Staff | Kranz Psychological Services

Meet the psychology team...

Our psychology team consists of licensed psychologists and licensed psychological associates (with and without independent practice). The psychology team offers psychological evaluations for children and adults ranging from age 12 months to over 90 years, as well as counseling services for ages 4 and up.

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Sarah M. Kranz, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist

CEO

Director of Internship Training

Dr. Sarah Kranz, PhD, is a Licensed Psychologist and the CEO of Kranz Psychological Services! She started out alone in independent practice in 2017, and she gradually added other clinicians to the practice who exhibited the core values of kindness, gentleness, and grace to expand to the current size of about 15 clinicians who provide counseling services, medication management, and psychological evaluations, as well as the ABA Team who provides Applied Behavioral Analysis with a range of autism-related services. Kranz Psychological Services also currently includes several graduate/master’s interns who assist with counseling services/testing services, a doctor to provide medication management, and our incredible support staff who facilitate all of our services through billing, scheduling, credentialing, and more. KPS moved to a brand new beautiful building (having outgrown several previous office spaces) in June 2021. Dr. Kranz provides individual evaluations for people ages 12 months old to 90+ years old. She also supervises the master’s interns as the Director of Internship Training. Dr. Kranz frequently provides evaluations for autism, ADHD, personality disorders, emotional concerns, learning disabilities, and more. In our office, she is known as the kind, gentle, and gracious force behind it all!

Analy Parra, M.S.

Senior LPA

with Independent Practice

Analy Parra, MS, is a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) with Independent Practice, as well as an Advanced Certified Autism Specialist. Analy provides individual evaluations for all people from ages 12 months old to 90 years old. She specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder and neuropsychological evaluations. Though she primarily conducts psychological evaluations, Analy also provides some counseling services in our office. In our office, Analy is known as the Senior LPA!

Emily Holloway, MS

LPA

with Independent Practice

Emily Holloway, MS, is a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) with Independent Practice who provides counseling services, evaluations, and autism testing in our office. She meets with kids (ages 10+), teenagers, and adults. Emily is trained in EMDR and currently working on her EMDR certification. She also provides DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). Emily has a broad range of clinical skills, but she specializes in working with children and adults who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, or foster care/adoption. In our office, Emily is known for her calm and empathetic presence!

Curtis Roscoe, M.S.

LPA

with Independent Practice

Curtis Roscoe, MS, is a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) who provides both counseling and psychological evaluations in our office. He primarily works with children from 5.5 to 12 years old, but welcomes teenagers and adults, too. Curtis frequently provides support for children and adolescents who are struggling with symptoms of ADHD, ODD, trauma, depression, and autism. Curtis uses psychodynamic techniques (including psychodynamic play with children), emotion-centered problem-solving therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). He works from a person-centered approach with all clients. In our office, Curtis is known for his gentle and thoughtful demeanor!

Meet the counseling team...

Our counseling team consists of licensed professional counselors and licensed professional counselor associates. The counseling team offers a wide range of counseling services, utilizing a wide variety of therapeutic techniques and orientations, to children and adults ranging from age 2.5 years to over 90 years.

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Kelie Goller, M.A.

LPC-S and RPT

Clinical Director

Kelsie Goller, MA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), Registered Play Therapist (RPT), and EMDR Certified Therapist who provides counseling services for children 3 years and older, as well as teens and adults. Kelsie utilizes play therapy, Adlerian therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help clients of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma history, family issues, and emotional/physical/sexual abuse. Kelsie is also the Clinical Director at Kranz Psychological Services and provides supervision for graduate interns and LPC Associates.

Debi Williams

LPC and RPT

Debi Williams, MA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) who works primarily with children aged 3-8 years old. Debi provides play therapy for children who are struggling with trauma, adjustment disorders, school problems, and other related issues. Debi has been fully licensed since 2000, and in our office she is known for her wonderful ability to connect with the youngest of clients!

