Faculty

Adult Track Medical Center Core Faculty / Supervisors

Adult Track Interns receive extensive faculty mentorship and supervision. In addition to monthly meetings with the track director and frequent meetings with the training director, each intern is assigned both an in-house supervisor and a community supervisor.

Tara Augenstein, PhD. is the primary supervisor on the Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Units.  She specializes in the short-term treatment and stabilization of patients with acute psychiatric illness, specifically patients presenting with suicidal ideation or suicidal behaviors. Dr. Augenstein's research is focused on leveraging information from multi-informants and multi-methods to improve our ability to predict, diagnose, and treat psychopathology across the lifespan.

Ann Cornell, PsyD is a primary supervisor for interns' outpatient caseloads. She directs employer based services at the University of Rochester and focuses on understanding and meeting the emotional and mental health needs of employees across a wide range of settings. Her primary theoretical orientation is CBT.

Lauren DeCaporale-Ryan, PhD is a geropsychologist with particular focus on improving family experiences of care, and integration of psychology into medical settings. She supervises an adult track intern in a Geri-telepsych focused elective.

Autumn Gallegos Greenwich, PhD an outpatient supervisor to an adult track intern, Dr. Gallegos specializes in interventions for psychological trauma, including Cognitive Processing Therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.  

Kristen Holderle, PhD  is the primary supervisor on the inpatient Medicine in Psychiatry unit (iMIP) for the Adult Intern track and supervises child track interns for their outpatient caseloads. She is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Pediatrics and serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Psychology Training. Outside of her training roles, she is clinic director for the HEAL Clinic and is the psychologist on the child and adolescent psychiatry consultation/liaison service. Areas of expertise for Dr. Holderle include adjustment to chronic illness, pain management, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and general behavioral concerns. 

Paula Horvath, Ph.D. is a Rehabilitation Psychologist in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Her clinical focus is on helping adults and their support systems cope with new onset injury, serious illness, and disability. Specialties include cancer rehabilitation, brain injury and concussion, and caregiver coping.

Jeremy (Mac) Kelly, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor in psychiatry at URMC. Before his doctoral program, he worked on clinical research for mood, anxiety, and OCD. He received his doctoral degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and completed his internship at URMC. Following his internship, he completed postdoctoral training at URMC in geriatric oncology research and a local anxiety specialty clinic. Mac has generalist training in cognitive-behavioral therapies for adults who struggle with mood and anxiety disorders, and specialized expertise in exposure therapy for OCD and panic. He incorporates acceptance-based, mindfulness-based, and positive psychological approaches into his clinical work when relevant. He provides psychological care to all backgrounds and voices.

Renee Madathil, PhD in addition to her role as track director of the adult internship, she is a rehabilitation neuropsychologist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). Her clinical practice focuses on assisting individuals and their support systems in psychological adaptation and coping with acquired injury, illness, and disability.

Amanda O’Hearn, PhD directs clinical services at the Deaf Wellness Center and conducts research in association with the National Center for Deaf Health Research.  She is a primary supervisor to adult track interns.

Maria Quinones-Cordero, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in delivering culturally sensitive care to racial/ethnic underserved populations. Her clinical approach incorporates cultural elements to the delivery of cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions when working with marginalized communities (e.g., Latinos, African American) in order to increase therapy engagement and improve relevant clinical outcomes. Dr. Quinones-Cordero is a clinical supervisor for trainees rotating through the Lazos Fuertes clinic. 

Caroline Silva, PhD is the faculty instructor for the Multicultural Experiential Seminar. Dr. Silva's research and clinical expertise is in interpersonal and cultural risk factors for suicide, with a focus on suicide prevention among Spanish speaking populations.  Dr. Silva also provides supervision for interns completing an elective rotation at Lazos Fuertes, a URMC Spanish-language outpatient mental health clinic.

Steve Silverstein, PhD Dr. Silverstein is the George L. Engel Professor of Psychosocial Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He also holds joint appointments in the Departments of Neuroscience, Ophthalmology, and the Center for Visual Science.

Marc Swogger, PhD Dr. Swogger's research focuses on both therapeutic and harmful substance use, with a current emphasis on the risks, benefits, and public health potential of kratom and psychedelics. His clinical specialization is anxiety disorders. He has studied interventions for harmful substance use, violence, and suicidal behavior among justice-involved people and inpatients.

Tanya Tran, PhD Primarily works at the INTERCEPT clinic, a clinical high risk for psychosis service affiliated with the Strong Memorial Hospital. At this clinic, she is involved in assessment, treatment, and research.

Kim Van Orden, PhD is a clinical geropsychologist who specializes in late-life suicide prevention and treating social isolation and loneliness in older adults. She is Co-Director of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide, Director of the Director of the HOPE Lab (a geropsychology research lab), and Director of Postdoctoral Fellowship in Suicide Prevention Research. She supervises an adult track intern in an outpatient elective providing evidence-based psychotherapy to older adults at the UR Medicine’s Older Adult Services as well as in a geropsychology research elective in the HOPE Lab. She also teaches a course for adult interns on evidence-based interventions for treating suicidal ideation and behavior, with coverage of psychotherapies including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Problem-Solving Therapy (PST).

Jennifer West, PhD is the Director of Clinical Psychology Training an d Child & Adolescent Internship Track Director. She has extensive experience in the clinical treatment of children, adolescents, and families. Specializing in the assessment and therapeutic treatment of children with acute and chronic medical conditions (e.g., asthma, encopresis, recurrent abdominal pain, craniofacial differences). She is the psychologist for the Cleft and Craniofacial Team at Golisano Children's Hospital. Dr. West's research focuses on suicide prevention and firearm injury prevention using standardized patient methodology. She is the co-director of the University of Rochester Firearm Injury Prevention Program. Dr. West is an instructor in several seminars for psychology and psychiatry trainees and also teaches in the Pediatric Dentistry residency program. In addition to her training director roles, Dr. West supervises child & adolescent track interns for their outpatient caseloads.

Child and Adolescent Track Faculty / Supervisors / Instructors

Child and Adolescent Track Interns receive extensive faculty mentorship and supervision. In addition to monthly meetings with the track director and frequent meetings with the training director, each intern has an individual faculty supervisor for their inpatient and elective rotations and for their outpatient caseload.

Linda Alpert-Gillis, Ph.D. is the Director of UR Medicine: Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness, the Laboratory of Innovation in Child Mental Health Care Delivery, and the Child Track of the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

Emily Cromwell, Ph.D. is a pediatric psychologist in the departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics. Dr. Cromwell divides her time between the Pediatric Sleep Medicine Clinic and the Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness Outpatient Clinic. Clinically, she has expertise in behavioral sleep medicine including treating post trauma nightmares. Dr. Cromwell provides supervision to interns, fellows, and staff.

Kelly Hanlon, Psy.D., MA is a clinical psychologist in the departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics specializing in integrative and interdisciplinary approaches to child and adolescent mental health. Dr. Hanlon is the community based provider for integrated primary care (IPC) at Perinton Pediatrics where she provides short-term solution focused treatment to children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, compliance with medical/illness regimes, sleep difficulties, etc.  The focus of her work in IPC is to increase access to evidence-based mental health services for youth and families for both acute and chronic behavioral health needs.  Dr. Hanlon is the clinical supervisor for interns providing behavioral health service at UR Perinton Pediatrics.

Karyn Hartz-Mandell, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who works with children and their families at the Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness outpatient clinic. She specializes in early childhood and integrates parent training, cognitive behavioral therapy, relationship-focused interventions and development perspectives into her work.  She also provides infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation for teachers, staff, and families at childcare centers to support young children's social, emotional and behavioral wellbeing in early care and education settings. Dr. Hartz-Mandell is a clinical supervisor for interns, fellows, and staff.

Melissa Heatly, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist specializing in integrative and interdisciplinary approaches to child mental health services. Her interests include the dissemination, implementation and program evaluation of school mental health services, mental health training for educators and community members, and increasing access to evidence-based mental health services for youth and families. Dr. Heatly is the coordinator for the Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness School Mental Health Initiative, which provides comprehensive school-based behavioral health services, consultation, and training to youth and educators across the Greater Rochester region.

Kristen Holderle, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry & Pediatrics and serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Psychology Training. She is the supervising psychologist of the Inpatient Medicine in Psychiatry (iMIP) rotation (adult track) and pediatric psychologist on the child and adolescent psychiatry consultation/liaison service. Dr. Holderle's areas of expertise include adjustment to chronic illness, pain management, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, general behavioral concerns, and consultation to multidisciplinary teams.

Kayla Hunt, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist and Assistant professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is the Associate Director of Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness Outpatient Services and the Chief of Informatics fro Psychiatry. Dr. Hunt provides supervision and teaching to interns, fellows, and staff, and she is the faculty supervisor for the live Diagnostic Clinic training experience. Dr. Hunt is also the lead psychologist in the behavioral health consultation focused service within the outpatient child neurology clinic, which includes short-term treatment for patients with headache, Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), and consultation with child neurology providers.

Jessica Keith, Ph.Dis a licensed psychologist at the Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness Outpatient Clinic. Dr. Keith has expertise in autism assessment and intervention.  She supervises the Autism Elective and is also the outpatient testing coordinator.

Kenya Malcolm, Ph.D. is the Director of Infant and Early Childhood Initiatives in the Department of Psychiatry. She specializes in evaluation, treatment, and consultation with children from infancy to young adulthood and their important adults (e.g., parents, teachers, medical teams). She integrates a cognitive-behavioral orientation with aspects of systems and developmental theories. As a reflective supervisor, her goals in training include providing a safe space for clinicians to reflect "on, in and for" towards increased connection with their work. She has particular areas of clinical interest in: anxiety, trauma, parenting and team consultation. Dr. Malcolm is a clinical supervisor for the integrated care rotation as well as for clinicians in the outpatient service. 

Lauren Mutignani, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in the departments of psychiatry and pediatrics. Dr. Mutignani works with young children and their families in the Pediatric Sleep Medicine outpatient clinic and in the Pediatric Behavioral Health and Wellness outpatient clinics. Dr. Mutignani is a clinical supervisor for interns, fellows, and staff. Clinically, Dr. Mutignani has expertise in working with early childhood populations to address social, emotional, and behavioral concerns as well as to address behavioral sleep concerns. Dr. Mutignani also provides Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation services at childcare centers to support young children’s development and wellbeing.

Katlyn Rice, Ph.D. is a Pediatric Psychologist specializing in supporting children, teens, and families with chronic medical conditions. Dr. Rice works half-time at the Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness Outpatient Clinic and half-time in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology.  Clinically, she specializes in pediatric specialty care and is involved in program evaluation and development research projects supporting behavioral health integration in pediatric specialty clinics.  Dr. Rice supervises psychology interns for their outpatient caseloads.

Abigail Rosen, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and families in the Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness Outpatient Clinic. Dr. Rosen provides clinical supervision and training in evidence-based treatments to psychology interns and staff clinicians. Dr. Rosen also coordinates and provides supervision for the SPACE program, a parent-focused intervention for children with anxiety. With her own patients, Dr. Rosen specializes in utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with older children and adolescents experiencing anxiety and depression.

Deanna Sams, Ph.D. currently serves as the psychologist and Clinical Director of the Pediatric Psychiatry Inpatient Unit. Dr. Sams specializes in the acute care of children and adolescents in crisis. She has expertise in the treatment of anxiety, depression, suicidality, mood disorders, and disruptive behavior disorders in children and adolescents. Dr. Sams has extensive training and clinical experience in use of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Sams supervises psychology trainees on their inpatient psychiatry rotations. She also teaches ACT and CPS in the Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy Seminar Series. Her research focuses on interventions with adolescents in inpatient settings.

Caroline Silva, Ph.D. is the faculty instructor for the Multicultural Experiential Seminar. Dr. Silva's research and clinical expertise is in interpersonal and cultural risk factors for suicide, with a focus on suicide prevention among Spanish speaking populations.  Dr. Silva also provides supervision for interns completing an elective rotation at Lazos Fuertes, a URMC Spanish-language outpatient mental health clinic.

Taylor Steeves, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology on the Pediatric Psychiatry Inpatient Unit. Her clinical approach blends evidence-based interventions such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the Rapid Stabilization Pathway (RSP), providing crucial support to young patients and their families during acute mental health crises. These interventions not only address immediate challenges but also establish a foundation for sustained progress and resilience. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Steeves actively collaborates social, and familial factors. Her research is dedicated to developing and implementing evidence-based interventions for adolescents and their families in inpatient settings. Dr. Steeves supervises interns on the inpatient rotation.

Colette Stenz, Psy.D. is a pediatric psychologist in the departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics. Dr. Stenz works primarily in Pediatric Gastroenterology and specializes in working with Children, teens, and young adults with gastrointestinal (GI) conditions and Disorders of the Gut Brain Interaction (DGBIs). She has an interest in program development and evaluation in pediatric subspecialty clinics. Dr. Stenz also supervises the GI elective for psychology interns.

Allison Stiles, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist within the Department of Psychiatry. Within the Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness Outpatient Clinic, Dr. Stiles helps to coordinate aspects of the Expanded School Mental Health (ESMH) Initiatives program and provides behavioral health consultation and training to local school districts through ESMH partnerships. Dr. Stiles’ clinical work and research focus on addressing mental health service disparities through integrated behavioral health, community partnership and capacity building, and systems integration efforts. Dr. Stiles is a qualified bilingual provider (English/Spanish) and is available to supervise clinicians for their outpatient caseloads, including supervision of Spanish-speaking cases

Jennifer West, Ph.D. is the Director of Health Service Psychology Training and Child & Adolescent Internship Track Director. She has extensive experience in the clinical treatment of children, adolescents, and families; specializing in the assessment and therapeutic treatment of children with acute and chronic medical conditions (e.g., asthma, encopresis, recurrent abdominal pain, craniofacial differences). She is the psychologist for the Cleft and Craniofacial Team at Golisano Children's Hospital. Dr. West's research focuses on suicide prevention and firearm injury prevention using standardized patient methodology. She is co-director of the University of Rochester Firearm Injury Prevention Program. Dr. West is an instructor in several seminars for psychology and psychiatry trainees and also teaches in the Pediatric Dentistry residency program.

Danielle Wolfson, LMHC is a Senior Mental Health Therapist and Group Coordinator at Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness (PBH&W) Outpatient Clinic. Ms. Wolfson works with children, adolescents, and their families: provides supervision to PBH&W outpatient clinic staff members and manages group coordination for groups run at PBH&W outpatient clinic. Ms. Wolfson additionally provides supervision to interns for group therapy.