Although anxiety can be helpful for us in our daily life, too much anxiety can make it more challenging for us to live the life we want. Other life difficulties can also feel like obstacles that need to be overcome. We can feel overwhelmed and powerless in those moments. Know that in these hard times, you are absolutely brave. You are also not alone. If you are interested in wanting more support with these challenges in a safe and open-minded environment, you have come to the right place!

My name is Dr. Melina Cavazos, and I specialize in providing services for children (ages 8+), adolescents, young adults, and parents in a range of anxiety, behavioral, relationship, and difficult life transitions. I bring authenticity, warmth, and compassion into session, and incorporate a range of evidence-based practices in providing therapy services.

My goal is to use these various approaches in a way that is tailored to your individual needs, and take a collaborative approach with you in building helpful skills to better manage what life throws at you. Thank you for considering me as an option as you take those next steps in your growth journey. Please feel free to contact me. Thank you!

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Dr. Dillon specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families to cope with specific challenges such as general anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, tic disorders, behavioral concerns, and life transitions. She has extensive experience with both neurotypical and neurodivergent clients, such as those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. As a trained School Psychologist, she enjoys collaborating with school staff and helping families understand the special education system, evaluation process, and how to advocate for their loved one.

Dr. Dillon believes that every family has unique challenges and strengths. Her ability to be warm and encouraging while also challenging her clients to meet their goals in a supportive environment allows parents and children to feel empowered. She also utilizes evidence-based techniques to equip her clients with a comprehensive skill set. Dr. Dillon recognizes that these are not “one-size-fits-all” treatment modalities and can adapt these approaches to fit the individual developmental and cognitive level of each client, such as combining some of these approaches.

Dr. Dillon returned to her hometown of Austin in 2018 and joined a practice specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders. She has completed several specialized training programs and has earned additional certifications in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). Additionally, she has served as a clinical supervisor for those in the final stages of their postdoctoral training program.

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