Locke Curfman, MA

LPC

Locke Curfman, MA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.) Locke primarily provides EMDR and Ego State Therapy, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to assist adult clients who are working through trauma. In our office, Locke is known for his compassionate care for clients as well as for his expertise in EMDR! Locke also has a blog you can see here: https://mymentalhealthmusings.blog/

Ashlyn Mayhall Hays

LPC

Ashlyn Mayhall Hays, MAMFT, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who provides telehealth counseling services to our community, working with children, teenagers, and adults. Additionally, Ashlyn provides a safe counseling space for LGBT clients. Ashlyn is trained in CCPT (Child-Centered Play Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and she is also moving towards incorporating IFS (Internal Family Systems) techniques into her work. In our office, Ashlyn is known for her ability to connect with and offer a breadth of services to a wide variety of people!

Alyssa Cummings

LPC

Alyssa Cummings, MA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who primarily works with children aged 8+ years old, teenagers, and young adults to provide counseling services. Alyssa frequently meets with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment problems, ADHD symptoms, self-esteem issues, behavioral issues, and problems with emotional regulation, or people needing help with healthy boundaries and communication strategies. She primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a psychodynamic approach, as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) strategies in her work. In our office, Alyssa is known for her warm interpersonal skills in connecting with teens and young adults!

Tony Goss

LPC

Tony Goss, MA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA). Additionally, he is EMDR Certified and skilled in providing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) services to clients. Tony works with all ages, including children, who are struggling with issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, boundary problems, self esteem, and self awareness. He also provides couples counseling. In our office, Tony is known for his straightforward and direct counseling style!

Kathryne Boddie

LPC

Kathryne Boddie, MA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor offering services to children, youth, parents, and adults. She works with those experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, and parenting challenges. Her background includes school-based intervention, divorcing families, managing stress, and anger issues.

Taylor Mobley

LPC Associate

under the supervision of

Terri Howe, Ph.D. LPC-S

Taylor Mobley, MA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC Associate) supervised by Dr. Terri Howe. Taylor works with adults, teens, couples, and families (everyone who is 13 years and older), providing counseling services. Taylor utilizes a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to work with clients to address a variety of presenting concerns such as depression, anxiety, marital/relationship difficulties, parenting, self-image, eating disorders, addiction, career challenges, PTSD, autism, ADHD, self-harm, and suicide. In our office, Taylor is known for his thoroughness and his calm presence with clients!

Lara Jane Coffey

LPC Associate

under the supervision of

Kelsie Goller, LPC-S

Lara Jane, MA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC Associate) who provides individual counseling for clients of all ages with a clinical emphasis on expressive and play interventions. She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Play Therapy techniques, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and the Needs Connection Model (NCM). She is committed to providing individualized care to meet each client’s unique needs and a safe environment for clients of all ages, genders, faiths, cultures, and sexual orientations. Her passion for advocating for her clients is rooted in her experiences in parenting, foster care, and special education. Her clinical focus includes client development, early experiences, trauma, and attachment as significant contributing factors to relationships and mental health. Regardless of age, she believes each client is worthy and capable of making decisions and contributing to therapy. This belief drives her commitment to developing therapeutic relationships that honor all clients as equals. Lara Jane is supervised by Kelsie Goller, MA, LPC-S, RPT.

Blair Warren

LPC Associate

under the supervision of

Marisha Roberts, LPC-S

Blair Warren, MA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC Associate) who offers counseling services for teens/adolescents, adults, and couples. Blair focuses on helping people with life transitions, emotional regulation, anxiety, and marriage/couples issues, as well as specializing in working with men on issues such as pornography, transition to fatherhood (expecting/new fathers), and work-life balance. He frequently utilizes person-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Gestalt modalities to help clients reach their goals. Blair is supervised by Marisha Roberts, LPC-S.

Meet the ABA team...

Our ABA team is made up of a qualified autism services practitioner supervisor, applied behavior analysis technicians, and technicians in training. The ABA team provides a range of autism-related services. The team's approach to care is both evidence-based and connection-based.

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Paige VanMeter

QASP-S

Clinical Director

I am an East Texas native and am passionate about serving my home community. I have a B.S. in Psychology from Texas State University. My graduate work from the University of West Florida is in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Exceptional Student Learning. I have served both adult and child clients with Autism and other behavioral concerns in the home and in a treatment center setting. I have extensive knowledge/experience in special education and the public school system; I am proud to be a resource and advocate for children and their families. My area of expertise includes early intervention, social skills training, educational advocacy and parent training. I consider myself blessed to have the opportunity to play a role in the development of every client I’m able to serve. My life after hours is filled spending time with my family and my two dogs that I adore. I enjoy engaging in activities that allow me to be expressive and creative, including practicing calligraphy. I am also proficient in American Sign Language and spend time volunteering in the Deaf community and interpreting appointments for Deaf individuals.

