About Us
Experts in their field:
Their exclusive focus on women’s emotional and psychological struggles has allowed them to achieve mastery and expertise in the field of women’s mental health. This means that the Drs. maintains in-depth knowledge psychological issues affecting women today.
Paula Miltenberger, Ph.D.
Paula Miltenberger, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist and founder of Women’s Mental Wellness. She received a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Miltenberger received specialized training completing her APA-accredited internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship in Women’s Mental Health within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. She holds a certificate in the specialty of Maternal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International. Dr. Miltenberger has been personally trained and certified by Dr. Alice Domar, of Harvard Medical School and The Domar Center, to lead the Mind/Body Program for Infertility. She served as a Clinical Supervisor for doctoral students from UTSW Medical School as well as the Women’s Psychology Service at Baylor University Medical Center of Dallas.
Dr. Miltenberger works closely with internal medicine, obstetricians, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, oncologists, and psychiatrists to provide comprehensive care for women. Dr. Miltenberger enjoys educating physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers on the importance of women’s mental wellness. Dr. Miltenberger is a published author on issues related to loss and perinatal depression.
In addition to private practice, Dr. Miltenberger is a consulting psychologist for Medical City Dallas’ Women’s Hospital, where she works with women experiencing high-risk pregnancies, as well as candidates for fetal surgery.
Paula Miltenberger is a Licensed Psychologist with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TX License #33947; Expires 03/2021). For information on how to verify a license, please go to www.tsbep.texas.gov. For information on how to file a complaint, please go to the following page: https://www.tsbep.texas.gov/how-to-file-a-complaint-enforcement.
CASSIDY LILAND, PH.D
Cassidy Liland, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Alabama. Dr. Liland received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She completed a two-year APA approved clinical internship, one year with the Women’s Psycho-Oncology Service at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and her last year with the Consult-Liaison Psychiatry Service at Parkland Memorial Hospital. Dr. Liland completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Women’s Health Psychology at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. During her fellowship she received specialized training in treating women. Her specialized training included perinatal mood disorders, perinatal loss as well as women coping with medical issues such as high-risk pregnancy and infertility, gynecologic issues such as PCOS, PMDD, and chronic pelvic pain. She also has worked extensively with breast and gynecological cancer patients and survivors. Dr. Liland is a certified Infant Mental Health Specialist endorsed by the program First3Years. Her training gives her the expertise to work with mothers and infants to ensure secure attachment and emotional well-being. She also has earned a certificate in Maternal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International.
Dr. Liland has a true passion for working with women. Dr. Liland places great emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship. She works to foster a safe and non-judgmental environment where her clients can feel understood. She treats her clients as individuals based on the uniqueness of their experiences. Dr. Liland is a published author on psychological distress among cancer patients.
In addition to private practice, Dr. Liland is a consulting psychologist for Medical City Dallas’ Women’s Hospital, where she works with women experiencing high-risk pregnancies, as well as candidates for fetal surgery.
You may contact Dr. Liland directly at (214) 890-9880 or cassidy@womensmentalwellness.com
Cassidy Liland is a Licensed Psychologist with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TX License #37417; Expires 01/31/2022). For information on how to verify a license, please go to www.tsbep.texas.gov. For information on how to file a complaint, please go to the following page: https://www.tsbep.texas.gov/how-to-file-a-complaint-enforcement.
Wells Housson, PH.D.
Wells Gibbons Housson, Ph.D., a Dallas native, completed her undergraduate degree at The University of Dallas, where she studied foreign languages. After teaching high school Spanish for two years, she began working in depression and bipolar research as a clinical trials coordinator. After discovering her passion for working in the field of mental health, Dr. Housson entered the doctoral program in clinical psychology at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. During her time there, she worked at Juvenile Detention, The Shelton School and Violence and Injury Prevention (Rape Crisis) Clinic at Parkland Memorial Hospital, doing psychotherapy with rape and trauma survivors. In addition to individual psychotherapy, Dr. Housson has extensive experience in group therapy, having done newly diagnosed breast cancer patients as well as breast cancer survivors. Her dissertation research focused on eating disorders. Following her training, she worked for two years in forensic psychology before joining a private practice.
Dr. Housson has experience treating a wide range of problems women face, including depression, postpartum depression, anxiety, postpartum anxiety, OCD, disordered eating and body image issues. A mother of four, she has a passion for working with expectant mothers as they make the important transition to motherhood.
Hollee Hirzel
Hollee Hirzel is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-A) based in Dallas, Texas. She is passionate about working with women, couples, and families. Hollee values the alliance between client and practitioner and aims to provide unyielding support, validation, and a deep sense of connection.
Hollee completed a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern Methodist University with a concentration in marriage and family therapy. She received an MBA from Southern Methodist University and a BA from Emory University. Prior to pursuing her passion for counseling, Hollee worked in private wealth management for more than a decade.
She has practiced individual and group therapy in a community clinical setting and private practice. Hollee’s patients present to therapy with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, postpartum depression and anxiety, infertility, marriage issues, terminal illness diagnoses, life transitions, co-dependency, trauma, family conflict, and body image issues. Herself a working mother of two children, the challenges facing women and families are a matter of deep, personal connection.
Contact Hollee Hirzel at hollee@womensmentalwellness.com
Lindsay Ivory
Lindsay Ivory is a Graduate Clinician completing her Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. Previously, she obtained a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Lindsay is a member of the Postpartum Support International, American Counseling Association, and Texas Counseling Association.
Lindsay has experience working with females, couples, families, and leading group counseling support groups. Lindsay received training in perinatal mood disorders from Postpartum Support International and has focused coursework in addictions, couples counseling, family therapy, and trauma. Her interests and passions lie squarely with helping women and their families manage anxiety, depression, and other life stressors around the areas of reproductive health, parenting, life transitions, career planning, and chronic illness. Lindsay’s background as a corporate strategic leader in consumer psychology offers a wide lens to her clients and enriches her counseling capabilities.
Lindsay is a mother of two human boys and one canine daughter. She enjoys hanging with her family, cycling around White Rock Lake, and hitting tennis balls on the court.
Lindsay is currently under the supervision of Dr. Wells Housson.
Contact Lindsay at lindsay@womensmentalwellness.com.