Angela Dobbins, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP). She obtained her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Community Counseling from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Dr. Dobbins obtained her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Florida with a minor is Research Methodology.

As a part of her doctoral training, she completed clinical and school-based practicum rotations, specializing in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults. In addition, Dr. Dobbins completed a full-time, one-year internship where she specialized in psychoeducational and psychological assessment, parent training, behavioral consultation, and therapy for students with various emotional and behavioral disorders. Following graduation, Dr. Dobbins successfully completed a postdoctoral residency at the University of Virginia, with a major focus on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, learning disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, and other disruptive behavior disorders. Dr. Dobbins has extensive experience completing psychological and psycho-educational assessments, as well as significant experience consulting with school campuses to determine appropriate supports for children and adolescents.

Dr. Dobbins provides comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults at Premier Psychological Services, as well as Independent Educational Evaluations for school-aged children.

Dr. Bryant Clayton is a clinical psychologist based in Houston, TX, specializing in psychotherapy and psychological assessment, with a focus on ADHD, learning, personality and autism spectrum disorder evaluations. Dr. Clayton provides comprehensive care for individuals dealing with issues such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, stress, personality disorders, anger, trauma, identity development, spirituality, and men’s mental health concerns.

He earned his Doctor of Psychology degree from the University of Indianapolis in 2022 and completed both his internship and post-doctoral fellowship at The Menninger Clinic from 2021 to 2023. At Premier Psychological Services Dr. Clayton is working with adolescents and adults, providing ADOS-2 comprehensive assessments to screen for Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as personality and psycho-educational evaluations to screen for attention and learning related concerns. Dr. Clayton’s research explores the intersection of various challenges and disorders and spirituality in mental health outcomes, guiding his holistic approach to therapy and assessment.

Dr. Anita Payan is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP). She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Organizational Management at Emory University, Master of Education in Counseling at the University of Houston, and Doctorate of Philosophy in School Psychology at the University of Houston.

She has trained in a variety of settings in Houston including Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital, the University of Texas Health and Science Center of Houston, and various public schools. She completed her American Psychological Association (APA) accredited pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship in the Houston Independent School District Psychological Services and Crisis Intervention Department. She has prior work experience as a psychologist in an academic medical setting and as a contracted specialist for conducting psychoeducational evaluations in schools.

Dr. Payan specializes in working with children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, and adjustment related issues such as grief and loss. A backbone of her practice is cognitive behavioral in nature, where she works with youth to increase their emotional awareness and identify better ways of thinking and behaving to become more effective in everyday life. She also provides consultation services to assist parents in understanding a diagnosis and applying strategies in support of their child/teen’s path to wellness.

Dr. John Rucker is a licensed clinical psychologist in Houston, Texas, with experience conducting psychological assessment and psychotherapy. Dr. Rucker has published in several peer-reviewed journals, presented at (inter)national conferences, and received awards from national organizations in psychology. His expertise lays in personality assessment, identity issues, depression, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, grief, and troubling interpersonal patterns. His evidence-based psychodynamic approach appreciates the power development has on present situations and he collaborates thoughtfully with patients to work towards current and future goals.

Dr. Rucker earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the Florida Institute of Technology and earned the program’s outstanding clinical student award. He completed a pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at The Menninger Clinic training in severe and complex mental illness and currently holds a position as a Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor with the Baylor College of Medicine. At Premier Psychological Services, Dr. Rucker primarily provides assessment services including personality assessments, psychoeducational evaluations, ADHD testing, and therapeutic assessments for couples/families. His research explores areas of attachment, personality pathology, personality assessment, and psychotherapy.