Aileen Herrera is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Director of the MINT Anxiety Program at Florida International University. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Selective Mutism Association. She supervises student trainees and provides weekly and intensive treatment for children and teens with emotional disorders in both English and Spanish and directs specialty programs for youth with selective mutism.
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 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 is a doctoral student in the Clinical Science program at Florida International University. After completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Child Development at Vanderbilt University, she gained experience working with children who have selective mutism and related anxiety and emotional concerns during her time at the Child Mind Institute and National Institute of Mental Health. She currently conducts psychological evaluations and enjoys partnering with children and families to meet their individual needs throughout treatment.
Anya Urcuyo is a doctoral student in the Clinical Science Ph.D. program at Florida International University (FIU). Anya has experience working with children and adolescents between the ages of 3-18 as well as their caregivers. She has worked mainly with children with autism, anxiety, and trauma in both Spanish and English. Anya aims to center language, race, and culture within treatment and works within a social-cultural matrix, prioritizing the psychosocial experiences of children and families.
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 “Ada” Kamenetskiy is a doctoral student in the Clinical Science Ph.D. program and a member of the Mental Health Interventions and Novel Therapeutics (MINT) Lab at Florida International University. She received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology with minors in Human Development and Neuroscience from the University of Maryland. After graduating, she worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator for the “Emotion Project” at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH), managing a large-scale longitudinal study that investigated neural, physiological, behavioral, and environmental markers related to the development of anxiety disorders and emotion processing in children. Ada’s research interests focus on how parental, peer, and school accommodations may shape the trajectory of anxiety disorders and intervention outcomes in young children. She aims to evaluate, advance, and disseminate cost-effective and culturally sensitive treatments and expand the accessibility of mental health care for childhood anxiety.
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 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 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 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 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.