Spectra Therapies + Evaluations

Spectra Therapies + Evaluations Spectra Therapies + Evaluation Center is a multidisciplinary clinic offering comprehensive services

College Connection Camp provides a fun, interactive, and enriching college experience to boost academic, social, and ind...
03/23/2023

College Connection Camp provides a fun, interactive, and enriching college experience to boost academic, social, and independent-living skills. College Connection Camp is a collaboration between the University of Texas at Dallas, Spectra Therapies, and Segue Center.

The camp is ideal for rising high school seniors and recent graduates with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder and/or other challenges to aid in their successful transition to college life. The camp is open to prospective and current students of any college/university, not exclusively the University of Texas at Dallas.

https://seguecenter.org/college-connection/

Join Us this Thursday for our next YAASS! Presentation(Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Series) Open to AllThursday, ...
10/06/2022

Join Us this Thursday for our next YAASS! Presentation
(Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Series)
Open to All
Thursday, October 20th, 2022 @ 6pm
"Balanced Gaming"
Presented by:
Jeremy Edge, LPC - Owner and Founder of Escapingthe.com
Coordinated by Spectra Therapies + Evaluations
Location: 6001 Summerside Drive, Dallas, TX
First Floor Conference Room
RSVP: https://spectratherapies.com/youngadults/

Join Us for our next YAASS! Presentation(Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Series) Open to AllThursday, October 20th, ...
09/13/2022

Join Us for our next YAASS! Presentation
(Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Series)
Open to All
Thursday, October 20th, 2022 @ 6pm

Balanced Gaming
Presented by:
Jeremy Edge, LPC - Owner and Founder of Escapingthe.com
Coordinated by Spectra Therapies + Evaluations

Location: 6001 Summerside Drive, Dallas, TX
First Floor Conference Room

RSVP: https://spectratherapies.com/youngadults/

The Fall session of our Socials Skill group for late teens is starting September 6th!Social Skills - Late Teen(Ages 16-1...
08/17/2022

The Fall session of our Socials Skill group for late teens is starting September 6th!
Social Skills - Late Teen
(Ages 16-19)
Hayden Hunt, MS, NCC, LPC
Tuesdays 5:30-6:45 pm
Dates: September 6 to November 29, 2022
12 Sessions
$75 / session
Please visit our website to complete a socials skills group intake form
https://spectratherapies.com/group-intake/

Join us for our fall session of our Anime Group!This group is for fans of anime or manga who love to talk, read, watch, ...
08/17/2022

Join us for our fall session of our Anime Group!
This group is for fans of anime or manga who love to talk, read, watch, draw or do anything with it. Discussions will be peer-led, with activities and skill topics therapist-led.
Anime Group
(Age 14+)
Preston Ivey, MS, NCC, LPC
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm
Dates: September 6 to November 29, 2022
12 Sessions
$50 / session
To join or get more information, please visit our website to complete a social skills group intake form.
https://spectratherapies.com/group-intake/

Updated dates:Fall sessions of our Young Adult and Adult social skills groups are starting the week of September 5th!Con...
08/17/2022

Updated dates:
Fall sessions of our Young Adult and Adult social skills groups are starting the week of September 5th!

Contact us via our website for more information or to schedule an intake.
https://spectratherapies.com/group-intake/

Young Adult Group
(Ages 17-35)
Preston Ivey, MS, NCC, LPC
Wednesdays 12:00-1:15 pm
Dates: September 7 to November 30, 2022
12 Sessions
$75 / session

Adult Group
(Ages 25+)
Hayden Hunt, MS, NCC, LPC
Wednesdays 12:00-1:15 pm
Dates: September 7 to November 30, 2022
12 Sessions
$75 / session

05/18/2022

Required Qualifications: Eligible candidates must be a student enrolled in a masters level counseling or doctoral program or have a Texas professional license.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong background in autism. Experience with children and/or adults with autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, anxiety, depression, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, and facilitating groups.

Supervisor: LPC supervision provided through Spectra Therapies + Evaluations.

Compensation: All positions are compensated.

Schedule: Flexible schedule. After school hours are a must.

Clinic services include:
● All ages: toddlers through late adulthood
● Individual and family therapies
● Parent training and sibling support
● Social skills groups and other groups for all ages – over 10 groups
● Conducting evaluations for all ages (18 months through late adulthood): psychological / psychoeducational / vocational / autism
● Texas Workforce Commission
● School Advocacy
● Transition services
● And more!

Opportunities: Potential full-time and part-time employment after training.

Please see our website spectratherapies.com for more information about Spectra Therapies + Evaluations.

Please submit interest through the Join Us tab on this website or email us at [email protected].

Please include the following information:
CV / resume
Areas of interest (diagnoses, age ranges, specific services)
Length of placement
Hours of availability
Level of supervision required

Contacts at Spectra Therapies: Michelle Kandalaft, PhD and Nadine McCarthy

Our College + Life Social Skills summer session is starting May 31st!College + Life Skills(Ages 16-19)Hayden Hunt, MS, N...
05/04/2022

Our College + Life Social Skills summer session is starting May 31st!

