Today we’d like to introduce you to Kennetha Frye.
Hi Dr. Frye, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
As a child, I was always interested in helping others, and it has always been a passion of mine in all areas of my life. In high school, I enrolled in a psychology course and became very interested in the connection of the mind, body, and soul, so much so that I applied and was admitted into the psychology program at the University of Texas at Austin. While at UT, I solidified my interests in child psychology due to participation in research projects related to child development and mental health, as well as volunteering at different high schools with students in impoverished areas. Coupled with my interest in multiculturalism and social justice issues, I was encouraged to apply for the doctoral program in school psychology at the University of Houston, which provided me with in-depth education, research experiences and practical experiences that set me up for success in my current position as a licensed psychologist in my independent private practice, where I pride myself on cultivating healing through a multicultural lens.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
As a military brat, I was provided with many rich experiences to travel the world and was given a platform as well as unconditional support from my parents to reach for my goals. However, along the way, I was met with some obstacles. At the age of 20, when applying to doctoral programs the first time around, I was not admitted to any programs that I applied for. Although I took a hit to my ego, I allowed myself the time to sulk, but I applied and completed a Master’s program within a year while also building my resume to be ultimately admitted into the University of Houston in the Fall of 2009. While the majority of the schoolwork and practica/internship experiences were enjoyable, completing my 250-page dissertation became a huge obstacle that made me doubt my ability to persevere. However, in 2014 I was able to graduate with my PhD at the young age of 27. Since this time, I have pressed forward with confidence but always remembering the path I took to obtain my goals.
We’ve been impressed with Kennetha L Frye PhD PLLC, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Dr. Kennetha Frye is a Licensed Psychologist, Health Service Psychologist, and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. She specializes in working with diverse at-risk children/adolescents who exhibit emotional and behavioral difficulties (e.g. depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, etc). Dr. Frye not only has experience working in the school system but has clinical experience in psychiatric hospitals, geriatric facilities, a juvenile detention center, and has family therapy experience. In addition to providing services for children and adolescents, she is experienced in providing parent training to parents of children with disruptive behavior disorders and providing consultation to school staff on a range of different disorders. Dr. Frye’s approach to therapy is one that is holistic and evidence-based within an ecological framework.She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2008 and has a minor in African American Studies. She received her doctorate from the University of Houston’s APA accredited School Psychology program. She completed her APA accredited pre-doctoral internship and a postdoctoral fellowship with Dallas Independent School District. Currently, she provides psychological services in her private practice in Houston and contracts with Deer Oaks to provide psychological services to the elderly in nursing homes.She is the past president for Division 12, Section 10 of APA, and past member of Division 16’s committee for ethnic minority affairs. She has been honored by Division 16 for her outstanding contributions to the Student Affiliates for School Psychology and was recently recognized as an Outstanding Alumni by the University of Houston’s College of Education. She is a proud member of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Incorporated. She has been a member for fifteen years and is the current Director of Administration and won our Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. She loves to travel, spend time with her family, her dog Mulatta and spend time with those closest to her.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
The thing that I love the most about Houston is the opportunity to be a true foodie with the amount of amazing and diverse restaurants that we have in our community. The thing that I like the least about Houston is the traffic and how a 30-minute drive can turn into a half-day affair of sitting in traffic.
Contact Info:
- Email: Kennethafrye@yahoo.com
- Website: Drkennethafrye.com
- Instagram: Psychologist_drfrye
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Zondra Victor
