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Kristen Benito is an Associate Professor (Research) in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University and a licensed clinical psychologist. She directs research and quality improvement initiatives at the Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) at Bradley Hospital, specializing in exposure-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in youth. Her work focuses on therapeutic processes linked to exposure mechanisms, augmented by Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and machine learning for automated quality coding of therapy sessions.
- Education:
- PhD, University of Florida (2010)
- MS, University of Florida (2007)
- BA, St. Mary's College of Maryland (2003)
Dr. Benito's research explores pediatric OCD treatment optimization, equity in access to exposure therapy, and stakeholder collaboration. Her recent publications highlight TMS augmentation, harmonized data analysis for personalized treatment, and telehealth delivery models. She emphasizes federal grant-funded projects to address implementation barriers and improve clinical outcomes.
Key trends in her publications include mechanistic studies of exposure therapy, integration of advanced statistical methods, and accessibility innovations. Collaborative efforts with PARC researchers and clinicians underscore her commitment to disseminating evidence-based practices in community settings.
At Brown, she contributes to the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior through clinical trials, training programs, and quality improvement frameworks. Her lab, the Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) at Bradley Hospital, focuses on systems development for automated therapy coding and equitable care delivery.