College + Life Skills
(Ages 16-19)
Hayden Hunt, MS, NCC, LPC
Tuesdays 4:30-5:45pm
May 31 to August 9, 2022
10 Sessions

To schedule an intake or receive more information please complete an online group intake form and we'll call you.
https://spectratherapies.com/group-intake/

Introducing College Connection Camp! A collaboration between the University of Texas at Dallas, Spectra Therapies, and S...
03/21/2022

Introducing College Connection Camp! A collaboration between the University of Texas at Dallas, Spectra Therapies, and Segue Center.

College Connection Camp provides fun, interactive and enriching college experiences to boost academic, social, and independent living skills. Attendees stay in UTD dorms for 4 days and 3 nights. CCC is ideal for emerging high schoolers and recent graduates.

For more information or to apply please visit:
spectratherapies.com/college-connection-camp
https://seguecenter.org/college-connection/

JOIN US VIA ZOOM FOR THE NEXT YAASS! (Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Series) PRESENTATION: Cutting the Strings: Let...
02/01/2022

JOIN US VIA ZOOM FOR THE NEXT YAASS! (Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Series) PRESENTATION:

Cutting the Strings: Letting Your Child Flourish in Adulthood
With: Kerry Tate, MS, Director of UTD Student AccessAbility & Kendall Quarterman, JD, Director of Segue Center

Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 6pm

For more information and to RSVP visit: spectratherapies.com/youngadults/

Coming this Thursday, September 23 @ 6pm via Zoom!*Self-Help Strategies for Adults on the Spectrum*Presented by Barry Gr...
09/20/2021

Coming this Thursday, September 23 @ 6pm via Zoom!

*Self-Help Strategies for Adults on the Spectrum*
Presented by Barry Grossman, PhD, LSSP of The Ziggurat Group

Open to All!

RSVP for Zoom link: https://spectratherapies.com/youngadults/

Join Us for our next YAASS! (Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Series) lecture on September 23 @ 6pm via Zoom!

*Self-Help Strategies for Adults on the Spectrum*
Presented by Barry Grossman, PhD, LSSP of The Ziggurat Group

RSVP for Zoom link: https://spectratherapies.com/youngadults/

Join Us for our next YAASS! (Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Series) lecture on September 23 @ 6pm via Zoom!*Self-He...
08/31/2021

Join Us for our next YAASS! (Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Series) lecture on September 23 @ 6pm via Zoom!

*Self-Help Strategies for Adults on the Spectrum*
Presented by Barry Grossman, PhD, LSSP of The Ziggurat Group

RSVP for Zoom link: https://spectratherapies.com/youngadults/

Check out the new and very impressive DISD Dual Language Montessori School!
03/26/2021

Check out the new and very impressive DISD Dual Language Montessori School!

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It's not too late to join our D&D group! Open to teens who have a basic knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons.  Peer led, th...
07/11/2020

It's not too late to join our D&D group! Open to teens who have a basic knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons. Peer led, therapist present. Group is now scheduled to begin July 22. See flyer for more information or call us at (972) 985-1100.

Love Dungeons and Dragons? 5 week group open to teens who have a basic knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons. Peer led, therapist present. See flyer for more information.

Love Dungeons and Dragons? 5 week group open to teens who have a basic knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons.  Peer led, the...
06/29/2020

Love Dungeons and Dragons? 5 week group open to teens who have a basic knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons. Peer led, therapist present. See flyer for more information.

COVID-19 Information and Resources | Autism Speaks
03/24/2020
COVID-19 Information and Resources | Autism Speaks

COVID-19 Information and Resources | Autism Speaks

A list of resources for the autism community organized by topic. The situation around the current spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is changing rapidly, so make sure you stay informed by visiting the CDC’s information page regularly.

"Psychologist Nicholas J. Westers, Psy.D., ABPP, with UT Southwestern and Children's Health, has some tips to help paren...
03/18/2020
Talking to Your Child About Coronavirus - Children's Health

"Psychologist Nicholas J. Westers, Psy.D., ABPP, with UT Southwestern and Children's Health, has some tips to help parents discuss coronavirus (COVID-19) with children who have questions or feel anxious about what they're hearing."

With so much news surrounding COVID-19, it can be normal for children to feel anxious about what they're hearing. A psychologist explains how to help.

Address

6001 Summerside Drive , Suite 202
Dallas, TX
75252

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(972) 985-1100

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About Us

Spectra Therapies + Evaluation Center is a multidisciplinary clinic offering comprehensive services for young children through late adulthood.

Our providers have training from and/or previously worked at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (UTSW), the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD), Children’s Medical Center of Dallas (CMC), Center for BrainHealth (CBH), and Our Children’s House at Baylor, Easter Seals. Additionally, providers have taught or provided comprehensive psychoeducational and autism evaluations at various independent school districts, and currently conduct research and teaching services with students.

The links and information are provided on our page for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or approval by Spectra Therapies of any of the services or opinions of the organization or individual. We bear no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or that of subsequent links.


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