Trainer for Parent Child Interaction Therapy by PCIT International.

Dr. Ashley McGinn is a Licensed Psychologist within the Division of Developmental Medicine at Riley Hospital for Children and Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics within the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. McGinn provides diagnostic evaluations for children with suspected neurodevelopmental disabilities as well as evidenced-based treatment to improve parent-child relationships. Dr. McGinn is a certified Within Agency Trainer for PCIT International and a rostered PCIT Toddlers clinician.

Dr. Ashley Scudder is a research scientist at the Partnerships for Prevention Sciences Institute at Iowa State University. She is a licensed clinical child psychologist, a PCIT International–certified regional trainer and serves on the PCIT Training Taskforce and the PCIT International Task Force on Policy and Advocacy. Her clinical and research work focuses on helping evidence-based practices (EBPs) translate effectively into real-world settings so they better support children and families. This includes examining how EBPs fit within community service systems, developing and testing practical training and implementation models, and adapting established interventions for use with diverse populations and settings (e.g., autism, schools, primary care, domestic violence shelters, and corrections). She has provided clinical consultation to community-based PCIT clinicians for over a decade and has led large-scale PCIT training initiatives. She is on the graduate faculty in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and serves as a research supervisor, working closely with students from Iowa State and other universities interested in early-childhood EBPs. Dr. Scudder is committed to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based care within the communities where families live. She has served as Principal Investigator/Project Director on multiple PCIT-related research and implementation projects, including Fostering Resilient Rural Elementary Schools through an Evidence-Based Multi-component System Supporting Teachers and Students across the Risk Spectrum, and is a co-editor of the Clinical Handbook of Advancements in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.

Erica E. Coates, Ph.D. is a Psychologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (MGUH) and an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC). Dr. Coates received her doctoral degree in clinical child psychology from the University of South Florida and received specialized training in trauma-informed family treatment at the APA-accredited VA Maryland Health Care System/University of Maryland School of Medicine Consortium. Dr. Coates completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Maryland –College Park as a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow. Dr. Coates directs the Black Early Stages of Social Emotional Development (BLESSED) Research Group, which collaborates with Black families with young children to gain an understanding of the numerous culturally specific protective factors families use to support their children's development. Dr. Coates has published several articles on Black family mental health, and her research has been supported by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation, American Psychological Association, Foundation for Child Development, American Psychological Foundation, Life Course Intervention Research Network, and the William T. Grant Foundation.

Audrey N. Dana is a Research Coordinator at the University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Child Psychology from the University of North Florida. Audrey has managed seven research studies, including serving as the principal and co-investigator. Her research has primarily focused on the role of trauma and adversity history and associated autonomic dysregulation on current functioning. Additionally, her work has explored the potential benefits of alternative approaches, such as music-based and somatic body-focused interventions, in promoting oxytocin release and improving wellbeing.

Bailey is a School Psychology doctoral candidate at the University of South Florida.

Dr. Beatriz “Betty” Mendez, Ph.D. is a post-doctoral fellow providing evidence-based treatment to children, adolescents and families for behavior concerns, with a primary focus on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Dr. Mendez completed her doctoral training in clinical psychology at The University of Alabama and her predoctoral internship at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children’s of Alabama. Her training has concentrated on the psychological evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents, with particular clinical and research interests in childhood disruptive behavior disorders and related difficulties. She is especially interested in evidenced-based interventions designed to treat behavioral concerns early on to help maximize positive outcomes for youth and families. Dr. Mendez is also passionate about bringing down barriers and improving care for historically underserved populations through both her clinical and research work.

Becky Bell Scott, Ph.D., LCSW is a Clinical Professor at Baylor University. Her work and research focus on primary care behavioral health, including workforce recruitment and training as well as innovative behavioral health interventions for children with behavioral health concerns. She is a co-creator of Integrated-Child Adult Relationship Enhancement (I-CARE), a primary care model for brief intervention for young children with behavioral concerns. She is certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Motivational Interviewing, and Empowered Relief for Chronic Pain. Dr. Scott teaches graduate courses focused on clinical social work, integrated behavioral health, and practice with children and families. She is the Program Director for the Integrated Behavioral Health Training Program at Baylor.

Beverly W Funderburk, Ph.D. is a PCIT Global Trainer and charter member of the Board of Directors of PCIT International. Dr. Funderburk retired in 2025 from her career as a Professor of Research at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. With Dr. Sheila Eyberg, the founder of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), she is the co-author of the treatment protocol for PCIT. She served the PCIT Board of Directors for a number of years, helping establish the organization’s non-profit status. Her research interests include issues of training and dissemination in PCIT and cultural applications of PCIT. She served as the clinical director for a series of studies establishing PCIT as an effective treatment for parents with a history of maltreatment, reducing the risk for future maltreatment. Dr. Funderburk was instrumental in establishing a treatment program for Selective Mutism at OUHSC. She also served as a Senior Consultant for the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, where she focused on combining the knowledge base about prevention of child maltreatment with broader suicide prevention efforts. Dr. Funderburk remains active as a PCIT trainer, presenter, and consultant.

Dr. Enneking is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the Division of Developmental Medicine at Riley Hospital for Children and Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Enneking has a strong interest in improving access to evidence-based diagnostic and intervention services for children with neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders. Dr. Enneking established the PCIT clinic located within the Division of Developmental Medicine in 2018 and has been instrumental in coordinating its expansion. After obtaining her Within Agency Trainer certification in 2022, Dr. Enneking recruited Dr. Ashley McGinn to co-lead the Within Agency Training Program. Together, they have trained 5 clinicians to certification through the Within Agency Training model. Dr. Enneking has been active in the PCIT International Equity Task Force since its inception in 2022. She served as co-chair until December 2025.

Britney Duner is a behavioral health therapist at the University of Florida, Jacksonville, College of Medicine, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Child Psychology with a minor in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (2011) and a Master of Arts in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago (2013). She is currently a doctoral student at Barry University, pursuing a Doctor of Social Work, anticipated Fall 2026, and received PCIT therapist certification in April 2024. Her clinical focus includes Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), child behavioral challenges, parent skills training, childhood and attachment trauma, and anxiety. She is actively engaged in research examining the effectiveness of PCIT on caregiver oxytocin levels, autonomic reactivity, and parent-child attachment. Recognized for her contributions to clinical care and research, she was named Employee of the Year 2024 in the Department of Psychiatry at UF Jacksonville.

Brooke is a fourth-year doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Maryland College Park (UMD) and a first-generation college student. She received her BA in Psychology with a minor in English from Kenyon College in 2018. Her doctoral work has been supervised by Dr. Tracy Riggins in the Neurocognitive Development lab. Brooke is committed to providing developmentally informed, family-centered assessment and intervention for children and caregivers navigating anxiety, behavioral dysregulation, emotion regulation difficulties, and chronic stress. Brooke is particularly interested in how caregiver mental health, family dynamics, and environmental stressors shape children’s emotional and cognitive development. She is committed to culturally responsive, strengths-based care that supports both child functioning and caregiver well-being. Her research complements this clinical focus by examining how perinatal substance use, caregiver depression, and early environmental stress influence early brain and behavioral development. Using longitudinal and multimodal methods, she aims to identify modifiable family-level processes that can serve as early intervention targets to promote resilience and prevent intergenerational transmission of risk.

Camila Ferrario is a licensed psychotherapist LMFT#154815 who specializes in treating perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, and complex parent-child relationships in California and New York. She obtained her bachelor's degree from UCLA and successfully completed her master's degree in psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). She is a PCIT International–certified therapist and PCIT-Toddler certified. She is currently part of the UCLA MOMS Clinic and the UCLA PCIT Clinic team. Additionally, she serves as a clinician at the McDonald Lab within UCLA CART (Center for Autism Research & Treatment), actively supporting research on perinatal depression, parenting stress, the interplay between oxytocin and the developing mother-infant relationship, as well as the neurodevelopment and early social-emotional trajectories in NICU graduates and individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Currently, she serves as a PCIT interventionist in Dr. McDonald’s research studies, evaluating the effectiveness of modified PCIT for diverse populations, including mothers with postpartum depression and children with neurodevelopmental disorders.In her research role, Cami is actively involved in various tasks, including coding parent-child interactions using the CIB (Coding Interactive Behavior), to analyze social interactions between infants and mothers. She is also responsible for performing inter-rater reliability, collecting behavioral data and assessments, assessing infants' (0-18 months) gross motor skills using the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS), and administering the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales Third Edition (VABS) to measure adaptive behavior. Additionally, she serves as an adjunct professor at Loma Linda University, where she teaches and supervises MFT practicum students within the graduate program.

To be addedDr. Carisa Wilsie is a licensed psychologist and associate professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. She is also adjunct faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Wilsie is currently serving as the Director of the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Program for the Oklahoma Human Services Child Welfare Division. She was appointed by the Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem to the board for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and voted as the Vice-Chair. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Auburn University. Her primary clinical and research interests include assessment and treatment of youth who have experienced child maltreatment, young children with disruptive behaviors, and the dissemination of evidence-based treatments. She has experience providing training and consultation in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for national and international agencies. She spends a lot of time with child welfare agencies and resource parents in consultation, training, research, and support roles to better the environments for our children in state custody.

Carmen M. Tumialan Lynas, Ph.D. is the founder and Clinic Director of Advanced Therapeutic Solutions for Anxiety located in Oak Brook, IL, and suburb of Chicago. Dr. Lynas received her Ph.D. from Palo Alto University, completed her internship at Northwestern University Medical School, and her postdoc at Shared Vision Psychological Services. She specializes in anxiety, OCD, & related conditions. She founded Adventure Camp Intensive Treatment for Selective Mutism in 2011 and is a certified trainer in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM). Dr. Lynas provides outpatient treatment to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as in-service educator trainings, outreach to schools, professional consultation, supervision of doctoral students, and continues to run both Adventure Camp and Winter Adventure Camp intensive treatments for selective mutism.

Dr. Caroline Harvey is a licensed psychologist, certified by PCIT International as a Within Agency Trainer and by Kurtz Psychology Consulting as a PCIT for Selective Mutism Within Agency Trainer. She is the owner of Harvey Family Psychology in Union County, New Jersey, where she specializes in evidence-based treatment for children and families navigating oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, selective mutism, and other childhood anxiety disorders. She also works with families through Manhattan Psychology Group on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Dr. Harvey is passionate about empowering parents to effectively manage challenging behaviors while strengthening the parent-child relationship. She earned her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical-School Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University.

Caroline Kelberman (she/her) is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in clinical child psychology at the University of Maine. Her program of research focuses on the evaluation and implementation of evidence-based interventions for common mental health disorders among children and families. Clinically, she has a strong interest in early childhood mental health and values leveraging caregiver–child relationships in treatment to help families achieve their goals. Across her research and clinical work, she is deeply committed to health equity and expanding access to evidence-based interventions for underserved populations.

Dr. Cherisse Rambarose is a licensed psychologist at the Behavior Management Clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute. She is a PCIT certified therapist that provides behavioral parent training and cognitive-behavioral interventions for children aged 12 and younger. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Rambarose earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of the West Indies and completed her PhD at the University of Rhode Island. Her work focuses on culturally responsive assessment and intervention, with a strong commitment to capacity-building initiatives and research that advance mental health services in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean.

Dr. McNeil obtained her Ph.D. in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at UF in 1989 and is excited to be conducting research at her alma mater. Her academic interests are focused on program development and evaluation, specifically with regard to managing the disruptive behaviors of young children in both the home and school settings. Dr. McNeil has co-authored many books (e.g., Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: Second Edition, PCIT-Toddler, Time-out in Child Behavior Management, Handbook of PCIT for Children with ASD, Short-Term Play Therapy for Disruptive Children), a continuing education package (Working with Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children), a classroom management program (The Tough Class Discipline Kit), and a Psychotherapy DVD for the American Psychological Association (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy). She has a line of research studies examining the efficacy of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Teacher Child Interaction Training across a variety of settings and populations, including over 150 research articles and chapters related to the importance of intervening early with young children displaying a range of mental health concerns. Dr. McNeil is a Global Trainer for PCIT International and has disseminated PCIT to agencies and therapists in many states and countries, including Norway, New Zealand, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and South Korea. Dr. McNeil’s hobbies include fishing, tennis, travel, and swimming. Dr. McNeil works in PCIT and related approaches, provides training and consultation services at Springhill II, and teaches Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows, MHC interns, and Psychology Graduate students while promoting the research, educational and clinical mission of the Department of Psychiatry.

Dr. McNeil obtained her Ph.D. in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at UF in 1989 and is excited to be conducting research at her alma mater. Her academic interests are focused on program development and evaluation, specifically with regard to managing the disruptive behaviors of young children in both the home and school settings. Dr. McNeil has co-authored many books (e.g., Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: Second Edition, PCIT-Toddler, Time-out in Child Behavior Management, Handbook of PCIT for Children with ASD, Short-Term Play Therapy for Disruptive Children), a continuing education package (Working with Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children), a classroom management program (The Tough Class Discipline Kit), and a Psychotherapy DVD for the American Psychological Association (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy). She has a line of research studies examining the efficacy of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Teacher Child Interaction Training across a variety of settings and populations, including over 150 research articles and chapters related to the importance of intervening early with young children displaying a range of mental health concerns. Dr. McNeil is a Global Trainer for PCIT International and has disseminated PCIT to agencies and therapists in many states and countries, including Norway, New Zealand, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and South Korea. Dr. McNeil’s hobbies include fishing, tennis, travel, and swimming. Dr. McNeil works in PCIT and related approaches, provides training and consultation services at Springhill II, and teaches Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows, MHC interns, and Psychology Graduate students while promoting the research, educational and clinical mission of the Department of Psychiatry.

Dr. Christina Beaton is a licensed clinical psychologist at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Knoxville Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody. She earned her doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology from James Madison University. Dr. Beaton works alongside the COE team to assist child-serving agencies, children, and families who are in or at-risk of state custody by providing consultation, assessment, and treatment to help instill hope and enhance knowledge of the impacts of trauma. She is a certified PCIT therapist and Within Agency Trainer.

Dr. Christina Danko received her PhD in Clinical Psychology, Child track, from DePaul University and completed an APA-accredited internship at Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center. Dr. Danko completed a clinical postdoctoral fellowship at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and a postdoctoral fellowship with Dr. Andrea Chronis-Tuscano at the University of Maryland. Dr. Danko serves as Program Director for the Master of Professional Studies in Clinical Psychological Science – a terminal master’s degree program focused on developing students’ research and clinical skills within an evidence-based framework. Dr. Danko's research at the Maryland ADHD Program investigates the impact of evidence-based interventions on the treatment and prevention of mental health disorders for young children and their families. She also supervises the clinical work of graduate student clinicians and teaches courses in the clinical psychology doctoral program.

Christina Warner-Metzger, Ph.D., hails from Oklahoma State University with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. True to her organization’s motto of Doing good and doing it well, Dr. Warner-Metzger founded Evidence-based Practices and International Consulting (EPIC), LLC, to promote increased accessibility and excellence in professional training, consultation, and program development within the mental health and wellness sector. With a focus on training culturally humble and socially responsible professionals, she has directed the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and early childhood assessment service and training clinics at university-affiliated medical and community mental health organizations. She is 1 of 21 PCIT International Certified Global Trainers worldwide and a Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) co-developer, which provides her with clinical expertise in PCIT and CARE training and dissemination. Dr. Warner-Metzger is also the co-developer of Trauma-Directed Interaction (TDI), an adaption to PCIT which addresses intergenerational trauma. She has served as a trainer and consultant for dissemination and learning collaborative efforts across the United States, as well as Indonesia, Australia, and Moldova. Her contributions as an expert trainer and consultant on institutional, regional, federal, and international grant-funded projects has spanned the greater part of the past decade. Dr. Warner-Metzger’s clinical and research interests include trauma-informed practices and systems, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), developmental disabilities, disruptive behavior disorders, underserved populations, barriers to treatment participation, and dissemination and implementation science. She has contributed to these topics through numerous peer-reviewed and invited presentations at national and international conferences, as well as authored peer-reviewed journal articles, government publications, and edited book chapters. Her previous clinical work in Memphis and current work in Chicago has focused on serving urban populations experiencing economic and racial marginalization. Born, raised, and educated throughout parts of the lower Midwest, Dr. Warner-Metzger also has a keen interest in expanding access to rural mental health care.

