Dr. DePetro, PhD

Dr. DePetro is a licensed psychologist, school psychologist, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with almost 30 years of experience working with preschoolers, school age children and adolescents, young adults, and families. She provides comprehensive psychological evaluations for concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and emotional regulation, with an emphasis on understanding each individual’s thinking, learning, and experience while honoring their strengths. Dr. DePetro has expertise in autism across diverse presentations, including supporting females and twice-exceptional individuals with autism, whose strengths may mask challenges.

In counseling, Dr. DePetro works with individuals experiencing anxiety, mood, and behavioral difficulties, using evidence-based cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches to help clients set goals, build skills, and achieve meaningful, real-life change. She also has expertise in autism, helping individuals with autism better understand themselves and develop strategies to navigate social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
Throughout the evaluation and counseling process, Dr. DePetro collaborates closely with families to communicate findings clearly and provide recommendations that are practical for home, school, and everyday life.

Dr. DePetro earned her doctoral degree in School Psychology from Indiana State University, where she also completed a subspecialty in counseling. She completed her internship with Dallas ISD and postdoctoral supervision with Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. Her training in schools, clinics, and community settings enables her to integrate assessment and intervention across environments and life stages.