Our Team

Dr. Talia Thompson

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Talia Thompson is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver, a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Colorado, and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She leads the Child Adolescent Behavioral Health and Development (CAB) Lab, which focuses on community-engaged research to inform evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention practices for youth and families navigating complex health and developmental challenges.

Dr. Thompson brings over a decade of experience in school-based mental health and pediatric behavioral health. Her research integrates qualitative and mixed methods to elevate the voices of children, caregivers, and communities, with a focus on neurodevelopmental differences, chronic medical conditions, and health equity for children with disabilities. She is deeply committed to training PsyD students in clinically relevant research and intervention delivery, and to advancing science in service of the public good.

Clio Wohlgenant

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Clio Wohlgenant is a student clinician in the PsyD program at the Graduate School of Professional Psychology class of 2029. She has a background in violence prevention education, crisis response, victim and peer advocacy, and wilderness sport coaching and guiding. Clio has a long history working with children and adults of all backgrounds in extreme, dynamic environments and through experiences of trauma and loss. Her expertise is in crisis management, working mostly with women and children fleeing domestic violence and trafficking. Clio holds a BA in Environmental Studies with a focus on environmental inequality from Brown University and is passionate about climate justice and the effects that a changing climate has on youth, adults, and communities striving to be outside, demonstrate resilience in adversity, and cultivate play. 

At the CAB Lab she is involved primarily in projects under the neurodevelopmental arm of research; working to design, administer, and evaluate interventions to support children with neurodevelopmental differences and their caregivers. Clio is driven by a core interest in social justice, connection to place, integrative and preventative care, and improving equity in healthcare access and administration. 

Maya Novitsky

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Maya Novitsky is a PsyD student at the Graduate School of Professional Psychology Class of 2029. She grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut and graduated from the University of Michigan in 2023 with a BA in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience (BCN), where she was also a student research assistant in the Adolescent Interpersonal Relations lab. While in Michigan, she first gained clinical experience working with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder providing behavioral therapy where she developed her passion for working with children and adolescents. In the last year, Maya also gained experience working as a clinical services assistant for adults at a residential treatment program for substance abuse, where she facilitated psychoeducation groups and supervised up to 42 residents, providing daily support through use of motivational interviewing, conflict mediation, and de-escalation skills. 
 
In the CABLab, Maya contributes to projects focused on Adolescent Behavioral Health, primarily the CBTeX study which examines the singular and combined impacts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exercise training on depression and physical activity in adolescents at risk for depression and Type 2 diabetes. Additionally, Maya is excited to be a part of the new Growing Together project, working to promote connection, growth, and self-understanding among neurodivergent teens and their caregivers. Maya is passionate about working with adolescents and fostering resilience, something she is excited to continue to do through her participation as a student researcher in the CABLab and a facilitator for Growing Together.

Jacob Morton

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Jacob Morton is a Clinical Psychology doctoral student at the University of Denver. His clinical interests center on working with children and adolescents, with a particular focus on preventative, community-based approaches to mental health that reach youth and families before problems escalate. At DU, he is a member of the Child Adolescent Behavioral Health and Development Lab, where he serves as a group facilitator.  

Prior to entering the clinical program, he spent several years working as a sport and performance psychologist, helping athletes and high performers build the mental skills needed to compete and thrive under pressure. He continues this consulting work today through his company, The Pursuit Group, bringing a performance-oriented lens to his broader clinical training. Jacob holds a Masters of Education in Coach Education & Athlete Development from Xavier University, as well as a Masters of Arts in Psychology from Pepperdine University. He received his bachelors degree in marketing from the University of Tennessee. Outside of his academic and clinical work, Jacob enjoys reading, going to the movies, and spending time with his dogs. 

Kylie Wijeratne

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Kylie Wijeratne is a student clinician in the PsyD program at the Graduate School of Professional Psychology class of 2029. She has a background in developmental research and crisis intervention. Kylie currently holds a BS from Virginia Tech in which she studied psychology and disabilities studies. 


At the CAB Lab, Kylie contributes to research where she is involved in the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based interventions aimed at supporting children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental differences. Her work focuses on developing approaches that foster meaningful improvements in multiples facets of individual’s well-being while ensuring interventions are accessible and responsive to individual needs. Kylie is particularly passionate about promoting neurodiversity-affirming practices through psychoeducation. She is driven by a commitment to help individuals better understand their unique strengths, challenges, and developmental profiles. By fostering self-awareness and a deeper understanding of individual differences, she hopes to empower individuals to build confidence, develop effective coping strategies, and thrive across all settings. 

Kobe Cragg

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Kobe Cragg is a PsyD student at the Graduate School of Professional Psychology, class of 2029. He grew up in Boston, Massachusetts and graduated from Northeastern University in 2025 with a B.S. in Psychology. In his time at Northeastern, Kobe was a student research assistant in the The Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness and Well-Being, as well as the Lifespan Emotional Development Lab.

Kobe has fostered a passion for working with neurodivergent kids and adolescents, starting with Summer@Carroll, a summer school for kids and teens with dyslexia and ADHD. Throughout his undergrad, he continued that passion into clinical work, as a Mental Health Specialist for kids and teens in crisis, within a Community Based Acute Treatment Unit. Many kids and teens he saw had underlying learning and development disabilities and trauma that manifested in behavioral and mental health challenges. Kobe worked as a shift supervisor, trained incoming staff, as well as helped maintain, develop, and run the Unit’s school, communicating with teachers and counselors outside the program, to best meet the students' needs in the classroom. 

In the CABLab, Kobe contributes to the Growing Together project, helping develop and facilitate the weekly program and groups. Kobe has a passion for working with kids and adolescents in developing skills to better serve and meet their needs. He has a deep care for the intersectionality of mental health and neurodivergence and the challenges kids, adolescents, and young adults face with both. 

Aditi Samavedy

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Aditi Samavedy is a first year PsyD student at the University of Denver. She has experience providing crisis support and peer mentorship, as well as lobbying for mental health-related bills. Her lobbying experience in particular taught her the importance the environment and physical health play in one’s mental well-being. Additionally, Aditi engaged in social psychology-based research with children, focusing on their ability to perceive discrimination. Her research experience enhanced her love for working with children. Aditi holds a BA in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Politics from Wake Forest University. 

Aditi’s clinical interests are in neuropsychology, specifically in hospital or clinic settings. At CAB lab, she is a part of the EXtraordinarY Babies study that focuses on cognitive functioning among children with sex trisomy disorders.