The SOAR Team
OWNER & DIRECTOR
Molly Martinez, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
Molly Martinez, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing psychological assessment and treatment of OCD, anxiety disorders, and other psychological disorders in Richardson, TX and the greater Dallas area. She is licensed in both Texas and Hawaii and is now able to serve 28 states in the United States via telehealth through an interjurisdictional licensure process for psychologists known as PsyPACT. Dr. Martinez is available for regular outpatient treatment as well as individualized, intensive outpatient treatment in the home, workplace, school, and community settings, as clinically appropriate. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Martinez has a passion for educating other therapists and trainees to provided evidence-based treatment for OCD.
Dr. Martinez is a regular presenter at state and national professional conferences on the topic of OCD and evidence-based treatment for anxiety and OCD. She is enthusiastic about bringing together professionals to address the need for better care for those with OCD and their loved ones. Dr. Martinez founded the consultation group, DFW OCD Treatment Specialists (DOTS) in with DFW-area professionals come together monthly to consult on cases and support one another to provide more services for the community. In addition to regular continuing education on OCD, anxiety, and evidence-based treatment, Dr. Martinez has completed extensive specialized training in ERP and OCD, including completion of a 2-day Master Clinician Seminar at University of Pennsylvania’s Child and Adolescent OCD, Tic, Trich and Anxiety Group (COTTAGe) and the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Training Therapy Institute. She has completed both the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) certification courses & supervision (General BTTI and Pediatric BTTI) offered by the IOCDF. She has also completed formal consultation and supervision with world-renowned experts in the treatment of OCD, including Aureen Pinto-Wagner, PhD and Throstur Bjorgvinnson, PhD. Dr. Martinez is an active member of IOCDF and the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), the principal professional organizations for researchers, clinicians, and consumers of OCD treatment.
In addition to ERP, Dr. Martinez incorporates elements of standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, pronounced “act”) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) into treatment with patients.
Dr. Martinez earned her PhD from Ohio State University, where she studied under Mary Fristad, PhD, ABPP, in the Childhood Mood Disorders Lab. As a graduate student and trainee, her emphasis was in the field of child and adolescent clinical psychology. Dr. Martinez has treated OCD & anxiety disorders in children & adolescents since she began seeing patients in 2006. She has been passionate about educating other clinicians about Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), a research-based treatment for OCD, since her first presentation on the subject to outpatient clinical staff at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close-to-Home East location in 2007. Dr. Martinez completed an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited internship at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (the Northwestern University-affiliated children’s hospital), where she was a member of the Mood & Anxiety Program’s treatment team. Prior to moving to the Dallas area, Dr. Martinez practiced as a licensed psychologist at Providers for Healthy Living in Columbus, Ohio, where she began to specialize in treating OCD. As she began specializing in OCD, Dr. Martinez expanded into working with adults as well as children and adolescents. Upon moving to Texas in 2016, Dr. Martinez completed a post-doctoral fellowship during her provisional licensure year at Dallas CBT, in Dallas, TX. She launched her private practice, Specialists in OCD & Anxiety Recovery (SOAR) in 2018.
If you have any further questions, or would like a copy of Dr. Martinez’s Curriculum Vitae, please don’t hesitate to ask! If you are interested in working with any of our clinicians please email our administrative assistant, Andrea, for more information. You may email your requests to Andrea at admin@soartogether.net.
OWNER & DIRECTOR
Molly Martinez, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
Molly Martinez, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing psychological assessment and treatment of OCD, anxiety disorders, and other psychological disorders in Richardson, TX and the greater Dallas area. She is licensed in both Texas and Hawaii and is now able to serve 28 states in the United States via telehealth through an interjurisdictional licensure process for psychologists known as PsyPACT. Dr. Martinez is available for regular outpatient treatment as well as individualized, intensive outpatient treatment in the home, workplace, school, and community settings, as clinically appropriate. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Martinez has a passion for educating other therapists and trainees to provided evidence-based treatment for OCD.
Dr. Martinez is a regular presenter at state and national professional conferences on the topic of OCD and evidence-based treatment for anxiety and OCD. She is enthusiastic about bringing together professionals to address the need for better care for those with OCD and their loved ones. Dr. Martinez founded the consultation group, DFW OCD Treatment Specialists (DOTS) in with DFW-area professionals come together monthly to consult on cases and support one another to provide more services for the community. In addition to regular continuing education on OCD, anxiety, and evidence-based treatment, Dr. Martinez has completed extensive specialized training in ERP and OCD, including completion of a 2-day Master Clinician Seminar at University of Pennsylvania’s Child and Adolescent OCD, Tic, Trich and Anxiety Group (COTTAGe) and the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Training Therapy Institute. She has completed both the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) certification courses & supervision (General BTTI and Pediatric BTTI) offered by the IOCDF. She has also completed formal consultation and supervision with world-renowned experts in the treatment of OCD, including Aureen Pinto-Wagner, PhD and Throstur Bjorgvinnson, PhD. Dr. Martinez is an active member of IOCDF and the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), the principal professional organizations for researchers, clinicians, and consumers of OCD treatment.
