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Our directory highlights those who strive for high standards and excellence in the field, as well as their specialties and areas of practice.
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We are a non-profit dedicated to strengthening the CBT community through collaboration, education, and advocacy.
Our Mission
The CBT Alliance of Florida is 501(c)(6) and is a growing community of professionals, students, and medical providers committed to the practice and expansion of evidence-based treatments. Our collaboration is key: together, we’re uniting our often siloed work through an active listserv, professional networking and development events, expert speakers, Continuing Education courses & webinars, and a mentorship program to support one another and train the next generation of leaders in our field. It’s time we raise the standard for mental health treatment.
Board of Directors
Gwilym Roddick, DSW, LCSW
Founding PResident
Dr. Gwilym Roddick (he/him), is the Founder and Director of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of Central & South Florida, PLLC, a pioneering multi-specialty group therapy practice specializing in CBT and related evidence-based therapies.
Andrea Lippman Loeb, PsyD, PA
Vice President –
Professional Membership Chair
Dr. Andrea Lippman Loeb (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Co-Owner of South Miami Psychology Group. She specializes in cognitive behavioral treatment for trauma, including sexual abuse, as well as OCD and related disorders.
Lissette Cortes, Psy.D, CEDS
Secretary
Dr. Cortes (she/her) is a licensed psychologist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and PsyPact® provider able to treat individuals in all PSYPACT® states. She specializes in the treatment of co-morbid OCD and Eating Disorders. She also treats anxiety disorders, BDD, BFRBs and tics and Tourette‘s. Dr. Cortes is trained in CBIT for the treatment for Tourette’s and in SPACE for parenting interventions.
Jarell Myers, Ph.D
Treasurer
Dr. Jarell R.O. Myers (he/him) is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety, OCD, and substance use disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults. Trained in New York and now based in Florida, Dr. Myers is committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care that empowers young people and their families to achieve lasting change.
Melanie Smith, Ph.D, LMHC, CEDS-C
Professional Development and Education Chair
Dr. Melanie Smith (she/her) is a seasoned therapist at CBT of Central & South Florida, specializing in CBT and related evidence-based treatments. She has extensive experience and expertise in the treatment of eating disorders and is a sought out supervisor, keynote speaker, and educator.
Eva Reichel, RCSWI
Student
membership chair
Eva Schonfeld Reichel (she/her) is a clinician at CBT of Central & South Florida. With a background in research and clinical practice, she specializes in evidence-based practices for anxiety, OCD, perinatal mental health, and chronic pain.
Natasha Poulopoulos, Ph.D
Board Member at Large
Dr. Natasha Poulopoulos (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist at Holtz Children’s Hospital in Miami, FL. Additionally, she is the founder of DR. TASH, a mental health consulting agency focused on improving youth mental health outcomes.
What is CBT?
Let’s be real—life gets overwhelming. Between stress, anxiety, negative thoughts, and that constant inner critic, it can feel like our minds are working against us. But here’s the good news: you’re not alone, and there are tools out there that can help. One of the most effective and widely used ones? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT.
So… what is CBT, exactly?
CBT is a form of talk therapy that focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The basic idea is this: the way you think affects how you feel—and how you feel influences what you do.
Contact us
Have a question about membership, collaboration, or our mission? We’d love to hear from you. The CBT Alliance of Florida is here to connect professionals, support evidence-based practice, and build a stronger mental health community across Florida.
1516 Hillcrest St Suite 206 Orlando, FL 32803
info@cbtalliancefl.org