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Katie Abbate, M.A.

Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)
Licensed School Psychologist (LSP)

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Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Psychological Associate (under supervision with Dr. Villesca)
Licensed School Psychologist (fully licensed)

About Me

I am dually licensed as a Psychological Associate (LPA) and School Psychologist (LSP). I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in Houston and my Specialist in School Psychology degree from the University of Houston - Clear Lake. As a Licensed Psychologist, I conducted psychological evaluations for Autism, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and Emotional Disabilities for students across grade levels and participated in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development. I also provided counseling and consultation services in schools, conducted functional behavior assessments (FBAs), and developed behavior intervention plans (BIPs). I have worked with students in various educational settings, ranging from those receiving accommodations in general education to those who require specialized instruction in a special education classroom.

After working in public schools as school psychologist for over several years, I obtained my license as a Psychological Associate in order to continue my work with children and families outside of the school setting. I enjoy helping parents understand their child’s strengths and needs and providing them with the information needed to advocate for their child at school and in the community. I am currently working towards the LPA independent status credential by working under the supervision of Licensed Psychologists at KPS.

Clients who would be a good fit with me include:

Psychoeducational Evaluations (learning difficulties) from elementary to college age
Autism evaluations (18 mos and older)/ADHD evaluations (4 and older)
Testing for accommodations for ACT/SAT, or higher education
Psychological Evaluations (depression, anxiety)
Therapy (peer difficulties, negative self-esteem, anxiety, depression)
Twice exceptional
special education support/consultation
Independent Educational Evaluations (has approved LSP credentials)
Experience with special needs, twice exceptional, and neurodiverse populations

Areas of Expertise 

Psychological Evaluations - specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation in children and young adults from 4-21 years of age

Psychoeducational Evaluations-assessing for learning disabilities, developmental disorders

Individual Educational Evaluations (IEE's)--second opinion evaluations from the school district

Therapy--CBT ages 8-16 (peer difficulties, negative self-esteem, anxiety, depression)

Katie Abbate, M.A.

Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)
Licensed School Psychologist (LSP)

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