The Housson Center is the trusted resource in Dallas for individuals and families in need of psychological and educational services. For more than 20 years, Dr. Matthew Housson and the team at The Housson Center have provided exemplary care grounded in mind-body connection, science, and evidence-based psychology practices.
Matthew Housson, Ph.D., CEO & Founder
Dr. Matthew Housson received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1996. He began his career at The University of Texas at Dallas, Callier Center for Communication Disorders. Dr. Housson has extensive experience diagnosing autism, attention disorders, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders.
At The Housson Center, Dr. Housson and the clinical team provide individual and family psychotherapy services to address behavioral and emotional concerns, as well as conduct psychoeducational and psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Additionally, he enjoys parent training and working with families to identify appropriate educational environments and accommodations for optimal learning opportunities. He serves on various educational and community boards, including St. Michael Episcopal School, Oak Hill Academy, The Hillier School, The Winston School, and the Jerry M. Lewis, M.D. Mental Health Research Foundation.
Dr. Housson and his wife, Dr. Wells Housson, live in Dallas with their four children. Passionate about the benefits of exercise and being outdoors, he rides his road bike and gets to his ranch as often as he can.
Maryann Hetrick, Ph.D., Managing Partner & Director of Psychological Services
Dr. Maryann Hetrick is a licensed psychologist who received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. As a graduate student, Dr. Hetrick was awarded the Carmen Miller Michael Award for outstanding leadership and dedication to the community, as well as The Dissertation Award by The Dallas Psychological Association for her research on family functioning and eating disorders in children and adolescents.
Prior to joining Dr. Housson’s private practice, Dr. Hetrick worked at the Shelton School and Evaluation Center in Dallas where she served as a research coordinator and the Associate Director of Research. While at Shelton, Dr. Hetrick oversaw parent training groups and ran attention training groups for preschool children who had a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Dr. Hetrick is an expert in evaluation of children with learning, attention, and emotional and behavioral difficulties. She is also one of few psychologists within the Dallas community who offers a comprehensive psychological evaluation for adolescents and adults which yields information regarding cognition, coping skills, thought processes, self-perception, and interpersonal relationships to assist with accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Additionally, Dr. Hetrick offers counseling services and uses cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, an empirically validated treatment modality, to address symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Dr. Hetrick loves to spend time at home with her husband, two young sons, and Persian cats. In addition to exploring the world through the eyes of her rambunctious children and attempting to keep up with their fast pace, Dr. Hetrick enjoys crafting, scrapbooking, and reading in her leisure time.
Diana Diduck, MS, BCBA, LPC
Diana Diduck is a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University, Graduate Certificate in Behavior Analysis from University of North Texas, and Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Child Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Dallas. She serves on the Clinical Advisory Board at The Vanguard School and as a board member of The Segue Center.
Diana sees teenagers, adults, families and couples. Diana utilizes evidence–based practices including cognitive-behavior therapy, EMDR, and Kazdin Parent Management Training to address anxiety, depression, gender identity, parenting challenges, marital discord and high school-to-college transition issues.
In addition to counseling services, Diana is the director of behavior services at The Housson Center. She supervises Registered Behavior Technicians in ABA therapy (in-home and school) to treat autism and behavior-related difficulties such as non-compliance and oppositional defiance. Parental and caregiver training in behavioral procedures for the home setting is integral to her practice, as is consultation with schools.
Diana and her husband live in Dallas and have two grown children. In her free time, she likes getting out into nature as much as possible.
Leda Owens, MA, LPC, Director of ADHD & Learning Services
Leda Owens is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master of Arts degree from Amberton University and received Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees in Psychology and Child Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Dallas. She is currently working toward her Ph.D. in General Psychology. Leda joined Dr. Housson’s practice in 2008 and has extensive knowledge in diagnosing and treating ADHD. She developed the Executive Functioning Counseling and Training (EFCT) program and “Parenting the ADHD Child” parenting workshop. Additionally, Leda is a Certified Cogmed Working Memory Coach and oversees all Cogmed training.
Leda has expertise in the evaluation of various learning, attention, emotional and behavioral disorders. She also sees children, adolescents, and young adults in individual therapy using cognitive-behavioral and acceptance and mindfulness techniques. She provides guidance to parents and their children as they navigate new learning and emotional diagnoses or life challenges. Specifically, she assists families in addressing concerns related to academic achievement, adjustment to divorce, anxiety, attention deficits, behavior concerns, and depression.
