At Spectrum, we pride ourselves on our top-quality staff. We do not believe that just anyone can provide the level of training and support that we strive to provide our clients, so we are endlessly choosy in whom we hire as part of our team. All of our lead staff have advanced degrees and specialized training in their areas of expertise.
Support staff have specialized training and are either pursuing educational degrees, advanced training, or have specialty training and skills that make them unique among applicants.
Administrative Team
Amanda Pena, M.A., LPC
In addition to being the owner and director of Spectrum Services, Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a wealth of experience in applying Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other therapeutic tools to the needs of neurodivergent people (Asperger Syndrome, Autistic/Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and related social communication challenges). Amanda’s understanding of anxiety and emotion dysregulation and the impact those can have on relational, vocational and educational outcomes make her the ideal therapist for people seeking to manage their anxiety and sensory needs that impair their daily activities, ability to work and ability to successfully pursue education goals. As a parent herself, to two great kids (one neurodivergent), Amanda is also passionate about supporting parents, through parent coaching; helping them to understand, “show up” for and guide their children in all life stages.
Cindy Spencer, LPC, BCBA, CTRS
Clinical Director, Psychotherapist, Behavior Therapist – Spectrum in Lakewood, CO
Cindy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC-Colorado and Texas), a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst (BCBA) and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Cindy graduated with a Bachelor’s
degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a minor in Counseling, a Master’s degree in Counseling from Old
Dominion University, and a Graduate Certificate from the University of New Mexico in Applied Behavior
Analysis.
Cindy provides both psychotherapy and behavior therapy services to support individuals in reducing
maladaptive behavior, managing symptoms of anxiety and depression and building skills towards improving
and maintaining their health, safety and quality of life. Cindy has extensive experience in working with
individuals diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD and neurodiverse individuals as well as supporting
caregivers by providing therapy, training and consultation. Cindy utilizes tools derived from Cognitive Behavior
Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well as other tools to provide individualized and collaborative supports.
Cindy has provided services and supports in a variety of settings that include working as a recreation therapist
in both inpatient, outpatient and community therapeutic recreation settings in Virginia, as a behavior therapist
and psychotherapist for children and adults on the Developmental Disabilities Waiver and through private
insurance in New Mexico for over 16 years, as a behavior analyst for an applied behavior analysis program in
Austin, Texas and is now the Clinical Director of Spectrum in Lakewood, Colorado. Cindy is a psychotherapist
and behavior therapist providing services in-person and virtually for Spectrum in Lakewood, Colorado and
virtually in Austin, Texas. Additionally, Cindy has 8 years of experience working as a risk management
consultant for Pendulum, LLC providing consultation for various behavioral health service providers across the
country.
Education:
Bachelor of Science – Recreation Therapy, minor in Counseling, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Master of Science – Counseling, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Graduate Certificate – Applied Behavior Analysis, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Licenses:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Kim Dolmanet, M.A., CCC-SLP
Kim received her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1998. She has over 25 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in both the public schools and the private clinical setting. Kim’s passion is working with people who experience social learning and social communication differences; she strives to cultivate a safe, neurodiversity accepting environment in which to help people better understand and navigate the social world. Kim has recently relocated to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area and continues to see our clients in Texas as well as clients in Wisconsin as she is licensed in multiple states.
Charly Jones
CJ, as she prefers to be called, is Spectrum’s Office Manager. She brings to Spectrum, fifteen years of Administrative skills, Office Management and Payroll expertise. Ten of those fifteen years was in the Health Care Industry. CJ excels in organizational skills and efficiency, which is a great asset to our busy office environment. CJ’s compassion and ability to relate to and communicate with Spectrum clientele is a crucial part of her position within the company.
Dora Silva-Grider
Dora, our Office Assistant, joined Spectrum with a variety of experience in several industries, including marketing communications in technology and residential real estate sales, but spent her core years (twenty to be exact) in the healthcare industry working in different capacities in the business office of a large surgical group. Dora is empathetic to clients’ needs yet knows the importance of providing the customer service and communication required to meet both the needs of our clients and the office.
