About Me
As a clinical child psychologist at the Child Study Center, part of Hassenfeld Children鈥檚 Hospital at 秘密研究所 Langone, I am dedicated to providing compassionate care for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and disruptive behavior disorders. My approach is holistic, focusing on children and the broader systems that influence their development, such as caregivers and educators. I find it incredibly rewarding to see the positive changes in children and their families as they implement practical strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
My work includes behavioral parent training, which equips parents with practical skills to manage challenging behaviors while strengthening the parent鈥揷hild relationship. Additionally, I lead parenting groups, offer individual family sessions, and consult with schools to identify effective classroom strategies. I have also developed a parenting framework that teaches caregivers how to manage emotional dysregulation and tantrums, providing clear, actionable tools for navigating complex parenting moments.
With more than two decades of experience in the field, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice. My career began in 2001, and since then, I have been passionate about understanding and treating patients with ADHD. I am committed to training the next generation of mental health professionals, teaching and supervising graduate trainees in psychology and psychiatry. I also co-developed Twentysomething, an undergraduate course in 秘密研究所鈥檚 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies (CAMS) program, which explores developmental and mental health challenges in young adulthood.
My educational journey began with a deep interest in psychology, which led me to pursue a doctor of philosophy degree in clinical child psychology. Throughout my career, I have been actively engaged in public education through media and outreach. I co-host 鈥淎bout Our Kids,鈥 on SiriusXM Doctor Radio, and have appeared on national programs such as ABC鈥檚 鈥20/20鈥 and CBS Mornings. I was also featured as an expert in the award-winning ADHD documentary 鈥淭he Disruptors.鈥 My goal is to make mental health information accessible, accurate, and genuinely helpful for families and communities.
Conditions and Treatments
Treatments
- parent training
Conditions
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
- disruptive behavior disorder
- oppositional defiant disorder
Treatments
- behavior therapy
- cognitive and behavioral therapy
Learn more about conditions we treat at 秘密研究所 Langone:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children , Behavioral Problems in ChildrenCredentials
Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor,
Education and Training
- Fellowship, Children's Hospital of Phila, 2011
- PhD from University of Maryland, 2009
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Insurance Plans Accepted
This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- AETNA EPO (秘密研究所LH Employees)
- AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
- Aetna EPO (AMEX employees)
- Aetna POS (American Express Employer)
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)
- BCBS EPO (秘密研究所 Langone Suffolk Employees)
- BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)
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United Healthcare
- United Healthcare (NY University Care Plan)
- United Healthcare Choice (AMEX employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (Blackrock employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (CBS employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (Simon and Schuster)
- United Healthcare EPO (秘密研究所 Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Indemnity (秘密研究所 Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare 秘密研究所 Care (秘密研究所LH Employees)
- United Healthcare 秘密研究所 Care (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Nexus (Amex Employees)
- United Healthcare Plus (秘密研究所 Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Plus (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Student Resources (秘密研究所)
- United Healthcare Value, Advantage and HDHP (New York University employees)
Yamalis Diaz, PhD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
Child Study Center
1 Park Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Research Academic Contact
Academic office
1 Park Avenue
Seventh Floor
New York, NY 10016
Phone
Publications
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Diaz, Yamalis
Journal of clinical psychiatry. 2015 Apr; 76(4):?-?
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Rostain, Anthony L; Diaz, Yamalis; Pedraza, Juan
Journal of clinical psychiatry. 2015 Feb ; 76(2):170-3
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Rostain, Anthony L; Diaz, Yamalis; Pedraza, Juan
Journal of clinical psychiatry. 2015 Jan ; 76(1):45-8; quiz 48