The BHI Professional Staff

Each of the members of our professional staff is a licensed and well-trained clinician with a wealth of experience in the mental health field. All of our staff are experienced in treating the problems often encountered by people in our society such as depression, anxiety, difficulties managing stress, adjustment to life events and relationship issues.

The following is a brief introduction to the BHI Professional Staff. Included is a summary of their training and professional activities, the age groups they serve, as well as their clinical specialty areas.

If you have any questions about whether a particular clinician works with a problem that you need help with, please call our office.

Eleanor Nelson-Wernick, Ph.D.
Clinical Director of BHI
Florida Licensed Psychologist #PY3595

Ph. D. – University of North Texas, 1980
Clinical Psychology Internship + 2 year Fellowship in Behavioral Medicine and Health Organization Development, Medical University of South Carolina, 1977 – 1980
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology since 1983
Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, and Student Counseling Center, University of Saskatchewan, 1980 – 1985
Clinical Associate Professor and Co-Director of Behavioral Sciences, University of Florida/North Broward Hospital District Family Practice Residency Program, 1995 – 2000
Member of American Psychological Association and the Division of Independent Practice
Member of Florida Psychological Association, and the Broward Co. Chapter
Staff Privileges at Coral Springs Medical Center
In Private Practice in Broward County since 1985

Populations Served: Adolescents, Adults and Seniors

Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive-Behavioral/Eclectic

Specializing in:

Behavioral Medicine/Health Psychology
Coping with Medical Illness
Stress-related Disorders

Chronic Pain
Hypnosis
Health Behavior Change

Dr. Nelson-Wernick also provides Consultation to Businesses and Organizations, including Critical Incident Debriefing, Staff Training, and Teambuilding.

Robert L. Wernick, Ph. D.
Managing Director of BHI
Florida Licensed Psychologist #PY3626

Ph. D. – University of North Texas, 1980
Clinical Psychology Internship + 2 year Fellowship in Behavioral Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 1977 – 1980
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology since 1983
Assistant Professor, College of Medicine and College of Arts and Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Director of Outpatient Psychological Services, University Hospital, 1980 – 1985
Clinical Associate Professor and Co-Director of Behavioral Sciences, University of Florida/North Broward Hospital District Family Practice Residency Program, 1995 - 2000
Member of American Psychological Association, the Division of Health Psychology, and the Division of Independent Practice (Board of Directors 2005 – 2008)
Member of Florida Psychological Association (Board of Directors, 1992 – 2002); and the Broward County Chapter (President 1998, Board of Directors and Continuing Education Chair, 1990 – 2006)
Florida Psychological Association Distinguished Psychologist Award, 2001
Broward County Psychological Association Lifetime Achievement Award, 2005
Staff Privileges at Coral Springs Medical Center
In Private Practice in Broward County since 1985

Populations Served: Adolescents, Adults and Seniors

Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive-Behavioral

Specializing in:

Behavioral Medicine/Health Psychology
Coping with Medical Illness
Independent Medical Evaluations
Parent Coordination

Smoking Cessation
Chronic Pain
Custody Evaluations

Richard David, M.A.
FL Licensed Mental Health Counselor #MH1924

M.A. – San Jose State University, 1976
Director of Case Management, South County Mental Health Center, 1985 –1991
Executive Director, American Day Treatment Center, 1992 –1994
Director of Outpatient Services for University Pavilion Hospital, 1996 –1999
Member, Broward Co. Interagency Network, 1998 – present
Program Director, Palm Beach County Crisis Line, 2000 – 2001
President, Kiwanis Club of Delray Beach, 2004 – 2005
Honored as the Kiwanian of the Year, 2004
In Private Practice since 1988

Populations Served: Adolescents, Adults and Seniors

Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive-Behavioral/ Reality/ Eclectic

Specializing in:

Men’s Issues
Work-related Problems
Couple’s Counseling
Substance Abuse/Addiction
Mood Disorders

Parenting
Anger Management
Thought Disorders
Stress Management

Mr. David has been a valued member of the BHI Clinical Staff since 1994.

Frederick M. Kravitz, Ph. D.
Florida Licensed Psychologist #PY4047

Ph. D. – Northwestern University, 1981
Internship and Residency in Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 1977 – 1978
Adult Services Coordinator, Mercy Hospital, Chicago, 1980 – 1988
Clinical Director, Outreach Broward, Ft. Lauderdale, 1990 –1994
In Private Practice since 1982

Populations Served: Preschool, Children, Adolescents, Adults and Seniors

Theoretical Orientation: Eclectic/ Psychodynamic/ Cognitive-Behavioral

Specializing in:

Coping with Medical Illness
Attention Deficit Disorders
Family Therapy
Couple’s Counseling
Substance Abuse/Addiction
Psychological/Psychoeducational Evaluations

Play Therapy
Chronic Pain
Asperger’s/Autism
School-related Problems
Work-related Problems

Dr. Kravitz has been a valued member of the BHI Clinical Staff since 1995.

Melissa Harrison, Psy.D.
Florida Licensed Psychologist #PY5938

Psy.D. – Nova Southeastern University, 1997
Clinical Psychology Internship – Nova Southeastern University, 1996 – 1997
Clinical Residency, 45th Street Mental Health Center, 1998 – 1999
Served as a School Psychologist and District-wide Administrative Position for the Department of Psychological Services, The School Board of Broward County, 1999-2005
Adjunct Faculty Member, School Psychology Program, Nova Southeastern University, 2003 – 2004
Member of American Psychological Association
Member of Florida Psychological Association, and the Broward County Chapter
Member of Florida Association of School Psychologists, Executive Board 2003-2007

Populations Served: Preschool, Children, Adolescents, Adults and Seniors

Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive-Behavioral

Specializing in:

Learning Disabilities
School-related Problems
Attention-Deficit Disorders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Psychological/Psychoeducational Testing

Family Therapy
Parenting
Play Therapy
Asperger’s/Autism

Dr. Harrison has been a valued member of the BHI Clinical Staff since1999, and is the Co-Director of SUCCESS Psychological Services, a division of BHI.

