Brian Wolff, Ph.D.​

Dr. Brian Wolff is the owner and founder of Wolff Child Psychology and its Director of Psychological and Behavioral Services. He established Wolff Child Psychology in 2011 with the goals of providing families with evidence-based, individualized psychotherapy services and with comprehensive neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations that provide true insight into each child's patterns of neurodevelopmental functioning. Over the years, Dr. Wolff has brought together an outstanding team of bright, highly trained, and caring psychologists, behavioral specialists, and administrative staff who not only helped expand the number of clients we could see, but who, through their training, experience, and unique perspectives, work every day to improve the quality and effectiveness of our therapy and evaluation services.

Dr. Wolff received a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Yale University, his M.A. and Ph.D. in Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver, and his post-doctoral training as a Research Fellow at JFK Partners at the University of Colorado Denver and as a Lecturer at the University of Denver. 

 

Elizabeth F. Bruno, Ph.D.​

Dr,  Elizabeth Bruno is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialized training in developmental and neuropsychological assessment. Dr. Bruno employs evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive assessment and consultation services to children and adolescents who may be at risk for cognitive, academic, social and behavioral difficulties. She is especially passionate about assessing very young children with the goal of starting early intervention as soon as possible. She received her B.A. in Psychology and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Southern Methodist University. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. During her time in graduate school, Dr. Bruno received specialized training in developmental and neuropsychological assessment at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. She also completed an intensive internship program in Pediatric Psychology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Following her graduation, Dr. Bruno completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship through the Developmental Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Bruno received in depth training on the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and in understanding the interaction between medical conditions and development. She was also a Clinical Instructor in the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Program at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. Having received extensive training in her field of work, Dr. Bruno values the opportunity to work directly with families through every step of the assessment process.  

 

Nicole Wallace, Ph.D., ABPP-CN

Dr. Nicole Wallace is a Licensed Pediatric Neuropsychologist who has also obtained board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). She earned her BS in Psychology and Spanish and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. Her graduate training focused on Child and Family Intervention and Assessment. Dr. Wallace completed an intensive pre-doctoral internship program in Pediatric Psychology at Children’s Hospital of Orange County. She gained specialized training in Pediatric Neuropsychological assessment during a two year Post-Doctoral Fellowship program at Advanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern California. Through this experience, Dr. Wallace gained expertise regarding brain-behavior relationships in children ranging from 0-25. She has worked extensively with children with developmental disorders, attention and learning disabilities, as well as children with medically complex needs that affect their learning and behaviors.

​Dr. Wallace has served as a Clinical Instructor at Colorado State University teaching neuropsychological assessment. She has also worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Dr. Wallace believes in comprehensive assessment to individually tailor treatment recommendations based on a child’s unique strengths and weaknesses.  

 

Jessica Torres, Ph.D

Dr. Jessica Torres is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. She completed pre-doctoral training in assessment, therapy, pediatric primary care, postpartum depression, and infant development through the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s Hospital of Colorado in Aurora. As a pre-doctoral intern, she completed an American Psychological Association accredited internship training program in child clinical and pediatric psychology through the Children’s Hospital of Orange County Pediatric Psychology Department in Orange, California. She then completed her postdoctoral training with Wolff Child Psychology and has served as a clinical supervisor for the University of Denver’s clinical child psychology doctoral program. 
 
Dr. Torres believes strongly in the central tenet of the collaborative problem solving therapy model in which children do well if they can. Children do not exist in a vacuum but rather are embedded in their family, school, and community systems. Care is individualized to the needs of the child and family and grounded in clinical science. She wants families to know they are a team working together to support their child’s needs, whether that be through rigorous evaluation and care planning or through individualized psychotherapy. Dr. Torres specializes in the assessment and treatment of depression and anxiety, as well as the differential diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions, including specific learning disorders (e.g., Dyslexia), ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

 

Danielle Mohr, Ph.D

Dr. Danielle Mohr is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. Her graduate training focused on assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD, learning disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and mood and behavioral concerns. Dr. Mohr completed her pre-doctoral internship at Community Reach Center, in Adams County, Colorado, and a post-doctoral fellowship in clinical child psychology at the University of California at Davis Medical Center. Dr. Mohr has served as the Assessment Coordinator for Aurora Mental Health Center, supervising doctoral students in psychological assessment and diagnosis. Dr. Mohr sees assessment as a collaborative process to help children and families learn about strengths and find the support they need.

