2021 - Present
Board Member and Secretary
Department of Psychology
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
2019 - Present
Licensed Psychologist
Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology
2018 - Present
Executive Director and Founder
2014 - 2016
Blended Learning Task Force
College of Public Health and Health Professions
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
2011 - 2016
Graduate Research Assistant
Division of Medical Psychology
Department of Psychiatry
University of Florida
2015-2016
APA Accredited Predoctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology
Pediatric/Clinical Child HRSA Underserved Internship Program
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Internship Director: Lori Waxenberg, Ph.D., ABPP
Clinical Rotations:
2011-2016
Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Major: Clinical Psychology, Emphasis: Pediatric/Clinical Child Psychology
Dissertation and Thesis Chair: Gary Geffken, Ph.D.
Clinical Experiences:
2008- 2011
Bachelor of Science
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Major: Psychology, Minor Concentration: Leadership
Guastello, A.D., Barthle-Herrera, M.A., Balkhi, A.M., Munson, M.S., MirHosseini, T., Ordway, A.R., Downing, S.T., & McNamara, J.P.H. (In Press). Family Dynamics in the Presentation and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In C.W. Lack (2nd Ed.), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Etiology, Phenomenology, and Treatment. United Kingdom: Onus Books.
Barthle-Herrera, M.A., Balkhi, A.M., Mirhosseini, T., Munson, M., Ordway, A., McNamara, J. P. H. (in press) Intensive Treatment of Childhood OCD. In Storch, E. & Guzick, A. (Ed.), Childhood Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders: A Guide for Clinicians.
Guzick, A.G., Reid, A.M., Balkhi, A.M., Geffken, G.R., & McNamara, J.P.H. (2018). That was easy! Expectancy violations during exposure and response prevention for childhood obsessive-compulsive disorder. Behavior Modification.
Balkhi, A.M., Reid, A.M., Guzick, A.G., Geffken, G.R., & McNamara, J.P.H. (2016). The progressive cascading model: A scalable model for teaching and mentoring graduate trainees in exposure therapy. Journal of Obsessive Complusive and Related Disorders. 9, 36-42.
Balkhi, A.M., Reid, A.M., Westen, S.C., Olsen, B., Janicke, D.M., & Geffken, G.R. (2015). Telehealth Interventions to Reduce Management Complications in Type 1 Diabetes: A Review. World Journal of Diabetes. 6(3), 371-379.
Balkhi, A.M., Olsen, B., Lazaroe, L., Silverstein, J, & Geffken, G.R. (2015). Paging Dr. Google: Parents’ Report of Internet Use for Type 1 Diabetes Management. Diabetes Care, 38 (2), e18-19. DOI: 10.2337/dc14-2461
Reid, A. M., Graziano, P. A., Balkhi, A. M., McNamara, J. P. H., Cottler, L., Meneses, E. & Geffken, G. R. (2015). The risk of frequent non-prescription stimulant use in college students: The Role of Effortful Control. Journal of American College Health, 63(1), 23-30.
Balkhi, A.M., Jacob, M.L., Reid, A.M., Munson, M.S., Katz, R., Geffken, G.R., & McNamara, J.P.H. (2015). The impact of family on treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In C.W. Lack (1st Ed.), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Etiology, Phenomenology, and Treatment. United Kingdom: Onus Books.
Balkhi, A.M., Reid, A.M., McNamara, J.P.H., Geffken, G. (2014). The Diabetes Online Community: The Importance of Forum Use in Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes. Pediatric Diabetes , 15(6), 408-415.
McNamara, J. P. H., Reid, A. M., Balkhi, A. M., Bussing, R., Storch E. A., Murphy, T. K., Graziano, P. A., Guzick, A., & Geffken, G. R. (2014). Self-Regulation and Other Executive Functions Relationship to Pediatric OCD Severity and Treatment Outcome. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 36(3), 432-442.
McNamara, J. P., Wang, J., Holiday, D. B., Warren, J. Y., Paradoa, M., Balkhi, A. M., ... & McCrae, C. S. (2014). Sleep disturbances associated with cigarette smoking. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 19(4), 410-419.
Reid, A. M., Balkhi, A. M., St. Amant, J., McNamara, J. P. H., Silverstein, J. H., Navia, L., & Geffken, G. R. (2013). Relationships between quality of life, family factors, adherence, and glycemic control in pediatric patients with Type 1 Diabetes. Childrens Health Care, 42 (4).
Balkhi, A. M., Parent, M. C., & Mayor, M. M. (2013). Impact of perceived weight discrimination on patient satisfaction and physician trust. Fat Studies. 2(1), 45-50.
