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Meet the Psychologist

Dr. Nyla Harris, Psy.D. – Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Rockwall, Texas

Bridgewell Cognitive Health is led by Dr. Nyla Harris, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist in Rockwall, Texas, providing evidence-based therapy and comprehensive psychological assessment for anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, Autism, and neurodivergent experiences across adolescence and adulthood

As a neurodivergent psychologist, Dr. Harris recognized early in clinical practice that many traditional therapy models are not consistently adapted to how neurodivergent brains process information, regulate emotion, and respond to stress. Bridgewell Cognitive Health was founded to provide care that is both clinically rigorous and thoughtfully tailored, integrating evidence-based treatment with a neurodivergent-affirming framework.

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Background

Dr. Harris has practiced across specialty anxiety and OCD settings, medical and neuropsychological settings, university counseling centers, and community-based clinical settings, bringing an integrated, evidence-based perspective to the treatment of anxiety, neurodivergence, and complex or co-occurring clinical presentations across diverse populations.

This breadth of experience allows Dr. Harris to approach anxiety, neurodivergence, emotional regulation, and relational concerns with clinical precision, flexibility, and a deep understanding of how these challenges present across different life stages and systems of care.

Education

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Counseling Psychology-Our Lady of the Lake University (APA-accredited program)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling-Cleveland State University (CACREP-accredited program)

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology-Kent State University

Approach

Treatment is informed by research-supported modalities, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety disorders

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • DBT-informed skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness

Treatment is collaborative, structured, and transparent, with clear goals established early and progress reviewed regularly. Therapy is paced to support meaningful and sustainable change. Weekly sessions are often recommended initially to support consistency and momentum, with frequency adjusted over time based on individual needs.

Areas of Specialization

Dr. Harris works with teens, adults, and couples navigating complex or overlapping concerns, including:

  • Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, agoraphobia, health anxiety, and phobias)

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and intrusive thoughts

  • ADHD and executive functioning challenges

  • Autism and autistic burnout

  • Co-occurring ADHD and Autism (AuDHD)

  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), including skin picking and hair pulling

  • Emotional regulation difficulties, chronic stress, and burnout

  • Relationship and communication challenges connected to neurodivergent traits

Many individuals seek specialized care after feeling misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or stalled in prior therapy. Treatment emphasizes diagnostic clarity, individualized planning, and sustainable change.

Neurodivergent-Affirming Framework

Treatment at Bridgewell Cognitive Health is grounded in an affirming understanding of neurodivergence. Differences in attention, sensory processing, emotional regulation, and communication are approached as meaningful aspects of an individual’s experience—not deficits to be corrected.

This framework supports clients and families in developing insight, self-understanding, and strategies that align with how their nervous system and cognition function in daily life.

What Clients Can Expect

Clients often describe Dr. Harris as calm, thoughtful, and direct. Sessions are structured yet flexible, with clear expectations, collaborative goal-setting, and space for curiosity rather than judgment. Many clients appreciate knowing what to expect in therapy—especially when anxiety, neurodivergence, or prior therapy experiences have made the process feel unpredictable.

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