PROFILE Dr. Ann Monis is a highly skilled, results oriented licensed psychologist (PY 8405) committed to transforming the lives of her clients with compassionate expert care. She offers comprehensive psychological evaluations and treatments for a broad spectrum of mental health issues and disorders. Dr. Monis clinical skills raise the bar in her field and showcase not only her brilliant mind but also her exceptional instincts. Dr. Monis has extensive training in individual, group and family therapy. Her keen insight and thoughtful treatment plans make her a highly soughtafter clinician in South Florida. Dr. Monis is also considered an expert in many complex and challenging areas of forensic psychology. She is a respected authority on substance abuse and violence in the Broward County Court system. She provides a myriad of forensic risk assessments and is frequently called upon to testify. Her forensic mental health evaluations involve not only violence assessments but competency assessments, child custody recommendations and high risk Mentally Disturbed Sex Offender (MDSO) evaluations. Dr. Monis doctoral project involved designing a complete and multi-layered program for the evaluation and treatment of incarcerated sex offenders. In addition to running two large and thriving practices, Dr. Monis is also working with a group of other psychologists on cutting edge research. Her latest project involves a detailed study of a possible correlation between schizophrenia and obesity. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Evaluations Forensic Risk Assessment Neuropsychological Substance Abuse Social Investigations Medical Expert Treatment Cognitive-Behavioral Domestic Violence/Batterer s Intervention Substance Abuse Human Trafficking Victim Therapy Family Therapy Individual and Group Couples/Marriage Training Parenting Skills Batterer s Intervention Program (DCF Certified)
EDUCATION 2009 Carlos Albizu University, Doctor of Psychology Thesis/Dissertation: A Treatment and Evaluation Program for Incarcerated Sexual Offenders 2006 Carlos Albizu University, Master of Science in Psychology The Impact of Race on Eyewitness Memory 2004 St. Thomas University, Master of Business Administration Additional Certification: International Business 2001 University of South Florida, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Minor: Political Science CAREER HISTORY 3/13-present Owner/Lead Clinician/Internship Training Director Dr. Ann Monis, PA/MHC Florida/Visiting Mental Health Fort Lauderdale, FL Director of Internship/Training Director of APPIC Internship Program Extensive experience in: Neuropsychological and Forensic Evaluations; Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment; Substance Abuse Evaluations; Family Therapy; Individual and Group Therapy; Couples/Marriage Therapy; Parenting Skills Training; Domestic Violence Treatment; Anger Management; Substance Abuse Treatment; Human Trafficking Victims; Batterer s Intervention; Medical Expert Evaluations Director of Marketing for two busy and growing psychology practices 2/11-present Consultant Ocean Lovin, Inc., Alignment Physical Therapy, Creative Concepts/Around Town Magazine Provide strategic guidance regarding employee selection and retention based on personality evaluations and assessments Create and organize team-building activities and seminars that focused on employee strengths. These serve to foster cooperation among co-workers and management in the allocation and completion of tasks Assist in the formulation of employee-focused policies leading to increased long-term satisfaction and loyalty Achieve quantifiable results in the form of employee productivity, retention and increased company profits 5/09-3/13 CEO/COO/Therapist Salomon and Associates/Visiting Mental Health - Davie, FL Purchased practice 3/2013 and became Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer 3/2012-3/2013 Therapist 5/2009-3/2012
Director of Internship Program for the practice. Experienced in a variety of therapies including but not limited to Neuropsychological and Forensic Evaluations; Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment; Substance Abuse Evaluations; Family Therapy; Individual and Group Therapy; Couples/Marriage Therapy; Parenting Skills Training; Domestic Violence Treatment; Sex Offender Assessments; Competency Assessments Experienced in Behavioral Intervention at various assisted living facilities throughout Florida Director of Marketing for the practice 10/09-2/11 Therapist D&D Psych, Inc. - Miami, FL Responsible for providing court ordered evaluations and giving a professional opinion regarding the following: Ability to testify Parental Competency Substance Abuse Psychological Batteries Risk/Violence Mentally Disturbed Sex Offender Domestic Violence Competency Also in charge of case consultations, treatment plan construction, court appearances and domestic violence treatment 12/08-8/09 Chief Psychology Resident Manatee Glens Adult Outpatient Services- Bradenton, FL (Temporary position as part of the forensic rotation of Doctoral Residency) Full battery testing and supervision Individual, family and multi-family group therapy Substance abuse evaluations (including testing, i.e. SASSI) and group therapy Domestic violence evaluations Mental health evaluations Parental competency evaluations and parenting classes including visitation supervision and court appearances as needed Violence assessments (including testing, i.e. SVR-20, HCR) Competency evaluations Batterer intervention classes Probation evaluations Treatment plan design and implementation Anger Management group therapy Case consultations 1/09-4/09 Psychology Resident SRM Clinical Psychology - Hollywood, FL (Temporary position as part of the neuro/forensic rotation of Doctoral Residency) Neuropsychological and Forensic Evaluations Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Substance Abuse Evaluations Family Therapy Individual and Group Therapy Couples/Marriage Therapy Parenting Skills Training Domestic Violence Assessments and Treatment Substance Abuse Treatment Competency Assessments Treatment Plan Construction Psychological Batteries Case Consultations and Court Appearances
12/08-3/09 Federal Treatment Provider and Evaluator ACTT/Advocate Program - Miami, FL (Temporary position as part of forensic/substance abuse rotation of Doctoral Residency) Evaluation of federal inmates on conditional release Treatment of federal prison probationers Substance abuse evaluation, education and group therapy Anger Management evaluation and group therapy Individual and family psychotherapy Mental health evaluations, treatment plan design and execution Case consultations and court appearances as necessary 7/08-11/08 Chief Psychology Resident Manatee Glens Adolescent Recovery Center - Bradenton, FL (Temporary position as part of forensic/substance abuse rotation of Doctoral Residency) Full battery testing and supervision Individual, family and multi-family group therapy Substance abuse evaluations (including testing, i.e. SASSI) and group therapy Domestic violence evaluations Mental health evaluations Parental competency evaluations and parenting classes including visitation supervision and court appearances as needed Violence assessments (including testing, i.e. SVR-20, HCR) Competency evaluations Batterer intervention classes Probation evaluations Treatment plan design and implementation Anger Management group therapy Case consultations 1/05-8/08 Therapist Alliance for Psychological Services - Miami, FL Psychological evaluations Mentally Disturbed Sex Offender (MDSO) evaluation and treatment Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of all disorders Substance abuse evaluation and treatment Domestic violence and violence assessments Rape victim treatment Parenting skills training, classes and supervised family visitation Batterer s intervention classes Family Court appearances Family reunification Human Trafficking Victims PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, the American Psychological Association Member, the Florida Psychological Association Member, Fort Lauderdale Women s Club Member, Broward County Bar Association Member, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Social Investigations Qualified Parent Coordinator Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator Broward Sheriff s Office Certified Provider ChildNet contracted provider Charlee Program contracted provider PUBLICATIONS DeDonno, Rivera-Torres, Monis, & Fagan (2014). North American Journal of Psychology. The Influence of a Time Limit and Bilingualism on Scholastic Assessment Test Performance.