My name is Dr. Erika Franta, and I’m a licensed psychologist because I love helping kids and families better understand how their brains work and how to grow with confidence. I trained in school psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, because I believe that supporting kids works best when relationships, learning, and mental health come together. I love being a detective by collecting clues and helping make sense of emotions, behavior, and development in a way that feels clear and hopeful. I work with children and youth from birth through young adulthood — partnering closely with family units -- to strengthen connection, skills, and learning. I also offer comprehensive assessments, with a strong focus on identifying strengths and practical next steps. I’ve worked in schools, clinics, and community systems  — collaboration is at the heart of everything I do. I believe that when kids and families truly understand a child’s unique brain, they can build skills today that support confidence, resilience, and a thriving future.I am also assistant profesor in the psychology department at the Munroe-Meyer Institute out of the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Check out the work that I do in Nebraska! https://www.unmc.edu/mmi/directory/patient-care/psychology/erika-franta.html

I'm Priscilla Gonzalez, and I have 16 years of experience in mental health treatment. You’re looking for help navigating trauma, anxiety, or big emotions that seem too heavy for you, your child, or your teen to carry alone. Maybe it's struggling at school, isolating at home, acting out, shutting down, or constantly worrying. You’ve tried your best, but something still feels off. You want to feel safe, confident, and emotionally strong. You hope that you can learn to cope, communicate, and connect—without fear or shame. I help families understand what’s happening beneath the behavior and work toward healing, growth, and lasting change. I'm here to help with all of that! 

My name is Christian Herrera, and I'm a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Specialist in School Psychology and Pre-Doctoral Intern at Brave Young Minds.  I've worked with students from PreK through college for the past five years, and I recently completed my doctoral coursework at Texas Tech University.  I'm currently under the supervision of Dr. Erika Vivyan on my way to becoming a fully Licensed Psychologist myself.  I provide individual therapy, group therapy, and parent coaching via telehealth. I help kids, teens, and young adults to understand their worries and capture the bravery that helps them reclaim their lives with their family and friends. I look forward to working with you and your family!

My name is Dr. Erika Vivyan, and I'm the Owner and Director of Brave Young Minds. I became a Licensed Psychologist in Texas because I want to help kids, teens, and young adults to grow into confident, happy humans. I studied Psychology, Arts & Humanities, and Educational Studies at Michigan State University before completing my Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. All that means is that I have been studying and practicing how to help kids with their biggest fears – like going to school, making friends, and messing up – for YEARS. I have helped kids overcome anxiety in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and on college campuses. I’ve worked in clinics, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations. Learning about anxiety is a never-ending labor of love for me, and I provide only the best anxiety treatment that is backed by science and clinical expertise.