Psychiatry Team
Dr. William Konyecsni, MD
Dr. Konyecsni graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School, at San Antonio in 1995, and completed a residency in Adult Psychiatry. After completing adult psychiatry training, Dr. Konyecsni completed fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in San Antonio, and served as Chief Resident. In his professional career, Dr. Konyecsni has treated children in multiple states including Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Arizona and Kentucky, and organized treatment services as a Medical Director of outpatient clinics, acute inpatient units for children, adolescents, and residential treatment centers. Dr. Konyecsni specializes in treating individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Dr. Wilfrido Omar Dominguez, M.D.
Dr. Dominguez graduated from the School of Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 2010 and completed his residency in Adult Psychiatry. After completing his residency, Dr. Dominguez completed his fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Galveston. Dr. Dominguez is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Dominguez has treated patients in a variety of settings ranging from inpatient, private practice, and residential treatment centers. Dr. Dominguez has special interests in Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Psychosis, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Psychological Assessment Team
Dr. Walter Scott Newsom, Ph.D.
Dr. Scott Newsom is a licensed psychologist who joined the Spectrum team in 2017 to provide developmental neuropsychological assessments for children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Newsom specializes in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism, ADD/ADHD, Learning Disorders, and associated social, emotional and behavioral problems. An Austin native, Dr. Newsom went to public schools and completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at Southwest Texas State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Texas Tech University in 1998 and completed his pre-doctoral internship at the prestigious Michael E. DeBakey V.A. Medical Center in Houston, Texas. During his career, Dr. Newsom has had the privilege of working in private practice, forensic, educational and psychiatric settings, each of which contributed to developing his expertise as an assessment professional. With over 20 years of post-graduate experience, Dr. Newsom especially enjoys helping clients and their families understand the complex neuropsychological factors underlying the problems they face. His reports are detailed and useful in clinical, medical and educational settings.
Dr. Michelle Edwards, Ph.D.
Michelle is a Licensed Psychologist with extensive experience in psychological assessment with both adults and children. Michelle graduated with a PhD from APA Accredited New Mexico State University in Counseling Psychology and with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin. Michelle provides comprehensive psychological assessment for cognitive, emotional, and behavioral issues. She has over 10 year’s experience in providing psychological assessment, and has attended many training and consultation groups on assessment. Michelle has specific experience with providing Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments. She has done psychological assessments in a psychiatric treatment center for children and adolescents, and in private practice for children, adolescents, and adults. Michelle believes psychological assessment is a valuable tool to help client’s live better lives by understanding the underlying issues contributing to issues they are experiencing. She is known for doing assessment with respect and empathy for her clients. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, bike riding, going to dinner with friends, and spending time with her two active teenage children.
Behavior Support / EF Coaching Team
Earl Van Horn, Behavioral Consultant
Earl formerly served as the Special Education Department Chair at AISD and is particularly well versed at addressing the complex and multifaceted needs of individual students with spectrum disorders. With over three solid decades of solid person-centered teaching skills, Earl is an acknowledged expert who works exceptionally well with those who are coping with social communication and anxiety challenges. Earl is a certified Special Education Pre-K to 12 professional with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and advanced training in teaching from UT Austin. As a result of his passion for his work and his interpersonal and inspirational abilities, he has rapidly become a student favorite.
Jole Lehr-Fizer, M.Ed., BCBA, CTRS
Jole offers over 12 years experience blending social and recreation skills instruction into a community-based social group setting focused on building both social and group recreation skills of clients with ASD. Additionally, she offers the unique behavioral training and application of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support the behavioral challenges of clients that arise from their misunderstanding of the world around them. Jole has a Master’s degree in Education with certification as a BCBA and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
Psychotherapy Team
Amanda Pena, M.A., LPC
In addition to being the owner and director of Spectrum Services, Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a wealth of experience in applying Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other therapeutic tools to the needs of neurodivergent people (Asperger Syndrome, Autistic/Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and related social communication challenges). Amanda’s understanding of anxiety and emotion dysregulation and the impact those can have on relational, vocational and educational outcomes make her the ideal therapist for people seeking to manage their anxiety and sensory needs that impair their daily activities, ability to work and ability to successfully pursue education goals. As a parent herself, to two great kids (one neurodivergent), Amanda is also passionate about supporting parents, through parent coaching; helping them to understand, “show up” for and guide their children in all life stages.