Dr. Ciera Schoonover is a clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Prior to beginning at MTSU, she completed an internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She earned a PhD from Central Michigan University and master’s degrees in public health and social work from the University of Georgia. Her research and clinical interests focus on increasing access to evidence-based parent-child interventions for underserved populations, and providing trauma prevention and intervention services for children and families. She serves as Treasurer of the Board of Directors of PCIT International and is currently an Implementation Specialist to support the implementation of PCIT in the State of California.

Cindy Sobalvarro, M.S. is a Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she works with young children and their families in a multidisciplinary medical setting. Cindy specializes in supporting children ages two to seven who present with disruptive behaviors, emotional dysregulation, developmental delays, and concerns related to anxiety and attention. She has extensive experience delivering evidence-based parent coaching interventions in both English and Spanish. Cindy brings a strong background in early childhood education and applied behavior analysis, with prior experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays across home, school, and clinical settings. In addition to providing direct clinical services, she leads Community of Practice and Natural Helper meetings to foster collaboration, peer support, and skill development among clinicians. Cindy is passionate about empowering caregivers with practical, strengths-based strategies to strengthen the parent–child relationship and promote long-term positive behavior change.

Corey Lieneman, PhD, is a licensed clinical child psychologist at the Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health in Nebraska. She is certified as a therapist and within-agency trainer, nearing completion of her regional trainer certification, through the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) International Association. Dr. Lieneman specializes in treatment, diagnosis, and research of behavioral dysregulation in children ages 10 and younger with particular focus on autism, ADHD, anxiety, and sleep concerns. She supervises predoctoral interns and trains postdoctoral fellows in PCIT. She also heads the PCIT consultation group at Boys Town. Dr. Lieneman has authored more than 20 research-based publications, including a book, Time-Out in Child Behavior Management.

Dr. Corinna Klein is an Assistant Professor in the department of Psychology and Child Development at California Polytechnic State University. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical social worker and a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy within-agency trainer with extensive experience providing PCIT to young children with a variety of clinical presentations. She has expertise in perinatal mental health care and treatment for families facing perinatal stressors such as a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay or birth trauma. She completed her doctoral internship in the University of California Los Angeles’s Stress, Trauma, and Resilience Clinic, treating youth and families healing from trauma. As a postdoctoral scholar, she treated parents during and following extended NICU stays within UCLA’s Family Development Program. Her research focuses on increasing equitable access to evidence-based children’s mental health care and supporting parents through dyadic treatments.

Cristina Hudak-Rosander, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with over ten years’ experience providing psychology services to children and adolescents in outpatient, day treatment, and inpatient behavioral health settings in Utah. Dr. Hudak-Rosander received her bachelor’s degree from Haverford College in Pennsylvania where she majored in Chemistry and minored in Psychology. She completed her graduate studies at the University of Utah where she received her master’s and PhD in clinical psychology and focused her clinical and research interests on youth with histories of trauma. Dr. Hudak-Rosander went on to complete her clinical internship and postdoctoral residency at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute and subsequently spent four years there as a staff psychologist. Currently, Dr. Hudak-Rosander has been practicing psychology at Primary Children’s Hospital's Center for Safe and Healthy Families since 2019 and has been serving as the Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic Manager for the past five years, leading a team of psychologists and social workers in providing evidence-based treatments to youth with histories of trauma. Dr. Hudak-Rosander is trained in multiple evidence-based treatments for trauma, including Parent Child Interaction Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. As part of her commitment to improving access to trauma-informed care for children and adolescents, she has achieved certification as a Within Agency Trainer for PCIT, a facilitator of both Child Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) and the Core Curriculum in Childhood Trauma, and an in-house trainer in Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma (CE-CERT). When not practicing psychology, Dr. Hudak-Rosander enjoys hiking, skiing and coaching her daughters in soccer and basketball.

Dr. Bagner is a Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training for the Clinical Science Doctoral Program in Child and Adolescent Psychology at Florida International University (FIU). A licensed and board-certified clinical child psychologist, Dr. Bagner studies parenting interventions for young children and their families and etiological models of early childhood problems. He has published more than 110 scientific papers and chapters on these topics and has been continuously funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for the past 22 years to conduct his research. Dr. Bagner currently serves on the editorial board for seven journals and has been a grant reviewer at NIH, including as a member of the Psychosocial Development, Risk, and Prevention (PDRP) study section. He is involved in several professional and community organizations, including his role as the FIU representative to the Board of Directors for The Children’s Trust, where he also serves as Chair of the Nominating Committee and Vice Chair of the Program Services Committee.

Daniella Gelman (she/her) is a fourth-year doctoral candidate in clinical child psychology at the University of Maine. Her research interests include examining the interplay between intrapersonal and interpersonal emotion regulation strategies in close friendships and how this may serve as a predictor for mental health functioning. Clinically, she has a strong interest in early and middle childhood mental health and the utility of collaborative work among youth and their supports, including teachers, caregivers, and clinicians. Her research and clinical work reflect a strong commitment to broadening access to evidence-based care for underserved populations.

Debbie is a proud Gamilaraay yinarr, with maternal ancestry from the Bull, Colebull, and Balding families, and paternal connections to the Haynes, Lawrie, and Coleman families across Wirangu, Mirning, and Yuwaalaraay Country. Her work in psychology, psychotherapy, and trauma is grounded within her early beginnings of learning about advocacy and knowledges of community and family strengths. Debbie holds an Honours and Master of Clinical Psychology, registration with AHPRA, Gestalt Australia New Zealand, Australian Indigenous Psychology Association and College of Indigenous Healing Practices and is a registered Clinical Psychotherapist with PACFA. Deb is undertaking her PhD at Melbourne University, evaluating the "Walking in Blak Traks; Embedding the SEWB into Clinical Practices" cultural training, which she co-developed and delivered across NSW Department of Communities and Justice, Psychological and Specialist Services. Her first publication, "The Effectiveness of Trauma-Based Therapies for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Children in Out-of-Home Care," was published in the Lowitja Journal in May 2025. Deb advocates for the power of community-led healing and the urgency of truth-telling. Her work is a collaborative effort to create a future where our children’s voices are heard, valued, and protected. Through her PhD efforts, she is committed to fostering meaningful change for young people, families, and communities impacted by family policing system. Her focus is on prioritising Indigenous models of wellness to support the development of strong cultural identities and enhance social and emotional wellbeing. Central to this commitment is strengthening a sense of belonging to Country and strongly advocating for the understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing which allow community to self-determine and flourish. Grounded by her beginnings, she is committed to transformative approaches that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, centring Social and Emotional Wellbeing frameworks of self-determination, and collective flourishing.

Jane Kohlhoff is an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of New South Wales, Director of Research at Karitane, and a registered clinical psychologist. Jane conducts perinatal, infant and early childhood mental health research, with particular focus on attachment theory and clinical applications, prevention and early intervention models, and the roles of early environmental and biological factors in the intergenerational transmission of risk and resilience. Together with colleagues, Jane has secured over $12 million in research funding including from the Australian Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council, and Paul Ramsay Foundation. She collaborates widely and has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. She is a PCIT regional trainer and co-developer of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy with Toddlers, and has led several real-world trials to evaluate its effectiveness. She currently leads the evaluation of the Australian ForWhen national perinatal and infant mental health navigation service and is an active member of the Australian Infant Mental Health community, serving on the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health (AAIMH) Board of Directors and as President of Healthy Attachment Australia and New Zealand (HAANZ).

Dr. Dowtin is a Black cisgender woman who believes in the ongoing pursuit of social justice. As a trauma psychologist, Dr. Dowtin works as a licensed clinical psychologist, professional counselor, nationally certified school psychologist, parent-child interaction therapy within agency trainer, and a registered play therapist supervisor who specializes in perinatal, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), early childhood and trauma populations across the age span with a special focus on culturally, racially, and linguistically marginalized people. She is fluent in English, African American Vernacular English, proficient in American Sign Language, and an emerging Spanish learner. Dr. Dowtin is the CEO and a clinician at PlayfulLeigh Psyched. With over 20 years in early childhood education, Dr. Dowtin was educated at Bowie State University (BSU), Maryland's oldest Historically Black University where the focus of intersections of race, culture, and identity are deeply embedded throughout the curriculum. Following school psychology and counselor training at BSU, Dr. Dowtin continued in clinical psychology at Gallaudet University where she had the opportunity to train at Children’s National’s child development clinic conducting consultation in the NICU and neonatal follow-up assessments, and first learned PCIT, gaining therapist certification. Dr. Dowtin's additional training at Adventist HealthCare’s The Lourie Center for Children's Social & Emotional Wellness afforded her the opportunity to support children and families with trauma backgrounds while working with children and families at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore City, Maryland. She completed a clinical psychology doctoral internship at Tulane University School of Medicine focusing on families and infant mental health for trauma survivors in New Orleans. Following internship, Dr. Dowtin pursued a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University in the NICU focusing on perinatal and infant mental health. Since 2019, she has been an active member of the National Perinatal Association in conjunction with the National Network of NICU Psychologists (NNNP). As of 2022, Dr. Dowtin serves as a Co-Chair for NNNP. She is also a published researcher and author with several book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles on topics related to implicit bias, racial and social justice, NICU, perinatal mental health, play therapy, play therapy supervision, and educational justice for young Black children. She is the former Director of the Infants, Toddlers, and Families graduate program at Gallaudet University where she also taught for several years establishing a standard for unpacking race and marginalization in their courses. Founder of PlayfulLeigh Psyched, which works from a social justice and trauma-based framework providing psychotherapy, training, supervision and consultation, serving infants, families, and survivors of trauma in Delaware, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Missouri, California since 2018. Given her background, training, and lived experiences as a Black woman, Dr. Dowtin is passionate about eradicating racial injustices for historically marginalized populations, disrupting the generational transmission of trauma, and facilitating healthy social-emotional development from conception adulthood, making her a fierce child advocate and PCIT enthusiast.

Dr. Lindsay Druskin Grimes is a Clinical Child Psychologist. Her program of research focuses on the evaluation and implementation of early childhood parenting interventions aimed at disrupting intergenerational trauma, with particular emphasis on parent-child relational processes and caregiver mental health. She is a certified PCIT Within-Agency Trainer.

Eda Tatlı is a PhD candidate in Guidance and Psychological Counseling at Atatürk University. Her doctoral research focuses on school attendance problems, particularly school refusal, using advanced methodologies such as mixed-methods designs, structural equation modeling, network analysis, and meta-analysis. Her research interests include parent-based interventions in autism spectrum disorder, emotional and behavioral problems in children and adolescents, and Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She is an internationally certified PCIT therapist and an active clinical practitioner. Eda Tatlı has published Q1 SSCI-indexed articles in international journals and has participated as a researcher in Erasmus+ and TÜBİTAK-funded projects. She is also a member of the International Network for Well-Being (PHI-WELL) and collaborates with international research teams across Europe.

Eileen Davis, PhD is a licensed psychologist and Assistant Director of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Davis is a PCIT WATer who has been delivering PCIT services since 2010 and who has trained dozens of PCIT therapists in English and Spanish. Dr. Davis is also a TCIT-U Advanced Trainer and co-leads a large-scale TCIT research project in South Florida since 2017, training nearly 20 TCIT-U coaches and more than 100 teachers in TCIT-U.

Elana Abelson, PhD (she/her/hers), is a postdoctoral fellow in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She received her PhD from the University of Cincinnati and completed her doctoral internship at the Indiana University School of Medicine on the child/pediatric track. Currently, she works with youth and families to address concerns related to trauma, anxiety, mood, and disruptive behaviors and provides evidenced-based mental health care to adults with trauma histories. She is pursuing certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and plans to specialize in early childhood and perinatal psychology.

Eleanor Ezell, LCSW, is the Founder and Clinical Director of Child and Family Therapy Collective in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her graduate training at New York University and a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Her work focuses on advancing the implementation of Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and other evidence-based interventions for children with complex developmental and behavioral presentations, including selective mutism, anxiety, autism, and ADHD. Ms. Ezell has supported continued development of and replicated intensive treatment programs across multiple states for selective mutism and has trained, and continued to train, clinicians in PCIT-SM and PCIT. Her work focuses on advancing the clinical application of evidence-based treatments for children with complex behavioral and developmental needs within the context of her multi-disciplinary private practice.

Elizabeth Moore is a 2nd-year graduate student in the PsyD program at George Fox University and is currently working toward her PCIT certification.

Dr. Paiml graduated from the University of Alabama with a PhD in Child Clinical Psychology with Specialization in Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychology. She is a clinical psychologist and an assistant professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). She is the clinical director for the UTHSC Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody (COE), program director of the UTHSC COE Postdoctoral Fellowship in Child Welfare and Trauma-Informed Care, and the director of the UTHSC Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Clinic. Dr. Paiml is a PCIT International Association Within Agency Trainer and a Regional Trainer Candidate. Through the COE, Dr. Paiml serves as a trainer on the COEs’ Best Practices PCIT Dissemination team. At the UTHSC COE, she also conducts psychological assessments of children in state custody or at-risk of entering state custody. Dr. Paiml’s clinical focus includes complex trauma, disruptive behaviors, child welfare, and problematic sexual behavior.

Dr. Elizabeth Skowron is a Professor and Associate Director of the Child Maltreatment Solutions Network at Pennsylvania State University, where she conducts basic, translational, and intervention research on child maltreatment prevention. Together with her students and collaborators, she studies the psychosocial and physiological bases of at-risk parenting that potentiate risk for child maltreatment and response to intervention. She conducts clinical trials to examine the effectiveness of family-based interventions like Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for strengthening caregiving skills, and child behavior outcomes in families involved with the child welfare system. Dr. Skowron earned her Ph.D. at the State University of New York, Albany, and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Palo Alto VA Medical Center and post-doctoral fellowship in child clinical psychology at the University of California, San Francisco. She is a licensed psychologist and certified PCIT trainer. She has served on and chaired NIH grant review panels, and her work has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Elysha Clark-Whitney is a Clinical Psychology registrar, and a post-doctoral researcher. She completed her Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Sydney, alongside a PhD examining parents' adjustment to their child's autism diagnosis during parent-mediated intervention through the University of Sydney Child Behaviour Research Clinic. Prior to this, Elysha completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Psychology at New York University, and went on to work at the Center for Autism in the Developing Brain, New York, before returning home to Australia to complete her post-graduate studies. Elysha has experience in clinical assessment and intervention with parents and children, with a particular focus on neurodivergent families. She is a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist, and has delivered PCIT across clinic, school and online contexts, including both standard PCIT and PCIT for callous-unemotional traits (PCIT-CU). Elysha has strong skills in research-practice translation, and her research and clinical work continue to inform each other. She continues to build upon her PhD research into supporting autistic children and their parents, and is employed as a post-doctoral research fellow through the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre at La Trobe university.

