Behavioral Health Clinic

Steve Arcidiacono, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist (PY10133) who specializes in behavioral pediatrics and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Dr. Steve has over a decade of experience treating youth and their families for a variety of presenting concerns including defiance, anger, gaming/screen-time management, sleep issues, habits/tics (CBIT certified), anxiety/fears, depression, ADHD, picky eating, potty training and social challenges. Dr. Steve uses empathy, authenticity and humor to build a strong therapeutic alliance, then uses evidence-based principles and interventions to meet the unique needs of each family.

Dr. Steve received his bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University, then his master’s and doctoral degrees from Nova Southeastern University. He completed his clinical internship at Boys Town's Center for Behavioral Health in Omaha, NE, and his post-doctoral fellowship here at Boys Town South Florida. Dr. Steve loves to play video games, go to the movies, discover new music, win hot sauce challenges, cheer on the New York Mets and Buffalo Bills, and visit theme parks with his wife and two daughters.

Eva DeLaura, Psy.D., is a bilingual (Spanish speaking) licensed clinical psychologist (PY11603) specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy with children, adolescents and their families, and psychoeducational evaluations. Dr. DeLaura received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and her master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Widener University. She completed her clinical internship at Children’s Crisis Treatment Center in Philadelphia, PA, and did her post-doctoral fellowship at the College of Medicine at the University of Florida.

Dr. DeLaura has specialty training in trauma and stress-related difficulties, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and behavioral problems. She enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with her friends, family and dogs.

Marcela A. Galicia, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist (PY11745) who specializes in behavioral pediatric psychology supporting typically developing and neurodiverse children, including children with autism, ADHD, language delays and intellectual disabilities. She provides therapy and behavioral parent training in English and Spanish. Dr. Galicia received her doctoral degree in school psychology from the University of South Florida in Tampa.. She completed her doctoral internship in clinical and pediatric psychology at the University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development and did a postdoctoral fellowship in behavioral pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University/Kennedy Krieger Institute in Maryland.

Dr. Galicia has specialty training in positive behavioral supports, as well as decreasing anxiety and mild-to-moderate externalizing behavior concerns, including temper tantrums, non-compliance, elopement, toileting difficulties, physical aggression, and sleep difficulties. She uses evidence-based treatments and prioritizes the family’s values and goals in treatment. In her free time, Dr. Galicia enjoys propagating plants, listening to audiobooks, and spending time with her very silly children and husband. 

Alyssa Ramos-Chavez, Psy.D., is a bilingual (Spanish speaking) licensed clinical psychologist (PY12052) who specializes in pediatric psychology utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy. Dr. Ramos-Chavez  attended the University of California, San Diego, before earning her MS in Forensic Science at National University. She then returned to school to work on her Doctor of Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where she developed a passion for advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion to end the stigmatization of mental health services for underserved and vulnerable populations. After completing her internship at The Guidance Center-Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Long Beach, CA, Dr. Ramos-Chavez  came to the Boys Town South Florida Behavioral Health Clinic for her Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Dr. Ramos-Chavez has specialty training in trauma-focused treatment, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and pediatric psychology with co-occurring medical and mental health diagnoses. She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic alliance with her patients, while applying evidence-based research to help her patients and their families. In her free time, Dr. Ramos-Chavez loves to cook, watch movies, dance and spend time with her family. Additional hobbies include yoga, Pilates, going to the beach and traveling. She is an LA sports fan and cheers for the Dodgers, Lakers, Rams, and most of all… USC! Fight On!