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Yaara Shimshoni is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Yale School of Medicine, primarily affiliated with the Child Study Center. Her work focuses on child and adolescent mental health, with a particular emphasis on anxiety disorders and parent-based therapeutic interventions. She has contributed to studies evaluating parent training programs, treatment adherence in eating disorders, and comparative efficacy of clinical approaches.
Her research integrates behavioral therapy techniques with family dynamics analysis, aiming to improve outcomes for children through evidence-based practices. Key projects include the development and testing of the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) protocol, which demonstrates the effectiveness of parent-only interventions for child anxiety and OCD. Collaborations with researchers like Eli Lebowitz and Rebecca Etkin highlight her engagement in interdisciplinary teams.
Dr. Shimshoni’s publications span peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, emphasizing clinical trials and treatment innovation. Her work bridges clinical practice and translational research, addressing gaps in understanding how parental involvement impacts child psychological outcomes.
