Kirsten Suarez

Kirsten Suarez is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), within the College of Science. She holds a Master's and Bachelor's in Psychology from California State University, Stanislaus (2014 and 2008 respectively). She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2014 and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) since 2016.

Her professional experience includes 13 years (2008–2021) working at a center for children with Autism and developmental disabilities, followed by mental health work focusing on diverse populations. She employs therapeutic techniques such as CBT, DBT, ACT, SFT, and BAT.

Research interests center on ABA applications, particularly staff training in ABA and treatment of conditions like Down Syndrome. Her Master's thesis addressed staff training efficacy in ABA settings.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, though her certifications demonstrate professional recognition. She has no listed advisees or articles in this profile.