Leda loves spending time at home with her husband and three daughters, who range in age from early elementary to high school. She enjoys being outside, traveling and camping, and is a soccer enthusiast. Leda believes laughter to be one of the best remedies and is known for pulling office pranks. She is active in her church and takes refuge in 1 Corinthians 15:10 “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain.”
Mary Reilly, MS, Ed.S., LPA, LSSP, Director of Early Childhood
Mary Reilly is a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP). She has expertise in the evaluation and treatment of preschool and school-aged children and adolescents with social, emotional, attentional, and behavioral difficulties. Specifically, Mary conducts Developmental and Psychoeducational Evaluations and is trained in administering a variety of assessments, including those used to identify Autism Spectrum Disorder and other socio-developmental disorders. Mary also conducts individual and family therapy, as well as parent training for individuals and their families who are struggling behaviorally and emotionally. She uses a variety of evidence-based techniques in her sessions, including cognitive behavioral techniques and behavioral strategies. Mary received her BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her MS and Ed.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Prior to joining The Housson Center in 2015, Mary worked as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology in the Highland Park Independent School District as well as other districts in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area where she conducted special education evaluations, individual counseling, and teacher consultation for school-aged children with disabilities. She has extensive knowledge in special education law and the development of behavioral strategies for children in the school and home settings. Mary also enjoys consulting with teachers and staff, offering professional development presentations and staff trainings on children with disabilities.
A native Midwesterner, Mary now calls Texas home. She lives in Dallas with her husband and young daughter and enjoys traveling anywhere, drinking red wine, and cheering on her Wisconsin Badgers during football season.
Amanda Salerno, SSPY, LSSP, LPA, Director of Autism Services
Amanda Salerno is a Licensed Psychological Associate under the supervision of Dr. Matthew Housson. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and her Specialist in School Psychology degree from Texas Woman’s University. Before joining the Housson Center in 2016, Amanda provided assessment and intervention services for ten years as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology for the Highland Park, Frisco, and Arlington Independent School Districts. Amanda has expertise in the assessment and treatment of childhood and adolescent disorders, and extensive knowledge of special education laws and procedures. Additionally, she offers school consultative services, parent training, and individual counseling in order to provide a collaborative approach to intervention.
As the Director of Autism Services for The Housson Center, Amanda specializes in differential diagnosis for individuals with increased behavioral challenges and complex diagnostic histories.
A native Texan, Amanda was born in Austin and recently relocated to The Woodlands area north of Houston after twenty years in Dallas. She loves to cook, is a runner at heart, and enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter.
Kristy Sender, M.Ed., LPC-S, NCC, RPT
Kristy Sender is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. Additionally, she holds a certification as a National Board Certified Counselor. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas where she majored in Psychology and Child Development and minored in English and Art History. She earned her Master of Education in Counseling from the University of North Texas where she studied at the world-renowned Center for Play Therapy. She has specialties in Play Therapy and School Counseling.
Kristy has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of roles, including educator, school counselor, high school crisis counselor, and mental health clinician. Kristy uses her professional and educational backgrounds to create tailored treatment plans to meet the needs of each client. Her experience in these varied roles allows her to see through multiple lenses and provide support from different perspectives. Kristy uses child-centered play therapy to serve younger children, ages 3 to 10. This developmentally appropriate therapeutic modality helps children process their world and experiences. For upper elementary children, middle and high school clients, Kristy draws upon an array of therapeutic modalities, including activity therapy, expressive arts therapy, group therapy, sand tray therapy, as well as traditional talk therapy.
Kristy is a firm believer that parental support, collaboration, and involvement is crucial to the therapeutic process. In parent consultations, she offers tools and strategies to help lessen family concerns and enhance the parent-child relationship. Parents’ emotional well-being is vital to a healthy family and a healthy parent-child relationship. Kristy also offers individual counseling services to adults to help navigate the stressors and challenges in their lives.
