NBI Clinical Team
When you or someone you love is struggling with a behavioral health disorder, finding professionals that can truly help can be difficult. The Neurobehavioral Institute is staffed with a team of highly trained and compassionate clinicians that bring together years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.
We treat patients of all ages and understand that no two cases can be handled the same. Every individual and family experiences these difficulties differently, and we take the time to understand our patients and their circumstances as much as possible when determining the best course of action for treatment.

Amitai Abramovitch, PhD
Clinical Neuropsychologist,
Chief of Neuropsychology and Diagnostics

Maria Chiriboga, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist

Nisha Kajani, Psy.D.
​Post Doctoral Resident

Annette Nagle, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist

Christopher Varghese, Psy.D.
Post Doctoral Fellow

Jillian Armstrong Motta, MA, BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavioral Analyst

Fernanda Arruda Ph.D., BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavioral Analyst

Yaneth Beltran, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian & Licensed Nutritionist, Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian

Victoria Cooney, LMHC Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Andrea Lacayo, Psy.D.
​Post Doctoral Resident

Wilfredo Rivera-Pérez, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist, Director of Coral Gables

Laura Hecker, M.S., RMHCI Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

Jessica Ruiz, Ph.D. 
Licensed Psychologist,
Board Certified in Addiction with Specialization in Co-Occuring Substance Use Disorders

Ana Violante, Psy.D.
Post Doctoral Resident

Ciana Mickolus, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist

Denise Hardt, Ph.D., BCBA Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
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Stephanie Munio, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
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Heather Silversmith, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian

Alexis Krigger, M.S., BCBA, LABA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Jennifer Staller, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
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Vanessa Alarcon, Psy.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow

Sondra Marshall, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist,
Specialized in Neuropsychological
Assessments for ASD
NBI’s mission is to bring the highest quality of evidence-supported psychological care to each and every patient to make a significant and lasting difference in their lives.



