The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychology is part of the Department of Pediatrics at the USF Morsani College of Medicine. The division works closely with department leadership on administration matters and collaborates with department faculty and staff on clinical, education and training and research initiatives. Our division is home to the USF Health Doctoral Internship in Professional Psychology. Our clinical services span children birth-21 years with developmental disabilities and delays, autism spectrum disorder, disruptive behavior disorders, learning disabilities, anxiety, trauma and other special health needs.

Our Division Contributes to the Mission of the Department of Pediatrics by:

• Providing family-centered, culturally competent specialty care for infants, children and adolescents.
• Implementing and developing interventions to improve the quality of life of children and families affected by developmental and behavioral health disorders.
• Advancing pediatric behavioral health issues through education and training, advocacy, and community engagement.
• Training future psychologists, psychiatrists and pediatricians to provide evidence-based services and to embrace a family-centered model of care within a multidisciplinary team.

Leadership

Heather Agazzi, PhD, MS, ABPP
Division Director

Tiffany Kennedy, MS
Fiscal & Business Analyst I

Research

The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychology conducts clinical research on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of developmental disabilities, disruptive behavior disorders, and trauma.

The DOCS Parenting Programs, HOT DOCS and DOCS K-5, provide behavioral parent training in a group format for caregivers of children ages birth-12 years. The DOCS Parenting Programs also provide training to psychology trainees, physician residents, and professionals in Hillsborough County.

Learn more about our broader research efforts