Staff & Contact
Our dedicated team is led by Center Director Dr. Peter Tuerk.
Get in Touch
Please call (434) 924-7034 to schedule an appointment or with any questions you may have about our services.
Hours of operation:
- Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm
The Sheila C. Johnson Center is located in the University of Virginia’s Bavaro Hall on the ground floor.
Our street address is:
417 Emmet Street South, Ground Floor
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
Clinical Psychology
Julia Blodgett, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Professor
Dr. Blodgett is a regional expert in assessing children and adolescents with learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety and more.
Learn MorePeter Tuerk, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Center Director, Professor
Dr. Tuerk is a recognized leader in evidence-based care, innovating treatment through clinical science and technology.
Learn MoreMichael Lyons, Ph.D., School Systems Consultant, Assistant Professor
As an expert in school systems, mentoring and adjustment in school aged children, Dr. Lyons helps implement treatment plans.
Learn MoreAntoinette R. Thomas, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor
Dr. Thomas specializes in culturally responsive counseling and psychotherapy as a clinician, instructor, and consultant.
Learn MoreAmanda Williford, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor
Dr. Williford treats young children using behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and attachment orientations.
Learn MoreElena Tuerk, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor & Lecturer
Dr. Tuerk helps families and children with multisystemic treatment, behavior management, and anxiety spectrum disorders.
Learn MoreMatthew Yoder, Ph.D., Director of Psychological Services, Associate Professor
An experienced clinical psychologist, Dr. Yoder is a national trainer and consultant in evidence-based outpatient practices.
Learn MoreSarah Wymer, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Post-doctoral Fellow
Dr. Sarah Wymer is a post-doctoral psychology fellow within the Sheila C. Johnson Center.
Learn MoreKaty Zeanah, Clinical & School Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor
Katy Zeanah is a Clinical & School Psychologist in the Sheila C. Johnson Center
Learn MoreAutism Spectrum Services
Micah Mazurek, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor
Dr. Mazurek has broad clinical experience in psychological assessment and intervention, specifically with autism.
Learn MoreErica Rouch, Ph.D., Director of Autism Services, Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Rouch specializes in interdisciplinary autism assessment, parent training, and individual and group autism interventions.
Learn MoreJane Hilton, Ph.D.,CCC-SLP, Clinical Faculty, Associate Professor
Dr. Hilton specializes in addressing the communication skills of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Learn MoreSpeech, Language and Hearing Services
Jaimee Traub, M.S., CCC-SLP, Director of Clinical Services and Training
Jaimee specializes in social communication, child and adolescent language, and articulation disorders.
Learn MoreRebecca Rehm, M.S., CCC-SLP, Clinical Supervisor
Becky specializes in apraxia and phonological disorders, fluency, preschool language, and early intervention.
Learn MoreCassie Turner Au.D., CCC-A, Clinical Assistant Professor & Audiologist
Dr. Turner's primary areas include adult and pediatric diagnostics as well as hearing aid and assistive device evaluations.
Learn MoreClaire Barbao, M.A., CCC-SLP, Clinical Supervisor
Claire focuses on fluency, early intervention, child language, articulation, motor speech disorders and adult rehabilitation.
Learn MoreMcGuffey Reading Services
Latisha Hayes Ph.D., Director of McGuffey Reading Services, Associate Professor
As Director of McGuffey Reading, Dr. Hayes works with students across grades, providing diagnostic and intervention services.
Learn MoreLauren Hauser M.T., Ed.S. Reading Specialist
An experienced educator, Ms. Hauser provides literacy assessment and tutoring services.
Learn MoreAdministrative Staff
Sam Cash, Client Care Specialist
With over 12 years of support experience, Sam brings a keen eye for detail and organizational expertise to the team.
Bonnie Danielson, M.S., Center Administrator
With 25 years of health care management experience, Ms. Danielson prioritizes client-centered professional leadership.
Learn MoreApril Swain, Medical Office Supervisor
With 15+ years experience in healthcare management and administration, April provides warm and authentic customer support.
Bridget Gilbert, Billing Specialist
Bridget has over 15 years of experience in administrative support, medical billing, coding and insurance authorizations.
Jaki Pritchett, Client Care Specialist
With 12 years of experience in healthcare, Jaki provides friendly, warm and compassionate customer service to the Center.