Meet Our Team
We offer therapy for adults, comprehensive psychological and educational testing for children, teens, and adolescents, and compassionate consultation and advocacy for parents navigating special education.
With over 35+ years of collective experience in education, counseling, and advocacy, our team is committed to providing exceptional care. Explore our profiles to learn more about our backgrounds and areas of expertise.
Grounded in your mental health and educational goals, we provide tailored services including psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, and educational testing. Seasoned and supportive, we walk alongside you, dedicated to helping you and your family thrive in every facet of life.
Niekema Hudson, Ed.D.
Founder, Licensed School Psychologist, LMHC
Ashley Womble, Ed.S.
Contracting School Psychologist
TaShanya Tyndell, Ed.S.
Contracting School Psychologist
Keisha Hudson, M.D., Ed.S.
Contracting School Psychologist
LaTonia Simmons, M.A., LMHC Independent Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Jackie Small, M.S., LMHC Independent Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Our Mission
At Better Together Psychological Services, our aim is to provide accessible, comprehensive, and ethical services that prioritize students' mental, physical, and emotional well-being. We strive to break down access barriers and eradicate stigma in special education and mental health. Through thorough evaluations, we offer support using a strength-based approach, shifting away from a deficit model.
Our Approach
Embracing a holistic approach, we at Better Together Psychological Services collaborate with students, parents, and educators to grasp each student's unique needs. Crafting personalized plans to address specific concerns, our goal is to foster a safe, supportive environment where students openly discuss challenges and cultivate skills for thriving mental health and well-being.
Professional Standards
Our service providers adhere to ethical professional standards, laws, and regulations related to working as a licensed school psychologist through the Florida Department of Health, certified psychologist through the Florida Department of Education in addition to the National Association of School Psychologists' professional practice and standards. If there is a concern with services at Better Together Psychological Services, Dr. Hudson will make every effort to attempt to resolve the matter(s) directly.
“You are allowed to take up space, to rest, and to begin again as many times as you need. Healing isn’t a straight line — it’s a series of brave returns to yourself.”