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.
Diane Andreou, Ph.D., Clinic Director
Diane Kelly Andreou, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist (PY6621) with extensive training and experience in working with children and families. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and her master’s degree and doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University. After completing her internship at the Oklahoma Department of Health, she returned to south Florida for a post-doctoral fellowship with the Child Protection Team at the University of Miami’s Mailman Center for Child Development. Dr. Kelly then worked as a training director and supervisor to advanced graduate students, taught effective positive parenting skills, served as an adjunct professor to undergraduate students and offered continuing education to mental health professionals. As a board member of a local nonprofit organization, she advocated for the prevention of maltreatment of vulnerable children.
Dr. Kelly’s clinical work covers a range of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, attention problems, behavioral disorders, developmental disorders, interpersonal relationships, personality disorders, and adjustment to stress and trauma. She utilizes evidence-supported interventions that emphasize individual and family strengths, working collaboratively with families, schools and other professionals to facilitate positive change. Dr. Kelly’s experience in the evaluation of children and adults includes assessment of social, behavioral, emotional, intellectual and academic functioning.
Steve Arcidiacono, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Steve Arcidiacono, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with focus on providing therapeutic and assessment services to help children, adolescents, and families. Dr. Arcidiacono received his bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and his master’s and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University. He completed his clinical internship at Boys Town's Center for Behavioral Health in Omaha, Nebraska, and conducted his post-doctoral fellowship here at Boys Town South Florida.
Dr. Arcidiacono has broad clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families through his formal training in outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment, group counseling, parent training, and psychological assessment. He is an affable and conscientious professional who emphasizes strengths and promotes change through evidence-based interventions. He has specialty interests within behavioral pediatrics in the areas of oppositional behavior, anxiety, screen-time management, physical activity, and sleep health.