Dr. Balkhi regularly participates as a peer reviewer for manuscripts relating to Childhood OCD or Anxiety, Childhood Type 1 Diabetes, or Web based interventions for treatment adherence. Selected reviews reported via ORCID 0000-0003-0801-2236
*Denotes presentation includes an undergraduate mentee
Guzick, A.G., Reid, A.M., Balkhi, A.M., Geffken, G.R., & McNamara, J.P.H. (2020, March). Investigating parental expectancy violations and changes in accommodation during exposure and response prevention for children and adolescents with OCD. Poster to be presented at the 2020 meeting of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), San Antonio, TX.
Flores, C.G., Hancock-Smith, A. D., Parekh, N., Balkhi, A. (November 2014). Habit Reversal Therapy for the Treatment of Tic and Tourette’s Disorder. Presented at the 40th Annual Florida Association of School Psychologists, Sarasota, FL.
Reid, A. M., McNamara, J. P. H., Balkhi, A. M., Bussing, R., Storch, E. A., Murphy, T. K., & Geffken, G. R. (2014, November). The role of executive functioning in the symptom severity and treatment outcome for pediatric obsessive-compulsive symptoms. In R. R. Selles (Chair), Treatment Factors in Childhood Anxiety and OCD. Symposium to conducted at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
Balkhi, A.M., Olsen, B., Lazaroe, L., Silverstein, J. & Geffken, G.R. (August, 2014). Managing Diabetes Online: A Clinic Based Prevalence Study of Internet Use in Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes. Poster Presented at the 2014 American Psychological Association Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
Fernandez, A.*, Reid, A.M., Balkhi, A., Chou, C., Deacon, B., Geffken, G., McNamara, J.P.H., Flores, C. (2014, February). The effects of therapist anxiety and disgust sensitivity on exposure therapy implementation for the treatment of pediatric anxiety disorders. Poster to be presented at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference, Miami, FL.
Reid, A.M., Meyer, J.M., Balkhi, A.M., McNamara, J.P.H., & Flores, C. (July 2013). Emerging Research on Treatment Outcomes for Pediatric OCD. Symposium to be presented at the International OCD Foundation’s 20th Annual OCD Conference.
Balkhi, A.M., Reid, A.M., McNamara, J.P.H., Flores, C., & Callahan, C. (July 2013). OCD +: Treatment Considerations and Recommendations for Patients with Dual Diagnoses. Symposium to be presented at the International OCD Foundation’s 20th Annual OCD Conference.
Balkhi, A.M., Reid, A.M., McNamara, J., & Geffken, G.R.. (April, 2013). Quantifying the Diabetes Online Community: The Impact on Parenting Behaviors. Poster Presented at the 2013 National Conference in Pediatric Psychology.
Reid, A.M., Balkhi, A.M., St. Amant, J., Navia, L., Silerstein, J., Geffken, G. (April, 2013). Relationships Between Quality of Life, Family Factors, Adherence, and Glycemic Control in Pediatric Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Poster Presented at the 2013 National Conference in Pediatric Psychology.
Navia, L.*, Balkhi, A.M., McNamara, J., Geffken, G., & Storch, E.A (April, 2013). Depression, Social Anxiety, and Peer Victimization: The Effects of Loneliness and Social Problems on Children with Endocrine Disorders. Poster Presented at the 2013 National Conference in Pediatric Psychology.
Balkhi, A.M. (November 2012). Quantifying the Diabetes Online Community: An Investigation of Online Relationships. Presentation at the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology Annual Fall Research Symposium.
Heesacker, M., Lim, C., Locker, T.K., Balkhi, A.M. (August 2012). Fat Stigma Across the Life-Span:Interpersonal, Psychological, Occupational, and Medical Consequences. Symposium presented at the 2012 American Psychological Association Annual Convention.
Augusto, B.* (March 2012). Use of Subjective and Objective Sleep Measures to Investigate How Internalizing Symptoms and Sleep Influence Non-Clinical Obsessions and Compulsions. Poster presentation by Undergraduate Mentee at 13th Annual UF Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Roberts, A. M., Mayor, M. & Parent, M.C. (March 2011). Factors Influencing Physician Trust and PatientSatisfaction. Poster presentation at Southeastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting.
Roberts, A. M. (February 2011). Factors Influencing Physician Trust and Patient Satisfaction.Presentation to University of Florida Psychology Club.
Nackers, L. M., Dubyak, P. J., Durning, P. E., von Castel-Roberts, K. M., Lane, C.L., Roberts, A. M., Anton, S. D. & Perri, M. D.. (July, 2011). Improving lifestyle interventions for obesity: The effects of moderate versus mild caloric restriction and large versus small group size. Abstract Presented at 2011 Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference.
Fall 2013 - Spring 2015
Medical Bioethics
Course Coordinator
Online Graduate Course of 8-10 Graduate Students
Summer 2013 - Spring 2015
Diseases of Eating
Course Coordinator
Online Undergraduate Course of 150-500 Undergraduate Students
Summer 2012 - Spring 2015
Principles of Bioethics
Course Coordinator
Online Undergraduate Course of 10-25 Undergraduate Students