Cindy Spencer, LPC, BCBA, CTRS
Clinical Director, Psychotherapist, Behavior Therapist – Spectrum in Lakewood, CO
Cindy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC-Colorado and Texas), a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst (BCBA) and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Cindy graduated with a Bachelor’s
degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a minor in Counseling, a Master’s degree in Counseling from Old
Dominion University, and a Graduate Certificate from the University of New Mexico in Applied Behavior
Analysis.
Cindy provides both psychotherapy and behavior therapy services to support individuals in reducing
maladaptive behavior, managing symptoms of anxiety and depression and building skills towards improving
and maintaining their health, safety and quality of life. Cindy has extensive experience in working with
individuals diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD and neurodiverse individuals as well as supporting
caregivers by providing therapy, training and consultation. Cindy utilizes tools derived from Cognitive Behavior
Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well as other tools to provide individualized and collaborative supports.
Cindy has provided services and supports in a variety of settings that include working as a recreation therapist
in both inpatient, outpatient and community therapeutic recreation settings in Virginia, as a behavior therapist
and psychotherapist for children and adults on the Developmental Disabilities Waiver and through private
insurance in New Mexico for over 16 years, as a behavior analyst for an applied behavior analysis program in
Austin, Texas and is now the Clinical Director of Spectrum in Lakewood, Colorado. Cindy is a psychotherapist
and behavior therapist providing services in-person and virtually for Spectrum in Lakewood, Colorado and
virtually in Austin, Texas. Additionally, Cindy has 8 years of experience working as a risk management
consultant for Pendulum, LLC providing consultation for various behavioral health service providers across the
country.
Education:
Bachelor of Science – Recreation Therapy, minor in Counseling, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Master of Science – Counseling, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Graduate Certificate – Applied Behavior Analysis, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Licenses:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Chasey Packer, LPC, NCC
Chasey worked with, and, as an advocate for children, both professionally, and, as a volunteer for most of her early adulthood before deciding to continue her education. She achieved her Masters in Professional Counseling in Spring 2016, and, joined Spectrum in the Fall where she completed her internship. Early on in her studies, Chasey discovered an affinity for working with folks challenged by atypical cognitive development; her research and personal work focused on learning, and, helping in neuro-diverse communities. During her clinical work in school, Chasey gained experience working directly with adults, adolescents, and, young children. Chasey has passion for a person’s unique story, and, sets out to meet clients, and, families in their present circumstances, providing emotional support while using creative, and, practical tools through the therapeutic lens of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Kristen Trocin, Psy.D
Kristen is a Licensed Psychologist in Texas. Dr. Trocin has specialized experience providing evidence-based therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Trocin also has extensive experience with caregiver-mediated intervention, believing that caregivers are an essential resource in encouraging their child’s development of key skills and abilities. Moreover, Dr. Trocin specializes in implementing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies in both individual and group settings. These approaches are useful in improving emotional regulation, developing coping skills, and encouraging social thinking.
Mackenzie Gilchrist, LPC – Student Intern
Mackenzie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Student Intern here at Spectrum Social Services. She is in the process of finishing her Master’s Degree at St. Edward’s University and will graduate this upcoming summer. Mackenzie gained previous field experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults at the Austin Grief and Loss Center and St. Edwards’s Community Clinic. Working in these environments has cemented Mackenzie’s penchant to meet clients where they are and promote unconditional positive regard. From her family experience, Mackenzie has a unique view on what it means to be an advocate and ally for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodivergent individuals. Mackenzie has a passion for building strong rapport with her clients and using creativity, humor, and practical interventions through the lens of Solution Focused-Brief Therapy (SBFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Sarah White, LCSW
Sarah White is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) who graduated from the University of Houston Graduate College of social work. She has worked at multiple inpatient psychiatric hospitals as well as PHP and IOP programs. She has been specialized in treating technology addiction and borderline personality disorder for the past 3 years with adolescents and adults in a PHP and IOP setting, providing individual and group therapy. Sarah is experienced in clinical practice with youth, young adults and the elderly and is educated in evidence based theoretical frameworks of psychology and clinical Social Work. She is trained to provide CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy), TF-CBT (trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy), motivational interviewing, and acute crisis intervention. Sarah is an ally for the LGBTQ+ community and has a compassionate approach to the unique needs of neurodiverse individuals.