Emily O’Gorman, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and licensed clinical psychologist in the Division of Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. O’Gorman is a Certified PCIT Therapist and Within-Agency Trainer in training. Her clinical work centers on empirically supported assessment and intervention with children with neurodevelopmental disorders (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, autism spectrum disorder, trisomy 21, cerebral palsy) who have experienced trauma or have co-occurring anxiety or emotional and behavioral dysregulation. Dr. O’Gorman also provides interdisciplinary follow-up care to infants and toddlers with early developmental risk. Dr. O’Gorman earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology and Quantitative Psychology from the University of Toledo. She completed her residency in community mental health in Denver, CO and her postdoctoral training at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Dr. Girard, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry University of California Riverside School of Medicine and Evidence-Based Practice lecturer for Georgetown University. Dr. Girard is a certified TF-CBT clinician and Global Trainer with Parent-Child Interaction Therapy International. Her passion for infant and early mental health has led to co-developing and publishing PCIT with Toddlers: Improving Attachment and Emotion Regulation (2018), which she has disseminated throughout the US and internationally with teams across Japan, Korea, Norway and Hong Kong. Dr. Girard’s passion to include clinical experience within community-based organizations to inform research practices has produced significant collaborations with Mayo Clinic, UCLA, West Virginia University, University of Arkansas and UC Davis. She also had the privilege of contribution with Sesame Street Workshop. When not at the office Dr. Girard loves travel, dance and a glowing campfire outdoors.

Dr. Erica P. Messer is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC). She is a PCIT International Regional trainer and has provided PCIT for over two decades, directing the PCIT program at CCHMC. She provides Basic PCIT, Within Agency Training, and Certification Preparation workshops with Dr. Robin Gurwitch. In 2005, she took the primary lead in developing the Child Adult Relationship Enhancement™ (CARE) training and materials with her colleagues at CCHMC. She first worked to formally evaluate CARE’s effects with foster parents through collaborations with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and then led an RCT of CARE through a local foster care agency. She has championed CARE implementation and dissemination in the United States and internationally.

Erin Cue is a licensed clinical social worker and clinical supervisor for Jackson County Mental Health. She has worked on the youth team since 2011 after completing her graduate internship with the County in 2009. Ms. Cue has specialized in working with younger children and completed her graduate certificate in Infant Toddler Mental Health in 2015. In addition to providing direct service to clients and families, Ms. Cue is a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Regional Training Candidate providing training and consultation to therapists in Oregon. She has presented on PCIT at statewide and national conferences. Ms. Cue also participates in the Oregon PCIT Steering Committee which aids in the organization and dissemination of PCIT in Oregon.

Erinn Victory is a doctoral student at West Virginia University under the mentorship of Dr. Cheryl McNeil. She is a PCIT International Certified PCIT Therapist and Within-Agency Trainer. Her research has primarily focused on the dissemination and implementation of PCIT and PCIT-Toddler in West Virginia to address adverse family outcomes associated with the opioid crisis. Her dissertation examines the effectiveness, acceptability, and feasibility of PCIT Adapted for Older Children using a multimethod design. Her clinical and research interests include parenting, child maltreatment, posttraumatic stress, child disruptive behavior, and increasing access to evidence-based treatments, particularly for underserved populations.

Dr Eva Kimonis is a Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of New South Wales. She is Director of the UNSW Parent-Child Research Clinic that specializes in providing state-of-the-art assessment and treatment for children with oppositional-defiant, destructive, and aggressive behaviours. Prof Kimonis is an international authority on the development, assessment, and treatment of child conduct disorders and callous-unemotional traits, having authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications and 34 book chapters. Her forthcoming book entitled, A Clinical Guide to Working With Youth With Conduct Disorders and Limited Prosocial Emotions, is scheduled for release in April 2026. Prof Kimonis is Associate Editor for the journal Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (formerly Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology); Past-President of the Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy; and recipient of the Eric Taylor 'Translational Research Into Practice' Award from the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH). She is a certified therapist and Australian regional trainer of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which she adapted to target the unique deficits of children with conduct disorders and limited prosocial emotions, and for delivery in schools involving educators.

Dr. Felipa Chavez is an assistant professor of clinical psychology at Florida Institute of Technology. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with a concentration in working with children and families from the University at Buffalo (UB). She is a former NIAAA post-doctoral fellow at UB’s Research Institute on Addictions, where she trained in research examining early child development and parent-child relationships in heavy drinking alcohol families which resulted in her receiving the 2002 Research Society on Alcoholism (RSA) Junior Investigator’s Award. She has also been a pediatric liaison for the University at Buffalo (UB)Roswell Park Cancer Institute where she engaged in research on the late effects outcomes of pediatric cancer survivors. Dr. Chavez was the Director of Building Blocks: PCIT at Florida Tech, which disseminated Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to local families through the Community Psychological Services (CPS) center, which operates out of Florida Tech’s Scott Center for Autism. Currently, she conducts a program of research providing Teacher Child Interaction Therapy (TCIT) services to at-risk underserved community classrooms (including schools, daycares, and community centers) through her Project Play research program, which has been partially funded by the Fight Against Community Violence Target grant. Through her community-based outreach initiatives research, Dr. Chavez examines how improvements in disruptive classroom behaviors, through the implementation of TCIT, can improve classroom manageability, student academic performance, and teacher stress, with rippling effects for reduced child abuse potential in the home. As a within agency trainer, Dr. Chavez has trained over 60 clinical psychology graduate students in the dissemination of PCIT treatment services, several of whom have gone on to become certified PCIT therapist themselves, and she is currently working towards becoming a regional level trainer. Dr. Chavez along with her colleagues at University of Iowa and the University of Arkansas, in tandem with the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health an Intellectual disability services (DBHIDS), received a grant from the Philadelphia Eagles Football Team Autism Foundation for the PCIT training of Black and Latine clinicians who work with Black and Latine children on the Autism Spectrum. Dr. Chavez was also the multicultural consultant for PCIT International Association’s (PCIT-IA) Florida Department of Children and Family (DCF) Services contract for the dissemination of subsidized training for mental health professionals to become certified PCIT therapists and Within Agency Trainers (WATer). Additionally, in collaboration with her University of West Virginia colleagues, Dr. Chavez has undertaken some qualitative research that has informed the factor analytic structure of a newly created abridged version of the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) for Toddlers. Currently, with her Georgetown Colleagues, Dr. Chavez is conducting research examining the experiences of PCIT with Black clinicians and Black clients, to inform a newly adapted version of PCIT for serving Black families. Dr. Chavez has close to 20-years of experience in teaching multicultural graduate course curriculum, and based on her years of experience in the delivery of both PCIT and TCIT services to underserved communities, she has developed a tips sheet offering clinical/training guidelines for the practical applications of PCIT principles in working with Black families in treatment, in support of the Black Lives Matter social, which has been widely used and referenced in the PCIT International Association Community (PCIT-IA). It is entitled: “We are Light that Overcomes Darkness as we strive to be our Brother’s Keeper”: PCIT Applications for supporting Black Families in Treatment. Other noteworthy accomplishments include her NPR academic minute on children and anxiety (https://academicminute.org/2020/05/felipa-chavez-florida-institute-of-technologyanxiety-in-children/) and a two-part series on how to address issues of the COVID-19 pandemic with children (https://news.fit.edu/academics-research/how-do-i-explain-this-pandemic-to-my-child-part-one/ ; https://news.fit.edu/academics-research/how-do-i-explain-this-pandemic-to-my-child-part-two/). All of which have culminated in 45- international and national conference presentations, 9-Guest lectures some of which included Harvard Judge Baker Children’s Hospital and Johns Hopkins Kennedy Krieger Medical Center, 4-book chapters, 1-Book, 9-articles, 3-grants, and 2-clinical treatment contracts.

Fumie Ito is a clinical psychologist at Komagino Hospital in Japan. She is a PCIT International Certified Regional Trainer and serves as the Representative of PCIT-Japan. Her professional interests include PCIT and trauma-informed clinical practice.

Genevieve Garrett is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) who provides parenting guidance and behavioral therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Center for Advancement of Youth (CAY Clinic). She is also the supervising social worker for MS Thrive Child Development Grant, a PCIT Within-Agency Trainer, and owner of Peace of Mind Counseling and Consultation. Genevieve received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern Mississippi and her Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health from New Mexico State University. She served in both AmeriCorps and the PeaceCorps and has worked with children in Mississippi, New Mexico, Bangladesh, and Bulgaria. She lives at home in Florence, MS with her husband, thirteen-year-old son, ten-year-old daughter, Chihuahua named Tallulah, and their fish Chicken Law.

Dr Georgette E. Fleming is a Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. She is a certified therapist and within-agency trainer in PCIT. Dr Fleming’s research focuses on children with severe conduct problems. Her research has a ‘big picture’ focus, asking how we can use novel delivery formats to improve the accessibility of early interventions such as PCIT. It also takes a ‘closer look’ approach, investigating treatment mechanisms and identifying the people for whom interventions such as PCIT are less effective. She published several studies demonstrating that personalizing PCIT can strengthen treatment outcomes, especially among children with complex clinical profiles and unique treatment needs.

Georgette Saad, PhD, is an early childhood clinician, trainer, and consultant specializing in evidence-based treatment for young children and their caregivers. She is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), PCIT-Toddler, Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up (ABC), with extensive experience supporting families impacted by trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, and systemic stressors. Dr. Saad manages an early childhood program at an FQHC in Washington, DC and provides outpatient therapy to the community as well. She also trains and supervises clinicians in developmentally informed, relational interventions. Her work bridges neuroscience, attachment theory, and practical clinical application to support meaningful, sustainable change in families.

Glenn Mesman, PhD, is a licensed clinical child and adolescent psychologist and Professor in the UAMS Department of Psychiatry, and he is the Assistant Training Director of the department’s psychology training program. Clinically, he specializes in early childhood mental and the assessment and treatment of childhood trauma. Dr. Mesman holds several leadership positions within Arkansas Building Effective Services for Trauma (ARBEST), a program sponsored by the state legislature to improve outcomes of traumatized children throughout the state. He co-leads the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) statewide dissemination project and is certified as a PCIT Regional Trainer, a DC:0-5 state trainer, and CE-CERT state trainer. He additionally co-directs the UAMS Complex Trauma Assessment Program, which provides trauma-informed psychological evaluation services for high-risk children in the Arkansas child welfare system. Dr. Mesman is actively involved in committees and workgroups as part of several national- and international-level professional organizations and frequently conducts invited and peer-reviewed presentations at state, national, and international conferences in his specialty areas of early childhood mental health and child trauma.

Hannah Crawley completed her master’s degree at Wake Forest University in 2025 and has a research background in personality and psychological assessment. She is currently a Psychometrist in the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Department at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. In her role, she administers standardized psychological assessments for pediatric patients to evaluate cognitive functioning. She interfaces closely with patient families and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary providers to support individualized treatment planning through detailed documentation. Hannah also manages clinical research databases ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with HIPAA and IRB standards.

Hannah Frye, LPC, is involved in Oklahoma’s national training program for PCIT as a Within-Agency Trainer and consultant for therapists. Hannah Frye is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and OU Health. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma. In addition to PCIT training, she serves as the triage coordinator, clinician, and supervisor in the Child Trauma Services Program and the Family TREE, which is a multidisciplinary team and partnership with Oklahoma Child Welfare. Her clinical experiences include evidence-based interventions for children with posttraumatic stress disorder or other trauma-related disorders and disruptive behavior disorders. Ms. Frye is a nationally certified therapist in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment Biobehavioral Catch-Up Model (ABC-M), Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT). Ms. Frye is Endorsed by OK-AIMH as an Infant Mental Health Specialist meaning she has specialized training and expertise in working with infants, toddlers, and their families.

Dr. Hannah Hoch is a licensed clinical psychologist and behavior analyst specializing in the education and treatment of children with behavior, anxiety and neurodevelopmental disorders. She is a PCIT-International certified PCIT Therapist. Dr. Hoch received her Ph.D in Psychology from the CUNY Graduate Center Learning Processes and Behavior Analysis Psychology program. She is currently an adjunct professor in the Psychology Department at Columbia University. Dr. Hoch is also the proprietor of the Developmental Psychology Practice of Queens, where she provides therapeutic services to individuals with behavior and developmental disorders and their families in the NY area.

Hannah Milius is a second-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Maine. She is under the mentorship of Dr. Jennifer Blossom. Hannah received her B.S. in Psychology and Neuroscience from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and just recently completed her Masters in Applied Clinical Psychology at the University of South Carolina, Aiken. She has experience implementing trauma-focused therapy to youth and families through her internship at the Child Advocacy Center. Hannah’s research interests generally surround youth suicide prevention - particularly better understanding intergenerational suicide risk, as well as treatment accessibility and engagement.

Dr. Hitoe Kimura, PhD, PHN, RN, is a Lecturer at the Fukuoka International University of Health and Welfare (FIUHW) in Fukuoka, Japan. Since completing her initial training (IWS) in 2012, she has developed her expertise in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She is a PCIT Within Agency Trainer (WAT) and has served as a Co-Trainer for multiple PCIT Initial Workshops (IWS). Her practice includes Standard PCIT, Group PCIT, and PCIT for Older Children (PCIT-OC). Dr. Kimura has also been deeply involved in the practice and research of CARE (Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement) in community settings since 2013. As a CARE Facilitator and Board Member of CARE-Japan, she provides training for professionals and works towards the nationwide dissemination of the program under the motto, "CARE for All Children." Her research was recognized at the 26th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS 2023), where she received the "Best Poster Presentation Award" for her RCT study on the effects of CARE in community health. Currently, she is conducting practical research on CARE specifically for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Huanhuan (Joy) Wang is PCIT Within Agency Trainer and Assistant Professor of School Psychology at the University of Kansas. Her overall research focuses on supporting K-12 students’ behavioral, academic, and emotional well-being, particularly through their relationships with peers, teachers, and parents. In the recent years, she has been exploring the feasibility of implementing standard PCIT in schools.

Ikuko Kato is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the Saitama City Comprehensive Center for Children and Families, located adjacent to Tokyo, and a certified WATer. After graduating from medical school, she completed specialized training in pediatrics and child and adolescent psychiatry, dedicating herself to clinical practice and community mental health promotion activities. Her recent activities include involvement in the domestic practice, and research of TCIT, and she serves as a director of PCIT-Japan. As a WATer, she implements PCIT at the center's Child Guidance Center and Inclusive family support section, while also engaging in the training of the next generation of therapists and trainers as an RTT.

İsmail Seçer is a academician and pcit therapist

John-Paul Abner graduated from the University of Florida with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Child and Adolescent emphasis) in 1996 where he had the honor of studying under Dr. Sheila Eyberg, creator of PCIT. A professor in psychology at Milligan University, he is one of 21 people in the world who has been designated as a Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Global Trainer by PCIT International. He has conducted research on the application of PCIT to children with autism spectrum disorders and is currently an active promoter of PCIT to the autism community. He is the Director of PCIT Training for the East Tennessee State University Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody where he helps coordinate a statewide PCIT dissemination effort to help children in the foster care system. Dr. Abner is a frequent speaker at PCIT conferences where he focuses primarily on clinical issues. He is passionate about PCIT and CARE and this passion often comes out at relatively high speed and volume. He favors a highly interactive style of presentation and his presentations often feature storytelling, games, unintentional physical humor, pirate yarrghs, and prizes of minimal value.

Dr. Jacob Holzman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry through the University of Colorado School of Medicine and a licensed psychologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado. He directs the REACH lab where the vision is to make mental health interventions happening in the Real-world more Effective and Accessible for CHildren and adults around them. Dr. Holzman’s work focuses on creating and disseminating interventions that improve mental health and well-being for children and adults around them, particularly in the early childhood developmental period. Ultimately, this line of work will improve the uptake and quality of evidence-based interventions involving children and the adults around them (e.g., parents, teachers, family members) in effective, scalable, and equitable ways.

