About

Michelle Garcia, Psy.D.

Owner & Licensed Clinical Psychologist
TX Psychologist #33318ASOTP #99854National Register HSP #51521PSYPACT E.Passport2025 Fay Honey Knopp Award

After earning her B.A. in Psychology from Florida State University, Michelle earned her M.S. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University (APA-accredited) in 2003, completing her APA-accredited internship at the Houston VA Medical Center. She began practicing in Texas in 2006, founded Dr. Michelle Garcia & Associates in 2007, and co-created the QOL Curriculum with Brandon Delgado, LPA. In 2025 she and Brandon Delgado received the Fay Honey Knopp Learning Initiative Award from the Safer Society Foundation for their work addressing sexual and social violence.

Michelle and her team provide psychological and neuropsychological testing with a focus on Autism and IDD. The goal is to reduce behavioral challenges and improve quality of life. She has provided crisis intervention after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, led workshops, and served on state and local committees.

Dr. Garcia provides expert testimony in state and federal court, in Due Process, family, and criminal cases involving Autism or another disability. She also conducts specialized assessments for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. She is an Associate Sex Offender Treatment Provider under the supervision of Dr. William Ross.

Draft from her CV: for Dr. Garcia to review and expand.
Dr. Michelle Garcia, Psy.D.

What guides our work

Dignity first

Every person is met with respect and treated as a whole human being, never just a diagnosis.

Grounded in science

Our findings and recommendations are rigorous, evidence-based, and defensible.

Truly accessible

Community-rooted care that meets families where they are, with Spanish-speaking clinicians available.

Our Associates

Six clinicians, one point of entry

Every request comes to Dr. Garcia, who matches you with the right person on the team.

Brandon Delgado, M.A., LPA

Brandon Delgado, M.A., LPA

Team Leader & Licensed Psychological Associate with Independent Practice

Brandon earned his B.A. in Psychology from Texas State University and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University. He diagnoses and treats individuals of all ages, including people with Autism, and handles all of the practice’s individual criminal cases. He co-created the QOL Curriculum with Dr. Garcia, has presented research at the American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences conference, and is an Associate Sex Offender Treatment Provider under the supervision of Dr. William Ross. In 2025 he received the Fay Honey Knopp Learning Initiative Award from the Safer Society Foundation, alongside Dr. Garcia.

Josephine Avila, Psy.D.

Josephine Avila, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychological Associate with Independent Practice

Dr. Avila earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University, along with an M.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Business Management from LeTourneau University. She joined the practice in 2017 and provides psychological testing for a wide variety of conditions, including Autism. A member of Psi Chi, she leads the national virtual QOL group, which offers education and group support to help prevent victimization and criminal justice involvement.

Josiah Franklin, MS, MFA, Psy.D.

Josiah Franklin, MS, MFA, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Franklin joined the practice in 2023. He holds a BFA in Drama Education from UT Austin, an MFA in Theatre from the University of Houston, an MS in Educational Management from UH-Clear Lake, and a Psy.D. from California Southern University. His doctoral research looked at rejection sensitivity and how parental and social rejection affect self-development, self-esteem, and self-efficacy. Alongside his work with clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, he is available for educational consultation.

Aesha Shah, M.S.

Aesha Shah, M.S.

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Supervised by Barbie Atkinson, LPC-S

Aesha joined the practice in 2026. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from UT Dallas and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M-Central Texas. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults through mood disorders, parenting challenges, and other life obstacles. Using Person-Centered and Solution-Focused approaches, she believes you are the expert in your own story and works to make therapy a safe, welcoming, and even enjoyable space.

Andy Martin, Psy.D.

Andy Martin, Psy.D.

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Supervised by Jennifer J. Cain, LPC-S, RPT-S, RST

Dr. Martin joined the practice in 2026. He holds a Doctor of Psychology in Criminology and Justice Studies, an M.A. in Criminal Justice, an M.A. in Addictions Counseling, and a B.A. in Communications. A U.S. Army veteran, he previously served as Senior Defense Paralegal for the Army JAG Corps in the Military District of Washington. He provides individual, couples, and group counseling across the lifespan, conducts assessments, leads the QOL prevention group, and supports cases involving the legal system.

We're Hiring

Career opportunities

Do you enjoy helping people who have a hard time making their voices heard? Do you want to get creative with therapy techniques and behavioral interventions?

We have openings now. We also train the next generation, taking undergraduate students for externships as well as practicum students, interns, and post-doctoral fellows. Dr. Garcia has supervised students since 2009. Send your résumé and a short note to her directly.