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Dr. Lila Kimel is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is the owner of Kimel Psychological Services, LLC. Dr. Kimel provides assessment and treatment for individuals (with a focus on children and adolescents) with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities, and their families. She also provides assessments of learning disabilities, ADHD, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders for children and young adults.

Dr. Kimel received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. Dr. Kimel completed her Internship in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, and completed a 2-year Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities at JFK Partners at the University of Colorado, Denver School of Medicine.

Prior to starting her private practice Dr. Kimel was a Clinical Instructor at the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic at JFK Partners, within the University of Colorado School of Medicine and worked as a clinical psychologist for Developmental FX, a nonprofit practice, specializing in developmental disabilities.

Dr. Kimel has worked with children with autism and other developmental disabilities since 1999, while in her undergraduate program at UCSD. Her clinical experiences also include working with children with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, comorbid diagnoses of autism and anxiety disorders, and AD/HD. Dr. Kimel has training in behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, parent training, and couples counseling. Dr. Kimel has led several social skills and anxiety treatment groups for individuals with developmental disabilities in the community. She currently supervises Ph.D. and Psy.D. psychology graduate students who help her co-lead various social skills groups for individuals with ASD.

In addition to private practice work, Dr. Kimel has worked for the last six years providing psycho-legal consultation in cases related to individuals with developmental disabilities involved in the legal system. Dr. Kimel has also consulted with several schools regarding how to interpret psychological evaluation reports and how to apply them to the individual needs of a child within the school context. Dr. Kimel has presented on a wide range of topics related to developmental disabilities.

Dr. Kimel is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Colorado Psychological Association, the Colorado Neuropsychological Society, the Colorado Assessment Society, and the Developmental Psychobiology Research Group of the University of Colorado, Denver School of Medicine. She also recently co-founded an early career psychologist consultation group for professionals treating and assessing children with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Dr. Kimel is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Kimel’s research studies have involved understanding face recognition in children with autism, neuropsychological profiles of family members of children with autism, and anxiety disorders in children with autism.

Dr. Kimel currently runs her practice four days a week. When not in the office, Dr. Kimel enjoys spending time exploring the outdoors with her husband, her three children, and her dog.

Dr. Allison Meyer is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Kimel Psychological Services, LLC. Dr. Meyer provides assessment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, and their families. She also provides assessments of learning disabilities, ADHD, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders for children, adolescents, and young adults.

Dr. Meyer received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Rochester and her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). While at UNC-CH, Dr. Meyer received extensive training at the TEACCH Autism Program focusing on evaluating, treating, and supporting individuals with ASD across the lifespan. Dr. Meyer completed her internship in Clinical Psychology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, JFK Partners. She also completed a 2-year postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities at JFK Partners.

Dr. Meyer’s clinical experiences include working with individuals with ASD and developmental disabilities across the lifespan, a variety of psychiatric disorders including anxiety and depression, eating disorders, as well as learning disabilities and ADHD. Dr. Meyer has training in cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, Structured TEACCHing, behavioral therapy, and parent coaching. Dr. Meyer is a certified Structured TEACCHing Practioner and is part of TEACCH training teams.

In addition to private practice work, Dr. Meyer works as a psychologist at Sewall Child Development Center and in a research instructor at JFK Partners at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

When not working, Dr. Meyer enjoys spending time outside skiing and hiking, doing yoga, and making ceramics at a local art center.

Dr. Caren Rhodes-Doudna is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), licensed by the Colorado Department of Education. She is working on finishing her postdoctoral hours in order to become dually licensed as a school and clinical psychologist. Dr. Rhodes-Doudna received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Spanish from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), and her Ed.S. degree (with an early childhood certification) as well as her Ph.D. in Child Family, and School Psychology from the University of Denver. Dr. Rhodes-Doudna has a certification in pediatric traumatic brain injury consultation through the University of Colorado, Denver and she is an EMDR trained clinician.

Dr. Rhodes-Doudna had an integral role in research at the TEACCH Autism Program and assisted with early intervention home-visits. Dr. Rhodes-Doudna had the opportunity to participate in a year-long Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) externship through JFK Partners at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical School. Dr. Rhodes-Doudna helped with several research studies at JFK Partners and collaboratively co-facilitated Facing Your Fears anxiety groups for children with ASD. Dr. Rhodes-Doudna practiced as a school psychologist in a wide variety of educational settings and continues to work as a part-time school psychologist at an expeditionary learning charter school. She is also an adjunct professor in the School Psychology program at the University of Denver.