Dr. Jaime L. Benson is a licensed psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist at the Behavior Management Clinic within the Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute. She is also an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She leads the postdoctoral fellowship training program with the Behavior Management Clinic. Dr. Benson also serves as the Maryland liaison for the Behavioral Health Services for Military Families. Dr. Benson graduated from Syracuse University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology and a minor in Education Studies. She received her doctoral degree in 2011 from Lehigh University in School Psychology with a subspecialization in Pediatric School Psychology. Dr. Benson completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship at the Munroe Meyer Institute, which is part of the Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology, in Omaha. Dr. Benson completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Department of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Benson practices in Maryland, as well as through PSYPACT. She is a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Within Agency Trainer. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association (Divisions 16, 53, and 54), National Association of School Psychologists, Selective Mutism Association and PCIT, International. Dr. Benson’s clinical and research interests include the generation, dissemination, and evaluation of evidence-based techniques that can drive changes in clinical care at Kennedy Krieger and across the nation. Her current research focuses on factors influencing treatment outcomes, patient retention in diverse outpatient pediatric populations and program evaluation, particularly related to PCIT and telehealth service delivery

Dr. Jake Steggerda, PhD is a postdoctoral fellow and licensed clinical psychologist trained in evidence-based psychotherapy and assessment for children, adolescents, adults, and families. He completed his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Arkansas and his internship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Steggerda’s clinical area of expertise is in the treatment of childhood disruptive behaviors, primarily using Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Additionally, Dr. Steggerda is passionate about integrating research with clinical practice and has published close to two dozen academic research papers and/or book chapters broadly related to evidence-based interventions for childhood disruptive behavior, elementary school children’s peer relationships, and scale development. In his free time, Dr. Steggerda enjoys playing pickleball, fantasy football, cooking, baking, and spending time with his wife and pets.

Dr. Jami Furr is a Clinical Associate Professor and Senior Psychologist in the Mental Health Interventions and Novel Therapeutics (MINT) Program, and Developer of the Selective Mutism Program at Florida International University Center for Children and Families (CCF). Dr. Furr obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology from Temple University, and completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the NYU Child Study Center and Bellevue Hospital Program in New York. Dr. Furr currently serves as a Trainer for the Network for Expanding Child Wellness in Disaster-Affected Youth (or NEW DAY) - a SAMHSA-funded and National Child Traumatic Stress Network affiliated program providing largescale training and consultation in disaster mental health to youth-serving professionals in disaster-hit regions and disaster-prone regions across the United States. Dr. Furr has extensive clinical expertise and research interests in cognitive and behavioral treatments of childhood anxiety and disruptive behavior disorders, with a particular focus on preschool mental health. She has served as the Clinical Director of several federally funded randomized trials evaluating the acceptability and utility of telehealth strategies for expanding the scope and reach of mental health care; and currently provides training and supervision for clinical services for anxiety, OCD, and/or disruptive behavior problems for children and adolescents. Dr. Furr also has led the field of selective mutism in youth regarding clinical and research programs. She is the Past-President of the Selective Mutism Association and has continued to serve on their Board of Directors for the last 9 years. Dr. Furr is currently conducting one of the first long-term outcome studies on children with selective mutism. She has numerous publications and conducts trainings locally and nationally in the areas of trauma, anxiety, and selective mutism in youth. Dr. Furr has received numerous accolades for her work in extending care to the community.

Dr. Jason Jent is a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in child, adolescent, and family mental health. His work focuses on evidence-based assessment and treatment of anxiety, mood, and behavioral disorders in youth. Dr. Jent has extensive experience in pediatric psychology, collaborating with medical providers to support children coping with chronic illness and developmental challenges. In addition to his clinical practice, he contributes to professional training and research initiatives aimed at improving early identification and intervention strategies. He is committed to helping families build resilience and practical skills that promote long-term emotional well-being.

Jennifer M. Serico, PhD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in child and adolescent trauma at the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress at Kennedy Krieger Institute and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Serico is a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) within-agency trainer and a Child Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) trainer. Dr. Serico offers culturally humble, evidence-based mental health interventions (i.e., PCIT, TF-CBT, DBT) and services for youth and families who have experienced trauma. Her research interests focus on trauma-informed caregiving strategies to enhance services for children and adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral dysregulation due to traumatic stress. Dr. Serico offers education, training, supervision, and consultation in anti-oppressive, evidence-based, trauma-informed care with an emphasis on improving outcomes for at-risk youth across contexts.

Jennifer M. Serico, PhD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in child and adolescent trauma at the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress at Kennedy Krieger Institute and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Serico is a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) within-agency trainer and a Child Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) trainer. Dr. Serico offers culturally humble, evidence-based mental health interventions (i.e., PCIT, TF-CBT, DBT) and services for youth and families who have experienced trauma. Her research interests focus on trauma-informed caregiving strategies to enhance services for children and adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral dysregulation due to traumatic stress. Dr. Serico offers education, training, supervision, and consultation in anti-oppressive, evidence-based, trauma-informed care with an emphasis on improving outcomes for at-risk youth across contexts.

Jennifer Sudbury, LMHC, is a mental health counselor in Yakima, WA working primarily with kids and with individuals of all ages dealing with trauma. She is a Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) therapist and a Within Agency Trainer and is working towards becoming a Regional Trainer. She is the mom of four boys, where she can practice PCIT skills on a daily basis. Jennifer comes from a theatre and dance background and loves using evidenced-based practices while also being creative and finding ways to meet clients needs.

Jessica Henery is a Clinical Psychology Registrar and PhD Candidate in the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia. She conducts PCIT and PCIT-CU at the Parent-Child Research Clinic (PCRC) at UNSW and is involved in the assessment and diagnosis of behavioral disorders for early intervention and treatment. Her PhD research examines how varying levels of parental warmth act as risk and protective factors for the development of childhood conducts problems and callous-unemotional traits.

Dr. Jessica Warren is an experienced registered Psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. She specializes in trauma, behavioural and emotional difficulties, and complex mental health presentations. Jessica began her career in public mental health and disability services, where she developed strong expertise in evidence based assessment and intervention. She is a published author in the field of early childhood trauma, with doctoral research focused on adapting Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for trauma affected young children. In addition to her clinical practice, Jessica is a senior executive within the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, where she leads strategic planning for the Psychological and Specialist Services team. Overseeing approximately half of the state, she is responsible for guiding service priorities, developing statewide practice initiatives, and ensuring high quality, trauma informed psychological care for vulnerable children, young people, and families. Jessica provides expert clinical leadership and direction to multidisciplinary teams and plays a key role in shaping policy, supporting workforce capability, and enhancing outcomes for those involved in the child protection system.

Jin Zhang (she/her/hers) is an Asian cisgender woman, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), and a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist. She is deeply committed to providing holistic and culturally responsive therapy to children and adults, specializing in supporting underrepresented populations, including individuals and families from Asian and Black communities, immigrants, and international students. Jin graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2021 with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. From 2022 to 2024, Jin worked at PlayfulLeigh Psyched under the supervision of Dr. Dowtin. Through this experience, she gained solid training in PCIT and became a certified therapist in 2024. Currently, she is pursuing a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) at George Washington University. As a doctoral student, Jin is dedicated to exploring the challenges faced by non-native English-speaking minoritized therapists under systemic dynamics from a psychodynamic perspective, with a focus on fostering self-empowerment through both research and practice. In addition, Jin continues to deepen her expertise in the Child and Adolescent Track and aims to use her doctoral training to advocate for social justice in the field of PCIT and promote accessible mental health services for children and families from the global majority and marginalized populations.

Dr. Joshua Masse is the Director of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Young Child Services at the Boston Child Study Center. He is one of twenty global trainers certified by PCIT International and served as the Chair of the Policy and Advocacy Task Force for PCIT-I for several years. He is licensed as a clinical psychologist in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island and is an Associate Professor of Psychology and the Director of Clinical Training at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Dr. Masse’s clinical and research interests lie broadly in examining the effectiveness of evidence-based treatments for young children from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of challenging behaviors. In addition, his work focuses on the effectiveness of dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices in community-based settings.

Joy R. Pemberton, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Texas Tech University, completed her internship at UAMS, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. Her areas of expertise include assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with a history of trauma and/or behavior problems, parenting interventions, and dissemination of evidence-based practices. Her primary clinical, supervision, and training specialty is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT); she is a certified Regional PCIT Trainer. She serves as a co-investigator and lead PCIT trainer for the Arkansas Building Effective Services for Trauma program (ARBEST), an initiative which aims to strengthen the quality and availability of trauma services for children and families in Arkansas.

Juliana Acosta, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She currently serves as a bilingual clinical supervisor and trainer in the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Program at the Mailman Center for Child Development and is an attending psychologist in the interdisciplinary Pediatric Sleep Medicine Clinic. Dr. Acosta earned her doctoral degree in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology and completed her residency and postdoctoral fellowship at the Mailman Center. Dr. Acosta a licensed psychologist whose research and clinical expertise focus on increasing access and engagement in evidence-based interventions for high-need families, with a particular emphasis on behavioral parent training, pediatric sleep health, and addressing healthcare disparities in underserved populations. Her translational research leverages sleep health as a transdiagnostic target for improving child and family well-being and incorporates innovative, data-driven approaches to optimize care delivery. She has been awarded federal funding, including an NICHD F31 National Research Service Award, and contributes as PI and Co-I on projects aimed at advancing behavioral health equity.

Karen Leyla Stuart Kelly, MS, LMFT, is the Founder and Managing Director of Parent Child Therapy Clinic Inc. (PCTC), a California-based group practice specializing in evidence-based treatment for young children and their families. A Regional Trainer-in-Training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), she brings extensive experience mentoring clinicians, supporting therapists through certification, and expanding access to early childhood mental health services through training and systems development. Karen founded a Community of Practice for PCIT Regional Trainers-in-Training to foster developmental leadership through reflective consultation, collaboration, and peer connection. Her work centers on reflective practice, workforce development, and strengthening the next generation of trainers as they grow into evolving leadership roles within the PCIT International ecosystem.

Dr. Karin Vanderzee is a licensed clinical psychologist and Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute/Department of Psychiatry. Her clinical and research interests focus on early childhood trauma and intervention development, implementation, and dissemination of evidence-based treatments to promote resilience following traumatic events. She serves as a co-investigator for the Arkansas Building Effective Services for Trauma (ARBEST) program, which aims to strengthen the quality of available trauma services for children and their families throughout the state of Arkansas. She has been conducting PCIT since 2009 and is a PCIT International Certified Regional Trainer. In addition, she is a certified Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) State Trainer and is currently completing the Train-the Trainer program for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She co-leads three teams that disseminate PCIT, CPP, and TF-CBT throughout the state of Arkansas. Dr. Vanderzee currently serves as Secretary of the PCIT International Board of Directors and is a member of the Training Task Force. In addition, she has published several peer reviewed articles, and routinely gives international, national, state, and local presentations about childhood trauma and evidence-based treatments for children who have experienced trauma.

Kate C. Bennett, DSW, LCSW is a clinical leader, educator, and Certified Regional Trainer in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She serves as Chair of the PCIT International Training Task Force and is deeply committed to advancing high-quality training, fidelity, and global dissemination of PCIT across diverse settings. Her work centers on competency-based supervision, trainer and therapist development, and expanding access to evidence-based care for young children and families. Dr. Bennett is also a CARE (Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement) Facilitator, rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and a DC:0–5 trainer with ZERO TO THREE. With a strong passion for early childhood mental health, she focuses on developmentally grounded, relationship-based interventions -- including PCIT-Toddlers and other dyadic models that support infants, young children, and caregivers. She is particularly interested in embedding these relationship-based interventions within pediatric primary care and community systems to strengthen early intervention efforts. Known for her collaborative and engaging teaching style, Dr. Bennett blends clinical depth with practical application and a touch of fun. She believes learning is most powerful when it is relational, interactive, and infused with warmth and a bit of whimsy.

Dr. Kate Gibson is a Licensed Psychologist, Board Certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. Dr. Gibson earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. She has dedicated her career to the provision of evidence-based treatments. Dr. Gibson owns Parent and Child Psychological Services in Sarasota, Florida, a group private practice focused on providing EBTs for children and teens. Dr. Gibson has expertise in treating anxiety, OCD and related disorders, selective mutism, trauma and behavior challenges. Dr. Gibson is certified by PCIT International as a PCIT Regional Trainer. Dr. Gibson is co-author of “Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Adapted for Older Children: A Research Development Manual.” Dr Gibson is also certified by Kurtz Psychology Consulting as a PCIT for Selective Mutism Regional Trainer.

Kathryn (Katie) is a third-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Maine. She is mentored by Dr. Jennifer Blossom. She received her Masters degree in Psychological Sciences from The Catholic University of America and her B.A. in Psychology from Marymount University. She has clinical experiences working with a national nonprofit and a private practice providing in-home therapy for children, teens, young adults, and families. Katie‘s research interests include developmental psychopathology, familial intervention strategies, and mental health access and equity.

Katy Wheeler, PhD, BCBA, LBA, LSSP (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Behavior Analysis, a school psychologist, board certified behavior analyst, and a certified Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist. Her work sits at the intersection of PCIT, applied behavior analysis, and nervous-system–informed intervention, with a particular focus on adapting Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) to support autistic children with elevated distress, emerging social engagement, and preverbal communication. Dr. Wheeler’s research and community-embedded clinical work examine how relational, caregiver-mediated interventions can reduce distress, increase felt safety, and promote meaningful engagement for autistic children across home, school, and community contexts. She is especially interested in how evidence-based practices like PCIT can evolve to better reflect neurodiversity, interoception, and inclusive service delivery in a shifting world.

Ms. Kelly Kershaw is a Researcher in the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). She holds a Bachelor of Arts (with Distinction) and a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from UNSW, and has over 11 years of experience across pre-clinical and clinical research settings, with a focus on fear learning, anxiety treatment, and at-risk populations across diverse community contexts. In her current role as Trial Coordinator on the School Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) project, Kelly oversees the implementation of PCIT across three primary school-based clinics in South-West Sydney and regional NSW. She is passionate about early intervention and dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of children with conduct problems through School PCIT.

Kerrie G. Murphy, Ph.D., received her Ph.D. in Clinical-Community psychology from the University of South Carolina and completed her internship and postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) in Memphis, TN. Dr. Murphy is a certified PCIT International Within Agency Trainer and is in the process of pursuing Regional Trainer certification. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and currently owns a private practice in Charleston, SC, where she almost exclusively provides PCIT. She previously worked in academic medical settings and universities conducting direct clinical services, research, and training related to PCIT and early childhood mental health. Dr. Murphy is heavily invested in infant and early childhood mental health in South Carolina, as she is Endorsed as an Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist (ECMH-E®), and serves on the Board of the South Carolina Infant Mental Health Association (SCIMHA). She is committed to increasing support and awareness to infant and early childhood mental health and increasing access to evidence-based treatments throughout South Carolina, particularly to underserved families.

Khamara Harris is a Black cisgender woman and a licensed graduate professional counselor (LGPC) and resident in counseling. She specializes in working with families, adults, and children, offering compassionate, culturally responsive support tailored to their unique needs through play, somatic, expressive, and trauma therapies. In 2016, Khamara earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 2012 from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Her journey to becoming a counselor was shaped by persistence, growth, and a strong sense of purpose to help end the transmission of generational trauma within communities from marginalized populations. Therefore, Khamara pursued a second masters degree in clinical mental health counseling at Capella University. In January 2024, Khamara began her internship at PlayfulLeigh Psyched under the supervision of within agency trainer, Dr. Dowtin. Through the guidance, training, mentorship, and gaining training in parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), Khamara has been able to dive deeper into addressing generational trauma and supporting patients as they work toward healing and breaking cycles of trauma. As a proud, educated Black woman, Khamara brings authenticity, empathy, and cultural awareness to her counseling approach. She believes in the importance of creating meaningful change through collaboration and compassion. As a member of a dynamic team at PlayfulLeigh Psyched, Khamara shares how to help children and families who are impacted by complex co-parenting relationships.

