Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
USF Health

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

Contact Information Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine
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