Child & Adolescent Mental Health Series

Zack Adams, PhD

CAMH ECHO Co-Director
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
Indiana University School of Medicine

I am an Assistant Professor and licensed health service provider in psychology in the IU Department of Psychiatry. My clinical and research interests center on improving care and promoting healthy outcomes for young people with co-occurring mental health and substance use problems, with a particular emphasis on youth and families impacted by trauma and adversity. Additionally, I am strongly committed to teaching students, interns, residents, fellows and involving trainees in all aspects of our team’s work.

Leslie A. Hulvershorn, MD

CAMH ECHO Co-Director
Chief, Adolescent Dual Diagnosis Clinic
Riley Hospital for Children
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Indiana University School of Medicine

Dr. Hulvershorn completed her M.D. at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She then completed an Academic Track residency in General Psychiatry at the Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and a two year Research Track Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at New York University. Dr. Hulvershorn is an active researcher and clinician and has authored numerous publications on various topics in child psychiatry. She has received multiple grants to study the neurobiological basis of emotion regulation and addiction risk in children with externalizing disorders. In addition to being a board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, she has also been boarded in Addiction Medicine, since 2012.

Julianne M. Giust, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Indiana University School of Medicine

I completed residency training and triple boarded in Pediatrics, Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. My main interests are in the interplay between chronic medical illness and psychological well-being of the pediatric patient and family and access to quality mental health care. My work as the medical director for the Riley Child and Adolescent Consultation/Liaison Service for 7 years and work prior to that as Assistant Clinical Director of Child and Adolescent Emergency Services at Brown University has inspired my interest raising awareness and in the development of clinical and educational programs to meet the unmet mental health needs of under-served populations.

Gabriela M. Rodriguez, PhD, HSPP

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry
Indiana University School of Medicine

Dr. Rodríguez is a child and adolescent psychologist specializing in the evidence-based treatment of ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders, as well as co-morbid conditions, including depression and anxiety. Her research interests include effectiveness and implementation of evidence-based interventions for youth mental health problems within community settings. Additionally, she is interested in the role of technology in improving access to effective mental health care for children.

Dr. Rodríguez is a psychologist for the Riley Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, where she is part of the ADHD & Disruptive Behavior Disorders program. She also provides behavioral health services for the CHOICE (Changing Health Outcomes through Integrated Care Excellence) integrated care program.

Sara Midura

Educational Liaison - Simon Skjodt Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit
Riley Hospital for Children
Top 25 Finalist for Indiana Teacher of the Year 2019

My passion lies in advocating for students with behavioral health needs in the school setting in different capacities. This includes supported transition planning from an acute care hospital to the school setting, advocating for appropriate special education services, as well as working with school staff to support their needs in sitting alongside of students with behavioral health needs. I am a proponent of using Educational Neuroscience in supporting students, and am involved in multiple local and state organizations dedicated to these missions. I am proud to work beside Dr. Lori Desautels in her work with Applied Educational Neuroscience. I work with numerous schools, districts, and organizations in their efforts to meet students where they are in brain development, regulation, and in providing a safe and nurturing school environment to learn and thrive. I have done this thus far through keynote speeches, 30-60 minute workshops at numerous events, half/full-day professional development, and ongoing support. I am an alumni of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, and originally from Marlton, New Jersey. I am certified in Elementary Education, Mild Intervention, Applied Educational Neuroscience, and I graduated with a minor in English as a New Language and Reading. I currently am pursuing my Masters at Butler University in Effective Teaching and Leadership, scheduled to graduate May 2020. I am enthusiastic, innovative, and love connecting with people.

Terri Miller, PhD

Owner/Operator
Collaborative Works, LLC
Assistant Director, Special Education
Hamilton Boone Madison Special Services

An administrator and trainer who is energetic and has a strong to desire to provide opportunities for success for all students, family members and educators. A decisive community and educational leader who encourages professional growth and collaboration and provides opportunities for positive student, community and family outcomes.

Hillary S. Blake, PsyD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry
Indiana University School of Medicine

I am a child and adolescent psychologist who specializes in pediatric psychology. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy to assist individuals in coping with medical conditions while they are hospitalized at Riley Hospital. In addition, I use biofeedback to assist individuals who have headaches and work closely with the neurology clinic at Riley Hospital. Besides my work in pediatric psychology, I am also involved in working with children and adolescents with disruptive behavior disorder and ADHD. I am interested in psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and consultations. I also enjoy teaching and supervising residents, medical students, and psychology interns.

