Therapy 4 Kids Fresno

Dr. Kelline Hiday is a child and adolescent clinical psychologist and registered play therapist. She received her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University while simultaneously completing a certification in Infant/ Preschooler Mental Health. She additionally holds a Master’s degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling, with an emphasis in marriage and family counseling and is a Registered Play Therapist. Dr. Hiday completed her Pre-doctoral Internship at a local community mental health agency where she supported diverse populations with services ranging from individual, group, and family therapy, psycho-education parenting classes, and psychological assessments. Dr. Hiday’s clinical experiences range from supporting women domestic violence survivors and their children, to working as a mental health consultant for a federally- funded early-intervention preschool, providing school-based mental health services to staff, students and their respective family members, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic services within various private practice settings. Dr. Hiday has experience performing psychological assessments, including both cognitive and academic skill-based assessments, in conjunction with both the local Regional Center and local non-profit early intervention agencies. Dr. Hiday serves as an expert witness for the local juvenile court system in regard to juvenile competency to stand trial. Further, Dr. Hiday holds special interest in assessing the more subtle and less stereotypical presentations of neurodiversity, to include ADHD, Autism, and Autism with a demand avoidance profile (PDA).  

 

Dr. Hiday volunteers her time speaking at community and state engagements regarding the impact of children’s mental health issues. Dr. Hiday’s special interest include helping children and families alike navigate the windy road of mental health, particularly as it impacts social and academic performance, and the intersection of mental health and juvenile delinquency.  

 

Over the course of Dr. Hiday’s training and clinical experience as a registered play therapist, she has used therapeutic interventions including both talk and play therapy. Dr. Hiday has developed specialized skills in assessing, intervening, and providing parenting support to those who are diagnosed with various neurodiverse conditions, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or Attention- Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. Dr. Hiday is certified in parent/ infant mental health which supports her growing practice involving parenting and parent advocacy.  Dr. Hiday treats children, adolescents, and young adults who present with emotional problems, working with those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and other more complex mental disorders. As Dr. Hiday has also completed research related to diagnosing and treating Autism and ADHD, she has developed effective approaches to working with children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism, ADHD and other complex presentations of neurodiversity.  

 

Dr. Hiday is a licensed psychologist (PSY33455). Dr. Hiday’s availability is typically Tuesday through Thursdays between the hours of 8:30am-6pm. For additional information regarding Dr. Hiday’s services, please visit her website at drhiday4juvipsych.com