Austin Psychological & Testing Center, LLP was started in 2000 by Dr. Kelley Ahr, clinical psychologist.  Prior, she worked for Austin Police Department as a Victim Services manager, in charge of the domestic violence unit.  She started conducting learning disability evaluations in 1994 at a college in Los Angeles while attending graduate school.  She received her doctorate in psychology in 1998.  

Dr. Harman-Rodriguez has been selected for the Austin Awards for Licensed Psychologist two years in a row (2023 and 2024) and now qualifies for the 2024 Austin Business Hall of Fame.  Click for additional information:  Press Release (distinction-company.com)

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Dr. Harman-Rodriquez received her doctorate in clinical psychology in 2012. She worked at the Children's Assessment Center, with families impacted by child sexual abuse, in the areas of forensic evaluation, therapy, and psychological assessment. She recognized her passion for assessment during her schooling, training, and work. She moved to Austin and joined Austin Psychological and Testing Center in 2015, where she has conducted assessments ever since. She was made Clinical Director at APTC in 2021. Dr. Harman-Rodriquez is dedicated to providing well-rounded, ethical evaluations for all of her clients to provide diagnostic clarification and further guide future treatment planning. 

Christina’s roots are at APTC. She completed her doctoral practicum under the supervision of Dr. Kelley Ahr at APTC from March 2005 to March 2007. She was employed full-time as a psychometrician while continuing to attend school from March 2007 to December 2007. She moved to Mississippi in 2008 to work with adolescent trauma victims from Hurricane Katrina in Bay St. Louis. While in Mississippi, she worked at Mississippi State Hospital at a crisis intervention center and then completed her doctoral internship there on the forensics, administration, and health psych rotations. She then worked full-time there while she finished her degree. Christina graduated with her doctorate in psychology (PsyD) in December 2014. A Texan at heart, she was excited to move back to Texas in the summer of 2015. Before returning to APTC in January of 2019, she was the Clinical Director at a drug and alcohol treatment center in the hill country. Christina’s education and experience have primarily been focused on the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depressive disorders, child and adolescent psychology, crisis intervention, stress management, and psychological evaluations. When she isn't working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, live Texas music, reading, and being outdoors.

Helena Kopecky is a Licensed Psychologist, who is passionate about helping people succeed. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Rochester in 2005. Her previous positions include Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Rochester’s Counseling Center and Staff Psychologist at California Institute of Technology. In both of these positions, Helena served as a clinician and clinical supervisor and also delivered psychoeducational workshops and training sessions. Currently, Helena splits her time between APTC and teaching at Austin Community College. In her free time, Helena loves spending time with family and friends, going on hikes and reading books.

Frances serves as the Office Manager for APTC, and she has worked in this role since April 2007. She was born in Taft, TX. She moved to Austin at the age of five and continues to reside in the Austin area with her family. Frances graduated in 1995 and has 17+ years of experience in billing. She has excellent customer service skills and is exceptionally friendly and outgoing; in short, she loves her job and is the perfect fit to make clients feel welcome and comfortable throughout the entirety of the assessment process. Frances is always willing to go that extra mile to help all our new and existing patients. Please feel free to contact Frances if you have any questions regarding appointments, records requests, insurance, or billing.

Amanda has worked for APTC since December 2012 and assists with office administration tasks, including scheduling, billing, and all filing. Amanda attended Texas State University for five years, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in general studies with minors in mass communications, geography, and international studies before taking a break from coursework when she had her son in 2013. She graduated from Elgin High School in 2007 and has worked passionately in customer service since then. She loves to help people and does her best to make the scheduling process as quick and easy as possible.

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Stephanie Skillern has a diverse background in both education and psychology. She began her career in education, working in various teaching positions from 2009 to 2020. During this time, she gained experience in special education, intervention, and general education. In 2016, Stephanie became certified as a registered behavior technician, showcasing her dedication to working with children with behavioral challenges with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. She continued her education and completed a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in mental health counseling at Grand Canyon University. In 2020, Stephanie transitioned into the field of psychometry, as a master's level psychometrist, she has expertise in administering and interpreting psychological tests to assess cognitive abilities, emotional functioning, and personality traits. Currently, Stephanie is pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from California Southern University, with an expected graduation in 2026. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and reading books.