MINT
Aileen Herrera, M.S., LMHC
Directora Clínica del Programa de Ansiedad MINT
Aileen Herrera es Consejera Licenciada en Salud Mental y Directora Clínica del Programa de Ansiedad MINT en Florida International University. También forma parte de la Junta Directiva de la Asociación de Mutismo Selectivo. Supervisa a los estudiantes en formación y proporciona tratamiento semanal e intensivo para niños y adolescentes con trastornos emocionales tanto en inglés como en español y dirige programas especializados para jóvenes con mutismo selectivo.
Jami Furr, Ph.D.
Psicóloga senior
Dr. Jami Furr is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Center for Children and Families at Florida International University, where she also serves as Senior Psychologist in the Mental health Interventions and Novel Therapeutics (MINT) Program. She is the President of the Selective Mutism Association (2020-2022) and has served on their Board of Directors for the last 5 years. 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 and telehealth delivery of care. She supervises student trainees in assessment and treatment of emotional disorders in children and teens. Dr. Furr provides intensive treatment for children with anxiety disorders (primarily selective mutism), and provides trainings on selective mutism and anxiety to parents, school psychologists, teachers, and other school staff in the community.
Carolina Costa, M.S., LMHC
LHMC and Clinic Coordinator
Carolina Costa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the clinic coordinator of the MINT Anxiety Clinic within the Center for Children and Families (CCF) at Florida International University. Carolina has experience working with children and adolescents in individual and group settings with a wide range of anxiety disorders and behavioral problems in both English and Spanish. Likewise, she incorporates skills for parents and has collaborated with teachers and school administration on accommodations. She looks forward to continuing to work with a diverse group of families.
Gabrielle Freitag, M.S.
Core Associate & Doctoral Student Clinician
Gabrielle Freitag es estudiante de doctorado en el programa de Ciencias Clínicas de la Universidad Internacional de Florida. Después de completar su licenciatura en Psicología con una especialización en Desarrollo Infantil en la Universidad de Vanderbilt, ganó experiencia trabajando con niños que tienen mutismo selectivo y ansiedad relacionada y preocupaciones emocionales durante su tiempo en el Child Mind Institute y el National Institute of Mental Health. Actualmente realiza evaluaciones psicológicas y disfruta asociarse con niños y familias para satisfacer sus necesidades individuales durante el tratamiento.
Anya Urcuyo, M.S.
Core Associate & Doctoral Student Clinician
Anya Urcuyo es estudiante de doctorado en el Doctorado en Ciencias Clínicas. programa en Florida International University (FIU). Anya tiene experiencia trabajando con niños y adolescentes de entre 3 y 18 años, así como con sus cuidadores. Ha trabajado principalmente con niños con autismo, ansiedad y trauma tanto en español como en inglés. Anya tiene como objetivo centrar el idioma, la raza y la cultura dentro del tratamiento y trabaja dentro de una matriz sociocultural, priorizando las experiencias psicosociales de los niños y las familias.
Jaden Sangoi
Doctoral Student Clinician Student Clinician
Jaden Sangoi is a doctoral student in the Clinical Science PhD program at FIU. He has experience working with children and adolescents presenting with internalizing (e.g., anxiety, selective mutism) and externalizing (e.g., ADHD, ODD) problems, as well as young adults on the autism spectrum and with intellectual disability. Jaden is committed to delivering care that considers families’ unique history, experiences, and values.
Adelia Kamenetskiy, B.S.
Estudiante medica de doctorado
Adelia “Ada” Kamenetskiy is a doctoral student in the Clinical Science Ph.D. program at Florida International Univeristy. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Human Development and Neuroscience from the University of Maryland. After graduating, she worked at Boston Children’s Hospital, researching neural, physiological, behavioral, and environmental markers related to the development of anxiety disorders in children. Ada aims to evaluate, advance, and disseminate effective treatments and preventative measures for child anxiety.
Geraldine Cadet-Miller, M.S.
Estudiante medica de doctorado
Geraldine (Geri) Cadet-Miller is a student in the Clinical Science Ph.D. program at Florida International University (FIU). She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Science in Psychology at FIU. Most recently, Geri was an Assistant Clinical Supervisor for Summer Academy, an adaptation of the Summer Treatment Program for Pre-K children in Liberty City. Geri is mainly interested in examining how socioeconomic, racial, and community-level factors (e.g., exposure to violence) impact early childhood psychological functioning. Additionally, she is interested in evaluating culturally relevant mental health services for children, school readiness, and child and family well-being
Morganne Warner
Estudiante medica de doctorado
Morganne Warner is a third-year doctoral student in the PhD program in Clinical Science in Child and Adolescent Psychology at Florida International University (FIU). She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida in 2021 and a Master of Science in Clinical Science in Child and Adolescent Psychology from FIU in 2024. Currently, Morganne serves as a student clinician for the FIU PANTHERS Project and the FIU Early Childhood Behavior Program, providing services to young children with behavior problems. Her research interests include 1) the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based treatments for young children with behavior problems, 2) the role of parenting in early childhood behavior outcomes, 3) and psychosocial functioning and adjustment across families of pediatric patients.
Emma Jaisle M.S.
Estudiante medica de doctorado
Emma Jaisle is a doctoral student in the Clinical Science Ph.D. program at Florida International University (FIU). She has experience providing treatment services to children ages 4-12 presenting with both internalizing and externalizing difficulties. In addition, she conducts comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for neurodiverse young adults. Emma enjoys collaborating with children and families to cultivate a communicative, supportive treatment environment tailored to meet their specific needs.
Caroline Vollaro
Practicum Student Clinician
Caroline Vollaro is currently a master’s student in the Clinical Mental Health track of the Counselor Education program at Florida International University. She has experience working with children and adolescents ages 3-18 and their families. Caroline is passionate about integrating her early childhood education background and experiences into clinical practice to best support children and families. She has experience working with children with externalizing disorders such as ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder as well as internalizing disorders like anxiety.
Claudia Márquez
Practicum Student Clinician
Claudia Márquez is a second year Masters student at Florida International University in the Professional Counseling Psychology program. During her practicum at the Center for Children and Families (CCF), she was a lead counselor in the Success program for children with ADHD and ASD. In the future, she hopes to continue doing clinical work and research, specifically for children with internalizing disorders and their families.
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