Mallory Ford

Director of Operations

I was born and raised in the Kilgore/Longview area and am so thrilled to be able to bring these services home to my community. I hold a B.A. in Psychology from Centenary College of Louisiana and my graduate work is through the Florida Institute of Technology, studying Professional Applied Behavior Analysis. I have been so fortunate to study under some incredible trailblazers in our field. Post-undergraduate, I have worked consistently with young children on the Autism spectrum and with a variety of cognitive and developmental diagnoses. Having such a variety in the clients that I have served has been instrumental in providing me with well-rounded, diverse experience. I am passionate about being a support to my clients and their families by providing therapeutic services, including parent/caregiver training and vocational/life skills training. In my free time, I enjoy spending time on my family’s farm, playing/watching sports and raising my Border Collie and Great Dane.

Janeava

ABAT

I joined the Autism & Behavior Analysis Team as a therapist during the conception stage of the clinic and have loved every second of being able to grow alongside my clients and other clinicians. I have been a certified ABA Therapist since 2020 and have dedicated the last 3 years to honing in on my skills as a therapist through continuing education courses/workshops. I was promoted to the Program Manager role in 2022, where I am learning to assist in creating goals and plans for clients, analyze data and manage their progress. Throughout my life, I have always felt called to serve individuals with different abilities in whatever capacity possible. In high school, I volunteered for my district’s Special Olympics events and at Truman Smith Children’s Care Center. After graduating from Gilmer, I worked as a caregiver for multiple children with different abilities. I am also on the Board of Directors for the Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo and am the rodeo’s Director of the Wrangler Committee and Director of the Float Committee. I helped to build the Handicapable Rodeo program so that all children can participate in events at the Round-Up. In 2017, my family adopted two children, one of which is on the Autism Spectrum. My little brother has opened my eyes to a whole new world & was the final straw that encouraged me to pursue a career in Autism therapy! I believe it is my life’s purpose to make a difference in our community and to help individuals reach their fullest potential! I am thrilled to be a foundational member of the Autism & Behavior Analysis Team and can’t wait to see the growth we experience in the coming years.

Reed

ABAT

I was born and raised in central California. In 2020, I moved to East Texas with my wife and our dog. I have found out that I have a love for working with people with all forms of disability. In California, I worked with students on improving their cognitive function. I have an AA in Liberal Arts/Social Science. I am so proud to have this new work family.

Julian

ABAT

I was born and raised in Tulsa Oklahoma and moved to Louisiana to Be closer to my mom's side of the family. Now I’m here in Texas, working with the most amazing people. I am currently working on my undergraduate in psychology and after graduation I am planning to earn my Masters in Applied Behavioral Analysis. I have worked in this field forfive years and still love It as much as I did the first day. There isn't a day I don't want to come to work because I look forward to seeing the clients and my co-workers, and of course I think we are all always so excited always excited to see the progress that is made every week, month, and year. One of my favorite things about this job is looking back and seeing how far the clients have come along in their development. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for everyone. I love to go running, listening to audiobooks, and hanging out with my family and friends. I also like jumping out of perfectly good airplanes (Skydiving).

Courtney

ABAT

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Patrick

ABA Team Staff

I was born and raised in Houston Texas but have lived in East Texas since early 2022. Beginning at a young age, I had a notable passion for learning which, thankfully, followed me into adulthood. I completed my B.S. in Human services in 2013. I completed four years of Master’s Degree level course work in Biomedicine and Alternative medicine. While I have a variety of experience working in different areas of human services and behavioral health, I have worked in ABA Therapy for 5+ years, providing services to clients of all ages and am passionate about the work that I do. I married my wife three years ago and I’m blessed with a wonderful two-year-old baby girl who’s is my inspiration in all things.

