Comprehensive Psychological Care for Every Age

From children and teens to adults, we provide thorough evaluations, expert guidance, and personalized care to support your mental health journey.

Comprehensive Psychological Care for Every Age

From children and teens to adults, we provide thorough evaluations, expert guidance, and personalized care to support your mental health journey.

Expert Care. Clear Guidance.

We specialize in Autism, ADHD, and Pre-Surgical Evaluations, providing personalized, compassionate care for children and adults, and guiding you every step of the way to find the right services and connect with our team.

Our Services

Focused Care for Every Stage

We provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adults, with a clear, streamlined approach to help guide care and next steps.

Children’s Psychological Evaluations

Thorough assessments designed to understand developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs in children and teens.

Adult Psychological Evaluations

Comprehensive evaluations to support diagnosis, clarity, and personalized treatment planning for adults.

Pre-Surgical Evaluations

Professional assessments to ensure patients are prepared and approved for surgical procedures.

Meet Our Team

A team you can trust for thoughtful, expert care.

Convenient and Accessible

You’ll also find our office to be equipped with amenities designed to make your experience more pleasant and enjoyable. From a comfortable waiting area to relaxing treatment areas, every detail has been designed with your satisfaction in mind.

uncovering the root of your issues

The CPST Texas Promise:

One of the greatest shortcomings of certain types of mental health care is the amount of time it takes to start receiving the necessary care due to the need for extensive evaluations and detailed reports. Many other practices require months to even get an evaluation appointment and then months to produce a report.

At CPST Texas, we believe this is unacceptable. Instead, our practice has developed an innovative report creation process that our many providers can use. The quantity of our providers coupled with the quality of our reporting system is what allows us to offer what other practices cannot– excellent patient care and timely services.

WHY US?

How We Can Help

Experienced Providers

Our team delivers high-quality, thorough evaluations backed by years of clinical expertise.

Fast Access to Care

We prioritize timely appointments so you can get the answers and support you need without long wait times.

Insurance-Friendly

We accept most major insurance plans, making care more accessible and straightforward for our patients.

Guidance & Support

Patient Resources

Our Patient Information section is designed to help you feel confident and prepared before your visit. From step-by-step guides on scheduling appointments to explanations of our evaluation processes, we provide everything you need to streamline your experience and ensure the best possible care for you and your loved ones.

Our Blog offers expert insights, tips, and updates from the CPST Texas team. Whether you’re looking to understand mental health topics, explore treatment strategies, or stay informed about the latest developments in psychological care, our articles are written to educate and empower patients and families.

We Are In-Network With Most Insurances

Take the first step toward personalized, timely, and expert care with CPST Texas—schedule your appointment today and experience a smoother, more supportive path to the care you need.

Trusted & Accredited

At CPST Texas, our growing team of dedicated professionals combines collaboration, expertise, and innovation to provide timely, high-quality mental health services, and our recognition by leading professional associations reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence and best practices.

Dr. Michelle Rinella

Chief Clinical Psychologist, President, & Founder

Dr. Rinella founded CPST Texas in 2013. She received her undergraduate degree from Saint Mary’s College in California and her doctorate from Argosy University in Dallas. At CPST Texas, Dr. Rinella works as a clinical psychologist who specializes in the psychology of weight problems. During her time working at CPST Texas, Dr. Rinella has taken great pleasure in connecting with her patients during their weight loss journey, helping them understand that weight gain is nothing to be ashamed of.

Dr. Rinella is the mother of two college students: her son is a senior at Colorado State and her daughter is a Freshman at BAMA. Dr. Rinella is also newly remarried and enjoys spending time walking and working out with her husband.  When she’s not in the office or working out, Dr. Rinella is an avid cook who loves cooking for her family and friends.

Dr. Florencezell Whitfield-Miles

Chief Adolescent and Child Psychologist

Dr. Whitfield-Miles has been a part of the CPST Texas team since September of 2017. She received her doctorate from Argosy University and is also certified as a Health Service Psychologist. At CPST Texas, Dr Whitfield-Miles specializes in complex diagnostic cases and dual diagnoses (persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses). Her work also focuses on educating caregivers and parents on positive behavior support methods. During her time working at CPST Texas, Dr. Whitfield-Miles has taken great pleasure in providing quality psychological services that lead to treatment recommendations and intervention resources appropriate for the individual and their diagnosis.

