Psychologist and Therapist in Plano, Texas Michelle La Spata, Psychologist
License: PhD
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 0-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy & testing only
Michelle La Spata, PhD
Michelle La Spata is a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. She has held licenses in Texas since 2021, but she has been practicing school psychology for 20 years. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas with a PhD in School Psychology. Dr. La Spata completed her post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at the Child Neuropsychology and Counseling Center in Dallas, Texas. She has experience evaluating children and adults with history of epilepsy and traumatic brain injuries. She also enjoys working with the gifted and neurodiverse populations as well as providing consultation and resources to address their social/emotional needs.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Women's Issues
Testing
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Psychological Testing
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- Humana
- Magellan
- Magellan-EAP
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)-EAP
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Populations
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- Head Injuries
Education
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Child Neuropsychology and Counseling Center
Fellowship | 2020
Dallas, TX, United States
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Louisiana School Psychology Internship Consortium
Internship | 2018
New Orleans, LA, United States
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Texas Womans University
Graduate School | 2018
Denton, TX, United States
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Western Illinois University
Graduate School | 2003
Macomb, IL, United States
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Bradley University
Undergraduate | 2000
Peoria, IL, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please call us at 972-964-3214 to schedule an appointment with Michelle La Spata.
Michelle La Spata generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 972-964-3214 to find out Michelle La Spata's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Michelle La Spata:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- Humana
- Magellan
- Magellan-EAP
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)-EAP
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 972-964-3214 to see how we can help.
Michelle La Spata is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Michelle La Spata is licensed to perform the following testing services:
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Psychological Testing
Yes, Michelle La Spata does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Michelle La Spata is currently offering in-office visits.