Skyler Forrest, LPC – Student Intern
I am a LPC student intern pursuing my masters in counseling at St. Edward’s University and am set to graduate in the Spring of 2025. Before graduate school, I worked as a registered behavior technician doing early intervention ABA therapy which led me to my passion for working in the mental health field. I began my field experience at the St. Edward’s Community Counseling Clinic, and as an intern with Communities in Schools of Central Texas, providing social services, community resources, and counseling services to high school students. I seek to promote a warm, accepting, and safe environment where all of my clients feel welcome. I aim to foster empathy and growth through a person centered and ACT perspective.
Sonya Macfarlane, LPC Associate
Coming from a family background high in neuro-diversity, and being neuro-diverse herself, Sonya has had a long time passion and devotion to understanding, and strengthening the neuro-diverse community. Sonya earned her bachelor’s degree in music with a minor in theater from Texas State University and completed her master’s degree in counseling at St. Edward’s University. Her professional experience includes teaching (preschool, elementary, and special education) as well as facilitating support groups for the Austin Area Birthing Center and Austin Grief and Loss. Sonya completed her student internships at The Northwest Counseling and Wellness Center and at Spectrum Services. With a focus on whole-person wellness, Sonya emphasizes the mind-body connection and the interaction of the person with their environment. Approaching therapy from a systemic perspective, Sonya also emphasizes the role of the family or other systems in the individual’s life and offers family and couple sessions in addition to individual therapy.
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Teale Janysek, MA, CTRS
Teale joined the Spectrum as a CTRS in 2018, working with clients in the community, while working towards her LPC. Teale’s heart for people and the helping profession began at a young age and she found her passion in her Undergraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation. She fell in love with the brain and how it works during her time at Oklahoma State and knew she wanted to be a counselor. She became certified as a CTRS, (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), in 2012 and has worked in a variety of settings, including Memory Care, Community Based Physical Rehabilitation, Inpatient Psychiatric and Outpatient Med-Psych. Here she gained a strong knowledge base in a variety of populations from ages 4 to 94, as well as, gaining great exposure to a variety of diagnoses. She graduated with her Masters in Human Relations, with an emphasis in counseling, in 2016 from the University of Oklahoma. Teale transitioned to full time therapy work at Spectrum in 2019 to complete her counseling internship and became a fully licensed therapist in the Fall of 2021. She brings a strong understanding of family systems and the emotional and social challenges that we all face in life. She loves assisting clients in breaking down the barriers in their own lives and walking with clients through transitions. She is passionate about learning peoples’ stories, and strives to meet people where they are and come along side them to be a part of their journey. Teale’s goal is to build a trusting relationship with her clients where they feel safe to explore and build on their own strengths to achieve their goals.
Victoria Gutierrez-Jasek, LMSW
Victoria(Tori) is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) from Round Rock, gaining her Master’s degree in Social Work with a specialization in children and families from the University of Texas at Arlington. Her experience is in evidence-based counseling, behavior therapy as an RBT, and case management. She is supervised by an LCSW and hopes to become an LCSW herself in a couple years. She has experience working with children from the ages of 5 up to 18, families from all backgrounds and adults with a variety of diagnosis.. She has experience utilizing CBT, TBRI and motivational interviewing. She is passionate about her work and displays empathy and cultural competence in all the work that she does.
Recreational Therapy Team
Renna Ksiazek, CTRS
Renna graduated from Texas State University with a Master’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation. She has worked with a variety of ages and populations and also has training in ABA techniques. Most importantly, Renna has a passion for serving others through recreational interventions, as she firmly believes in the therapeutic value that it contributes to all aspects of one’s life! In her free time, Renna enjoys kayaking and walking trails around the Austin area; swimming, camping, cooking, and art (in particular clay and epoxy resin crafting).
Samantha Rodriguez
Samantha is a recent graduate of Texas State University. She loves being outdoors and loves introducing her clients to new experiences. Samantha is currently working at Spectrum as a teaching assistant and also offers Rec support.