When she is not working, Dr. Rhodes-Doudna enjoys spending time with her husband and her dog hiking and running on local trails.

Morgan Jolliffe, M.A. is a second year Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver through the Graduate School of Professional Psychology. She is currently completing her second year of externship under the supervision of Dr. Lila Kimel. In her first year she assisted with neurodevelopmental evaluations, and in her second year of externship she is providing psychotherapy to clients. Morgan has also helped to co-lead the Adolescent Girls with ASD Social Skills group at KPS in the past. Morgan holds a Bachelor’s degree from The College of William & Mary and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She previously served as Clinic Coordinator of the UCLA PEERS® Clinic for two years. PEERS® is an evidence-based, parent-assisted, social skills intervention for preschoolers, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder or other social difficulties. Morgan has experience working with children of all ages with a diverse range of abilities as well as their parents. Morgan also spent two years working at the Center for Pediatric Neuropsychology in Los Angeles assisting with neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations. Morgan is eager to further her assessment training and hopes to become a neuropsychologist specializing in developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. In her free time Morgan enjoys hiking, skiing, and playing board games with friends.

Whitney Wilson is a fourth year Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver. She is currently completing a year-long externship where she is assisting with neurodevelopmental evaluations under the supervision of Dr. Lila Kimel. Whitney's educational background consists of a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory from Calvin University in December of 2012, and a Master's in Forensic Psychology from the University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology in June of 2017. Whitney specializes in working with emerging adults and adult populations. She enjoys working with issues of gender and sexuality, identity exploration and formation, and those experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Erin Flanagan is a second year Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver through the Graduate School of Professional Psychology. She is currently completing her first year of externship providing neurodevelopmental evaluations at Kimel Psychological Services. Erin received a Masters in Teaching in Early Childhood and Developmental Risk at the University of Virginia in 2006. Erin specialized in working with people with Autism Spectrum Disorders from 2006-2019, working as a preschool teacher and consultant in DC Public Schools, as the Education Coordinator for the Elementary program at the Model Asperger Program at Ivymount in Rockville, Maryland and as the Education Coordinator for the Early Childhood Program at Firefly Autism here in Denver, CO. Erin was the co-founded Thrive Autism Collaborative in 2013, an interdisciplinary practice serving people with Autism in Denver, CO that specializes in providing Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) services along with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Speech Therapy. Erin has been certified as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2009 and as an ESDM therapist since 2012. Erin is also trained in ESDM parent coaching. At the University of Denver, Erin is specializing in Perinatal – Age 5 mental health. Erin is passionate about supporting parents of young children and their families and providing them compassionate, individualized support through assessment and therapy. When not working and studying, Erin enjoys every second she can spend with her husband and two young daughters, playing at home or in the outdoors.

Stefanie Limberger is a Doctoral Candidate in School Psychology at the University of Colorado Denver in the School of Education and Development. She is currently completing an externship where she is assisting with neurodevelopmental evaluations under the supervision of Dr. Lila Kimel. Stefanie received a Masters of Education in Community Counseling at Loyola University Chicago in 2006 and specialized in the treatment of addiction and HIV prevention research. She subsequently received a Masters of Business Administration in Health Administration and worked in Health Information Technology as a Project Manager before deciding to pursue a career in School Psychology. Stefanie is passionate and committed to supporting students to achieve their academic goals and behavioral development. Stefanie is has joined Kimel Psychological services to further her assessment training and develop an in depth understanding of the relationship between the brain and behavior.

Emanuel Hermosillo, B.A, is a third year Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver through the Graduate School of Professional Psychology. He is currently completing two third year externships, one at Kimel Psychological Services under Dr. Lila Kimel, and the other at Anxiety Solutions of Denver. In his second year he worked in an integrated primary care setting working with underserved and Spanish speaking populations providing one time interventions during doctor’s visits as well as psychotherapy. Emanuel also worked at Mile High Continuing Care, an intensive outpatient program for substance use disorders externship during his first year of training where he ran group therapy as well as individual therapy. Emanuel holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Biological Basis of Behavior. He has had experience working in the Unit for Experimental Psychiatry working with neurobehavioral assessments during his time at Penn. Emanuel is excited to continue working in the assessment field and hopes to one day serve his fellow Latinos through assessment with little ones. In his off time Emanuel enjoys hiking with his dog, playing Dungeons and Dragons (virtually of course), reading, and playing video games.