She is interested in behavioral health workforce development and health services research, particularly in treatment of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Her teaching interests lie primarily in family therapy and family psychology, culturally competent family interventions, and treatment models for families affected by child abuse or neglect. She directs the Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) program at Emory. Dr. Celano is an Associate Editor of the forthcoming APA Handbook of Contemporary Family Psychology, and a former President of the Society for Family Psychology (Division 43 of the American Psychological Association). Her clinical practice includes individual therapy for children, family therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).