A place to finally feel seen and start feeling like yourself again.
At Upside Therapy, we help neurodivergent and LGBTQ children, teens, and adults move from confusion and overwhelm to understanding and stability, with therapy that actually fits the way you think, feel, and process the world.
Clinical Director
Dr. Charleen WIlder is a Licensed Psychologist with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TX License #38640; expires 05/31/2027). 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.
Charleen Wilder, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist who enjoys and has experience working with a diverse range of concerns including autism, LGBTQ issues, trauma, depression, OCD, anxiety, and relational challenges in adolescents and adults. Dr. Wilder values a holistic, collaborative approach that takes into consideration every aspect of the client’s life (e.g., medical history, religion/spirituality, psycho-social stressors, family dynamics). Dr. Wilder utilizes evidenced-based treatments that include parent behavioral management (when working with children), family systems, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal strategies to help each individual better manage their symptoms and engage more fully in their lives.
Dr. Wilder is also experienced in conducting psychological assessment of autism, personality disorders, bipolar disorder trauma, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention difficulties, learning concerns and more for children and adults. She understands the nuance of evaluating autism in girls and evaluating autism in adults, two populations who often go misdiagnosed due to adept masking behaviors.
Dr. Wilder received her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary following the completion of her pre-doctoral APA-accredited internship at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, MN. She subsequently completed her post-doctoral training at Great Life Counseling Center in Dallas, TX. During her graduate school career, she completed her therapy training at a community mental health clinic and private practice and her assessment training at the University of California, Los Angeles where she was first trained to perform autism evaluations. In these settings, Dr. Wilder performed individual, couples, group and family therapy, and psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments.
Dr. Wilder also supervises Bryanna Shannon, MA; Brittany Quinn, PsyD; and Maya Burnett, MA in the areas of both therapy and assessment.
Founder
Kassandra Overstreet Silva is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (TX License # 95095; expires 05/20/29). For information on how to verify a license, please visit the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council website at [https://bhec.texas.gov/verify-a-license/]. For information on how to file a complaint, please visit the following page: [https://www.bhec.texas.gov/how-to-file-a-complaint/].
Kassandra earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources with a minor in Psychology from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth.
She has worked with children, adolescents, teens and adults including those with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She is Neurodiversity affirming and LGBTQ affirming.
She has a passion for working with teens, college students and high masking or late diagnosed women with ADHD or AUDHD. She has also had experience working with students 5-21 in the school setting as well as supporting them through IEPs and in-school counseling.
Kassandra strives to help clients feel safe to dig deeper on how their neurodiversity impacts their view of themselves and the world around them. As a neurodivergent therapist, she truly understands through lived experiences as well as clinical experience. She believes in supporting clients to embrace their neurodiversity and to allow them to understand themselves better. She utilizes person centered approach, CBT, somatic therapy and expressive arts.
Bryanna Shannon, MA, is a doctoral student at The Chicago School who is currently pursuing her PsyD in Clinical Psychology. She earned her B.S. in Counseling from Nelson University and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School.
Ms. Shannon has worked with adolescents and adults experiencing ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, and substance-use concerns in both private practice and community mental health settings. In session, she integrates cognitive‐behavioral techniques with person‐centered strategies, emphasizing warmth, collaboration, and respect. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and supporting their journey toward personal growth and well-being. She believes in creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions and fostering a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationship where clients can feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
Michelle McFarlin, MS, CCC-SLP, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Southern Methodist University; and a Masters of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas-Callier Center for Communication Disorders. Mrs. McFarlin is a certified, clinical Speech-Language Pathologist at The Social Communication Connection who specializes in early childhood language, social communication disorders, autism testing, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). From undergraduate studies to present, Mrs. McFarlin has over 20 years experience in research and clinical service to young children with speech-language and social communication challenges and their families.
