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About Spectra

Neurodiversity Specialists +
Specialists-in-training.
Meet the team at Spectra Therapies.

Our story

Our team comprises of seasoned specialists with extensive experience in neurodiversity, having served in prestigious institutions like the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Children's Medical Center, and the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities. We are also proud to be a training center for future professionals.

Our professionals have also contributed to the educational landscape in public school districts as well as private, specialized schools, and transition centers.

Each member of the Spectra Therapies group operates independently, sharing resources and administrative functions, they bring diverse qualifications, degrees, and service offerings to cater to your unique needs.

Students, including practicum, interns, LPC-Associates and Post-docs, undergo supervision and are not independent providers.

Neurodiversity
Specialists

Our practitioners share a wealth of knowledge and resources ranging across the entire spectrum.

Comprehensiveness

From evaluations to therapies to advocacies, SPECTRA strives to provide excellent services.

Tailored Services

Goals for evaluations and therapies are unique to each individual. We tailor our services to your unique needs.

Our Providers

Our team is comprised of seasoned specialists with extensive experience in neurodiversity, having served in prestigious institutions like the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Children's Medical Center, and the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities. We are also proud to be a training center to future professionals.

Michelle Kandalaft, PhD

Michelle Kandalaft, PhD

Clinic Director
Abigail Bush, LPC

Abigail Bush, LPC

Counselor
Hayden Hunt, LPC, NCC

Hayden Hunt, LPC, NCC

Counselor
Katie Bower, B.A.

Katie Bower, B.A.

Practicum student in-training
Lezli Anderson, PhD

Lezli Anderson, PhD

LP, LSSP
Melissa Reid, PhD

Melissa Reid, PhD

LP, LSSP
Nichole Lecznar, LPC-S

Nichole Lecznar, LPC-S

Counselor Supervisor
Preston Ivey, LPC, NCC

Preston Ivey, LPC, NCC

Counselor
Robin Chaney, PsyD

Robin Chaney, PsyD

LP, LSSP
 Tiffany Root, PhD

Tiffany Root, PhD

LSSP, Provisional Status LP
Minnie, Lucy, & Bogey

Minnie, Lucy, & Bogey

Therapy Dogs

Awards

Our professionals have contributed to the educational landscape in school districts as well as private specialized schools.

Recognitions
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25+

Peer-reviewed publications

2012- current

40+

Professional lectures

2012-current

7+

Teaching positions in nearby hospitals, schools, and universities

2012-current

1

National Institute of Health (NIH) grant

2014        

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Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
1801 Congress Ave., Ste. 7.300
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 305-7700