In addition to ERP, Dr. Martinez incorporates elements of standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, pronounced “act”) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) into treatment with patients.
Dr. Martinez earned her PhD from Ohio State University, where she studied under Mary Fristad, PhD, ABPP, in the Childhood Mood Disorders Lab. As a graduate student and trainee, her emphasis was in the field of child and adolescent clinical psychology. Dr. Martinez has treated OCD & anxiety disorders in children & adolescents since she began seeing patients in 2006. She has been passionate about educating other clinicians about Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), a research-based treatment for OCD, since her first presentation on the subject to outpatient clinical staff at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close-to-Home East location in 2007. Dr. Martinez completed an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited internship at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (the Northwestern University-affiliated children’s hospital), where she was a member of the Mood & Anxiety Program’s treatment team. Prior to moving to the Dallas area, Dr. Martinez practiced as a licensed psychologist at Providers for Healthy Living in Columbus, Ohio, where she began to specialize in treating OCD. As she began specializing in OCD, Dr. Martinez expanded into working with adults as well as children and adolescents. Upon moving to Texas in 2016, Dr. Martinez completed a post-doctoral fellowship during her provisional licensure year at Dallas CBT, in Dallas, TX. She launched her private practice, Specialists in OCD & Anxiety Recovery (SOAR) in 2018.
If you have any further questions, or would like a copy of Dr. Martinez’s Curriculum Vitae, please don’t hesitate to ask! If you are interested in working with any of our clinicians please email our administrative assistant, Andrea, for more information. You may email your requests to Andrea at admin@soartogether.net.
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR & CLINICIAN
Findley Harris, M.S., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Findley Harris, M.S., LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with seven years of training and experience. Findley earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University and a Masters of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University (SMU). He worked in a variety of settings and with a wide range of disorders before beginning to narrow his focus on primarily treating OCD and other anxiety-related disorders.
Findley realized his passion for working with OCD and anxiety-related disorders in 2021. Since that time, he has trained in the strongest evidence-based approaches to treating these conditions: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Findley completed ERP training through The Cognitive Behavior Institute, and sought consultation with Dr. Martinez as he began specializing in the treatment of OCD. While his approach to treating OCD is grounded in ERP, he also incorporates ACT and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Findley receives weekly consultation with Dr. Martinez to collaborate on cases and further develop his knowledge and skill set.
Findley began his career working in crisis intervention at Adapt Community Solutions in Dallas, where he provided acute mental health crisis services in community and hospital settings. Prior to joining the team at SOAR, Findley worked in two private practice settings–Beckloff Behavioral Health Center and The Davis Counseling Center–where he gained valuable experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of different concerns and diagnoses. Findley’s experience also includes work in higher levels of care settings including Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs at Bricolage Behavioral Health. He has trained at SMU Center for Family Counseling and Adapt Community Solutions in Dallas, where he completed his internship.
Findley is a member of International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), and the DFW OCD Treatment Specialists (DOTS).
If you have any further questions, or would like a copy of Findley’s Curriculum Vitae, please don’t hesitate to ask! If you are interested in working with any of our clinicians please email our administrative assistant, Andrea, for more information. You may email your requests to Andrea at admin@soartogether.net.
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR & CLINICIAN
Perry Leynor, M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Perry Leynor, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas, dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health care. With a belief in the power of genuine connection and a client-centered approach, Perry aims to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
With specialized training in exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety disorders, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for identifying and challenging negative thinking patterns, and mindfulness-based interventions for greater self-awareness and emotional regulation, Perry offers a wide range of tools and techniques to support his clients. He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help individuals align their actions with their values and clinical behavior analysis approaches to identify and modify problematic behaviors, ultimately promoting positive habits and routines.
Perry’s ultimate goal is to empower clients by increasing their options and helping them discover what works best for their unique circumstances. Through a strengths-based approach, he supports clients in overcoming challenges, finding effective coping strategies, and moving towards a more fulfilling life.
Perry is a member of International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and the DFW OCD Treatment Specialists (DOTS).
If you have any further questions, or would like a copy of Perry’s Curriculum Vitae, please don’t hesitate to ask! If you are interested in working with any of our clinicians please email our administrative assistant, Andrea, for more information. You may email your requests to Andrea at admin@soartogether.net.
