Daralyn A. Plains, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Dr. Plains is a native of New Orleans, LA, but has been a resident of Texas since 1998. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Grambling State University, followed by a Master's Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, TX. Dr. Plains then pursued, and obtained, her doctorate in School Psychology from Texas Woman's University, in Denton, TX, with an emphasis in Neuropsychology.
After obtaining her Master's Degree, Dr. Plains was employed as an Assessment Specialist at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. During her six years in the hospital setting, from 2000 to 2006, she worked in the Luke Waites Child Development Center, evaluating children between the ages of five and fourteen for Dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities and Language Impairments which may have been impacting their educational growth and development.
As a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, Dr. Plains was employed in the public school system for eight years, where she spent an abundant amount of time conducting Psychological Evaluations, Psychoeducational Evaluations, Dyslexia Evaluations, and Functional Behavior Assessments. She also screened students for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Conducting evaluations to identify students with Intellectual Disabilities, at elementary and secondary levels, is an additional area of expertise. Dr. Plains assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) and also provided consultation services to parents, teachers, and school administrators regarding students in need of academic and behavioral support in the general education and/or special education setting.
In addition to working as a Licensed Psychologist in private practice, Dr. Plains provides contract evaluation and consultation services to public, charter, and private schools, as well as private evaluation centers. Dr. Plains is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP). During her spare time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her daughter and 12-year-old Shih Tzu, Quartz, and organizing community service projects with her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.
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"My career has been very rewarding and fulfilling in that there is no better feeling than knowing that my work has helped make a positive difference in the life of my clients. I would like to see all individuals receive the supports which will enable them to thrive across environments. This is the driving force behind my desire to utilize my skills and expertise behind and beyond the doors of the public school system and provide my clients with the tools they need in order to be successful, as well as their own best advocate."
--Dr. Plains
Dr. Plains is a native of New Orleans, LA, but has been a resident of Texas since 1998. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Grambling State University, followed by a Master's Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, TX. Dr. Plains then pursued, and obtained, her doctorate in School Psychology from Texas Woman's University, in Denton, TX, with an emphasis in Neuropsychology.
After obtaining her Master's Degree, Dr. Plains was employed as an Assessment Specialist at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. During her six years in the hospital setting, from 2000 to 2006, she worked in the Luke Waites Child Development Center, evaluating children between the ages of five and fourteen for Dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities and Language Impairments which may have been impacting their educational growth and development.
As a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, Dr. Plains was employed in the public school system for eight years, where she spent an abundant amount of time conducting Psychological Evaluations, Psychoeducational Evaluations, Dyslexia Evaluations, and Functional Behavior Assessments. She also screened students for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Conducting evaluations to identify students with Intellectual Disabilities, at elementary and secondary levels, is an additional area of expertise. Dr. Plains assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) and also provided consultation services to parents, teachers, and school administrators regarding students in need of academic and behavioral support in the general education and/or special education setting.
In addition to working as a Licensed Psychologist in private practice, Dr. Plains provides contract evaluation and consultation services to public, charter, and private schools, as well as private evaluation centers. Dr. Plains is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP). During her spare time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her daughter and 12-year-old Shih Tzu, Quartz, and organizing community service projects with her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.
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"My career has been very rewarding and fulfilling in that there is no better feeling than knowing that my work has helped make a positive difference in the life of my clients. I would like to see all individuals receive the supports which will enable them to thrive across environments. This is the driving force behind my desire to utilize my skills and expertise behind and beyond the doors of the public school system and provide my clients with the tools they need in order to be successful, as well as their own best advocate."
--Dr. Plains