Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory

Elements of quality clinically focused postdoctoral training

Locations: The Woodlands (Assessment), Spring, & Houston – Montrose/Heights 

Affiliated Practices: Connections Child & Family Center & The Center for Postpartum & Family Health (CPFH) 

The Best of Both City and Nature: Experience the ideal blend of city life and natural beauty while training in child and adolescent psychology. Our fellowship spans The Woodlands/Spring and Houston’s Montrose/Heights areas — two vibrant communities that offer contrasting yet complementary experiences. Just north of Houston, The Woodlands/Spring is a serene, master-planned community filled with green spaces, parks, and miles of trails. Fellows enjoy kayaking along The Waterway, exploring family-friendly parks, and connecting with a welcoming suburban community that also features exceptional dining and entertainment. In the heart of Houston, our Montrose/Heights location sits near Buffalo Bayou Park, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods, coffee shops, and cultural landmarks. It’s the perfect spot for those who love urban energy, local art, and walkable access to city life. Together, these locations offer fellows a unique chance to serve children and families from a wide range of backgrounds — while enjoying the best of both city and nature. 

About Connections Child & Family Center Connections Child & Family Center is a thriving, multidisciplinary practice of passionate, collaborative clinicians dedicated to helping children, teens, and families thrive. Our vision is simple but powerful: Helping families connect, communicate, and relate. We believe that supported therapists do better work — and that we are better together. Our culture emphasizes self-care, teamwork, and lifelong learning, creating an environment where clinicians can grow professionally while maintaining balance and joy.

 At Connections, you’ll find: 

• A fun, supportive, and values-driven culture. 
• Collaboration across multiple specialties (DBT, neuropsychology, play therapy, and more). 
• A strong focus on family systems and parent involvement 
• Flexibility and encouragement for professional creativity and innovation

Fellowship Overview: This 12-month postdoctoral fellowship provides specialized training in child, adolescent, and family psychology. Fellows develop advanced clinical and assessment skills through direct work with children, teens, and parents across both Connections Child & Family Center and The Center for Postpartum & Family Health. Training emphasizes the developmental, relational, and family contexts of psychopathology and the use of evidence-based, culturally responsive interventions. The program is graduated and progressive, supporting fellows as they move from exposure to competence to expertise — with a goal of preparing them for confident, independent practice in child and family mental health. 

Core Responsibilities: Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy for children and adolescents. Provide behavioral and parenting consultations to caregivers. Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations (diagnostic, psychoeducational, developmental). Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members for case consultation and coordination. Participate in community and school-based collaboration when applicable. Opportunities to create specialized offerings (e.g., child groups, parent workshops). Optional participation in our comprehensive DBT program and advanced DBT training. 

Training & Supervision: Fellows receive rich supervision and mentorship designed to strengthen their clinical judgment, confidence, and professional identity. 

You will receive: 

• Weekly individual supervision with two licensed psychologists (rotating emphasis on therapy and assessment). 
• Weekly didactics, case conferences, and testing consultation groups 
• Collaboration with a team of clinicians specializing in child therapy, DBT, school psychology, and developmental assessment

Evaluation Experience: Fellows gain extensive hands-on experience in the assessment of children and teens presenting with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences, mood and anxiety disorders, and complex developmental presentations. Training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is available. 

Private Practice & Professional Development: In addition to clinical training, fellows learn the foundations of ethical, sustainable private practice. Education covers practice management, marketing, billing, and productivity systems. 

Additional opportunities: Supervision or mentorship of practicum students (optional) Involvement in program development and community outreach.

Supervising Psychologists: Dr. Pasqua has 20+ years of experience in pediatric assessment and treatment, with advanced postdoctoral training in early childhood mental health and autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Wiese brings over 10 years of experience in school psychology, behavior analysis, ERP for OCD, DBT, and comprehensive child assessment and therapy. Our practice also includes four additional licensed psychologists who may provide consultation or supervision depending on the fellow’s clinical interests. 

• Fellowship Requirements Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited program in professional psychology Completion of an APA-accredited full-time internship
•  Strong foundational assessment skills 
• Experience working with children, teens, and families
•  Licensed or license-eligible as a Provisionally Licensed Psychologist in Texas 
• Authorized to work in the United States 

Why Choose Connections Join a fellowship designed to prepare you for a thriving career in child and adolescent psychology — one that combines rigorous clinical training with a supportive, family-centered culture. At Connections, you’ll find mentorship, community, and meaningful work that helps families heal, grow, and connect. You’ll graduate not only as a skilled psychologist, but as a confident clinician ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.