Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
USF Health

Mariann Suarez, Ph.D., ABPP, FAACBP
Chief, Child Psychology Program
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences

Contact Information Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
3515 E. Fletcher Ave.
Tampa, Florida 33613
Telephone: (813) 974-5926
E-mail: msuarez1@health.usf.edu
Education

Ph.D., Clinical/Community Psychology, Wichita State University
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Wichita State University
B.A., Psychology, University of South Florida

Professional Training

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology
Specialization in Pediatric Psychology/ Child Abuse & Neglect
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Interests Motivational Interviewing with young persons and families.
Patient Care Services University Psychiatry Center
Call for Appointment: (813) 974-8900
Publications/Presentations
  1. Suarez, M. & Bonner, B. (2003). Psychological maltreatment. In T. Ollendick & Schroeder, M. (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Pediatric and Child Psychology. Kluwer Academic/ Plenum Publishers: NY.
  2. Simpson, S., Suarez, M., Page, M., & Ondersma, S. (2004). The impact of motivational interviewing on substance abuse treatment retention: A randomized control trial of women involved with child welfare. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 27(1), 51-58.
  3. Suarez, M. & Mullins, S. (2008). Motivational Interviewing and Pediatric Health Behavior Interventions. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 29; 417-428.
Honors/Awardss
  1. Fellow, American Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology
  2. Board Certified in Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology
  3. Member, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers