Angie Owen-Killar MA, HSP-PA, LPA
Welcome to my practice! I have a Master of Arts degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and over 30 years of experience in the field of developmental disabilities, with specific expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorders. This experience covers a wide range of I/DD and co-occurring mental health diagnoses, behaviors, and environments, including classrooms, family and group homes, supported and competitive work settings, and summer camps.
I have a rich and varied background in the developmental disabilities world, getting my career start with UNC’s TEACCH Autism program where I worked as a Psychoeducational Therapist and later returned as a consulting psychologist for the agency. I subsequently worked for several years with a local MCO, with experience in this agency beginning as a habilitation specialist, then moving to a program manager, staff psychologist, and finally as a Clinical Coordinator for Medicaid waiver services they provided. Armed with these experiences, and motivated to remove all the “middle people” and nonclinical work from my service, I opened Psychological Support Services in 2004. This move allowed me to provide 1:1 therapy for the population I had come to care so much about, and opened opportunities for me to support others who serve people with developmental disabilities. Contract work I provided for several years with a school system in my community included ASD evaluations, teacher training, and behavior consultations. In addition to my private practice currently, I continue to enjoy doing contract work with MCO’s across the state to provide behavior support for recipients of Innovations Waiver services.
My skill and compassion for my clients is evident in my creative and positive approach to challenges related to developmental disabilities. I am passionate about supporting my clients in all areas of functioning to ensure that they are able to experience the kind of lives they want to live, always mindful of balancing safety with the dignity of risk.
Our Mission
To provide quality, experienced, psychological support to individuals affected by developmental disorders who have previously been under-served or whose needs cannot be met with "traditional" modes of evaluation or therapy.
To provide a positive, creative and non-judgmental environment in which to problem solve concerns about behavior and daily living skills.
To partner with caregivers to facilitate independence and self esteem for the people they live with and care about.
To enhance understanding about, and the dignity of, people who have developmental disabilities.