Our Team
Dr. Jill Racine
DIRECTOR, LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Jill Racine is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, anxiety, and related conditions. Dr. Racine enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She is adept at creating a supportive and collaborative environment for her clients. She utilizes strength and evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP). Strategies are tailored to the unique needs of the individual and his/her goals for treatment.
Dr. Jill Racine
Dr. Jill Racine is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, anxiety, and related conditions. Dr. Racine enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She is adept at creating a supportive and collaborative environment for her clients. She utilizes strength and evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP). Strategies are tailored to the unique needs of the individual and his/her goals for treatment.
Dr. Racine works closely with clients to define specific treatment goals, develop an individualized treatment plan, and evaluate progress to ensure that goals are achieved. She recognizes the importance of collaboration with families, schools, and other health providers to ensure that all needs are being addressed and appropriate interventions are implemented for each client. With all clients, ongoing discussion and review is a critical component of therapy and fundamental to a collaborative and trusting relationship. Dr. Racine is also passionate about helping family members and caregivers of individuals dealing with these disorders.
Dr. Racine received her Bachelor of Arts, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in psychology from The Pennsylvania State University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Cora Services in Philadelphia, PA. Here, she gained experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting and outpatient mental health facility. Specifically, Dr. Racine conducted psychological and psychoeducational assessments, counseling, intervention, and consultation services. Dr. Racine has an understanding of 504 eligibility requirements, special education services, as well as strategies that promote academic and socioemotional success. Her doctoral dissertation focused on treatment strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Dr. Racine completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Austin Anxiety and Behavioral Health Services. She obtained specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), mindfulness, and relaxation techniques. Training focused on the treatment of obsessive compulsive, panic, anxiety, and pediatric mental health conditions.
Dr. Candich Farrar
LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Candich Farrar obtained her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from National Louis University. Dr. Farrar has experience in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, trauma, depression, interpersonal difficulties, and related conditions. She utilizes an approach that is client-centered and interpersonally based in conjunction with evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure and response prevention. Dr. Farrar enjoys working with individuals of all ages.
Dr. Farrar received her psychology undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. Dr. Farrar received her psychology undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. She attained her graduate degree at National Louis University. She recently completed her pre-doctoral internship at The Children’s Assessment Center in Houston where she provided psychological assessments and therapy to families and survivors of child sexual abuse. She has experience providing psychological assessments, as well as individual and group therapy in various settings, including a partial inpatient hospital, community mental health center, juvenile justice center, and private practices. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples from diverse backgrounds.
Ms. Natalia Betancur
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Natalia Betancur is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with years of training and hands on experience. She obtained her Master of Social Work degree specializing in clinical work from Baylor University, and her bachelor's degree from the University of Mary Hardin- Baylor. Natalia has worked in various settings which include supporting children, adolescents, and families at Dell Children’s Medical Center, in-patient, in the mental health unit. She has also worked with individuals in long term residential care, in the community, and has experience with group and family sessions with both adults and children. Her approach is compassionate, client centered, and empathetic. She provides evidenced based treatment modalities such as Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Her specialties include working with individuals diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd), anxiety, major depressive disorder, disordered eating, SI (suicidal ideation)/SIB (self-injurious behaviors), PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and trauma and attachment related disorders.
Dr. Jill Racine
Dr. Jill Racine is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, anxiety, and related conditions. Dr. Racine enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She is adept at creating a supportive and collaborative environment for her clients. She utilizes strength and evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP). Strategies are tailored to the unique needs of the individual and his/her goals for treatment.
Dr. Racine works closely with clients to define specific treatment goals, develop an individualized treatment plan, and evaluate progress to ensure that goals are achieved. She recognizes the importance of collaboration with families, schools, and other health providers to ensure that all needs are being addressed and appropriate interventions are implemented for each client. With all clients, ongoing discussion and review is a critical component of therapy and fundamental to a collaborative and trusting relationship. Dr. Racine is also passionate about helping family members and caregivers of individuals dealing with these disorders.
Dr. Racine received her Bachelor of Arts, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in psychology from The Pennsylvania State University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Cora Services in Philadelphia, PA. Here, she gained experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting and outpatient mental health facility. Specifically, Dr. Racine conducted psychological and psychoeducational assessments, counseling, intervention, and consultation services. Dr. Racine has an understanding of 504 eligibility requirements, special education services, as well as strategies that promote academic and socioemotional success. Her doctoral dissertation focused on treatment strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Dr. Racine completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Austin Anxiety and Behavioral Health Services. She obtained specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), mindfulness, and relaxation techniques. Training focused on the treatment of obsessive compulsive, panic, anxiety, and pediatric mental health conditions.
Dr. Candich Farrar
Dr. Candich Farrar obtained her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from National Louis University. Dr. Farrar has experience in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, trauma, depression, interpersonal difficulties, and related conditions. She utilizes an approach that is client-centered and interpersonally based in conjunction with evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure and response prevention. Dr. Farrar enjoys working with individuals of all ages.
Dr. Farrar received her psychology undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. She attained her graduate degree at National Louis University. She recently completed her pre-doctoral internship at The Children’s Assessment Center in Houston where she provided psychological assessments and therapy to families and survivors of child sexual abuse. She is currently working toward postdoctoral hours to fulfill licensure requirements within the state of Texas. She has experience providing psychological assessments, as well as individual and group therapy in various settings, including a partial inpatient hospital, community mental health center, juvenile justice center, and private practices. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Farrar’s approach to therapy is collaborative. She works closely with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan that incorporates their goals. She strives to provide a safe space for clients to be their authentic selves, allowing them to feel comfortable in being vulnerable and begin the therapeutic process. She views the client as an expert of their own being and helps guide them through the healing journey. She utilizes a strength-based approach and places emphasis on self-care and self-compassion throughout the course of treatment.
Natalia Betancur, LCSW
Natalia Betancur is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with years of training and hands on experience. She obtained her Master of Social Work degree specializing in clinical work from Baylor University, and her bachelor’s degree from the University of Mary Hardin- Baylor. Natalia has worked in various settings which include supporting children, adolescents, and families at Dell Children’s Medical Center, in-patient, in the mental health unit. She has also worked with individuals in long term residential care, in the community, and has experience with group and family sessions with both adults and children.
Her approach is compassionate, client centered, and empathetic. She provides evidenced based treatment modalities such as Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Her specialties include working with individuals diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd), anxiety, major depressive disorder, disordered eating, SI (suicidal ideation)/SIB (self-injurious behaviors), PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and trauma and attachment related disorders.
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