Licensed Psychologist & Licensed School Psychologist

Dr. Gaddis is a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed School Psychologist (LSSP), offering comprehensive psychological assessments and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. He has specialized training in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety-related disorders, obtained through the University of Florida’s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (UFOCD) Program at UF Health Shands Hospital, one of the leading clinical treatment programs in the Southeastern United States.

Dr. Gaddis earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky and completed his graduate studies at the University of Florida. While at the University of Florida, he received numerous awards, including the Norman F. Nelson Fellowship, the Fien Dissertation Award, the College of Education Alumni Endowment Scholarship, the OER Travel Award, and the SESPECS Research Travel Award. His roles included serving as a research assistant, teaching undergraduate courses, and working in the Departments of Pediatric Endocrinology, Psychiatry, Neuropsychology, and Human Growth and Organizational Studies.

Previously, Dr. Gaddis served as the Executive Director of Health Services for Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD). During his tenure as the Director of Psychological Services at Fort Worth ISD, his department received multiple awards from the Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP), including recognition for Outstanding Delivery of Psychological Services. Additionally, he supervised psychology interns in the Rehabilitative Care Unit (RCU) at Cook Children’s Hospital and completed his APA/APPIC internship at the Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he worked with youth who had experienced significant trauma.

Dr. Gaddis has served as an expert witness and evaluator in federal , state, and civil cases, including cases involving capital punishment. He frequently conducts fit-for-duty and work-related ADA evaluations, as well as evaluations for armed security officers. His scholarly contributions include authoring peer-reviewed research publications, serving as an editor, presenting at national conferences, and participating as an invited panelist. He also has extensive experience managing multi-million-dollar research projects and grants.

Licensed Psychological Associate & Licensed School Psychologist

Dr. Finister is a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA), as well as a Licensed School Psychologist (LSSP). She provides psychological assessments for individuals across the lifespan.

Dr. Finister completed her undergraduate studies at Xavier University of Louisiana and her graduate coursework at Texas Woman’s University. She continued her studies at the University of Texas at Arlington where she earned her doctorate in educational leadership and policies. While at the University of Texas at Arlington, she received a travel grant, which was used to travel abroad to learn about Finnish school systems. Additionally, she was a recipient of the University of Texas at Arlington Dissertation Fellowship.

Dr. Finister has served in the role of school psychologist in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex for over thirteen years. She also spent a year abroad working as a school psychologist and helping to establish specialized educational programs in Doha, Qatar for the Qatar foundation. Prior to her work in school psychology, Dr. Finister spent a year teaching English in Tokushima, Japan. She believes in cultural competence and applies this awareness and these considerations in her psychological evaluations.

Dr. Finister’s areas of expertise include autism, psychoeducational needs, anxiety, and depressive disorders. She has presented at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and Southwest Educational Research Association (SERA) conferences. 

In her leisure, Dr. Finister loves being a wife and mother to her two children. She loves to garden, read, travel, and watch television.     

Licensed Professional Counselor

Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in psychological assessments and therapy services. With over 30 years of experience in both school and community mental health settings, he has worked as a clinician and clinical supervisor. His expertise spans substance use treatment for adolescents and adults, child and adolescent therapy, PTSD treatment for adults, community-based interventions for chronically mentally ill homeless populations, experiential therapy for children transitioning into foster care, and trauma-informed child play therapy. His areas of specialization include child and adolescent development, brief solution-focused counseling, cancer care, trauma-informed care, behavior management, and adjustment disorders. He has worked in Colorado and Texas, leading community-wide initiatives focused on integrating health systems and addressing mental health disparities.

Michael earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, where his research centered on neurodevelopmental factors in drug addiction. He completed his graduate degree in Counseling Psychology at Regis University, specializing in trauma and child play therapy. Throughout his career, he has held various positions in hospital, community, and school-based settings, including clinician, clinical director, program director, executive director, and assistant superintendent.