Kourtney Schroeder, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville. A North Florida native, Dr. Schroeder earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Women’s Studies from the University of Florida. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Ascension St. Vincent’s Family Medicine Center Residency Program. Dr. Schroeder is certified as a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) therapist. She specializes in working with children and families, with a particular focus on those impacted by trauma and adversity. Dr. Schroeder became PCIT-certified in 2024 and is currently pursuing certification as a Within-Agency Trainer.

Rush University Medical Center Within Agency Trainer member of Chicagoland PCIT Providers CoP

Kumiko Shirai is certified PCIT therapist and a respected leader whose work integrates cultural insight, strategic planning, and community advocacy. She has developed initiatives that promote inclusion and long-term impact. Shirai is recognized for her analytical thinking and her ability to translate complex ideas into practical solutions. She is passionate about supporting equitable opportunities and fostering collaborative networks. In addition to her professional achievements, she contributes to volunteer and mentorship efforts that uplift emerging leaders. Kumiko Shirai’s dedication, integrity, and vision continue to shape meaningful progress within the communities she serves.

Larissa N. Niec, PhD is Professor in Psychotherapy and Mental Health Interventions at the University of Wisconsin—Madison and President of PCIT International. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Case Western Reserve University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Through her NIH-funded research, Dr. Niec seeks to increase access to evidence-based interventions for underserved families, with an emphasis on improving health equity. Dr. Niec is a Global Trainer in PCIT and has published extensively on its effectiveness. Her recent books include Strengthening the Parent-Child Relationship in Therapy: Laying the Foundation for Healthy Development and Telemental Health Care for Children and Families. Dr. Niec is involved in the UW–Madison’s RISE-THRIVE initiative to advance mental health interventions and improve community well-being. Her work has been featured in outlets such as the Washington Post and NBC Today.

Laura Bullock, LCSW, is a senior clinician at Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services. Laura has over 17 years of experience providing direct care and teaching in community mental health, serving a diverse population of children and families impacted by trauma, mental health and emotional disturbances, and neurodivergences. Laura received her master’s degree in clinical social work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008. Laura is a certified PCIT clinician, PCIT WATer trainer, and CARE facilitator, having received her PCIT and CARE training from the Duke University Center for Child and Family Health. She helped establish and build a thriving PCIT and CARE program in Henrico County Virginia; making PCIT first available in the area and offered in three languages while accessible to all families regardless of insurance or financial ability. Laura has presented her work on building a sustainable PCIT program at state and regional conferences. She has facilitated numerous CARE trainings with a systematic approach, targeting local public youth serving agencies and public safety agencies. Laura serves as a mental health consultant for Richmond Virginia’s NBC12 news. Her work in CARE and PCIT has won two National Association of Counties Awards for innovation and a distinguished achievement award from the Virginia Association of Counties.

Dr. Lauren Holleb (she/her) is a developmental-clinical psychologist whose research focuses on youth friendships and how they can help foster resilience. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Miami University (OH), and earned her M.A. in Clinical Psychology and PhD in Developmental-Clinical Psychology from the University of Maine. Lauren enjoys working with youth in many aspects of her professional and personal life. She is currently an Associate Professor of Mental Health and Human Services at the University of Maine at Augusta where she prepares students to work in youth mental health. Lauren is also the Director of the PCIT Clinic at the University of Maine where she trains doctoral students to become PCIT clinicians. She is a PCIT Certified Therapist and Within Agency Trainer (in-progress).

Lauren O’Donnell, PsyD is a licensed psychologist in the Behavior Management Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, where she provides treatment services for children and families, and provides training and supervision for postdoctoral fellows. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University. She completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is a certified PCIT Within Agency Trainer and is also certified in PCIT-Toddlers and PCIT adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM).

Leni Swails is an Associate Professor, Clinical Site Director, and Licensed Psychologist at the University of Kansas Medical Center. An active clinician, Dr. Swails specializes in behavioral management of young children and interdisciplinary assessment of ASD. Dr. Swails is also involved in multiple grant efforts with a focus on interdisciplinary teaching and training, community dissemination of evidence-based practice, and dissemination of PCIT in Kansas. She is a Within Agency Trainer and Regional Trainer Candidate, and founder of the PCIT of the Heartland, a consultation group for PCIT clinicians in Kansas and Missouri. Dr. Swails is also a CARE workshop facilitator and has published on the adaption of CARE to virtual settings.

Liliana Acosta, Ph.D. is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry- Division of Psychology and Service Director for the UF Health PCIT Clinic. Dr. Acosta completed her doctoral internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD and postdoctoral fellowship at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, specializing in Autism and Advocacy. Dr. Acosta is a Within Agency PCIT Trainer and has specialized training in evidence-based intervention in early childhood and complex differential diagnoses of neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents. Dr. Acosta’s research and clinical interests are related to reducing barriers to accurate and timely diagnoses and supports, increasing access to community-based services, and serving Spanish-speaking populations. Dr. Acosta supervises graduate students, psychology interns, and postdoctoral fellows in autism diagnostic evaluations and cognitive behavioral therapies. Dr. Acosta is passionate about increasing services and advocacy efforts for underserved populations and training future generations of psychologists and mental health providers.

Linda is employed as a Senior Social Worker working at Karitane in Sydney, Australia. She has been working in Social Work for the past 26 years and has been employed in her current role since 2005. In 2023 she was recognised as a PCIT International Regional Trainer. Linda has been involved with PCIT training since 2015. She has an interest in PCIT-T and has participated in research projects and clinical papers related to this. Linda is also a member of the PCIT International Development Taskforce.

Loretta Eboigbe is a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is working with Dr. Fanita Tyrell in the Resilient Adaptation across Culture and Context (RACC) Lab. She received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Brown University in 2020. Her research explores how identity development, cultural strengths, parental socialization, and coping strategies influence psychosocial outcomes for immigrant youth, with a particular focus on Black immigrant communities. Loretta is currently an extern in the school-based mental health track with the Wellbeing in School Environments (WISE) program. She is passionate about expanding access to mental healthcare through community-engaged approaches that foster connection, creativity, and healing. Loretta’s mission is centered on cultivating joy and honoring the lived experiences of the children, families, educators, and community leaders she is privileged to collaborate with. She is committed to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, and partners with children and families to support their goals.

Lori Day, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychology in the School of Human Services and Sciences, Gallaudet University, where she is engaged in training the next generation of psychologists to support the behavioral health of deaf people. She is also the Director of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child Resilience Center, which is a research and training center whose mission is to support the mental health of deaf and hard of hearing children and families by increasing resources and reducing barriers to quality care. Dr. Day and her diverse team of students and professionals are actively addressing disparities in mental health services for deaf and hard of hearing youth through innovative translation, adaptation, training, and content creation activities, including adapting PCIT for use with deaf and hard of hearing children and families.

Lucy lives in Sydney, Australia and is a Registered Psychologist. Lucy has worked at Karitane since 2010, where she has worked both clinically and in research with families who are accessing the PCIT program at the service. Lucy has also been involved in training and supervising other health professionals in PCIT, both towards certification and towards obtaining Within Agency status for 10 years. Recently Lucy has assisted with the roll out of the PCIT-T program at Karitane and is particularly interested in making PCIT more accessible to culturally and linguistically diverse families. Lucy is currently leading a research project to assess the utility of PCIT-informed group programs in vulnerable Vietnamese and Arabic communities residing in South Western Sydney.

Dr. Lyda Holguin-Gaviria (She, Her, Ella) is a counselor educator and supervisor, who is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland and Florida, and a National Board-Certified Counselor. She proudly identifies herself as an immigrant in the United States. Dr. Holguin-Gaviria completed her Post-doctoral Fellowship at Florida Atlantic University, Ph.D. in counseling at The George Washington University, and master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Villanova University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from The Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Cali-Colombia. Currently, Dr. Holguin-Gaviria works as a full-time assistant professor for Divine Mercy University and see clients in private practice. She is trained in evidence-based interventions like Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which she is certified. Her clinical and research interests are dedicated to understanding mental health issues in immigrants and minoritized populations compromised as a result of trauma, poverty, micro- and macro aggressions, and other remarkable factors associated with the process of cultural adjustment.

Dr. Lyda Holguin-Gaviria (She, Her, Ella) is a counselor educator and supervisor, a licensed clinical professional counselor, and a national board-certified counselor. Currently, Dr. Holguin-Gaviria works as a full-time assistant professor for Divine Mercy University and sees clients in private practice. Dr. Holguin-Gaviria earned her Ph.D. in counseling at George Washington University and completed her Post-doctoral Fellowship at Florida Atlantic University. She has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Villanova University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Cali-Colombia. She is trained in evidence-based interventions like Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which she is PCIT certified. Her clinical and research interests are dedicated to understanding mental health issues in immigrants and minoritized populations compromised as a result of trauma, poverty, discrimination, and other remarkable factors associated with the process of cultural adjustment. She proudly identifies herself as an immigrant in the United States.

Lynne Clure, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and owner of Clure Psychology in Omaha, NE. She completed her PhD in school psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a pre-doctoral internship at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through the University of Tennessee Professional Psychology Internship Consortium. During internship, Dr. Clure was trained as a certified therapist in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She has been a within-agency trainer for PCIT International since 2016 and is now a certified PCIT International Regional Trainer for Nebraska and Iowa. Prior to moving into private practice in 2024, Dr. Clure spent 10 years as a psychologist and training coordinator at Children’s Nebraska. She currently specializes in assessment of neurodevelopmental differences and promoting early childhood mental health.

Dr. Romanowicz is Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology and serves as Co‑Chair of Research in the Department of Psychiatry & Psychology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she leads collaborative, translational child psychiatry initiatives. Her research focuses on integrating parent‑child therapies—particularly Parent‑Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)—with digital health and artificial intelligence to enhance early childhood outcomes. This includes wearable‑enabled, real‑time monitoring and sleep/behavior phenotyping. She has published studies on smartwatch‑based physiological biomarkers for predicting disruptive behavior, machine‑learning approaches for early prediction of antidepressant treatment outcomes in youth, and the relationship between early childhood sleep difficulties and later psychiatric illness. Dr. Romanowicz also directs the Young Child Clinic and actively fosters research capacity through departmental training programs.

Marguerite Ryan is a registered psychologist whose work spans perinatal psychology, parent–child intervention, and organisational psychology, with a particular focus on the intersection between family wellbeing and workplace systems. Marguerite began her academic career with an undergraduate degree in Anthropology from the University of Sydney, where she developed a strong interest in cross-cultural cognition and the ways social systems shape human behaviour. She later completed a First-Class Honours degree in Psychology at Monash University, followed by a Master of Business Administration at the University of Melbourne. She is currently a PhD Candidate at the University of New South Wales, where her research examines the effectiveness of school-based Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) in regional communities, with a focus on improving access to evidence-based parenting interventions outside metropolitan areas. Clinically, Marguerite works extensively in perinatal psychology, supporting parents experiencing birth trauma, perinatal bereavement, depression, and anxiety. Her work in this space is grounded in attachment theory and early relational health, recognizing that parental wellbeing and parent–infant attunement are foundational to child development. This early-intervention lens naturally extends into her work with PCIT, where strengthening the parent–child relationship, enhancing parental confidence, and improving child emotional and behavioural regulation are central therapeutic goals.

Dr. Mariel Cannady is an assistant clinical professor at Dell Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She is a licensed clinical and school psychologist in Texas. Clinically she provides evidence-based interventions at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas. She is a certified PCIT therapist and RUBI-Certified Practitioner. Dr. Cannady specializes in treating preschool through adolescent-age youth with neurodevelopmental disorders, behavioral challenges, and anxiety. She supervises psychology trainees and is also active in training pediatric residents and child/adolescent psychiatry fellows in evidence-based treatments for autistic youth. Dr. Cannady earned her doctorate degree in combined clinical and school psychology from James Madison University in Virginia. Before that she was an autism fellow in the LEND program at Virginia Commonwealth University and a school psychologist in Richmond, Virginia.

Dr. Marielle E. Abrahamse is a licensed psychologist with expertise in child and adolescent psychology, parent training, and behavioral interventions. Her clinical and research interests center on supporting families managing ADHD, anxiety, and disruptive behavior disorders. Dr. Abrahamse integrates cognitive-behavioral and family-based approaches to create individualized, developmentally informed treatment plans. She is dedicated to advancing equitable access to high-quality mental health care and frequently engages in community outreach and professional education. Through her work, she empowers parents and caregivers with evidence-based tools that strengthen relationships and foster healthy developmental outcomes for children and teens.

Marta. M. Shinn, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Child Psychologist and Licensed Educational Psychologist. She and her team at Variations Psychology specialize in neuro-developmental diagnostics. Dr. Shinn has served as a faculty member of the Department of Child and Adolescent Studies at California State University, Fullerton, and is currently Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, Irvine, Medical School. She serves as a Psychology Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Psychology and the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, developing the national and state licensing exams. Her research interests include coaching psychology and the assessment of mental health interventions for underserved child populations. She is an experienced psychology professor, clinical supervisor, author, consultant, and dyadic coaching trainer (i.e., PCIT, PC-CARE, FMC, TCIT). Dr. Shinn is a Black Latina who is bilingual in Spanish and dedicated to culturally and linguistically informed psychological research and practice.

Mary Karam is a 3rd-year graduate student in the PsyD program at George Fox University, and is currently working toward her PCIT certification.

Mary is a doctoral intern in Professional Psychology at the University of South Florida.

Masaki is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Aiiku Clinic in Tokyo and a certified WAT. Following medical school and specialized residencies in both psychiatry and child psychiatry, Masaki gained extensive clinical experience, including inpatient psychiatric care for children. He has been practicing at his current clinic for the past 13 years. His clinical expertise focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and trauma-related disorders. In addition to his clinical work, Masaki is actively involved in community mental health, providing consultation services at child guidance centers, children’s foster homes, and residential facilities for mothers and children. He also serves as a Board Member for a major Japanese academic society in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry.

Dr. Matt Edelstein is a clinical psychologist and doctoral-level board certified behavior analyst in the Behavior Psychology Department at Kennedy Krieger Institute. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Edelstein obtained his doctorate in clinical psychology from Rutgers University and completed his doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Department of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He directs the Brief Treatment Clinic, an intensive program providing rapid behavioral assessment and treatment to improve child and family functioning.

Associate Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience University of Chicago Medicine PCIT International certified Within Agency Trainer Co-Chair, Communications Task Force

Dr. Megan Bird is a postdoctoral fellow at of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Knoxville Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Idaho State University and completed her predoctoral internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Her clinical focus includes the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with disruptive behaviors, trauma histories, and involvement in the child welfare system. Dr. Bird provides evidence-based treatment using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She is a PCIT Certified Therapist and Within Agency Trainer.

Mieko Hirose, MD, PhD, is a pediatrician specializing in developmental pediatrics at Hakodate Central General Hospital in Hakodate, Japan. She received her MD from Akita University School of Medicine and her PhD in Medical Science from Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. She is board certified in pediatrics and child neurology in Japan. Her clinical focus includes autism spectrum disorder, neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders, and parent-mediated early intervention. Dr. Hirose is a Certified Therapist in Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and a PCIT Within-Agency Trainer. She is also a CARE™ Facilitator and a Certified Therapist in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). In clinical practice, she implements PCIT, CARE™, and ESDM within multidisciplinary teams. Her recent publication examines PCIT as a therapeutic approach for children with autism spectrum disorder in Japan (Brain & Development, 2025). She also served as a co-translator of the Japanese edition of Parent–Child Interaction Therapy with Toddlers.

