Our staff actively works to coordinate care with your family, primary care physician, schoolteachers and others to provide a comprehensive, inclusive approach that ensures long-term success.
Jason Gallant, Ph.D., Clinic Director
Dr. Jason Gallant, Clinic Director of the Boys Town Central Florida Behavioral Health Clinic, is a licensed psychologist specializing in individual and family therapy, parent training, and psychological testing for children and adolescents from infancy to 22 years of age. Dr. Gallant also provides extensive behavioral assessments, community training and education on behavioral health issues, and collaborates with pediatricians, teachers, and other adult caregivers to ensure a continuity of service and care.
Dr. Gallant adheres to an evidence based model of care utilizing behavioral, cognitive behavioral, and acceptance and commitment techniques to improve client and family functioning.
Dr. Gallant was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He earned his B.S. from Florida State University in 2004, followed by his Ph.D. in School Psychology with a specialization in behavioral pediatrics from the University of Florida in 2011. Dr. Gallant completed his pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships in behavioral pediatrics at the Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health SM in Omaha, Nebraska. In his free time, Dr. Gallant enjoys fitness, traveling, reading, watching FSU football, and spending time with his Jack Russell named Lola.
Amanda R. Anderson, Psy.D., Staff Psychologist
Dr. Amanda Anderson is a licensed psychologist with training and experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, and behavioral pediatrics. She also has experience utilizing skills informed by dialectical behavior therapy. Dr. Anderson earned her bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral degrees from Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida. Her clinical practica included work in community mental health clinics, schools, and a psychiatric hospital. Dr. Anderson completed her pre-doctoral internship at Boys Town Behavioral Health Clinic in Grand Island, Nebraska. Additionally, she completed a two-year, post-doctoral fellowship at Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health in Boys Town, Nebraska.
Dr. Anderson’s professional interests include anxiety and mood disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, and integrating aspects of faith and culture into clinical practice for interested families. She also provides community training and education on behavioral health issues, and collaborates with pediatricians, teachers, and other adult caregivers to ensure a continuity of service and care. Dr. Anderson is a native Floridian from Miami. For recreation, Dr. Anderson enjoys exploring antique shops, cruising, and trying out new restaurants.
Joe Clemens, Psy.D., Staff Psychologist
Dr. Joe Clemens has 20 years of experience in the mental health field. He is a Licensed Psychologist with a focus on child, adolescent, and family therapy. Prior to his position at Boys Town, Dr. Clemens worked at a community mental health center as a Staff Psychologist and Internship Coordinator. He has spent the past several years supervising Master’s and Doctoral students and was a Graduate Faculty Scholar for the University of Central Florida’s Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology as well as being an Affiliate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine. Dr. Clemens also maintained a small private practice and served as a Consulting Clinical Psychologist for a juvenile justice program.
Dr. Clemens was trained in the Scientist-Practitioner model applying evidence-based treatment and received his Master’s Degree and Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England. He utilizes an Integrative approach to treatment while focusing on cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness training, and acceptance commitment therapy. For recreation, Dr. Clemens enjoys soccer, Notre Dame Football, snorkeling and scuba diving.
Anhthony V. Nguyen, Psy.D., Staff Psychologist
Dr. Anhthony V. Nguyen ("new-WIN") is a licensed psychologist with training and experience in brief therapy, clinical behavior analysis, and behavioral pediatrics. After earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida, Dr. Nguyen earned his master's and doctoral degrees from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas, with practica in hospitals and schools, as well as an internship as a federal correctional officer with the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Fort Worth in Texas.
Katrina Stone, Ph.D., Assessment Psychologist
Dr. Katrina Stone is a licensed psychologist with a focus on comprehensive psychoeducational and psychological evaluations and academic and behavioral interventions. Dr. Stone earned her master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Florida in School Psychology with a specialization in early childhood. She has experience in early intervention, clinical, and school settings. Most recently she worked for a school district providing evaluations, functional behavior assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and supporting Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered Systems of Support processes. Prior to earning her graduate degree, she worked as an elementary school teacher. Dr. Stone is passionate about using her background in education and psychology to help children get the support they need at home and school.
