
Licenses and Certifications
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in 2019 from Louisiana State University (School Psychology)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in 2014 from University of Houston (Counseling)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in 2011 from University of Houston (Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies)
About Me
I am a Licensed Psychologist (LP) and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP). I earned my master’s in Counseling from University of Houston and my doctorate in School Psychology from Louisiana State University, an APA accredited and NASP approved program. During my graduate training, I provided psychological services in schools (public, charter, and private), a university clinic, and private practice. For the past five years I have practiced in a local school district where I was responsible for psychological evaluations, counseling, and consultation for multiple campuses (elementary, middle, and high school level).
I am passionate about building resilience in children, supporting their families, and empowering parents to advocate for their children. I have advanced training in comprehensive assessments for a range of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and academic concerns. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and their families on concerns related to behavior management and parenting, anxiety, depression, autism, social-skills, ADHD, disruptive behaviors, and learning disabilities. In therapy, I meet my clients where they are, set goals, and work together to build strength and life-long skills.
By using a combination of therapy and assessment, I can better understand the needs of my clients and their families. Therapy approaches I have used and am trained in include, Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, parent coaching, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness. I also enjoy supporting parents in their home-school relationship as they navigate seeking support for their child at school.
Areas of Expertise
Child & Adolescent Psychology – Specializing in therapy and assessments for children and teens
Comprehensive Evaluations – Testing for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ages 2+), ADHD, and Learning Disabilities
Evidence-Based Therapy – Individual CBT for children/adolescents and Parent Management Training for disruptive behaviors (ODD)
School Psychology & Educational Advocacy – Dual-licensed as a School Psychologist, conducting Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)
Dr. Melissa Grisdale
Licensed Psychologist School Psychologist (LSSP)