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Dr. Filomena Ferrara Ph.D.

CEO,
Ferrara & Associates, PA

Contact Details

Ferrara & Associates, PA
3030 N Rocky Point Drive west, Suite 150
Suite 150
Tampa, FL 33607
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Bio

Professional Experience:

1985-Current –Ferrara & Associates, PA
Professional Service Provider Mental Health/Education
National Speakers Association-Professional Member
Human Resource consultations
Intra and Inter-relationships Interventions
Educational/Vocational/ Psychological Domains
Consult on special needs adults with TBI, LD, MH / Behavioral Issues
Perform MH competency evaluations for the Courts
Expert testimony on legal issues related to specific cases.
Provide CEU courses approved by Florida DOH Boards

2001-2003 University of South Florida– Instructor Bayboro Campus.
Child/Adult Assessment /Research & Evaluation

1996-2001: University of Sarasota/Argosy- Associate Professor-
College of Behavioral Science-retired
* Director Institutional Research
* Chairperson Human Subjects Review Committee
Teach Assignments dual tract Mental Health and Statistics and Design

1980-1985 Connecticut State DOE/Division Vocational Technical Schools
Statewide 17 schools, student body of 14,000 .
Coordinate Psychological Services. Monitor school compliance
with relative Legislation, i.e, P.L. 94-142 for adult
and adolescent vocational/career students.
1974-1980 Consult Human Services in Forensic / Educational /
Mental Health settings throughout central Connecticut

Certifications

  • ABVE Vocational Expert - Diplomate
  • Certified Vocational Evaluator
  • Forensic Vocational Expert
  • Licensed Psychologist
  • Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant
  • Qualified Rehabilitation Provider

Education

U. of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, United States
Ph.D., 1996
Measurement and Statistics
1991 To 1996
Dissertation: . Validation of the Child Sex Abuse Attitude Scale through Confirmatory Factor Analysis.
Advisor: Bruce Hall

Assumption College
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Rehabilitation, 1983
Vocational Rehabilitation
1983 To 1983

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Ed.S, 1981
Counseling and School Psychology
1977 To 1981
Advisor: Dr. Jack Novick

Job History

Ferrara & Associates, PA.
Director
Tampa