Rita M. Druffner, PhD, BCBA, LMHP
Rita M. Druffner, PhD, BCBA, LMHP, is a board certified behavior analyst, licensed mental health practitioner, and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Psychology.
- Languages Spoken: English
Professional Bio
Druffner earned her doctorate in School Psychology from Mississippi State University and her master’s in Human Services Psychology: Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Druffner is interested in working with adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, specializing in assessment and behavioral interventions. In addition to her clinical work, her research interests include social validity of assessment and behavioral therapy practices and adapting behavioral therapy to better serve adolescent and adult populations.
Druffner provides patient care services through the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Psychology.
Clinic Location: Munroe-Meyer Institute
- PhD: School Psychology - Mississippi State University, 2025.
- MA: Human Services Psychology: Applied Behavior Analysis - University of Maryland-Baltimore County, 2021.
- BS: Psychology and Anthropology - St. Mary's College of Maryland, 2018.
Specialty Certifications
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioner.
Focus Areas
- Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Behavior-based assessment and intervention.
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

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