 

Nikki Pond, Psy.D.​

Dr. Nikki Pond is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She received her M.Ed. in Prevention Science and Practice from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and her M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. She completed pre-doctoral training in assessment at National Jewish Health, as well as training in therapy and assessment for children with complex trauma, depression, and anxiety at Denver Children's Home. As a pre-doctoral intern, she completed an APA-accredited one-year internship training program in child and adolescent psychology at Denver Children's Home through the DU Graduate School of Professional Psychology Internship Consortium.
 
Dr. Pond is passionate about working with children and adolescents with a range of experiences, including anxiety and depression, significant life transitions and stressors, and traumatic life events. She strives to support clients’ mental health in therapy by identifying their strengths and promoting their resilience. For evaluations, Dr. Pond employs a strengths-based, collaborative, and integrative approach to truly understanding a child’s patterns of functioning.

 

Hillary Grady-Speckhals, Psy.D.

Dr. Hillary Grady-Speckhals is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She received her M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. She completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship and a post-doctoral fellowship in child clinical psychology at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her graduate training and experiences focused on providing assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with mood and behavioral concerns, complex trauma, ADHD, learning disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Grady-Speckhals has worked in a number of settings, including both inpatient and outpatient hospital clinics.
 
Dr. Grady-Speckhals has extensive training and experience using evidence-based treatments including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She provides parenting support and works collaboratively with families to meet their specific needs and goals. Dr. Grady-Speckhals completes thorough evaluations to assess for specific learning disorders, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, working closely with caregivers and schools to support a child's individual strengths and needs.

 

Alexandra Manion, Ph.D

Dr. Alexandra Manion is a current post-doctoral fellow in clinical psychology. She received her Ph.D. in Child, Family, and School Psychology from the University of Denver, as well as her M.A in Educational Psychology from the University of Colorado. Her experience and expertise represent a blend of both clinical and school-based delivery, with a focus on neuropsychological assessment and evidence-based intervention. Dr. Manion completed pre-doctoral training in pediatric neuropsychology at Children’s Hospital Colorado, in addition to completing an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship in neuropsychology at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI. Her assessment and intervention experience includes infants, children, and adolescents with learning disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, trauma, emotional and behavioral concerns, as well as complex medical presentations.

​Dr. Manion previously worked as an early childhood and elementary educator in various schools within the Denver community, as well as a visual art educator in both school and museum settings. She promotes a strengths-focused approach across both evaluations and treatment, and is passionate about partnering with families and educators to provide wraparound support for children. 

 

Cierra Townsend, Ph.D. Candidate

Cierra Townsend is a Ph.D. candidate in the Child, Family, and School Psychology program at the University of Denver. She received her B.A in Psychology and Women’s Studies at George Washington University and her M.A. in Early Child Special Education from Mills College. Her graduate training focused on equitable assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with learning disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and mood and behavioral concerns. Cierra completed her advanced training at the Developmental Neuropsychology Clinic and her pre-doctoral internship at Denver Public Schools.

​Cierra has served as the Graduate Clinic Manager and Associate Professor for the Counseling and Educational Services Clinic, supervising doctoral and education specialists’ students in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and school-based consultation. Cierra believes in and values the collaborative process between the family, school, and assessment to fully support students.  

 

Samantha English, Ph.D.

Dr. Samantha English is a current post-doctoral fellow in clinical psychology. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Penn State. Dr. English completed her APA-accredited predoctoral internship in child and family clinical psychology at the Aurora Mental Health Center in Colorado. Her clinical training and experiences have focused on providing evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy for children and adolescents (from early childhood to young adulthood) with a broad range of presenting concerns. Dr. English is passionate about working with children and families and employs a strengths-based approach to promote positive change. 

 

Mark Thomas, M.A.

Mark Thomas is a doctoral level student in school psychology at the University of Denver. He received his M.A. in school psychology from the University of Denver. His graduate training thus far has focused on assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with diverse neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ID, ASD, ADHD), learning challenges, and mood and behavioral concerns, within both clinical and educational settings. He has an extensive history working with children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders, specifically intellectual disability (ID) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as a behavioral therapist. During his experience, he focused on addressing emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents through direct behavior intervention supports and working with families around behavior support training.  

Mark is passionate about providing equitable mental health care to children and adolescents with comorbid trauma and developmental needs, through prevention, assessment, and treatment practices. Outside of work and school, Mark enjoys traveling and outdoor activities in Colorado, like snowboarding and hiking with his dog.  

 

Coral Euler, M.A.​

Coral Euler received her B.A. in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology at California State Fullerton, and her M.A. and Licensure in Early Childhood Education at the University of Colorado Denver. She has a long history of working with children and teenagers with specific developmental disorders (e.g., ASD, ADHD) and with a range of behavioral, emotional, and executive functioning challenges. Coral works with parents, children, and teens to find strategies that work for them to support each family’s individually tailored goals. Coral has worked for the past 15 years with hundreds of children through multiple state and county agencies, psychology, speech/language, and occupational therapy practices, and in partnership with Brian Wolff, Ph.D., at Wolff Child Psychology and through the Wolff Integrated Support for Executive Functioning (WISE) program they developed. Coral and Dr. Wolff created WISE to provide intensive, family-based support for children’s executive functioning challenges, including difficulties with behavioral, emotional, and cognitive regulation. WISE services continue to be integrated into Coral’s day-to-day work with children and families, given the impact executive functioning challenges have on children’s emotional and behavioral functioning and on the well-being of the family as a whole.

Outside of work, Coral enjoys exploring Colorado with her husband and two children. Coral is an engaging, structured, and compassionate professional who can seamlessly switch from being no-nonsense to all-nonsense depending on the needs of the client and family. Her individualized approach has made a substantial and positive impact on the lives of many parents and children over the last 15 years!

 

Tami Newlin​

Tami Newlin is our indispensable office manager. She is at the heart of the daily activities of running the office and helps parents navigate through the evaluation and therapy process. Tami has worked for the past 30 years in the medical field in various administrative and management capacities. She loves connecting and interacting with the families and doctors here to help everyone feel comfortable with the process. Outside of the office she loves reading, hiking, gardening, photography, and spending time with her husband and son. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences with a minor in Sociology from Metro State University

 

Cassie Svelnys​, M.A.

Cassie is a Ph.D student in the clinical psychology program at the University of Denver, with focuses on child clinical psychology and developmental cognitive neuroscience. She received her B.A. in Psychology, with minors in cognitive science and English literature, at the University of Connecticut and her M.A. in clinical psychology at DU. Her graduate training thus far has focused on neuropsychological and comprehensive social/emotional assessment, as well as evidence-based interventions for anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. Cassie’s research focuses on supporting intergenerational wellbeing, particularly among families who have experienced adversity. Cassie values reducing barriers to mental health services and helping families navigate processes for assessment, school-based interventions, and therapy. As a Clinic Assistant at Wolff Child Psychology, Cassie is excited to support families in connecting with services. In her free time, Cassie enjoys paddle boarding, hiking, and baking. 

 

Anni Subar, M.A.​

Anni Subar is a doctoral student in clinical psychology at the University of Denver. She received her B.A. in Psychology and Spanish for the University of Michigan and her M.A. in clinical psychology from the University of Denver. Her graduate clinical training thus far has focused on the delivery of evidence-based treatment and assessment to youth and caregivers with a range of presenting emotional and behavioral challenges across domains of functioning. Specifically, she has experience providing interventions for anxiety, depression, and ADHD, as well as conducting comprehensive socioemotional and neuropsychological (e.g., SLDs, ID, ASD) assessments. As part of her graduate training, Anni serves as a Clinic Assistant. She has experience conducting phone intakes for clients and performing various clinic administration duties, including coordinating case assignments, client referrals, and waitlist management. Anni is eager to work with diverse patient populations and deliver evidence-based and culturally sensitive practices through a lens of compassion, humility, and collaboration.