Beatriz Mendez, PhD

Dr. Beatriz “Betty” Mendez, Ph.D. is a post-doctoral fellow providing evidence-based treatment to children, adolescents and families for behavior concerns, with a primary focus on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Dr. Mendez completed her doctoral training in clinical psychology at The University of Alabama and her predoctoral internship at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children’s of Alabama. Her training has concentrated on the psychological evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents, with particular clinical and research interests in childhood disruptive behavior disorders and related difficulties. She is specially interested in evidenced-based interventions designed to treat behavioral concerns early on and thus help maximize positive outcomes for youth and families, such as PCIT. In her spare time, Dr. Mendez enjoys hiking, playing with her cat, and exploring new places.