Anna Sergiovanni, MS, LPC-A
Anna Sergiovanni is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Jill Wiedman, LPC-S, RPT-S Anna received her Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. She previously provided therapeutic services at SMU’s Center for Family Counseling. Anna is a part of the evaluation team and offers therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. She uses developmentally appropriate play activities and cognitive behavioral techniques to help individuals with emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns. Anna believes that all individuals have the potential to heal, find meaning, and achieve their goals in a safe space. She believes that self-awareness serves as a catalyst for positive change. Additionally, Anna provides executive functioning services to both children and adolescents.
A Dallas native, Anna attended Ursuline Academy of Dallas. She loves to play tennis and spend time with her husband, family, friends, and goldendoodle, Wilson.
Sharon Stambaugh, MA, LPC
Sharon Stambaugh is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked with Dr. Housson since 2003. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas and her Master of Arts degree from Amberton University. Sharon assists with conducting Psychoeducational Evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. She offers counseling services and uses cognitive-behavior therapy techniques to assist children with anxiety, depression, attention, and behavior-related difficulties. Additionally, Sharon works with students who struggle with executive function weaknesses and assists them in developing these important life skills. She has a heart for assisting individuals and families who are struggling with mental, behavioral, and emotional problems.
Sharon was born and raised in South Africa and immigrated to Dallas in 1997. She lives in McKinney with her husband, son, and daughter. In her free time, Sharon enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking and meal planning. She is especially passionate about baking and decorating cookies and cakes.
Ally Tibbitts, MS, LPC-A
Ally is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Jill Wiedman, LPC-S, RPT-S . She graduated from Southern Methodist University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program with an emphasis in children and adolescents. She has been a part of The Housson Center team since 2018 in various roles. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Arkansas in Human Development and Family Science with an emphasis in Child Development.
Ally primarily sees adolescents and young adults, utilizing a strengths-based cognitive behavioral (CBT) approach to address anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, executive function deficits, and other emotional or behavioral challenges. She encourages her clients to identify the negative thought patterns that do not serve them and work to restructure them in a way that promotes a higher self-esteem and confidence level. Even in an individual therapy session, Ally views each client in a systemic context, paying close attention to the role of family and other environmental factors.
A proud Ursuline alumna and Dallas native, Ally enjoys spending time with family and friends. She can usually be found in a spin or heated sculpt class, or on the couch with her husband and dog watching tv – as she is a big believer in balance.
Mary-Kyle McDonald, M.C.D., CCC-SLP, Director of Speech & Language Services
Mary-Kyle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Mississippi and a Master of Communication Disorders degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. She is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Mary-Kyle specializes in evaluating and treating children and adolescents in the areas of social communication and receptive / expressive language. She also evaluates and treats children with articulation and phonology as well as fluency disorders.
Anna Wise, MS, CCC-SLP
Anna Wise is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and earned a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Texas. She completed her undergraduate studies at Mississippi State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education. While Anna has training in nearly all areas of speech-language pathology, she primarily specializes in treating children in the areas of social communication, articulation and phonology, and early childhood language.
Anna began her career as a special education teacher working in both Richardson and Highland Park ISDs. As a special education teacher, she gained a great deal of experience working with children who have learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavior challenges. It was during her time as a special education teacher, she realized her desire to help others, especially children, communicate. Her passion and excitement for working with children and her creative therapy style, enables her to connect with children in meaningful ways so that each child may reach their potential.
In her free time, Anna enjoys spending time with her husband, two young children, and two dogs.
Sarah Little, MS, CCC-SLP
Sarah earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Baylor University in 2009 and a Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Georgia Southern University in 2013. She is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Texas and a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Sarah has experience evaluating and treating a wide variety of communication disorders, but specializes in working with children who have social communication deficits, executive function challenges, receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, and fluency disorders. She has a passion for working with children of all ages and backgrounds, with a heavy emphasis on elementary age children. Sarah enjoys incorporating sensory and motor based activities into the learning process, along with thematic units. She works to build trust with the children and families she serves. Sarah enjoys supporting parents and teachers with accommodations and implementing individualized, realistic strategies for home and school. Before joining The Housson Center team, Sarah has worked as an elementary school speech therapist in Plano ISD and Richardson ISD, a home health care setting, and served as the Clinic Director for a Dallas based non-profit.
When she is not working, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, young daughter, and dachshunds, Hans and Gertrude. Some of her hobbies include traveling, cooking, learning to play golf, and cheering on the Baylor Bears!