Melanie A. Fernandez, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist and PCIT Global Trainer who specializes in the delivery of evidence-based treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Fernandez earned her doctorate in clinical and health psychology at the University of Florida under the mentorship of Dr. Sheila M. Eyberg. Dr. Fernandez completed her predoctoral internship at Duke University Medical Center and her postdoctoral fellowship at the New York University Child Study Center. After completing her postdoctoral fellowship, she continued at NYU as a Clinical Assistant Professor providing evaluations and treatment and as an Assistant Research Scientist treating families in two NIMH-funded clinical trials. In 2010, Dr. Fernandez was one of the original clinicians to join the Child Mind Institute, where she directed the organization’s PCIT Program. In her time at CMI, she also served as Principal Investigator of a study funded by the New York City Council examining Teacher-Child Interaction Training (TCIT) in NYC schools. In 2014, Dr. Fernandez went into independent practice.

Melanie McDiarmid Nelson, PhD is the Executive Director of PCIT International Association and a PCIT International Certified Global Trainer. She has extensive experience training, supervising, and consulting in PCIT across the United States and internationally. Dr. Nelson previously held academic and clinical training roles for many years at the University of Florida and the University of Oklahoma. Her work now centers on organizational leadership and large-scale PCIT and TCIT-U implementation, supporting high-fidelity practice across systems serving young children, including those with ADHD, Autism, and other disruptive behavior concerns.

Melissa is a registered Psychologist. She completed a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) with First Class Honours at Macquarie University and holds a Master’s degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Melissa has worked across a range of research and clinical settings. Her research has explored cross-cultural factors in family ostracism, school-based mental health programs for young people, and teacher training initiatives to support student wellbeing and reduce teacher burn-out. She has experience in intervention development, feasibility studies, and clinical trials, and has presented her work at academic conferences. Melissa has first-authored a systematic review and co-authored peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals. Clinically, Melissa works with clients across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, parents, and adults. She is a certified PCIT therapist and has particular expertise in working with children presenting with disruptive behaviours, conduct difficulties, and callous-unemotional traits. Melissa currently works with families in the School PCIT Clinic in Sydney, Australia. She has worked on adapting the School PCIT program for real-world settings, contributing to clinician training and supporting the piloting of a teacher coaching component to help families and schools apply strategies consistently across environments. Her clinical style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice, with a strong focus on supporting families to achieve meaningful and sustainable change.

Melissa Hord, PhD, HSPP, has specialized in working with children with disruptive behavior problems for over 12 years. Prior to that her training and experience included ages across the lifespan. That experience has helped guide her while working with caregivers and their families. Dr. Hord is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and is a Within-House Agency Trainer for PCIT. Dr. Hord considers herself a behaviorist and enjoys the challenge of learning the underlying meaning behind behavior so that those needs can be addressed in a positive, consistent manner. It is truly a rewarding experience to see children who have been kicked out of multiple daycare programs turn into good listeners. One of the reasons that Dr. Hord loves working with caregivers is that the entire family ends up receiving the treatment that is offered.

Dr. Michael Friedman is a clinical psychologist and Co-Founder of the Behavioral Science Institute. He specializes in evidence-based treatments for OCD and anxiety disorders (social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias) and is an experienced trainer, supervisor, and clinician. He has particular expertise in parent-based interventions for disruptive behavior disorders, ADHD, and early childhood anxiety, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), PCIT-CALM, and SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). He is also extensively trained in comprehensive assessment of complex diagnostic presentations, ensuring accurate case formulation and targeted treatment. Drawing on this foundation, Dr. Friedman works closely with each patient to design a personalized, goal-focused treatment plan that maximizes outcomes and delivers meaningful change. Dr. Friedman’s approach is grounded in advanced training and close mentorship from field leaders in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and early childhood interventions. Trained in PCIT and PCIT-SM by Dr. Steve Kurtz, Dr. Friedman is a certified PCIT International therapist, Within Agency Trainer, and a Regional Trainer in training. He received specialized training in diagnostic assessment and evidence-based treatments for anxiety and related disorders at the Rutgers Youth Anxiety and Depression Clinic (YAD-C) under the mentorship of Dr. Brian Chu. Dr. Friedman also trained under the supervision of Dr. Alec Miller in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a comprehensive treatment approach to broader emotion regulation challenges. Dr. Friedman received his doctorate in clinical psychology (PsyD) from the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University and completed his bachelor’s degree in Talmudic Law at Ner Israel Rabbinical College. His research interests focus on improving the quality of mental healthcare through the integration of artificial intelligence with human-led, evidence-based interventions.

Michele R. Moser, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University (ETSU). She has served as Director of the ETSU Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody (COE) for 20 years. Dr. Moser has been a member of the COE Best Practices Collaborative leadership team since 2007, working to implement more than 10 learning collaboratives that disseminated four evidence-based trauma treatment models for children. She co-led the Tennessee Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative from its inception in 2010 until 2016, when the group formalized as the Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee (AIMHiTN). She served as President of the Founding Board of Directors. Since 2018, Dr. Moser has co-led the Tennessee Infant and Early Childhood Financing and Policy Team. She was also among the founding leaders of the Ballad Health Strong BRAIN (Building Resilience through ACEs-Informed Networking) Institute at ETSU and currently serves as its Associate Director of Community Engagement. Dr. Moser earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Miami University (Ohio) and completed her clinical child internship at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Michelle Curtin, DO, FAAP is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician (DBP) and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She is an author for the AAP clinical report “Promoting Optimal Development: Screening for Mental Health, Emotional, and Behavioral Problems.” She was the inaugural liaison to the section of DBP from the section of pediatric trainees and 2025 Rising Star co-awardee from the North Carolina chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. At Wake Forest she serves as the educational lead and medical services division head of the section of DBP, working with residents, fellows, and colleagues to expand care access and expertise for children with developmental-behavioral disorders.

Mitchell Todd is a postdoctoral psychology fellow in the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics department at Dell Children’s Medical Center and Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. Previously, he completed his graduate studies at Central Michigan University under the supervision of Dr. Larissa Niec. He currently conducts both diagnostic evaluations and therapy services for children with ASD, ADHD, and other developmental disorders including PCIT. He also has a passion for training providers in evidence-based interventions.

Mya Howard is a third-year doctoral student in the Clinical and School Psychology program at the University of Virginia (UVA). Her clinical and research interests include supporting caregivers of autistic children and helping improve access to services for children with developmental differences. She began learning how to implement PCIT this past summer through her practicum placement at the Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Health clinic at UVA.

Dr. Myong-Sun is an accomplished scholar whose work bridges research, education, and cross-cultural collaboration. Trained as a PCIT therapist, Dr. Myong-Sun focuses on innovative methodologies that connect theory with real-world impact. As a dedicated educator, she has mentored students from diverse backgrounds, fostering critical thinking and global awareness. Her publications and conference presentations reflect a commitment to advancing knowledge while addressing social and technological change. Dr. Myong-Sun actively participates in international academic partnerships and community outreach initiatives. Her leadership reflects intellectual curiosity, integrity, and a deep belief in education as a catalyst for meaningful progress and transformation.

Nana is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Aiiku Clinic, Tokyo and a certified WATer. Following specialized training in psychiatry and child psychiatry after medical school, she has dedicated her career to clinical practice. Nana specializes in treating various pediatric mental health issues, including neurodevelopmental disorders, emotional difficulties such as anxiety and school refusal, tics, and sleep problems. Nana's recent work includes the domestic translation and research of PCIT-SM. She is serving as the director of PCIT-Japan and also as an Assistant to the Chair of International Development Task Force. In addition to practicing PCIT at Aiiku Clinic and child guidance centers as a WATer, Nana also serves as an RTT, training the next generation of therapists and trainers in Japan.

Nancy M. Wallace, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist at Karitane (Sydney, Australia). Dr. Wallace earned her Ph.D. in 2017 from West Virginia University under the guidance of Dr. Cheryl McNeil, Ph.D. Dr. Wallace has co-authored over two dozen publications including peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and a book. As a co-author of the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy with Toddlers book and a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Regional Trainer, Dr. Wallace is passionate about evidence-based early intervention, behavioural parent training, and the dissemination and implementation of empirical treatment and research.

Naomi Perry, MSW, is a graduate of the University of Washington and a Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) International Certified Regional Trainer/Consultant for Washington State. Ms. Perry is the Director/Owner of Parent and Child Interaction (PCI) in Marysville, Washington and is contracted with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) as the sole Regional Trainer certified to train new PCIT Therapists /With-in Agency Trainers (WATer’s) in the State of Washington. She is certified as the only Alternatives for Families: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) Trainer/Consultant in Washington State. Ms. Perry is the host of bi-yearly PCIT conference/boosters and oversees the Integrity/Fidelity of both the PCIT and AF-CBT models. Ms. Perry has extensive experience working with children, teens and adults who have experienced Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse and Trauma, is a PCIT parent coach and a Washington State Certified Triple P Provider. She is trained in several EBP’s and abides by the NASW code of ethics, practicing culturally appropriate therapeutic modalities in working with families. She is a PCIT International Board of Directors member and is currently acting as a California Implementation Specialist (COE) for PCIT International supporting the implementation of PCIT over the State of California.

Dr. Natalie Goulter is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Developmental Psychopathology Lab at Flinders University. Dr. Goulter’s research program aims to advance the understanding, prediction, and prevention of externalising psychopathology in young people. Specifically, her research aims to: elucidate early etiological profiles contributing to the emergence of externalising psychopathology, including parent-child dynamics and emotional functioning; understand specific biological processes underpinning externalising psychopathology, focusing on neuroendocrine and epigenetic variation; and mobilise knowledge from this developmental work to inform and evaluate clinical interventions. Dr Goulter is an Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science, Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, and the International Journal of Behavioral Development.

Natasha is a Clinical Psychologist who holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Master of Clinical Psychology from the Australian Catholic University. She has worked across public mental health, private practice, child protection, and NDIS settings, supporting young people and their families with a wide range of emotional, social, developmental, and behavioural challenges. Natasha is particularly passionate about working with neurodivergent children and adolescents, including those with ADHD and autism. She brings a thoughtful, family-centered lens to her work, with a strong interest in strengthening parent–child relationships, building parental confidence, and supporting families to create meaningful and sustainable change together. Her goal is to improve mental health outcomes while ensuring families feel understood, supported, and empowered. Natasha has extensive clinical experience delivering evidence-based interventions for children and families, including Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for disruptive behaviour, conduct problems, and neurodevelopmental populations including autism and ADHD. She is also passionate about adapting PCIT principles for classroom environments and has experience providing in-classroom coaching to teachers, supporting them to implement effective behaviour strategies that enhance children’s learning, attention, and social relationships. In addition to her clinical work, Natasha has co-authored two published articles, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based practice.

Dr. Smith is an Assistant Professor and licensed psychologist in the University of South Florida Health Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences. Dr. Smith is a PCIT Within Agency Trainer. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with psychiatric, behavioral, and medical challenges to promote psychological health and well-being. Dr. Smith earned a PhD from the University of South Florida. He completed his clinical child/pediatric internship at the University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development and a two year pediatric psychology postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Smith’s research interests focus on evidence-based methods to improve family functioning in response to pediatric illness and psychosocial factors contributing to youth subjective well-being and quality of life.

Nicole Doyle is a pediatric psychologist, specializing in autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. She completed her doctorate in clinical and school psychology at the University of Virginia. She then completed her predoctoral internship at Stony Brook University and postdoctoral training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill TEACCH Autism Program. She currently provides comprehensive autism and developmental evaluations, as well as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

Dr. Nicole McDonald is a clinical psychologist, PCIT International Certified Therapist, and Within-Agency Trainer. She co-leads a PCIT Clinic within the UCLA Semel Institute and conducts research on early identification and treatment in young children with or at risk for autism and related neurodevelopmental disabilities. Dr. McDonald is the PI of several studies seeking to extend the reach of PCIT to new populations, including preschool-aged children with tuberous sclerosis complex, minimally verbal autistic children, and mothers with postpartum depression and their babies.

Dr. Robin H. Gurwitch, a Clinical Psychologist, is a Professor Emerita in the Duke University School of Medicine and the Founder of RHG International Training and Consulting, PLLC. Dr. Gurwitch specializes in work with children, particularly those considered at-risk. Dr. Gurwitch is a leader in the evidence-based treatment, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). As one of only 21 Global Trainers, certified by PCIT International Association, Dr. Gurwitch is involved in training, service, consultation and research in PCIT in the US and internationally, with numerous publications and presentations related to PCIT. For more than two decades, she has co-led PCIT efforts within the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). Dr. Gurwitch and her colleague recently developed an adaptation of PCIT specifically for use with children who have experienced trauma (Trauma Directed Interaction). She is recognized as the national leader in the adaptation of PCIT for use with military families. In 2024, Dr. Gurwitch received the PCIT Lifetime Achievement Award from PCIT International Association. Dr. Gurwitch is one of the co-developers of Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE), a trauma and evidence-informed program based on PCIT and other evidence-based parenting interventions designed to strengthen relationships and to improve behaviors in children and teens who have experienced trauma or extreme stress. She has been involved in CARE implementation and dissemination in settings throughout the US and internationally; CARE has a growing evidence base. Again, Dr. Gurwitch has taken the primary role in adapting CARE for use after disasters/mass violence (Respond with CARE); she is Co-PI on a SAMHSA funded grant to implement this adaptation for use after disasters and mass violence. She has also worked to adapt CARE for use with military families, children in the child welfare system, and an adaptation for school settings, among others. Since the bombing in Oklahoma City in 1995, she has devoted much time to understanding the impact of trauma and disaster/mass violence on children and ways to increase resilience and promote healing. Dr. Gurwitch has numerous scientific publications and presentations addressing these topics. She has responded to disasters /traumatic events, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Gurwitch has been actively involved in the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) since shortly after it began in 2001, with efforts largely focused on Disaster/Terrorism. She now serves as a Senior Advisor for the Disaster and Terrorism Program of the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress and Co-Chair of the NCTSN’s Disaster Behavioral Health Working Group. Dr. Gurwitch is the Co-Principal Investigator for the NEW DAY (Network for Enhancing Wellness in Disaster-Affected Youth) SAMHSA-funded grant with the NCTSN. In addition to Respond with CARE, she is a National/International trainer for Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR). Dr. Gurwitch has served on state and national committees and task forces as well as consulted with federal and state agencies and school systems. She is also a Facilitator Trainer for the NCTSN’s Core Concepts of Trauma program. Among her appointments, Dr. Gurwitch served on the inaugural US Department of Health and Human Services’ National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters. Dr. Gurwitch is a subject matter expert regarding at-risk populations, especially children and family issues, for various agencies and organizations including the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the American Psychological Association, the Department of Education, Nickelodeon, and Sesame Street. In this capacity, Dr. Gurwitch is in high demand for national and international media stories related to children’s mental health issues. Recently, Dr. Gurwitch has become involved in activities related to the mental health impact of antisemitism and is part of the Leadership Team of the Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative, a non-profit program funded, in part, by the American Psychological Foundation. Areas of Focus: PCIT, CARE, Trauma and Disasters/Mass Violence/Terrorism, Secondary Traumatic Stress, NCTSN’s 12 Core Concepts of Childhood Trauma, Antisemitism.

Rebcca Bradley (she/her) is a clinical psychology intern at University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is currently pursuing her PhD in clinical psychology at the University of Arkansas. Becca’s clinical training has focused on family-mediated interventions and comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment for autistic youth. She is experienced in delivering evidence-based treatments such as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which she has adapted for children with neurodevelopmental conditions and their families. Becca is also interested in understanding barriers to effective clinical care, advocating for advancements in treatment, and promoting inclusive practices for youth and families through applied research.

