Membership Directory

Dr. Jessica D. Leuchter, MD, is a Psychiatry Resident at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. An APA Fellow in the Child & Adolescent track, she is pursuing a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship, serves on the board of OCD Central & South Florida, and is passionate about obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. She has presented and published on a range of topics in psychiatry.

Dr. Andrea L. Loeb, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Miami with 30+ years of experience. She specializes in trauma, sexual abuse, and OCD using evidence-based treatments. She co-owns South Miami Psychology Group, serves on the Kristi House board, and supervises trauma trainees at NSU's CATSP program.

Dr. Vasco Lopes is a clinical psychologist in private practice with offices in Miami and New York City. He specializes in treating children with behavioral and emotional dysregulation. Throughout his career, he has been passionate about providing high-quality treatment to children and families as well as innovating ways of applying evidence-based treatments into real-world clinical settings.

Dr. Nicole Maggio is a clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience providing individual and family therapy for children (ages 5 and up), adolescents, and adults. She specializes in treating a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, grief, and eating disorders. Dr. Maggio accepts Tricare, United Behavioral Health, and Cigna as an in-network provider, and also works with BCBS as an out-of-network provider. Her extensive clinical experience allows her to offer tailored, expert care to help individuals and families navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

Dr. Lydia R. Malcolm is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in individual therapy education seminars & workshops for stress reduction and achievement of health-related behavioral changes (sleep, smoking cessation, weight control, etc.), and management of chronic illnesses (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, pain, and others) for individuals and business organizations.

Dr. Marisa T. Mazza is a Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Choicetherapy Psychological Services, Inc. Certified in ERP through the University of Pennsylvania, she also serves as faculty for the IOCDF and the University of San Francisco. She provides evidence-based care for teens and adults with OCD and Anxiety using CBT, ERP, ACT, and Mindful Self-Compassion.

Dr. Kathleen McHugh is a licensed clinical psychologist in Winter Park, Florida, specializing in evidence-based care for children (ages 7+), adolescents, adults, and seniors. Grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dr. McHugh provides highly specialized treatment for anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders, including complex OCD subtypes. In addition to her dedicated therapeutic work, she brings extensive expertise to the forensic arena, conducting specialized psychological and competency evaluations. As an LGBTQIA+-affirming practitioner, Dr. McHugh is committed to creating a compassionate, supportive, and scientifically grounded environment that empowers individuals to overcome life's most complex psychological challenges.

Dr. Katie Merricks is a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Katie Merricks Counseling, LLC in Clearwater, Florida, where she specializes in the treatment of severe OCD, anxiety disorders, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). With a clinical background that includes intensive training at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and Rogers Behavioral Health, Dr. Merricks dedicates the vast majority of her practice to OCD, PANDAS/PANS, and complex anxiety subtypes. She is also a Tourette Association of America recognized provider, expertly trained in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for hair-pulling and skin-picking. Serving as the President of the Florida affiliate of the International OCD Foundation, OCD of Central and South Florida, Dr. Merricks combines top-tier clinical expertise with an approachable, evidence-based framework to help clients and families achieve profound, lasting emotional benefits.

Zoe Miniter, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, is a compassionate therapist with experience in inpatient and outpatient experience, now offering private practice services. She supports individuals, couples, and families with trauma, grief, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and depression. Passionate about helping eating disorder, athletes, veterans, first responders, and healthcare workers, she provides a safe, supportive space for healing and growth.

Dr. Jarell R.O. Myers is a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and substance use. Drawing on extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), he delivers structured, goal-oriented interventions that are tailored to meet the unique developmental needs of young people and their families. His experience also includes the application of CBT to address the complexities of substance use in adolescents and young adults, focusing on motivational enhancement, relapse prevention, and skill-building for long-term recovery.

Dr. Natasha L. Poulopoulos, PhD (she/her), also known as Dr. Tash, is a licensed pediatric psychologist working within one of the nation's largest healthcare systems, treating clients through part-time private practice, and assisting organizations with the development of mental health protocols and trainings. Her clinical expertise includes pediatric consultation-liaison psychology, solid organ transplant, and the assessment and treatment of somatic symptoms and related disorders.

Eva S. Reichel, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) for chronic pain, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Trauma-Informed Care. She has obtained specialized training on Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) through Postpartum Support International (PSI). She specializes in treating Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Maternal Mental Health, Chronic Pain/Neuroplastic Pain, and difficult life transitions.