Empowering first responders to be their best selves
At Buwalda Psychological Services, PLLC, our mission is to provide a positive environment that promotes social, emotional, and behavioral growth for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We are committed to providing high-quality intervention, consultation, and assessment services to our clients. Our dedicated team of licensed clinical psychologists, therapists, postdoctoral residents, interns, and practicum psychology students work together to ensure that every individual receives the best possible care.
Our Services
Our team of experts offers a range of therapeutic and evaluation services, including:
- Therapeutic intervention for children, adolescents, adults, and couples to address various mental health concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse
- Psychological evaluations, psychosexual evaluations, neuropsychological evaluations, bonding/best interest evaluations, risk assessments, and competency evaluations to assess individuals' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning
- Integrative therapy approaches to address specific needs, including social skills development, emotional regulation, and identity formation
- Assessment and treatment of mental health disorders, substance abuse, and related issues
Meet Our Staff
Our team of highly skilled professionals includes:
- Katrina Buwalda Psy. D., CSOTS, DBTC, CCTP, a licensed psychologist with extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults
- Elizabeth Capps-Conkle Psy. D., LMFT, CETP, a licensed psychologist with expertise in therapeutic intervention and interpersonal relationships
- Kelly Rodriguez Psy. D., C SOTP, a licensed psychologist with training in substance abuse treatment and trauma-informed care
- Eric Popilek, a polygraph examiner with expertise in forensic psychology
- Brandi Pinckard, MBA, our administrative coordinator, who ensures our daily operations run smoothly
Training Opportunities
We offer training opportunities to graduate-level practicum students, internships, and postdoctoral trainees to assist them in becoming licensed psychologists and/or licensed therapists. Our training programs cover topics such as dialectical behavioral therapy, evidence-based trauma treatment, neuroscience, attachment-focused therapy, mindfulness techniques, ABEL Assessment, sex offender treatment, and MAP treatment.
Office Information
Our office is located at 1405 E. Guadalupe Rd., suite 3, Tempe, Arizona 85283. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and we are closed on Fridays and weekends. You can reach us by phone at (480) 921-3314 or by email at bpinckard@buwaldapsychologicalservices.com.
Get in Touch
We welcome your inquiry and would be happy to discuss how our services can help you or a loved one. Please feel free to contact us at your convenience.
Overall Assessment
Buwalda Psychological Services has received mixed reviews from clients, with some expressing satisfaction with the services provided, while others have reported negative experiences.
Positive Experiences
Some clients have reported positive experiences with specific psychologists at Buwalda, citing their professionalism, kindness, and understanding nature. These clients have appreciated the guidance and support they received during their sessions.
Negative Experiences
However, many clients have reported negative experiences with Buwalda, citing bias, unprofessionalism, and a lack of ethics. Some have accused the psychologists of falsifying documents, participating in medical fraud, and prioritizing financial gain over the well-being of their clients. Others have reported feeling judged, controlled, or disparaged during their sessions.
Specific Concerns
Several clients have expressed concerns about the fairness and credibility of the bonding assessments conducted at Buwalda. Some have reported that the psychologists are more concerned with the trauma of taking a child away from foster parents than with the trauma of separating a child from their extended family. Others have accused the psychologists of using faulty or unfounded information to formulate diagnoses and make recommendations to the court.
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