Rebecca is a licensed clinical social worker and Founder of the St. Louis private practice group, Growe Kids Counseling. Rebecca is extensively trained in the provision of trauma-informed treatment and is an expert in the treatment of child and adolescent anxiety disorders and disruptive behavior disorders. In addition to her work as a child and family therapist, Rebecca provides mental health consultation and training to schools, community organizations, attorneys and guardians ad litem, and other mental health professionals. She serves as a Child Specialist for Collaborative Divorce proceedings and has served as an expert witness for Family Law matters. Rebecca is also Co-Chair of PCIT International's Continuing Education Task Force. In 2020, Rebecca authored "A Kid's Guide to Coronavirus" (Magination Press) to help kids and families understand and cope through the pandemic.

Dr. Kanine is a clinical child/pediatric psychologist at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Her work focuses on early childhood assessment and treatment, infant mental health, and parent and teacher training. Dr. Kanine is a certified PCIT Within-Agency Trainer (since 2025) and PCIT Therapist (since 2020). She is also a TCIT-U trainer and has conducted multiple studies on the effectiveness of TCIT-U in early care and education settings.

Dr. Reeva Morton is a licensed psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist, and doctoral-level board-certified behavior analyst. She earned her doctoral degree from Mississippi State University’s school psychology program. She has completed predoctoral and postdoctoral training at various sites, including the University of Nebraska Munroe Meyer Institute and the University of Florida. Dr. Morton’s focus is on enhancing relationships, including parent-child and teacher-student connections, while fostering skills in communication, task engagement, self-advocacy, and flexible thinking. Her work is grounded in cultural humility and has a deep respect for each child’s unique identity, strengths, and lived experiences. Dr. Morton also collaborates with educators, physicians, speech-language pathologists, behavior analysts, and other professionals to support functional communication and life skills for children with neurodiverse needs and genetic conditions.

Dr. Rhea Chase is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in effective prevention and treatment programs for families with young children with behavioral and emotional health concerns. She is trained in numerous evidence based practices, including Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Habit Reversal Training, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Chase received her doctoral degree in clinical and health psychology from the University of Florida. She furthered her training through a predoctoral internship at Duke University Medical School, and a postdoctoral fellowship at Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. Dr. Chase has extensive experience training mental health providers and other helping professionals in evidence based practices. She is one of twenty Global Trainers worldwide endorsed by PCIT International. She has led numerous training initiatives at the regional, national, and international level, including PCIT and Child Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) trainings. Additionally, she has worked with state agencies, including the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Department of Early and Secondary Education, and the Boston Public Health Commission, to strengthen and standardize their existing programs for young children. She was previously on faculty in the department of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Duke University Medical School.

Dr. Robin Han is a licensed psychologist in the Early Childhood Behavioral Health Program at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. She is also an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She earned her PhD in clinical psychology from West Virginia University under the mentorship of Dr. Cheryl McNeil. She completed her doctoral internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and postdoctoral fellowship at Children’s National Hospital. She is a certified Within-Agency Trainer in PCIT. Her clinical and research interests include behavioral parent training and function-informed interventions for young children with disruptive behaviors.

Ryan Thompson, PsyD is the Director of Clinical Training and Associate Professor in the PsyD Program at George Fox University. Dr. Thompson is a Within-Agency PCIT Trainer, and he trains multiple graduate students each year in PCIT through his private practice.

Dr. Sara Hinojosa is a licensed psychologist with the Behavior Management Clinic in the Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute. She is also a program coordinator for the Behavioral Health Services for Military Families. Dr. Hinojosa received her doctoral degree in 2016 in School Psychology from the University of South Florida. Dr. Hinojosa completed doctoral internships with Pinellas County School District and the University of South Florida Department of Pediatrics, in collaboration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Kennedy Krieger and the Department of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Hinojosa is a licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland, South Carolina, and through PSYPACT, as well as a Parent-Child interaction Therapy (PCIT) Within Agency Trainer. Dr. Hinojosa’s clinical and research interests include behavioral parent training, PCIT, teacher training, behavioral parent training group therapy, behavioral health needs of military-connected children, treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and telehealth-delivered services for child behavioral disorders.

Dr. Sarah Vess is a pediatric psychologist in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. Her clinical role is focused on assessment of autism and neurodevelopmental disorders along with a healthy dose of providing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She is the DBP Psychology Services Division Head and the Director of the DBP PCIT Clinic. She is a Within-Agency Trainer (WAT) for Parent Child Interaction Therapy and is a Regional PCIT Trainer Candidate in Training. Dr. Vess’ current research interests are developing best clinical practices in diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and applying PCIT and PCIT-Toddler to families of children with Autism, Global Developmental Delay, genetic conditions, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Dr. Sarah Tannenbaum is the Senior Director of Outpatient Clinical Services at The Baker Center. She has strategic and operational oversight of The Baker Center's outpatient programs, including the Center for Effective Therapy, a clinic providing mental health assessments and focused short-term treatments for children and their families; Camp Baker, a Summer Treatment Program for children with ADHD; and the Next Step: College Success and Independent Living program, a college preparatory program for transitional aged youth with social communication deficits. Dr. Tannenbaum is a board-certified child and adolescent clinical psychologist and Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Tannenbaum specializes in providing evidence-based practices to children, adolescents, and families as well as training students and community clinicians in these approaches. She is the Principal Investigator on a National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Category III grant aimed at increasing access to evidence-based trauma treatments and spreading awareness of traumatic stress symptoms, the impact on child development, and how to heal from adversity. In her role, Dr. Tannenbaum supports local and nationwide training in best practices for childhood disorders, while offering her expertise to clinicians, doctoral trainees, and social work fellows in training at Baker. As a PCIT Regional Trainer, she has helped train clinicians in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-based intervention for children ages 2-7, across many states including Alaska, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Maryland, and Tennessee. Dr. Tannenbaum is also an Associate Trainer in the Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH-ADTC), and has supported training in this approach in Florida, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and Utah. She is a Child Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Facilitator and a supervisor and trainer in the Summer Treatment Program (STP). Due to her expert knowledge in evidence-based approaches and experience working in a wide array of settings, Dr. Tannenbaum provides consultation to schools and other systems of care in effective intervention and prevention strategies as well as training initiatives for both clinical and non-clinical staff. Additionally, Dr. Tannenbaum is the Director of Training in The Baker Center's APA-accredited training program. In recognition of her supervisory and mentorship skills, Dr. Tannenbaum was awarded Harvard Medical School's Young Mentor Award in 2021. Dr. Tannenbaum is an active member of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), of PCIT International, and of Division 53 (Clinical Child Psychology) of the American Psychological Association. She serves on the PCIT International Policy and Advocacy Task Force and is a co-founder of the ABCT STP Special Interest Group.

Dr. Sarah Vess is a pediatric psychologist in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. She is a Licensed Psychologist and Health Services Provider in the state of North Carolina and is also a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and Certified Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Therapist. Dr. Vess’ current research interests involve developing best clinical practices in diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders and applying PCIT to families of children with Autism and other developmental disorders. Dr. Vess was recently the co-principal investigator of the Incredible Years Dinosaur School Sustainability Grant funded by the Duke Endowment to retain social-emotional learning practices in pre-K classrooms across Guilford County. Prior to joining Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Dr. Vess was the Associate Dean of the School of Education at High Point University and taught courses in educational psychology, behavior management, special education, and research methods at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Vess’ recent publications include articles in Autism and Developmental Language Impairments, Journal of Applied School Psychology, and Teaching Education.

Shannon Savell, PhD (she/her) is a licensed psychologist and PCIT International certified therapist. She is an assistant professor in the University of Colorado School of Medicine and provides care through Children's Hospital Colorado Pediatric Mental Health Institute. She specializes in early childhood mental health concerns and serves families from a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach.

Sharon is a fifth-year doctoral student in Dr. McNeil’s Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) lab. She is currently on internship at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 2018 with a BS in Psychology and a double minor in Neuroscience and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. After graduating, Sharon worked as a Clinical and Research Administrative Assistant in the Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute, where she helped conduct research on how to make child behavioral services more accessible to military families. Sharon is attending Towson University’s Master’s program in Clinical Psychology, where she does meta-analytic research on the use of PCIT for different disorders and populations. Her current research and clinical interests include behavioral interventions for children, the use of PCIT with different populations, and best practices for disseminating PCIT and other evidence-based approaches.

Shawna Standiford, M.Ed., LPC, earned her Masters degree in professional counseling from the University of Oklahoma.  Currently she is a Psychological Clinician at the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect/Child Study Center at OU Health (OUH) in Oklahoma City, OK. She specializes in the treatment of selective mutism (SM), behavioral problems, and preventative infant mental health. Ms. Standiford is certified in PCIT-SM and is trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). Ms. Standiford is the Director of SM services, including Mighty Mouth Kids - OKC (MMK-OKC), at OUH. Further, she is certified in evidence-based interventions for children with disruptive disorders, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and children that have a history of adverse experiences, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up (infant and toddler models).

Dr. Sophia Magro is an incoming Assistant Professor of Psychology at Oberlin College. Her research focuses on the roles that families, teachers, and schools play in together supporting young children's healthy development and reducing risk for psychopathology. She is also interested in the evaluation and implementation of school-based early childhood interventions and educational policies. Her research has been published in top journals, including Child Development, Developmental Psychology, Journal of School Psychology, and School Psychology Review. Dr. Magro is also a practicing clinician and has nearly a decade of experience in outpatient, preschool, and community settings. Dr. Magro completed her predoctoral clinical internship at Duke University and postdoctoral training at Northwestern University and Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. She earned her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychopathology and Clinical Science from the University of Minnesota, where she was awarded the University's Best Dissertation Award, and holds a Bachelor's in Music and Psychology from St. Olaf College.

Steven Kurtz, PhD, ABPP, is President of Kurtz Psychology Consulting, P.C., a specialty mental health practice serving the emotional and behavioral needs of young children. He specializes in the assessment and treatment of externalizing behaviors (e.g., ADHD, oppositionality) and severe anxiety conditions, including selective mutism and social phobia. Dr. Kurtz is a Board Certified Diplomate in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology (ABPP) and a Global Trainer in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). His team has contributed important innovations in Teacher-Child Interaction Training (TCIT), an adaptation of PCIT for school settings that brings behavioral coaching into classrooms to support teachers and young learners. He is the developer of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT- SM), an empirically supported treatment, and the creator of the Mighty Mouth and Brave Buddies intensive group programs for children with selective mutism. A frequent media expert on child mental health, Dr. Kurtz has appeared on NBC’s Today, CBS’s The Early Show, PBS’s Keeping Kids Healthy, and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s ADD & Lovin’ It. He is a former board member and current Research Advisor to the Selective Mutism Association and remains active in leadership roles across child-focused professional organizations.

Sydni Beeley, MS, CGC is a pediatric genetic counselor at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. She is a part of the medical genetics and developmental behavioral pediatric teams. In her role, she supports access to genetic testing, advocates for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, educates families, and contributes to research. Sydni is also a clinical supervisor for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Wake Forest genetic counseling programs.

Tabitha Fleming, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus (OUHC) and a licensed psychologist. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Texas Tech University and completed her internship training at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Her clinical work includes evidence-based and trauma-informed assessment and intervention for children of varied developmental functioning levels who have experienced traumatic events and/or exhibit behavioral difficulties. Her research focuses on avenues to advance effective parenting attitudes, expectations, and behaviors, in addition to adaptations of evidenced-based care to meet the needs of families with marginalized identities and children with developmental differences. Dr. Fleming is a PCIT Within-Agency Trainer actively working on her Regional Trainer candidacy. She directs the PCIT Training Program at OUHC.

Teresa Loya is a clinical social worker who has specialized in addressing the needs of families and children responding to intergenerational trauma for over 20 years. Through her work with the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore Maryland, Teresa provides trauma informed therapy including PCIT, TF-CBT, and Child Parent Psychotherapy. She is a certified reflective supervisor for CPP and oversees PCIT services and training at the Center. In addition to PCIT, Teresa’s other training efforts have focused on trauma informed care, secondary traumatic stress, and trauma focused therapy with young children and their families. Teresa uses her role as a social worker to focus on improving access to and quality of care for marginalized populations. As a provider, supervisor and trainer, she has a passion for helping caregivers and clinicians alike find and develop their own voices.

Teresa M. Goff, Ph.D. is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida and a PCIT-Certified Therapist. Dr. Goff completed her doctoral internship at the Munroe-Meyer Institute through the Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology, where she provided behavioral and developmental services within pediatric and integrated care settings. Her clinical and scholarly work focuses on adapting evidence-based interventions, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, to better serve children with developmental, cognitive, and communication differences and the caregivers who support them. Dr. Goff has specialized training in PCIT, integrated behavioral health, and interdisciplinary models of care for children with complex behavioral and developmental presentations. She is a graduate of the LEND Autism Leadership Academy, where she received advanced training in interdisciplinary leadership and service delivery for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Her professional interests center on increasing access to evidence-based treatments while maintaining fidelity to core treatment principles and supporting caregivers through practical, skill-based coaching approaches. Dr. Goff is actively involved in community outreach, professional dissemination, and trainee mentorship and is passionate about expanding the reach of PCIT and other evidence-based services to populations historically underrepresented in traditional treatment models.

Thomas Weiss is a doctoral student studying clinical and school psychology at the University of Virginia. Rooted in implementation science, his research investigates technologies aiming to expand young children's access to evidence-based social-emotional and mental health interventions within school settings.

Dr. Tomoko Kato is an experienced PCIT therapist and Within Agency Trainer. Her career reflects a passion for empowering individuals through skill development and accessible resources. Kato has coordinated cross-functional teams, managed impactful projects, and cultivated partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes. She values collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement in all her work. Dedicated to lifelong learning, she frequently engages in professional development and mentorship programs. Tomoko Kato’s leadership style emphasizes empathy and accountability, inspiring colleagues and stakeholders alike to pursue excellence and sustainable, positive change.

Tomoko Haramaki, Med, is Certified Public Psychologist. In Japan, she specializes in Autism, working with individuals and their families. Recently, she has been working in the field of trauma treatment for those with ASD. Ms. Haramaki is a PCIT Within Agency Trainer, certified by PCIT International Association and CARE Facilitator. She is also a TF-CBT Regional Trainer. She has certifications in ADOS-2/ADI-R and TEACCH and is an ESDM Trainer. Ms. Haramaki is the President and Director of SEICHIAINOKAI FOUNDATION/Minds and Hopes. She is a PhD student at Nagasaki University Medical School.

Dr. Toshiko Kamo is a PCIT International global trainer located in Japan. With extensive clinical and research experience in PCIT, Dr. Kamo is known for combining rigorous scientific and cultural knowledge. Dr. Kamo has contributed to multiple community health and mental health initiatives, including the national dissemination of PCIT in Japan. She is passionate about mentoring young clinicians and promoting the evidence-based practice of PCIT and its adaptations. Through research, education, and advocacy, Dr. Kamo strives to improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes while empowering patients to take active roles in their long-term wellness and overall quality of life.

Tracy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a certified PCIT, PCIT-Toddlers, and PCIT-TDI therapist, and trained in several additional PCIT adaptations. She also serves as a PCIT Within-Agency Trainer. Tracy has been with Oregon Community Programs for over 20 years, and her work has centered on supporting families with young children, particularly those ages 0–6 who have experienced early adversity, attachment disruptions, or trauma. Her clinical passion is helping caregivers and children heal, rebuild trust, and strengthen their relationships through connection-based, evidence-informed approaches. Outside of work, Tracy enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her dogs, gardening, and traveling.

