(941) 730-6079
Zern Behavioral Health
Who We Serve
Infant/Toddler
Children
Adolescent/Young Adult
Our Services
Guidance On Every Step of the Way
Individual Therapy
​Early intervention (social development, play skills, language development)
Play Therapy
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
Social skills training
Solution focused therapy
Trauma-informed therapy, including accelerated resolution therapy (ART)
Executive functioning improvement
Assisting with adaptive-life skills and major life-transitions
Emotional recognition and regulation
Guidance for caregivers/teachers in other environments
School support and consultation (guidance in developing school accommodations/supports, obtaining and developing an IEP/504 plan)
Facilitation of treatment methods in the home and school settings
Observations in the home/school environment
Assessment and Evaluations
Developmental screenings for infants and toddlers.
Comprehensive Psychological evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, OCD, anxiety and mood disorders.
Psychoeducational evaluations for learning disabilities
Gifted assessments
Social Skills Groups
Social groups will be offered to children ages 4 years to 15 years
Our social groups are based on evidenced informed treatment approaches
Groups are developed based on developmental needs of the individuals and are offered based on necessity.
Social groups ofen target:
Developing age-appropriate relationships
Understanding social cues
Perspective taking
Reciprocal interactions
Responding to bullying/teasing
Effective communication tools
Applied Behavior Analysis
ABA therapy at Zern Behavioral Health is provided by highly experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts
Our ABA services are implemented in a variety of environments, including in office, as well as in the home and school
ABA therapy is effective in helping:
Developing appropriate play skills
Facilitation of language and communication
Improving reciprocal interactions
Improving focus, attention, and executive functioning
Decreasing inappropriate behavior
Improving social thinking and perspective taking
Improving sleep quality
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Dr. Zern
Dr. Brittany Zern, Psy.D. BCBA-D
Dr. Zern is the owner of Zern Behavioral Health. She is both a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a doctoral level Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Florida and her doctoral degree in psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Zern specializes in the assessment and treatment of developmental and behavioral disorders among children and adolescents, including:
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Anxiety Disorders
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Depression
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Learning Disorders
Dr. Zern provides various services, including:
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Psychological Evaluations
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Psychoeducational evaluations (including gifted evaluations)
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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Social Skills
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Play skill development
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School support: Attending meetings, help in obtaining/developing Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 Plans
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Applied behavior analysis (ABA)
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Home and school observations
Meet the Team
Clinical Psychologist
Vishruti Patel, Psy.D.
Dr. Patel is a Clinical Psychologist who earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington DC. Dr. Patel has worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including community settings, hospitals, and private practices. She has experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of developmental and behavioral disorders such as ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, depression, and behavior management. Dr. Patel brings extensive experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and age groups, with a specialized focus on supporting parents, children, and adolescents.
Therapist
Sarah Roof, LMHC
Sarah Horn is an LMHC in the state of Florida. She completed her undergraduate studies at USF and obtained her graduate degree from Nova Southeastern University. Sarah believes in assisting individuals in finding their internal strengths and overcoming stressors in their life by utilizing Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a person centered approach. She is trained in accelerated resolution therapy (ART) for trauma and has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, inpatient, mandated, and dual diagnosis.
Clinical Mental Health Intern
Sara Fonnett
Sara is a dual masters student in clinical mental health and school counseling at Adams State University. She specializes in play therapy, as well as group therapy. Sara has a specific interest in developing groups with children and adolescents to facilitate skills such as social interaction, flexible thinking skills, and executive functioning.
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If you are interested in group therapy for your child, please contact Sara directly:
(720) 226-1582
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Nicole Balogh, MEd, BCBA
Nicole is a board certified behavior analyst. She graduated with a Master of Education from the University of Cincinnati. Nicole is passionate about helping individuals of varying ages and abilities develop a plan to tackle anxiety, impulsivity, emotional regulation, behavior management, and social skills. She has extensive experience utilizing ABA therapy to develop appropriate play skills, facilitate language and communication, and improve reciprocal interactions, focus, attention, social thinking, perspective taking, and executive functioning. She also specializes in behavior coaching for caregivers seeking strategies that encourage a positive environment.
