Lssp Hani Talebi

Hani Talebi, PhD LSSP has a diverse work experience spanning various organizations. Starting in 2008, they served as the Director of Psychological Services at Del Valle Independent School District, overseeing and providing psychological services until 2011. From 2011 to 2018, they worked in a private practice as a Licensed Psychologist. In 2018, they became the Director of Pediatric Psychology at Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, a role they held until 2021. Alongside their role at the medical center, they also served as an Affiliate Faculty Member at Dell Medical School, specializing in psychiatry, behavioral sciences, and pediatrics. In 2020, they took on an additional role as a Courtesy Affiliate Faculty Member at The University of Texas at Austin, focusing on educational psychology. Since 2021, Hani has been involved in leadership positions, first as the President-Elect of the Texas Psychological Association and currently as the Chief Clinical Officer and Senior Vice President of Health Systems Integration at Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute.

Hani Talebi, PhD LSSP completed their education in a chronological manner. From 1993 to 1998, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cognitive Science from UC Irvine. They continued their academic journey at UC Santa Barbara, where they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Clinical Psychology from 2000 to 2006. During this time, they specialized in the field of Clinical Psychology. In 2005-2006, Talebi completed a predoctoral internship at Children's Hospital of Orange County, focusing on Pediatric Psychology. They further enhanced their expertise by engaging in a postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Psychology at Child Abuse Listening & Mediation from 2006 to 2007. Throughout their academic and professional journey, Hani Talebi, PhD LSSP has predominantly focused on clinical psychology and its various applications.