Alyssa grew up in Danville, Indiana. She studied speech language pathology at Ball State University where she received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Alyssa has developed a passion for working with children on the autism spectrum and would someday like to become a BCBA. Personally, Alyssa loves reading, yoga, and traveling.

Kelsey is an Indiana native who grew up just north of Indianapolis in Fishers. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Indiana University, continued on to receive her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from University of Indianapolis, and currently resides in Indianapolis. During her time in grad school, she worked a home-based program with a teenager with autism, targeting functional daily living skills, as well as the integration of sensory-based activities to promote regulation for increased success in his daily life. This experience helped her discover her passion for children, and helping people live their best lives, which is why she decided to become a pediatric occupational therapist. She joined K1ds Count’s because of the clear dedication to its clientele, community, and employees. Kelsey’s goal is to become an experienced occupational therapist who serves as a role model to young therapists, molding the future of occupational therapy through her own experience and skills. She loves reading, playing with her dog, and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Sarah grew up in rural Indiana prior to moving to the Indianapolis area where she currently resides. She attended Indiana State University, as well as Louisiana State University’s School of Medicine where she earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She began graduate school in 2010, with intent to work with children and families in mental health, including youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities such as autism. At Indiana State University, she worked extensively with youth suspected of having Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related disorders. Working in New Orleans for 5 years, prior to joining our team, she gained specialized education and training in Infant Mental Health, parent-child attachment, and those who have experienced child abuse/neglect or trauma. Young children, and persons with disabilities, are particularly vulnerable to potential maltreatment, exploitation, or traumatic stressors, and she enjoys assisting children and families to enhance their strengths, grow closer in relationships, and learn new skills. Though she is not specifically trained in ABA, her doctoral training in clinical psychology relies on principles of human behavior and cognition. She frequently uses behavioral interventions when providing mental health treatment to children and teaching effective parent behavioral skills to caregivers. She is an early career psychologist and loves the field of pediatric health care. After transitioning back to Indiana, her career goals are to contribute to, and expand mental health services for, children and their caregivers in the Hoosier state. She plans to expand on her passion for strengthening parent-child attachment, preventing child maltreatment, and helping caregivers understand and respond to child behaviors. Using the most current research and best practices, she strives to recognize warning signs and prevent suicide. Broadly speaking, she hopes to have a small impact to lessen human suffering and conversely promote healing and healthy relationships. Besides working directly with families, she enjoys training other professionals and teaching the community about trauma-informed health care and schools. Lastly, in her career she would like to contribute to psychology students’ education and training to further social and behavioral sciences. She loves nature and animals. Her family traditions include hiking in her backyard as well as Indiana’s beautiful state parks. Being back in Indiana, she spends much time with family, especially her niece (age 2) and nephew (age 4). She enjoys creative practices and the satisfaction of completing artistic projects. She strives to practice what she teaches by regularly engaging in self-care. She is an enthusiastic singer in the privacy of her kitchen and shower, and believes that coffee is one of her most important food groups. Dr. Sarah leads our Mental Health Services department in our clinics and also helps to support out mental health services in our school based programs.