Cognitive Behavioral Associates

Camilo Ortiz, Ph.D, ABPP, is a co director of Cognitive Behavioral Associates and an associate professor of psychology at Long Island University Post. He conducts research on parenting, disruptive behavior problems in children, elimination disorders, and cognitive behavior therapy for child and adult psychiatric disorders. He received a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He completed a pre-doctoral internship at Montefiore Medical Center and a postdoctoral research fellowship at Stony Brook before joining the faculty at LIU-Post in 2001. He teaches courses in cognitive-behavioral therapy and statistics in the doctoral program in clinical psychology. Dr. Ortiz is board-certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy and a licensed psychologist in New York State, as well as a telehealth provider in Florida. He has made a number of media appearances to bring evidence-based clinical psychology to a broader audience.

Dr. Inserra completed her APA-accredited internship at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where she treated individuals across the lifespan experiencing a variety of psychological challenges, including serious mental illness. She has also provided care to children and families at the New York City Children’s Center Intensive Day Treatment Program and at The New York Foundling’s mental health clinic for youth impacted by the foster care system. Dr. Inserra earned her doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) from Long Island University Post, where she was awarded the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from Colgate University.