Previously, Michael served as the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services for the Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD). As a passionate advocate for children and families, he led the development of a comprehensive continuum of mental health services that included school-based mental health professionals, school-based health centers, and community mental health providers across Tarrant County. He has also served on the boards of the Mental Health Connection of Tarrant County, Cook Children’s Save-A-Smile, Tarrant County Community Resource Coordination Group (CRCG), and the Texas Association of School-Based Health Centers (TASBHC).

In his personal time, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife and children, traveling, running, cycling, hiking, and snow skiing. He values staying active and outdoors as a way to recharge and stay connected with nature.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Leanne is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with 14 years of experience evaluating and treating a wide range of communication disorders. She specializes in articulation and phonological disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), neurodivergence, fluency disorders (stuttering), and language delays.

Leanne earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from Texas Christian University. She conducts comprehensive evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans to improve speech clarity, language skills, social communication, and fluency using evidence-based strategies.

With experience in clinical, school, and home health settings, Leanne provides direct therapy and collaborates with families to reinforce communication skills beyond sessions. She also supports individuals with ASD in developing social communication skills, interpreting nonverbal cues, and building meaningful relationships.

Leanne is highly knowledgeable in Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), Full and Individual Evaluations (FIEs), and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), ensuring her assessments align with both educational and clinical best practices. She has extensive experience evaluating young children transitioning from Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) and provides recommendations to guide early intervention services.

In addition to in-person therapy, Leanne has experience providing teletherapy services, ensuring accessibility and continuity of care. She is passionate about helping individuals build confidence in their communication skills, fostering confidence and success in their daily interactions.

Licensed Psychologist & Licensed School Psychologist

Dr. Adodo, a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed School Psychologist (LSSP) specializes in comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She received specialized training in anxiety-related disorders from the University of Arizona’s Psychiatric Child and Adolescent Anxiety Clinic. Dr. Adodo holds a PhD in School Psychology with a minor in Health Behavior Health Promotion.

Her extensive educational background includes a BA in Psychology from the University of North Texas and an MA in Educational Psychology and Special Education from the University of Houston. Dr. Adodo earned her MA in School Psychology and completed her PhD at the University of Arizona. Alongside research and teaching roles, she served in various capacities within university departments.

With a background as an LSSP for Austin ISD, Fort Worth ISD, and Crescent City Schools in Louisiana, Dr. Adodo has broad experience in school psychology. Her expertise spans autism, ADHD, psychoeducational needs, anxiety, and depressive disorders. Dr. Adodo is well-versed in addressing neurological disorders, mood difficulties, behavior challenges, learning problems, and social skill challenges across diverse settings.

She has co-authored peer-reviewed research publications, presented at national and international conferences, and contributed to multi-million-dollar research projects and grants.

Licensed Psychological Associate

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Southwestern Assemblies of God University and her Master’s of Science  in Clinical Psychology from Nelson University. As a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA), she is dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based mental health care.

She spent six months teaching English in Thailand, an experience that deepened her cultural awareness and reinforced the importance of cultural competence in psychological practice. Sarah believes that recognizing and respecting cultural differences is essential in providing effective mental health care.

In addition to her clinical work, Sarah serves as an adjunct psychology professor, where she enjoys mentoring students and fostering a deeper understanding of psychological principles. She now offers psychological evaluations for individuals of all ages, utilizing evidence-based assessments to provide insightful and comprehensive evaluations tailored to each client’s unique needs.

In her free time, Sarah enjoys surfing, playing soccer, drawing, and reading.

Licensed School Psychologist & Consultant

Ryan serves as an educational consultant and has worked as a Licensed School Psychologist (LSSP) for over 15 years. His areas of expertise include psychological assessments, social skills training, parent training, autism, behavioral management, de-escalation training, and counseling. He also has significant experience working on large-scale projects involving systems change, significant disproportionality, and data-driven decision making.

Ryan completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at Abilene Christian University. He has worked in multiple states rural and urban settings. Positions within his time as a school psychologist have included special education counselor, parent trainer, evaluator, behavior systems consultant, and presenter.

Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, keeping up with the artistic endeavors of his children, concerts, cycling, and disc golf.