Yuri Castro Flach, PSYD
Memorial Division of Pediatric Psychology
1150 N 35th Avenue
Suite 525
Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: 954-265-6966
Fax: 954-265-6950
About Me
Yuri Flach, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital who serves as a staff relief psychologist for the pediatric psychology inpatient consultation-liaison service. He has experience providing individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as diagnostic assessments. Dr. Flach specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of medical and psychological conditions, including mood and anxiety disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, behavioral challenges, familial relationship conflicts, and social skills deficits. He uses an integrative approach of evidence-based treatments such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). He's also received training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and has provided individual and group services to day treatment and adherent DBT programs.
Dr. Flach has first and second authorships to articles in peer-reviewed journals that address children and adolescents’ emotional intelligence, suicidality in the homeless, and other mental health issues. In addition, he is an adjunct professor at the College of Psychology at Nova Southeastern University, a psychologist at Pediatric Psychology Associates, a PSYPACT telehealth-provider, a therapist with The Social Cog, and a certified Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counselor.
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
Education
Internships
- Canvas Health, 2021, Psychology
Medical Education
- Nova Southeastern University, 2021
Awards, Achievements, and More
Publications
- Flach, Y., & Razza, T. S. (2021). Suicidality in homeless children and adolescents: A systematic review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 55.
- Kennedy, K. D., Flach, Y., Detullio, D., Millen, D. H., Englebert, N. & Edmonds, W. A. (2019). Exploring emotional intelligence and IQ as predictors of success of foster care alumni. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 1-6.