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Austin Psychological Assessment Center - ADD/ADHD testing in Austin, Texas
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Director Mike Brooks, Ph.D., L.S.S.P.
About Dr. Brooks I earned my license as a psychologist in 2000 and have been working in the mental health field in Austin for almost 20 years. I have acquired work experience across a number of different settings including community mental health agencies, inpatient and day treatment facilities, schools, hospitals, and juvenile justice programs. Assessments have been a major part of my training and practice since graduate school and continuing into my private practice that I began in 2004. My areas of expertise in assessment include ADD/ADHD, emotional/behavioral functioning, dyslexia, and learning disabilities. Philosophically, I believe that evaluations should look at the whole person, including strengths and weaknesses, as well as familial, cultural, and social factors that influence a person's functioning. Ultimately, I believe that the heart of assessments is in the recommendations, and these recommendations are best derived from a clear understanding of the person. The Austin Psychological Assessment Center (ApaCenter) was born out of the idea that having psychologists with different but overlapping areas of assessment expertise is the best way to ensure that we can meet the diverse needs of our clients. Associates Stacey Bates, Ph. D., L.S.S.P.
Having worked with children in various capacities for most of my life, I truly consider myself an advocate for them and their families. I have specialized training in the assessment of children and adolescents and experience working in schools, juvenile justice programs, community mental health centers, and private practice settings. My areas of expertise in assessment include emotional and behavioral functioning, learning disabilities, and ADD/ADHD. I also have a background in child development and experience in assessment of emotional and behavioral problems in young children. I believe that assessment involves working together to identify children’s strengths, as well as areas in which they may need extra support, in order to help them succeed. Sandra Cano Cormier, Ph. D., L.S.S.P.
My interest and love over the past thirty years has been working with children and youth from 3 to 18 years who present with emotional and behavioral challenges. I’ve assessed and/or treated children with developmental delays, depression, oppositional behaviors, have experienced trauma or abuse as well as those with a wide range of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders. Most recently, as both a clinical psychologist and district school psychologist working in Hawaii public schools, I have specialized in helping families and schools identify and understand the issues underlying a child’s difficulty succeeding in school. My perspective is that families, schools, and often the child, must work together to develop positive behavioral supports in order for each child to learn, make friends and follow school rules. On a personal note, I come from a culturally diverse, large family, have raised four children of my own and often draw on those experiences to enhance my practice. Eric Frey, Ph.D.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, trained to work with adults, children, and especially adolescents. I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years, practicing as a psychologist in Austin for 6 years, with much of my experience as the lead psychologist for the local juvenile probation department. There I conducted and supervised evaluations of mental health, substance use, and behavior problems. I am experienced with evaluating problems such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and anger. Additionally, I am comfortable conducting assessments that may be used for some forensic/legal reasons, such as informing substance use treatment or assessing risk for violence. Laura Guli, Ph.D., L.S.S.P.
I come to the ApaCenter from a rich background of over 15 years of working with children, adolescents, and their families in diverse settings, ranging from art and drama to addressing the social competence needs of children with Asperger's Syndrome. After obtaining my Ph.D. at The University of Texas at Austin, I completed my predoctoral internship at the Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers in Dallas, TX, and my postdoctoral residency with the Austin Independent School District. I enjoy finding the gifts inherent in the challenges each of us face. We are so much more than the labels we are given. Thus, I believe in an overall strengths-based approach to assessment, one that helps parents formulate the right questions in order to find useful solutions. Additionally, I strive to make assessment a therapeutic and creative process. For example, I often present feedback to clients in the form of a story, allowing them to participate in the process and find their own answers. Through assessment, I endeavor to help children and their families better understand themselves and the world in which they live. Jennifer Hargrave, Ph.D., LSSP
Over the last seven years I have provided assessment and counseling services to various school districts in the Houston and Austin Areas. I also completed a year long internship specializing in risk assessment and crisis intervention. My areas of expertise in assessment include emotional and behavioral functioning, learning disabilities, dyslexia, and ADD/ADHD. I take a developmental process approach to assessment. Due to my school-based experiences I am very knowledgeable about changes in special education law, the curriculum, effective academic interventions, and accommodations. Additionally, I have specialized training in assessing and treating children and adolescents with depression and anxiety disorders. Vickie Schafer, Ph.D., L.S.S.P.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. I have extensive training and experience in evaluating children, adolescents, and adults to determine their strengths and areas of need to assist in developing the most beneficial interventions in the home, school, and community settings. I earned my Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin. I subsequently completed an internship at the University of Minnesota Medical Center with rotations in neuropsychology and pediatric psychology, with a focus on children who were experiencing a range of difficulties including cystic fibrosis, prematurity, metabolic disorders, fetal alcohol exposure, developmental disabilities, psychiatric conditions, and learning and attention difficulties. My training and experience have resulted in my interest in ensuring that clients with a broad range of difficulties (including dyslexia and ADD/ADHD ) utilize their patterns of strengths to achieve their goals. Because I have also worked within school districts, I understand how to access special education and Section 504 services effectively. Additionally, I can ascertain whether extended time or other accommodations would benefit a student in college entrance exams and develop a plan for college accommodations. Providing practical and effective recommendations based on an individual’s pattern of strengths and weaknesses is my ultimate goal in completing assessments. Monica Wolfe, Ph.D., L.S.S.P.
I have a focus and specialization in neuropsychology. I am a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. Before coming to the ApaCenter, I conducted research that allowed me to publish several research articles on neuropsychological assessment and co-author a book chapter about neuropsychological assessment of children. I have also conducted psychological and neuropsychological evaluations in a community based-clinic, university clinic, children's hospital, and in public schools in Texas and Virginia. My view is that evaluations are a collaborative process in which information regarding an individual’s strengths and weaknesses are obtained from variety of settings (e.g., home, school, and community) and multiple sources in order to guide intervention strategies. My goal is that, through a comprehensive evaluation, my clients gain a deeper understanding of their skills and how to best capitalize upon them. |
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