A little about us ...
Ray Levy, Ph.D., LSSP
Jennifer Leister, MA
Trevor Parr, Ph.D., LSSP
Gretchen Ladd, Ph.D.
Ray Levy, Ph.D., LSSP
Dr. Ray Levy is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice. He was trained at Harvard University and Virginia Commonwealth University before moving to Texas, where he completed his internship.
Dr. Levy specializes in working with families as well as consulting with school systems on successfully handling such disorders as ADHD, oppositional behaviors and dealing with fears and anxiety. He has appeared on a number of radio and television shows and his book about strong-willed, explosive children, Try and Make Me! Simple Strategies That Turn Off The Tantrums and Create Cooperation is now available in paperback. His latest audio series is now available on CD. In addition, he has presented at hundreds of workshops, seminars and schools.
Jennifer Leister, MA
Jennifer Leister, MA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and well-respected psychotherapist who counsels adults, adolescents and children. She is professionally trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Jennifer has extensive experience in a broad scope of community programs and settings which add great depth and dimension to her professional practice and life experience. Along with her private therapy practice, she currently facilitates group psychotherapy and professionally consults on high risk adolescent behavioral issues.
She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Dallas and her Master of Arts degree from Amberton University. Jennifer has a special place in her heart for at risk adolescents and children. She sees the family unit as an essential component to the therapeutic journey and enjoys working with all aspects of family dynamics including individuals, couples, and families.
Trevor Parr, Ph.D., LSSP
Dr. Parr received his B.A. from Texas State University and his doctorate from Texas A&M University-Commerce. In addition to being a licensed psychologist, Dr. Parr has worked extensively in the school setting providing assessments and treatment recommendations for children with learning and behavioral difficulties.
Along with his school experience, Trevor brings to the practice a unique expertise with defiant and aggressive children/adolescents.
When not at work, Trevor enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He is also a triathlete who competes in swimming, biking and running.
Gretchen Ladd, Ph.D.
Dr. Ladd specializes in working with strong-willed children and adolescents. She originally received her training at Trinity University and Columbia University. Upon graduating, Dr. Ladd worked as an organizational consultant in the corporate setting for three years. Wanting to work with children and adolescents, she returned to graduate school and obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She completed her work in a post-doctoral program at Cook Children's Behavioral Health Clinic in Denton.
Dr. Ladd specializes in working with strong-willed children and adolescents. In particular, when doing testing, she has a talent for getting the best performance out of these kids.
In addition to staying busy with her private practice, Dr. Ladd can be seen running or biking around White Rock Lake. She also trains for triathlon competitions.
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