DOCTORAL CANDIDATE & CLINICAL EXTERN
Bree Geary, M.A., Doctoral Candidate
Bree Geary, M.A., is a sixth year Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in the Health Behavior Lab mentored by Dr. Austin Baldwin. Bree received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Occidental College, her Master of Public Health from University of Southern California, and most recently her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from SMU.
Bree has completed four years of clinical training. As a graduate student trainee at the Center for Medical Psychology at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano, Bree provided individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to patients with insomnia, binge eating, depression, and anxiety under the supervision of Dr. Jamile Ashmore and Dr. Desire Taylor.
At Baylor, Bree also co-facilitated a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction group for cancer patients. She completed another external practicum at the Fort Worth Mental Health Speciality Clinic at the Department of Veterans Affairs providing Cognitive Processing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) supervised by Dr. Brittney Wright. She is currently completing her second year of external practicum supervised by Dr. Molly Martinez providing Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to patients with OCD, OC-related, and anxiety disorders.
We understand that patients may have questions about working with a trainee and they may want to know how this impacts their treatment. Bree Geary is supervised by Dr. Molly Martinez. Therefore, she meets weekly with Dr. Martinez to discuss each case individually. Additionally, Dr. Martinez is available to join therapy sessions as needed and patients can request an appointment with Dr. Martinez. There are both advantages and disadvantages to working with a trainee. One disadvantage is that a trainee will not have as much experience working with patients. However, since trainees have a smaller caseload they tend to have more time to spend preparing for each case individually. If you have any other questions about working with a trainee, feel free to schedule a consult call (email: admin@soartogether.net) or contact Bree Geary directly at bree.geary@
DOCTORAL STUDENT & CLINICAL EXTERN
Mayson Trujillo, M.A., Doctoral Candidate
Mayson Trujillo, M.A., is a sixth year Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in the Assessment, Measurement, Personality, and Psychopathology Lab and is advised by Dr. Michael Chmielewski. Mayson received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame and her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from SMU.
Mayson has completed three years of clinical training as a graduate student trainee. At Parkland’s Southeast Dallas Health Center, she provided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), sleep improvement strategies, and relaxation strategies to individuals diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and co-morbid physical health concerns under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Guerrero. At the Dallas VA Medical Center, Mayson worked on the substance use unit under the supervision of Dr. Elise Marino and Dr. Michael Dolan. At the VA, she provided CBT and implemented Motivational Interviewing (MI) when working with inpatients in the Substance Abuse Recovery and Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP) and community outpatients. Additionally, she facilitated three groups with the SARRTP inpatients: CBT for Substance Use Disorders, a psychoeducational/skills-based group on co-occurring disorders, and a psychoeducational/skills-based group on building self-esteem.
We understand that patients may have questions about working with a trainee and they may want to know how this impacts their treatment. Mayson Trujillo is supervised by Dr. Molly Martinez. Therefore, she meets weekly with Dr. Martinez to discuss each case individually. Additionally, Dr. Martinez is available to join therapy sessions as needed and patients can request an appointment with Dr. Martinez. There are both advantages and disadvantages to working with a trainee. One disadvantage is that a trainee will not have as much experience working with patients. However, since trainees have a smaller caseload they tend to have more time to spend preparing for each case individually. If you have any other questions about working with a trainee, feel free to schedule a consult call (email: admin@soartogether.net) or contact Mayson Trujillo directly at mayson.trujillo@
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Carolina Barrett, B.S.
Carolina Barrett, B.S., graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration. In January 2023, Carolina began her internship at SOAR as an administrative intern, and she began her role as Administrative Assistant in January 2024.
Carolina plays a key role creating content and infographics for all SOAR social media accounts and helping patients understand their rights when accessing insurance benefits, among other duties.
Carolina’s goal is to attend graduate school for a master’s in Public Health and Health Policy. Carolina hopes to use her passion for helping others by advocating for mental health awareness and creating and promoting efficient and effective policies in mental health. She believes everyone deserves a voice, and her goal is to let them be heard. In her free time, Carolina likes to workout and cultivate her culinary skills.
DIGITAL MARKETING INTERN
Malika Kumar, B.S.
Malika Kumar, B.S., is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is currently earning her Master’s degree in Applied Cognition and Neuroscience.
In March 2024, Malika began her internship at SOAR as a Digital Marketing Intern. She manages social media marketing and content creation on various platforms, updating the company website, and generating educational content.
Malika’s future goals include integrating her interests in psychology and mental health into the field of User Experience Design and Research. In her free time, Malika enjoys listening to podcasts and spending time with friends and family.
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