Meet our Team

At Brave Young Minds, our team of clinical and administrative staff are here to help you, your child, or your teen to access evidence-based mental health services that are the right fit for your unique needs.  Our team is based in Austin, Texas but we have staff members across Texas and the United States!

Christian Herrera, LSSP, Pre-Doctoral Intern

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!

Meet Christian Herrera, LSSP

Dr. Erika J. Vivyan, Licensed Psychologist

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. 

Meet Dr. Vivyan

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The Values of Brave Young Minds

Courage

Living with bravery and strength in the face of fear allows us to live the life we always imagined.

Curiosity

Seeking out, experiencing, and learning new things is both challenging and rewarding.

Growth

All humans are designed to grow and change in their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as they move through their lives. 

Humor

Smiling and laughter can make even the most difficult situations a little easier.