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Kristen Benito is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University, where she is also a licensed clinical psychologist. She directs the Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) at Bradley Hospital, focusing on research quality improvement and clinical trial methodologies. Specializing in exposure-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), her research interests include therapeutic processes related to hypothesized exposure mechanisms. Dr. Benito has received continuous federal funding since joining the Brown faculty and is currently involved in projects aimed at testing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) augmentation strategies for youth undergoing exposure therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). By applying novel statistical approaches to harmonized data, she aims to determine effective therapeutic interventions. Furthermore, she is dedicated to improving equitable access to high-quality exposure therapy for youth with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Dr. Benito is passionate about providing training and consultation in exposure therapy to practicing clinicians, working closely with stakeholders to enhance access and outcomes for these populations.
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