Teale Janysek, MA, CTRS
Teale joined the Spectrum as a CTRS in 2018, working with clients in the community, while working towards her LPC. Teale’s heart for people and the helping profession began at a young age and she found her passion in her Undergraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation. She fell in love with the brain and how it works during her time at Oklahoma State and knew she wanted to be a counselor. She became certified as a CTRS, (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), in 2012 and has worked in a variety of settings, including Memory Care, Community Based Physical Rehabilitation, Inpatient Psychiatric and Outpatient Med-Psych. Here she gained a strong knowledge base in a variety of populations from ages 4 to 94, as well as, gaining great exposure to a variety of diagnoses. She graduated with her Masters in Human Relations, with an emphasis in counseling, in 2016 from the University of Oklahoma. Teale transitioned to full time therapy work at Spectrum in 2019 to complete her counseling internship and became a fully licensed therapist in the Fall of 2021. She brings a strong understanding of family systems and the emotional and social challenges that we all face in life. She loves assisting clients in breaking down the barriers in their own lives and walking with clients through transitions. She is passionate about learning peoples’ stories, and strives to meet people where they are and come along side them to be a part of their journey. Teale’s goal is to build a trusting relationship with her clients where they feel safe to explore and build on their own strengths to achieve their goals.
Social Skills Instruction Team
Amanda Pena, M.A., LPC
In addition to being the owner and director of Spectrum Services, Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a wealth of experience in applying Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other therapeutic tools to the needs of neurodivergent people (Asperger Syndrome, Autistic/Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and related social communication challenges). Amanda’s understanding of anxiety and emotion dysregulation and the impact those can have on relational, vocational and educational outcomes make her the ideal therapist for people seeking to manage their anxiety and sensory needs that impair their daily activities, ability to work and ability to successfully pursue education goals. As a parent herself, to two great kids (one neurodivergent), Amanda is also passionate about supporting parents, through parent coaching; helping them to understand, “show up” for and guide their children in all life stages.
Chasey Packer, LPC, NCC
Chasey worked with, and, as an advocate for children, both professionally, and, as a volunteer for most of her early adulthood before deciding to continue her education. She achieved her Masters in Professional Counseling in Spring 2016, and, joined Spectrum in the Fall where she completed her internship. Early on in her studies, Chasey discovered an affinity for working with folks challenged by atypical cognitive development; her research and personal work focused on learning, and, helping in neuro-diverse communities. During her clinical work in school, Chasey gained experience working directly with adults, adolescents, and, young children. Chasey has passion for a person’s unique story, and, sets out to meet clients, and, families in their present circumstances, providing emotional support while using creative, and, practical tools through the therapeutic lens of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Cindy Spencer, LPC, BCBA, CTRS
Clinical Director, Psychotherapist, Behavior Therapist – Spectrum in Lakewood, CO
Cindy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC-Colorado and Texas), a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst (BCBA) and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Cindy graduated with a Bachelor’s
degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a minor in Counseling, a Master’s degree in Counseling from Old
Dominion University, and a Graduate Certificate from the University of New Mexico in Applied Behavior
Analysis.
Cindy provides both psychotherapy and behavior therapy services to support individuals in reducing
maladaptive behavior, managing symptoms of anxiety and depression and building skills towards improving
and maintaining their health, safety and quality of life. Cindy has extensive experience in working with
individuals diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD and neurodiverse individuals as well as supporting
caregivers by providing therapy, training and consultation. Cindy utilizes tools derived from Cognitive Behavior
Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well as other tools to provide individualized and collaborative supports.
Cindy has provided services and supports in a variety of settings that include working as a recreation therapist
in both inpatient, outpatient and community therapeutic recreation settings in Virginia, as a behavior therapist
and psychotherapist for children and adults on the Developmental Disabilities Waiver and through private
insurance in New Mexico for over 16 years, as a behavior analyst for an applied behavior analysis program in
Austin, Texas and is now the Clinical Director of Spectrum in Lakewood, Colorado. Cindy is a psychotherapist
and behavior therapist providing services in-person and virtually for Spectrum in Lakewood, Colorado and
virtually in Austin, Texas. Additionally, Cindy has 8 years of experience working as a risk management
consultant for Pendulum, LLC providing consultation for various behavioral health service providers across the
country.
