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
Jillian Armstrong Motta, MA, BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Maria Chiriboga, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Nisha Kajani, Psy.D.
​Post Doctoral Resident
Wilfredo Rivera-Pérez, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist,
Victoria Cooney, LMHC Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Andrea Lacayo, Psy.D.
​Post Doctoral Resident
Heather Silversmith, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian
Laura Hecker, M.S., RMHCI Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Alexis Krigger, M.S., BCBA, LaBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Fernanda Arruda Ph.D., BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Yaneth Beltran, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian & Licensed Nutritionist, Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian
Ana Violante, Psy.D.
Post Doctoral Resident
Ciana Mickolus, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Jennifer Staller, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Jessica Ruiz, Ph.D. , ABPP
Licensed Psychologist,
Board Certified in Addiction with Specialization in Co-Occuring Substance Use Disorders
Denise Hardt, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Stephanie Munio, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Christopher Varghese, Psy.D.
Post Doctoral 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.