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PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT, COUNSELING, & CONSULTATION
Justin Gaddis, PhD
Dr. Gaddis is a Licensed Psychologist, as well as a Licensed School Psychologist (LSSP). He provides comprehensive psychological assessment and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. He received specialized training in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety-related disorders at the University of Florida’s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (UFOCD) Program at UF Health Shands Hospital, the leading clinical treatment program in the Southeastern United States.
Dr. Gaddis completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Kentucky and his graduate coursework at the University of Florida. At the University of Florida, he was awarded 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. In addition to serving as a research assistant and teaching undergraduate courses, he worked at the university within the Departments of Pediatric Endocrinology, Psychiatry, Neuropsychology, and Human Growth and Organizational Studies.
Dr. Gaddis previously served as the Executive Director of Health Services & Well-Being for Fort Worth ISD. Prior, during his tenure as the Director of Psychological Services at Fort Worth ISD, the department won multiple awards from the Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP), including Outstanding Delivery of Psychological Services. Dr. Gaddis also previously supervised psychology interns at the Rehabilitative Care Unit (RCU) at Cook Children’s Hospital. He completed his APA/APPIC internship in professional psychology working with youth with significant trauma at the Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center in Erie, PA.
He has authored peer-reviewed research publications, presented and served as a conference panelist at the national level, and has experience working on multiple multi-million-dollar research projects and grants.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Chrishawn Finister, PhD
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.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT & COUNSELING
Allante Lumas, PhD
Dr. Lumas began her study of psychology in 2012. Dr. Lumas earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Michigan and then went on to earn her Master of Arts and Specialist in School Psychology degrees from the University of Detroit Mercy. After working for some time, she then moved to Texas and went on to earn her doctorate at Texas Woman’s University. She completed an APA/APPIC internship at Fort Worth ISD.
Dr. Lumas has performed research on low incidence disabilities, academic and behavioral interventions, and disproportionality in discipline. Dr. Lumas has expertise in conducting special education assessments, neuropsychological evaluations, disability assessments, and individual and couples’ therapy. Although Dr. Lumas has several years of experience working with children and adolescents in the traditional and alternative school settings, she also has experience providing therapy to adults with depressive disorders, anxiety, trauma and stressor related disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and personality disorders.
Dr. Lumas works from an integrative approach, emphasizing multi-cultural, relational, interpersonal, and family systems practices in therapy, counseling, and assessment. Each client is met with empathy and unconditional positive regard. Using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, with a strength-based lens, Dr. Lumas aims to help seek out and build upon the strength individuals have within themselves while addressing life’s difficulties. She also includes techniques, such as activity and play to provide fun and engaging ways to dive deeper into individuals’ thoughts and behaviors.
Dr. Lumas believes that everyone has a story and the more we can own our stories, the more choice and control we have over writing the next chapters. Every person is unique and special, and she is committed to providing avenues for expression, self-exploration, and growth in a welcoming and supporting environment. Dr. Lumas enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults with issues related to parenting skills, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, oppositional behavior, anger management, self-esteem/self-concept, learning disabilities and ADHD, Autism, and complex medical issues. As a Licensed School Psychologist, Dr. Lumas also aims to connect with school districts to help with determining special education eligibility and is committed to collaborating with parents and teachers regarding services provided in the school setting. When not at work, Dr. Lumas enjoys spending time with her family, who are her pride and joy; also riding horses, tending to her plants, playing tennis, and fishing.
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATION
Ryan Hughes, MS
Mr. Hughes serves as an educational consultant and has worked as a School Psychologist 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.
Mr. Hughes 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.
Mr. Hughes enjoys spending time with his family, keeping up with the artistic endeavors of his children, concerts, cycling, and disc golf.