Bridget

ABAT

I grew up primarily in Weatherford, Texas where I studied child development and psychology at Weatherford College. I made the move to East Texas in 2020. I have been working with young people for the majority of my career and have loved every minute of it. In 2019, I started my first job working with those who have cognitive differences at Emler Swim School as a swim coach specifically for children with special needs. It was during that time that I truly felt my heart and soul absorb into my work. Being able to work with these individuals and their families has truly changed me as person and I am so grateful to never be same. Today I am honored to be able to share the privilege of working with my clients alongside an amazing team of people who share the same goals and passion. In my free time, I enjoy creating art with various mediums, and being in the garden with all of my plant babies. And of course, spending time with all the rescue animals that my partner and I have filled our home with. I owe the ever-present dog hair on my clothes to them.

Anastasia

ABA Team Staff

I was born and raised in the Longview/Tatum area. From a young age I knew I enjoyed helping people, and how just a little bit of help could make a huge difference in people's life. I graduated from East Texas Baptist University with a B.S. in Athletic Training. It was during my time as an athletic trainer and substitute teacher that I realized my love of working with people and seeing their growth, whether that was in their learning, in their chosen sport, or coming back from an injury. I am so excited to be apart of the ABA Team and see the growth that will occur in the team and in the client's we serve. In my spare time I enjoy reading, learning new things, playing board/tabletop games, traveling, and spending time with my family.

Ruby

Clinic Caretaker

After graduating from Northeast Texas Community College with my Associate Degree, I worked as a special education aide at Chapel Hill ISD. It was during my time in the classroom along with my previous experience as a home health caregiver that I learned to really admire the progress a student/patient makes towards their individual goals. I feel truly at home here at Autism & Behavior Analysis Team. In my free time I enjoy going to the gym or being outdoors. Most weekends, you can find me at the park on my skates or caddying for my husband, who has been by my side for 8 years now.

Jacob, M. Ed.

ABAT

Originally from the Beaumont area, I met my wife while volunteering with a Special Olympics organization at Texas A&M. From there we moved around to New York, back to Beaumont, and then Kilgore, before finally landing in Tyler where we have lived the last several years. We have 3 children ages 7, 9, and 17. Professionally, I’ve always worked with the goal of helping to improve the lives of others, especially children. This work has included working with a few different child and family centered nonprofits, as well as 4 years as a teacher. I have recently started a graduate certification program in Behavior Analysis through University of North Texas, and am excited to get some further experience helping people with autism meet their goals!

Grace

ABAT

I was born and raised in East Texas. I just recently moved from Tyler to Longview. Helping others is my passion and I have always dreamed of a job that will allow me to do that. I’m so excited for this journey. I can’t wait to watch people, including myself, grow. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my family and fur babies. I love to take my dog on walks and watching movies!

Bayeleigh

ABA Team Staff

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Ayana

ABA Team Staff

I was born and raised in Longview, TX. After graduating from LISD, I received my Associate’s degree from TJC and then my Bachelor’s degree from UT Tyler, both in psychology. Working with & inspiring the youth has always been my passion! I am currently working towards obtaining my Master’s degree in psychology and spend a lot of time studying! Outside of school and work at the clinic, I enjoy spending time with family, my dog, and friends.

Lexi

ABA Team Staff

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ABA Team Staff

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Meet the medical team...

Our medical team provides medication management services to individuals who have received an evaluation at the practice and are current counseling clients of the practice. Counseling client must attend counseling services regularly in order to continue medication management services through the practice. Requests for refills are processed on Tuesday of each week..

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Dorothy Miller

Medical Director

I am board certified in Family Medicine and have over 20 years of experience in family medicine. I have regularly treated depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. I am a graduate of Texas A&M University and University of Texas Medical School at Houston. During my time in practice, I have realized the overwhelming impact of our mental health on our physical well-being and disease processes. This has motivated me to join KPS in a more comprehensive model of healthcare. I am especially interested in helping people deal with past trauma to mitigate long-term health effects.

Meet the intern and coaching team...

Our intern and coaching team assist in providing lower cost services to the community. Our life coach is bilingual and offers life coaching services in both Spanish and English. Our intern team provides counseling services at a rate of $15 per session.

Sasshey Valdez

Bilingual Life Coach

Master's Intern

se habla Español.

Sasshey Valdez, MS, Life Coach, is working towards becoming a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA), providing psychological testing services, English/Spanish translation services, and bilingual life coaching in our office. Sasshey works with children/adults/teenagers, and she frequently meets with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, troubling memory, and thoughts and behaviors that are difficult to control. Sasshey is supervised by Dr Kranz, PhD. In our office, Sasshey, is known for her passion for working with the Hispanic community!