Education:
Bachelor of Science – Recreation Therapy, minor in Counseling, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Master of Science – Counseling, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Graduate Certificate – Applied Behavior Analysis, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Licenses:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Jan Motriuk, MA, M.Ed.
Jan has been serving Austin families and students with ASD for over 18 years in school, home and community settings. Jan’s experience as a parent and in-home trainer, client educator and 7 years as a member of the RRISD Autism Team have given her a lifespan view of ASD and the importance of building and generalizing skills across all environments. Jan holds a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Texas. With a particular expertise in teaching social skills to persons with ASD Jan has an in-depth understanding of the social interaction skills needed for a lifetime of success.
Jole Lehr-Fizer, M.Ed., BCBA, CTRS
Jole offers over 12 years experience blending social and recreation skills instruction into a community-based social group setting focused on building both social and group recreation skills of clients with ASD. Additionally, she offers the unique behavioral training and application of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support the behavioral challenges of clients that arise from their misunderstanding of the world around them. Jole has a Master’s degree in Education with certification as a BCBA and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
Kim Dolmanet, M.A., CCC-SLP
Kim received her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1998. She has over 25 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in both the public schools and the private clinical setting. Kim’s passion is working with people who experience social learning and social communication differences; she strives to cultivate a safe, neurodiversity accepting environment in which to help people better understand and navigate the social world. Kim has recently relocated to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area and continues to see our clients in Texas as well as clients in Wisconsin as she is licensed in multiple states.
Samantha Rodriguez
Samantha is a recent graduate of Texas State University. She loves being outdoors and loves introducing her clients to new experiences. Samantha is currently working at Spectrum as a teaching assistant and also offers Rec support.
Skyler Forrest, LPC – Student Intern
I am a LPC student intern pursuing my masters in counseling at St. Edward’s University and am set to graduate in the Spring of 2025. Before graduate school, I worked as a registered behavior technician doing early intervention ABA therapy which led me to my passion for working in the mental health field. I began my field experience at the St. Edward’s Community Counseling Clinic, and as an intern with Communities in Schools of Central Texas, providing social services, community resources, and counseling services to high school students. I seek to promote a warm, accepting, and safe environment where all of my clients feel welcome. I aim to foster empathy and growth through a person centered and ACT perspective.
Teale Janysek, MA, CTRS
Teale joined the Spectrum as a CTRS in 2018, working with clients in the community, while working towards her LPC. Teale’s heart for people and the helping profession began at a young age and she found her passion in her Undergraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation. She fell in love with the brain and how it works during her time at Oklahoma State and knew she wanted to be a counselor. She became certified as a CTRS, (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), in 2012 and has worked in a variety of settings, including Memory Care, Community Based Physical Rehabilitation, Inpatient Psychiatric and Outpatient Med-Psych. Here she gained a strong knowledge base in a variety of populations from ages 4 to 94, as well as, gaining great exposure to a variety of diagnoses. She graduated with her Masters in Human Relations, with an emphasis in counseling, in 2016 from the University of Oklahoma. Teale transitioned to full time therapy work at Spectrum in 2019 to complete her counseling internship and became a fully licensed therapist in the Fall of 2021. She brings a strong understanding of family systems and the emotional and social challenges that we all face in life. She loves assisting clients in breaking down the barriers in their own lives and walking with clients through transitions. She is passionate about learning peoples’ stories, and strives to meet people where they are and come along side them to be a part of their journey. Teale’s goal is to build a trusting relationship with her clients where they feel safe to explore and build on their own strengths to achieve their goals.
Victoria Gutierrez-Jasek, LMSW
Victoria(Tori) is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) from Round Rock, gaining her Master’s degree in Social Work with a specialization in children and families from the University of Texas at Arlington. Her experience is in evidence-based counseling, behavior therapy as an RBT, and case management. She is supervised by an LCSW and hopes to become an LCSW herself in a couple years. She has experience working with children from the ages of 5 up to 18, families from all backgrounds and adults with a variety of diagnosis.. She has experience utilizing CBT, TBRI and motivational interviewing. She is passionate about her work and displays empathy and cultural competence in all the work that she does.