Cheryl B McNeil, Ph.D.
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About Cheryl B McNeil
Dr. McNeil obtained her Ph.D. in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at UF in 1989 and is excited to be conducting research at her alma mater. Her academic interests are focused on program development and evaluation, specifically with regard to managing the disruptive behaviors of young children in both the home and school settings. Dr. McNeil has co-authored many books (e.g., Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: Second Edition, PCIT-Toddler, Time-out in Child Behavior Management, Handbook of PCIT for Children with ASD, Short-Term Play Therapy for Disruptive Children), a continuing education package (Working with Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children), a classroom management program (The Tough Class Discipline Kit), and a Psychotherapy DVD for the American Psychological Association (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy).
She has a line of research studies examining the efficacy of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Teacher Child Interaction Training across a variety of settings and populations, including over 150 research articles and chapters related to the importance of intervening early with young children displaying a range of mental health concerns. Dr. McNeil is a Global Trainer for PCIT International and has disseminated PCIT to agencies and therapists in many states and countries, including Norway, New Zealand, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and South Korea. Dr. McNeil’s hobbies include fishing, tennis, travel, and swimming.
Dr. McNeil works in PCIT and related approaches, provides training and consultation services at Springhill II, and teaches Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows, MHC interns, and Psychology Graduate students while promoting the research, educational and clinical mission of the Department of Psychiatry.
Accomplishments
Clinical Profile
Specialties
- Psychology
Publications
Academic Articles
Grants
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PCIT Services with Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Active
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- IOWA STATE UNIV via FMRS HEALTH SYSTEMS
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Mothers and Toddlers Affected by the State Opioid Crisis in West Virginia
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- WEST VIRGINIA UNIV via SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HLTH SER ADMIN
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Implementing Evidence-based Behavioral Skills in Pediatric Oral Healthcare Providers
Active
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- NATL INST OF HLTH NIDCR
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Minnesota Training in Older Child PCIT
Active
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES via SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HLTH SER ADMIN
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Mothers and Toddlers Affected by the State Opioid Crisis in West Virginia
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- WEST VIRGINIA UNIV via SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HLTH SER ADMIN
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SAMHSA subaward with Gallaudet for PCIT Training
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY via SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HLTH SER ADMIN
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Mothers and Toddlers Affected by the State Opioid Crisis in West Virginia
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- WEST VIRGINIA UNIV via SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HLTH SER ADMIN
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Implementing Evidence-based Behavioral Skills in Pediatric Oral Healthcare Providers
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- NATL INST OF HLTH NIDCR
Education
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Ph.D.
University of Florida
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Predoctoral Internship
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
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M.S.
University of Florida
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B.S.
Louisiana State University
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 265-9173
- Business:
- cheryl.mcneil@ufl.edu
- Business Street:
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4197 NW 86TH TER
GAINESVILLE FL 32606