Ethan Walters

Master's Intern

Ethan Walters, MS, is working towards becoming a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA). Once licensed, he will be providing psychological evaluations and counseling services for all ages. In our office, Ethan is known for his positive outlook and sense of humor!

Jessie Higdon

Master's Intern

Jessie Higdon is studying for a Master’s of Science in Clinical Psychology, with a concentration in Clinical Counseling. She will be finishing her program in June 2024. Jessie works with children, teenagers, and adults, as well as inpatient clients. She focuses on using ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as assisting with psychological testing.

Shaddow Aiken

Master's Intern

Shaddow Aiken is a Clinical Psychology master’s student at UT Tyler, expected to graduate in the Fall of 2024. Shaddow is currently working with children, teens, and adults to provide counseling services and to assist with psychological testing. She uses both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy therapy and person-centered therapy to help people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Christian Lopez

Master's Intern

se habla Español.

Christian Lopez is in the Clinical Psychology master’s program, specializing in Neuropsychology, at UT Tyler. He plans to graduate in Summer 2024. Christian desires to focus on children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, but he also works with individuals of all ages. Christian assists with psychological testing as well as providing counseling services at this time. He offers Spanish-speaking services.

Meet the support team...

Our support team works behind the scenes (and at the front window) to do all the things that enable our practitioners to do what they do best. From credentialing the practitioners, to verifying insurance, to scheduling...our support team works tirelessly under the guidance of the director of operations to help things run smoothly.

Elissa

Director of Operations

I graduated from Longview High School in 2014 and moved to Huntsville, TX to study music at Sam Houston State University. I recently have returned to my hometown and hope to transfer to a nearby school in the coming years to further pursue a career in music. I have one sweet fur baby named Stevie that was rescued almost three years ago. My hobbies include singing, binging Netflix shows, and eating dark chocolate. I have extensive experience in an office setting as support staff and as a Longview native I am excited to be at Kranz Psychological Services to provide services for the betterment of my community.

Emily

Training Lead

Billing

Originally from Missouri, I moved to Longview in 2022 with my family. I have a Bachelor's degree from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. I enjoy cooking, reading, and spending time with my family. I find that the work at KPS is very rewarding as we do our best to help those in our community - I am very happy to be a part of that!

Angela

Records Coordinator

I graduated from Pine Tree High School in 1993. I obtained my Associates Degree from Kilgore College, and I have a Bachelors of Science from UT Tyler. I have been married for 22 years, and we have one daughter (age 17). I have been a stay at home mom for the last 10 years, prior to joining KPS in June of 2018.

Estela

Scheduling Lead

I was born in Longview and raised in Tatum where I graduated. I live in Longview with my husband and three kids, who are my world. I like spending extra time with my family and just enjoying life.

Cady

Scheduling

I graduated from Hallsville High School in 2020 and now I am a senior pursuing my B.S. in Organizational Management-Project Management at Colorado Christian University. When I am not working or in school, I am bingeing my latest favorite tv show, hanging out with my puppy Henry, or playing with my two-year-old brother. I am so excited to further my experience at KPS and be a part of a group that works to help our community!

Mariah

Insurance Lead

I graduated from Longview High School in 2014. I matriculated through the halls of Sam Houston State University. I then became a Correctional Officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice prior to joining KPS. Also, I am currently the proud mother to my wonderful 2 year old son.

Natalie

Referral Coordinator

I graduated from Hallsville high school. I love going to the gym and going on adventures. I have an amazing GoldenDoodle.

Bobbye

Support Staff

I am from Longview, been married to me sweet husband 39 years. We have 2 children, 2 grandchildren and one wild and crazy doggie. In my over 40 years of being in the workforce, Kranz is my favorite by far!!!

Mark

CFO

I was born in Northern California. I came to Longview in 1993. I am an engineer by trade, and I hold 12 patents. I have worked at Stemco for the last 20 years after starting an engineering design group there. I served for 6 years on the board of directors for both Hallsville ISD and Harrison Central Appraisal District. In addition to my job as a senior engineer, I currently serve in the role of chief financial officer for Kranz Psychological Services and I am also the owner of a construction company.