Mily Villasmil

Name: Mily Villasmil (she/her)

Mily earned her B.A. in Psychological Sciences from California State University, San Marcos, and her M.A. in Psychology from Loma Linda University, where she is now pursuing her doctoral degree. She is dedicated to becoming a pediatric health psychologist and is passionate about working in interdisciplinary medical teams to support children and their families. Currently, her research focuses on examining how sleep problems contribute to behavioral challenges and parental stress in children with autism, reflecting her commitment to improving the well-being of children and their families.

Name of Doctoral Project: Changes in sleep habits, child behaviors, and parenting stress during a parent-mediated behavioral sleep intervention for autistic youth

Clinical Interests: Pediatric psychology, parental mental health, integrated and primary care

Research Interests: Sleep problems, behavior problems, parental stress, children with developmental disabilities, older adults with early onset dementia

List of Clinical Placements (past to current):

Sierra High School, Wellness Center

Fontana Unified School District (Assessments)

Ronald McDonald House, Family Support Services

Esperanza Clinical (Assessments)