Jill C. Fodstad, PhD

Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry
Indiana University School of Medicine

My primary background and work are in clinical psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis. My clinical practice focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder and severe behavior disorders in individuals with developmental disabilities across the lifespan. My research is focused on the development of appropriate models of assessment and treatment of early forms of self-injurious behavior, behavioral assessment and treatment techniques for psychiatric disorders in children with developmental disabilities, and identifying strategies to increase the fidelity of behavioral intervention implementation by caregivers. I use an individualized and evidence-based approach to treatment focusing on decreasing severe problem behaviors and other concomitant difficulties associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My teaching areas include assessment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities, disruptive behavior disorders, evidenced-based behavioral treatments, and Applied Behavior Analysis.

Rachel B. Yoder, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Indiana University School of Medicine

Melissa A. Butler, PhD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry
Indiana University School of Medicine

Melissa Butler, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM). Dr. Butler specializes in working with high-risk populations of children and adolescents, including those who are suicidal or engage in self-harm behavior and those who have serious mental illnesses. She has done so across a variety of settings including in a state hospital, an acute inpatient unit, a traditional outpatient clinic, a primary care clinic, an adolescent juvenile correctional facility, and private practice. Dr. Butler currently is a staff psychologist for the Simon Skjodt Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit at Riley Hospital. Dr. Butler is also a part of a team of psychologists and psychiatrists taking part in an IU Health-funded pilot program to help design and implement an integrated behavioral health program into a select number of primary care practices. This pilot program, called the CHOICE Program (Changing Health Outcomes through Integrated Care Excellence), aims to improve access to behavioral health, to improve the health of IU Health at-risk lives, and to meet the quadruple aim (Better Health, Provider Experience, Patient Experience, & Lower Costs). As a CHOICE provider, Dr. Butler has been providing behavioral health services in the Riley General Pediatrics clinic. Additionally, Dr. Butler also provides individual and family psychotherapy part-time at the Riley Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic. Across her different clinical roles, Dr. Butler provides supervision and training for psychology interns and practicum students and psychiatry residents. Dr. Butler also serves as an Assistant Director for the Predoctoral Psychology Internship program and Practicum Coordinator. She has also held several leadership positions within the Indiana Psychological Association. In her personal life, Dr. Butler enjoys reading, gaming, and traveling.

Cassie D. Karlsson, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Indiana University School of Medicine

I am the Associate Training Director of the Adult Psychiatry Residency Program and the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at IU School of Medicine. My areas of interest in resident education include child psychotherapy, quality improvement, and developing specialized training to prepare residents and fellows to care for both children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. I currently see children and adolescents in the Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center at Riley Hospital for Children, and adults with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders at the Adult Psychiatry Clinic at IU Neuroscience Center. As Medical Director of the Simon Skjodt Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit at Riley Hospital for Children, I also serve as the primary attending psychiatrist for the inpatient neurobehavioral team, serving children with neurodevelopmental disorders and severe psychiatric illness and problem behaviors.

Cynthia L. Robbins, MD, MS

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine

Current clinical responsibilities include primary care adolescent medicine at Westside and Forest Manor community clinics and specialty adolescent care (including adolescent gynecology and reproductive health) at Riley Children's Hospital. Dr. Robbins is co-director of the Eskenazi Health Teen Care and Wellness Program which provides care to teens throughout the Indianapolis community. As part of this program, she oversees programs and clinics at 8 school based health clinics in Indianapolis public and charter schools. She is active in the Indiana American Academy of Pediatrics.

Rebekah L. Williams, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine

Dr. Williams is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Clinical activities include Primary Care Adolescent Medicine, Young Women's Clinic, and Adolescent/Young Adult Diabetes Clinic. Administratively, Dr. Williams is co-Chief Physician Executive of the Eskenazi Health Teen Care and Wellness Program which operates adolescent clinics in community health centers, schools, and the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center. She is involved in adolescent health advocacy efforts both locally and nationally, and serves on the board of the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.

Michelle J. Curtin, DO

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Indiana University School of Medicine

Dr. Curtin is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician (DBP) in the division of Child Development. She received her medical training at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine before going on to complete pediatric residency with the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and fellowship through the University of Louisville. She is the Director of Indiana University’s Behavioral Health C.A.M.P. (Community Advanced Multidisciplinary Program), now in its second year, a member of the Indiana State LEND education committee, and an AAP mentor.