Yu Teng Lee is a clinical psychologist trained at the University of Sydney, with a strong background in developmental psychopathology, parent–child interventions, and applied clinical research. She completed her Master of Clinical Psychology with distinction, following First Class Honours in Psychology from the National University of Singapore, where she was also a scholar in the highly selective University Scholars Programme. Yu Teng has extensive clinical experience delivering evidence-based interventions to children and families, including Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for disruptive behaviour and conduct problems, as well as work with neurodevelopmental populations such as children with autism spectrum disorder. She has been involved in the adaptation and evaluation of School PCIT, contributing to research, clinician training, and the development of a teacher coaching component designed to support the generalisation of behaviour change across home and school contexts. Her research experience spans longitudinal cohort studies, clinical trials, and applied intervention research, with particular expertise in parent–child interaction processes, behavioural assessment, and observational coding. She has presented her work internationally and co-authored peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals. Alongside her child and family work, Yu Teng has clinical and research experience in adult mental health and gambling treatment services. Her work is characterised by a strong scientist–practitioner approach, combining rigorous research methods with practical, scalable clinical training for psychologists and educators.

Dr. Zohra is a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatments for children and adolescents with anxiety, ADHD, behavioral challenges, and emotional sensitivity. Trained by leading child and adolescent psychologists and psychiatrists nationwide, she now trains and supervises clinicians in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and PCIT Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM). Dr. Zohra’s contributions to the field also include presenting at national conferences and co-authoring chapters on family-based therapy and selective mutism. Her work is driven by a passion for providing expert support and personalized child therapy when and how families need it most.

Sheila Eyberg, PhD, ABPP, is a Distinguished Professor Emerita in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida. Over the course of her career, she has held a variety of academic, clinical, and leadership positions that have significantly influenced the field of child psychology. Dr. Eyberg began her tenure at Oregon Health Sciences University, where she served from 1974 to 1985 before joining the University of Florida. At Florida, she contributed extensively through research, teaching, and clinical service focused on child psychology. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Eyberg has held numerous leadership roles in professional psychological organizations. In 1987, she served as President of the Section on Clinical Child Psychology, which at that time was Section I of the American Psychological Association's Division 12 (Clinical Psychology). The organization later became APA Division 53 and was renamed the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. Her other leadership positions include serving as President of the Society of Pediatric Psychology in 1984, President of the Southeastern Psychological Association in 2000, and President of the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice (APA Division 37) in 2001. Dr. Eyberg has also played a key role in advancing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Since 2009, she has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of PCIT International, an organization dedicated to promoting the dissemination and implementation of PCIT worldwide. In recognition of her distinguished contributions to psychology, she was granted the title of Distinguished Professor Emerita at the University of Florida in 2011.

Dr. Jake Steggerda, PhD is a postdoctoral fellow and licensed psychologist trained in evidence-based psychotherapy and assessment for children, adolescents, adults, and families. He completed his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Arkansas and his internship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Steggerda’s clinical area of expertise is in the treatment of childhood disruptive behaviors, primarily using Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Additionally, Dr. Steggerda is passionate about integrating research with clinical practice and has published close to two dozen academic research papers and/or book chapters broadly related to evidence-based interventions for childhood disruptive behavior, elementary school children’s peer relationships, and scale development. In his free time, Dr. Steggerda enjoys playing pickleball, fantasy football, cooking, baking, and spending time with his wife and pets.

I am a second year Master's student of Psychology at San Diego State University. My research focuses on examining the motivational and regulatory quality underlying children's compliant behavior and how this shifts as a treatment outcome in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.

Brittany Schaffner, IMFT‑S, LPCC‑S, is a Behavioral Health Clinical Training Supervisor in the Behavioral Health Education and Training Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. In this role, she supports clinical training programs, provides supervision to developing behavioral health professionals, and partners with interdisciplinary teams and system stakeholders to strengthen educational and training initiatives across the Behavioral Health Service Line. She is dedicated to strengthening clinical practice and advancing the delivery of high-quality relationship-centered care across services. Her professional experience spans direct clinical care, organizational consultation, and training development. Her work focuses on helping clinicians build strong skills in engaging and partnering with families, as well as developing internal infrastructures that promote the sustainment of evidence-based practice. Clinically trained as a family therapist, Brittany became a certified Parent‑Child Interaction Therapist in 2015. She is also a Level 1 Certified PCIT Trainer. In addition to her clinical and training leadership, she serves as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the Ohio State University, supporting undergraduate students exploring behavioral health career paths.

Eunnie R. Rhee, Psy.D., received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. After completing her pre-doctoral internship at Lydia Home Association in Chicago, she relocated to Seoul, South Korea. She has been teaching at Torch Trinity Graduate University in Seoul since 2005. She has been practicing and promoting Parent-Child Interaction Therapy in Korea as a Regional Trainer through the University affiliated Torch Trinity Counseling Center. She has translated numerous books into Korean including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: Second Edition, PCIT-Toddler, and co-translated PCIT protocol and DPICS-IV clinical manual and clinical workbook. With other PCIT clinicians, she co-founded PCIT-Korea to promote PCIT more effectively in Korea.

Hyesook Hwang received her Ph.D. in Christian Counseling from Torch Trinity Graduate University in 2020. She is currently a Within-Agency Trainer at the Soul PCIT Psychological Counseling Center in Seoul, where she is actively engaged in the practice and promotion of Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She also serves as a board member and Chair of the Academic Committee of the PCIT-Korea.

Ciara Gaches is a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at Idaho State University in Dr. Samuel Peer's Science-based Transdiagnostic Research and Interventions for Parenting Effectively & Safely (STRIPES) Lab. Clinically, she has experience in Applied Behavior Analysis and has her BCaBA certification. Her research interests are broadly in evidence-based behavioral parent training interventions, specifically PCIT and PCIT-Middle Childhood, and their transdiagnostic applications.

Dr. Samuel Peer is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and licensed child clinical psychologist, with over 20 years of professional experience working with youth and families. He obtained his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Central Michigan University and completed his residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has worked in diverse settings, including the National Child Victim Center, the Children's Hospital of Michigan, juvenile correctional facilities, schools, child advocacy centers, and the foster system. Currently, he is the Director of Clinical Training and tenured faculty of ISU's Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. As a clinical scientist, he regularly conducts and publishes research on child behavioral health issues. Clinically, he has completed certification-level training in multiple best practice treatments, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, and Integrated Behavioral Couples Therapy. However, his primary specialization is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, having participated in over 30 different PCIT trainings to individuals and agencies from across the world. Relatedly, he has completed training in multiple PCIT adaptations (e.g., CALM, PCIT-SM, PCIT-T) by said protocol developers, and he is the creator of a standardized adaption of PCIT for middle childhood (PCIT-MC) as well as co-author of multiple PCIT-relevant measures (e.g., Therapist-Parent Interaction Coding System, Psychosocial Strengths Inventory for Children and Adolescents).

Yi-Chuen (Vivian) Chen, PhD Dr. Yi-Chuen Chen is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the National Chung Cheng University in Taiwan and has been in this position since 2006. She is responsible for engaging in research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and training master’s and doctoral level clinical psychologists in Taiwan. She is also a licensed clinical psychologist, a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy [PCIT] therapist and regional trainer by PCIT International. Dr. Chen has received several grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology (formerly known as the National Science Council) in Taiwan for her research. Dr. Chen had completed her Fulbright scholarship and sabbatical at the Research and Evaluation Branch in the Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA (from 8/1/2014 to 1/30/2015). Dr. Chen received her Ph.D. in Child Clinical Psychology in 2006 from the Department of Psychology at West Virginia University. From 2005-2006, Dr. Chen completed a predoctoral internship at the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where she provided psychological services in interdisciplinary clinics (e.g., Behavioral Management Clinic, Autism Clinic, Cerebral Palsy Clinic, and in local schools). Prior to her doctoral training, Dr. Chen served as a full-time master's level clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at Kaohsiung Military General Hospital in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and in the Department of Psychiatry at Taipei Medical University Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan. Dr. Chen has published a number of scholarly works, including articles in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, popular magazines, and newspapers. She also has lectured frequently on topics related to childhood trauma and parenting. In recent years, Dr. Chen’s clinical and research interests have focused on program development and evaluation, specifically with regard to culturally tailoring behavioral parent training programs (e.g., PCIT) for Taiwanese families at risk for child abuse and neglect.

Ya-Ju Yang, BS, is currently a graduate student in the Institute of Clinical Psychology at National Chung Cheng University and a member of Dr. Yi-Chuen Chen’s laboratory. She completed full-time clinical internships at Zuoying Armed Forces General Hospital and Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital in Kaohsiung, with six months of training at each site. She also served as a research assistant for 2.5 years on National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)–funded research projects led by Dr. Chen, where she was actively involved in delivering clinical services, including serving as a co-therapist in Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Her clinical and research interests focus on pediatric psychology, particularly emotional and behavioral difficulties in children. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan.

Kaitlyn Wortham, MS, is a fourth-year graduate student and doctoral candidate in the Auburn University Clinical Psychology PhD program. She is also a PCIT-certified therapist and has provided PCIT services to families in the Auburn area since 2023 under the supervision of Dr. Elizabeth Brestan-Knight. Wortham’s research interests include examining factors predicting attrition in PCIT as well as investigating prevention strategies for childhood disruptive behaviors. Wortham has also been involved in several PCIT trainings over the years and always enjoys teaching PCIT to new therapists. Clinically, she provides therapy and assessment services to clients across the lifespan in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Wortham looks forward to continuing to research and practice within the PCIT community as a graduate student and beyond.

Dr. Brestan-Knight is a PCIT Global Trainer and Alma Holladay Endowed Professor at the Auburn University.

I am a 2nd year student in the Master's in Psychology program at San Diego State University, working with Dr. May Yeh. My research interests involve youth mental health among underrepresented communities, addressing mental health disparities, and effective, culturally responsive evidence-based interventions.

Hannah Miller, M.Ed. is a doctoral candidate in the School Psychology program at the University of Florida. For the past three years, she has completed advanced practicum training at the UF Health Springhill outpatient psychology clinic, where she became a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist and is currently training to become a PCIT Within-Agency Trainer. Hannah’s clinical and research work centers on pediatric school psychology, with a particular emphasis on intervention for medically complex children and the treatment of disruptive behaviors in the context of medical care. Across her roles, she is committed to bridging school-based and medical systems to improve outcomes for children and families with complex needs.

Danielle Summers is the ABA director at Behavior Analysis & Therapy Partners. Danielle is a master's level clinician with a specialty in ABA and a licensed behavior consultant, practicing for over 15 years. She is also a clinical supervisor, behavior consultant and therapist, specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis, trauma, and mental health and behavioral health disorders in both children and adults. Danielle is currently working toward becoming a BCBA, and receiving a PCIT certification.

Rosalind Jackson is a Licensed Behavior Consultant with a Master's degree in Special Education specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis. With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, she designs and implements individualized behavior intervention programs that promote communication, social skills, independence, and positive behavior change. Over the past 8 years, Rosalind has worked closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to create supportive environments where every child can thrive. Her practice is rooted in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), focusing on building meaningful evidence-based and function-based skills and empowering caregivers through training and collaboration. Rosalind is passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential while fostering understanding and inclusion within the community.

Ms. Cook is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Frontier Health who has extensive experience working with children and families. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Morehead State University. She is Certified as a PCIT Within Agency Trainer by PCIT International and received endorsement from AIMHiTN for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. She has a strong background in evidence-based interventions and is passionate about ensuring access to high-quality mental health services to those in her community.

Antonia Boulton is a research assistant within the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Her Honours research focused on evaluating an online PCIT-informed training program for elementary school educators, designed to enhance their understanding of students with heterogenous conduct problems and the application of evidence-based classroom management strategies. She is supervised by clinical researchers with expertise in PCIT and children with severe conduct problems, and she has contributed to peer-reviewed publications in this area.

Masako Kawasaki, M.A., serves as the Clinical Director at the Japan PCIT Training Center and is a PCIT International Within Agency Trainer and Regional Trainer candidate. Her work focuses on early childhood ADHD, parent–child interaction, and the effectiveness of Internet-delivered PCIT. She is involved in clinical practice, research, and the dissemination of PCIT in Japan.

Dr. Corteselli is a staff psychologist and implementation associate at The Baker Center for Children and Families. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Harvard University and completed her predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships at The Baker Center, where she received specialized training in evidence-based interventions and implementation science. Dr. Corteselli has experience treating a range of youth mental health concerns across community outpatient clinics, schools, and residential treatment settings, with particular expertise in behavioral and anxiety-related concerns. She is a certified therapist in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and a certified supervisor in the Modular Approach to Therapy for Children (MATCH). As part of The Baker Center’s Quality Care Initiative, Dr. Corteselli provides training, consultation, and implementation support to community mental health agencies integrating evidence-based practices into routine care. A focus of her work is coordinating PCIT Learning Collaboratives across the country, supporting agencies and clinicians in building the infrastructure, clinical capacity, and implementation strategies needed to deliver and sustain high-quality PCIT. Her broader work focuses on expanding access to evidence-based mental health care across settings and training of non-specialist providers to implement evidence-based treatments.

Prof. Dr. İsmail Seçer, Atatürk Üniversitesi Rehberlik ve Psikolojik Danışmanlık Bölümünde öğretim üyesidir. Akademik ve klinik çalışmaları; çocuk ve ergen ruh sağlığı, okul devam sorunları, okul reddi, travma ve kanıta dayalı ebeveyn odaklı müdahaleler üzerine yoğunlaşmaktadır. Kendisi, Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) alanında deneyimli bir terapist ve eğitmendir ve PCIT-TDI gibi travma odaklı klinik uyarlamalar konusunda kapsamlı bir uzmanlığa sahiptir. Prof. Dr. Seçer, uluslararası hakemli dergilerde çok sayıda yayın yapmış; çocuk ruh sağlığı ve okul temelli müdahalelerle ilgili ulusal ve uluslararası projelerde araştırmacı, eğitmen ve süpervizör olarak görev almıştır. Prof. Dr. İsmail Seçer is a faculty member in the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Department at Atatürk University. His academic and clinical work focuses on child and adolescent mental health, school attendance problems, school refusal, trauma, and evidence-based parent-focused interventions. He is an experienced therapist and trainer in Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and has extensive expertise in trauma-focused clinical adaptations like PCIT-TDI. Prof. Dr. Seçer has published many papers in international peer-reviewed journals and has worked as a researcher, trainer, and supervisor on national and international projects related to child mental health and school-based interventions.

Melanie Nelson, PhD, earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and mathematics at Illinois Wesleyan University and received her doctorate in clinical child psychology from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She completed an APA-approved internship at Wayne State University working with children and families in various settings, including an inpatient psychiatric hospital, an outpatient clinic and hospital-based medical clinics. After her internship, she completed a three-year, postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Florida in the department of clinical and health psychology, during which she focused on treatment outcomes research. From 2005 to 2013, Dr. Nelson was a faculty member at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. There, she specialized in clinical practice, training and research in disruptive behavior disorders and autism spectrum disorders for approximately seven years. In 2014, Dr. Nelson joined the faculty at UF. She directs the parent-child interaction therapy, or PCIT, program at UF Health Psychiatry. PCIT is an empirically supported therapy designed for young children who are displaying disruptive behavior and was developed by Sheila Eyberg, MD, UF distinguished professor emeritus. Dr. Nelson is one of only 20 Certified Master Trainers in PCIT in the U.S., and she supervises PCIT training and treatment at UF. She is also developing a research program to add to the evidence base that supports PCIT. Clinically, she specializes in assessment of and treatment for families with young children, ages 2 to 8, who have a wide range of concerns, including disruptive behavior, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.