Monica Pedemonte, Psy. D.
Florida Licensed Psychologist #PY3876

Psy. D. – Nova Southeastern University, 1985
Clinical Psychology Internship, West Side Veterans Administration Medical Center, Chicago, 1984 – 1985
National Teacher’s Certification
State of Florida Teacher’s Certification
State of Florida Guidance Counselor Certification
Director, Outpatient Rehabilitation Program, Biscayne Rehabilitation Institute, 1996 – 2000
Director, Clinical Training, Biscayne Rehabilitation Institute, 1996 – 2000
Staff Psychologist, Children’s Psychiatric Center, 1988 – 1990
Staff Psychologist, Metro-Dade Department of Children and Families, 1985 – 1987
Member of American Psychological Association
Member of Florida Psychological Association and the Broward Co. Chapter
Honored as a Broward County Hispanic Woman of Distinction, 2005
In Private Practice since 1987

Populations Served: Adolescents, Adults and Seniors

Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic

Specializing in:

Bi-lingual/bi-cultural therapy (Spanish)
Chronic Illness/Chronic Pain
Vocational Rehabilitation
Personality Disorders

Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Minority Issues

Dr. Pedemonte has been a valued member of the BHI Clinical Staff since 2001.

Anne E. Davies, Psy. D.
Florida Licensed Psychologist #PY6038

Psy. D. – Florida Institute of Technology, 1998
Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Medicine Internship, Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center, 1997 – 1998
Lee County Early Intervention Program, 1999 – 2001
Adjunct Psychology Professor, Florida Atlantic University Honors Campus, 2002
Member of American Psychological Association and the Division of Health Psychology
President, Broward Co. Chapter of Florida Psychological Association, 2004-2005
Advisory Board, Transitional Independent Living Center of Broward County 2006-present
Certification in Yoga
In Private Practice since 1998

Populations Served: Preschool, Children, Adolescents, Adults and Seniors

Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive-Behavioral

Specializing in:

Behavioral Medicine/Health Psychology
Coping with Medical Illness
Attention Deficit Disorders
Hypnosis
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Psychological/Psychoeducational Evaluations

Eating Disorders
Chronic Pain
Learning Disabilities
Family Therapy
Play Therapy

Dr. Davies has been a valued member of the BHI Clinical Staff since 2001.

Claudia A. Rojas, Psy. D.
Florida Licensed Psychologist #PY7124

Psy. D. – Baylor University, 2000
Clinical Psychology Internship, U.S. Department of Justice/Bureau of Prisons/Metropolitan Detention Center, Los Angeles, 1999 – 2000
2 year Post-Doctoral Fellowship, United States Department of Justice/Bureau of Prisons/United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, 2000 – 2002
Clinical Director, Georgia Department of Corrections, Phillips State Prison, 2004 – 2005
Adjunct Professor, Argosy University/Georgia School of Professional Psychology, 2001 – 2005
Member of American Psychological Association
Member of Florida Psychological Association, and the Broward County Chapter
Member of Georgia Psychological Association
In Private Practice since 2002

Populations Served: Children, Adolescents, Adults and Seniors

Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive-Behavioral/ Interpersonal/ Family Systems

Specializing in:

Forensic Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction
Domestic Violence Survivors
Domestic Violence Perpetrators
Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Behavior Problems/Conduct Disorders

Family Therapy
Personality Disorders
Competency Evaluations
HIV/AIDS
Psychological Testing

Dr. Rojas is also bi-lingual (Spanish).
Dr. Rojas has been a valued member of the BHI Clinical Staff since 2005.

Elaine Karbonik, Psy. D.
Florida Licensed Psychologist #PY6992

Psy. D. – Nova Southeastern University, 2002
Clinical Psychology Internship, Health South Sunrise Rehabilitation Hospital, 2001 – 2002
Fellowship, International Assessment Systems, 2002 – 2004
Forensic Examiner Training
Crisis Intervention Training
Member of American Psychological Association
Member of Florida Psychological Association, and the Broward County Chapter
Member of National Organization of Victims’ Assistance
In Private Practice since 2004

Populations Served: Children, Adolescents, Adults and Seniors

Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive-Behavioral

Specializing in:

Neuropsychology
Forensic Psychology
Competency Evaluations
Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Psychological/Psychoeducational Evaluations

Domestic Violence
Sexual Abuse Survivors
Coping with Illness
Learning Disabilities
Play Therapy

Dr. Karbonik has been a valued member of the BHI Clinical Staff since 2007.

Todd D. Giardina, Ph.D.
Florida Licensed Psychologist #PY7562

Ph.D. - University at Buffalo-SUNY, 2006
Clinical Psychology Internship – New Jersey Veterans Administration Healthcare System, Lyons, NJ, 2005-2006
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Health Psychology, Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center, 2006-2007
Adjunct Professor, Barry University, 2008
Member of American Psychological Association
Member of Florida Psychological Association, and the Dade County Chapter
In Private Practice since 2008

Populations Served: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors

Theoretical Orientation: Integrative/Cognitive-Behavioral/Gestalt/Feminist

Specializing in: