Segundo S. Robert-Ibarra

Dr. Segundo Sergio Robert-Ibarra is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in child, adolescent, and adult mental health care. Currently serving as Chief of Acute Services and Medical Director at Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care Center, he is affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Center and holds an academic appointment as Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

• Medical training: Paraguay
• Psychiatric residency (1994-1998): Baylor College of Medicine
• Child psychiatry fellowship (1997-1999): Baylor College of Medicine

His research interests focus on improving mental health care systems through psychodynamic psychotherapy and mentalization-based treatment approaches. He specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, identity issues, and trauma in youth, particularly within LGBTQ communities and complex family dynamics. A dedicated educator, Dr. Robert-Ibarra has received multiple teaching awards including the Dean's Teaching Excellence Award and Irwin C Rosen Distinguished Educator Award.

• Otto F. Thaler Memorial Teaching Development Award (2023-2024)
• Dean's Teaching Excellence Award (2020-2021, 2019-2020)
• Irwin C Rosen, Ph.D, Distinguished Educator Award (2008-2009)
• Child and Adolescent Faculty Supervisor Award (2005)

Previously at the Menninger Clinic for a decade, he now leads efforts to create inclusive care environments while collaborating with families, schools, and multidisciplinary care teams to support youth mental health outcomes.