Research Team

Dr. Whiteside and his colleagues have broad experience in diagnosing, treating and researching pediatric anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Bridget K. Biggs, Ph.D., L.P., is a child psychologist and an assistant professor of psychology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Biggs provides assessments and treatment for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders and contributes to research and grant writing.

Julie E. Dammann, M.A., L.P., is a master's level therapist and provides initial patient reviews, conducts assessments and provides cognitive behavioral therapy for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders including OCD. Dammann also contributes to research as a therapist, intervention supervisor and presenter.

Deanna R. Hofschulte, CCRP, is a clinical research coordinator who oversees the daily operation of multiple research projects being conducted in the lab. Her responsibilities include participant recruitment, liaison with the Institutional Review Board and administration of study protocols.

Mark W. Olsen, M.D., is a child psychiatrist and an instructor at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Olsen is the medical director of the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Program and is responsible for medical evaluations and pharmacological management.

Stephanie T. Reneson-Feeder, M.S., L.P.C.C., is a master's level therapist and conducts assessments and provides cognitive behavioral therapy for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders including OCD.

Michael S. Tiede , M.A., L.P., is a master's level therapist and supervisor. Tiede coordinates the treatment programs, oversees the triage process, conducts assessments and provides cognitive behavioral therapy for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders including OCD. He also contributes to research as a therapist, intervention supervisor and presenter.