When she’s not in the office, Dr. Whitfield-Miles enjoys reading, appreciating delicious foods, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She is also a Member of the National Association for Dually Diagnosed (NADD) and a proud and active member of the Zeta Delta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Dr. John Saglime

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. John Thomas Saglime Jr PsyD is a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of clinical experience in assessment and counseling with a specialty in trauma, multidisciplinary treatment, and chronic pain care. Prior to joining the team, Dr. Saglime was the Director of behavioral health at a rural community health center that focused on multidisciplinary treatment approaches. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University in 2005 and his Doctorate at the Texas School of Professional Psychology Argosy University in 2012. Prior to his work as a mental health provider, he served in the United States Marine Corps.

When he is not in the office, Dr. Saglime is an avid reader, focusing on history and philosophy. He also is a foodie who enjoys cooking. Dr. Saglime also spends his free time painting, hobbying, and traveling.

Dr. Sherrie Burney

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Burney began working for CPST Texas in 2014 as a pre-doctoral intern in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Burney has a love for children and is specialized in Adolescent Evaluations in Complex Patients. Prior to returning to school to obtain her Doctorate, Dr. Burney worked successfully as a Licensed Professional Counselor for many years in psychiatric hospitals as well as in private practice providing clinical therapy to adult, adolescent, and child therapy clients. Dr. Burney has also worked as an adjunct psychology professor teaching psychology, sociology, and criminal justice classes.

Dr. Sujata Legend

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Sujata Legend is a licensed clinical psychologist and diagnostician with over 15 years of experience in psychological assessment, behavioral health care, and program management. Licensed in California and Texas and PSYPACT-certified, she provides comprehensive evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults, including autism, ADHD, learning differences, and other developmental or behavioral concerns, offering clear clinical recommendations tailored to each individual. She trained at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, New York University, Child Study Center, the APA-accredited John F. Kennedy University School of Psychology and Social Sciences, Children’s Hospital of Oakland, and the Catalight Foundation in partnership with Kaiser Permanente of Northern California. She is dedicated to culturally competent care, ensuring that her approach is respectful, inclusive, and responsive to diverse backgrounds. Dr. Legend has a passion for teaching and has also taught as adjunct faculty at Saint Mary’s College of California, the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), the University of San Francisco, and the APA-accredited John F. Kennedy University School of Psychology and Social Sciences. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and mother, watching movies, and exploring her love for home design and organization.

Dr. Terry Mullins

Licensed Professional Counselor

Dr. Mullins is a licensed professional counselor practicing in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area. He has twenty-four years of experience working with men, women, couples, adolescents, and children. He specializes in psychological assessment, abuse, trauma, and attachment. Specifically, Dr. Mullins likes to engage with people, thinking together about how different issues have affected their ability to form and enjoy meaningful relationships.

Dr. Mullins completed graduate school in 1997 at Colorado Christian University where he earned his Master of Arts in Professional Counseling. He earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2015 from Texas School of Professional Psychology of Argosy University, Dallas.

Dr. Mullins has helped thousands of patients/clients obtain access to therapy, psychological evaluation, and weight loss surgery through pre-surgical psychological evaluation. Per his own words and testimony…

“I have found that the deepest learning comes through suffering and the loss of hope. Most of us find it hard to be still, rest, look within, and ask for help to calm the storm that rages. My desire is to offer a “safe harbor” for people to heal as they take personal inventory and feel the breeze of grace. Frederick Buechner put it this way: “Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell, your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace.”

“I have been married to my wife since 1978. I have five adult children, two amazing daughters-in-laws, and four grandchildren. I love reading, running with my wife/friends, family dinner parties, traveling, and retreating for times of prayer, contemplation, silence, and solitude.”

Dr. Michelle Buss-DeLaGarza

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Michelle Buss-DeLaGarza brings over 25 years of experience in psychological and educational assessment, specializing in autism, behavioral, and emotional challenges in children and adolescents. She holds a PhD in School Psychology from Texas A&M College Station and is licensed in Texas as both a psychologist and a school psychologist.

Her background includes leadership roles in clinical services, as well as academic contributions as an adjunct professor and peer reviewer for the Journal of School Psychology. Dr. Buss-DeLaGarza is dedicated to comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based, trauma-informed practices that support inclusive and individualized care.

Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, swimming, and exploring new restaurants with her husband and daughter.

Dr. Valerie Hogan-Sandi

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Hogan-Sandi is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed School Psychologist with specialized training in Autism and ADHD evaluations. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University, followed by a Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis and a Doctorate in School Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Before joining CPST, she worked in a large school district in the DFW metroplex, gaining extensive experience in school-based supports. Dr. Hogan-Sandi’s evaluations emphasize evidence-based treatment recommendations and help families understand the differences between medical diagnoses and educational eligibilities within school systems. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. In her free time, Dr. Hogan-Sandi enjoys traveling, trying new recipes, walking her dog, and spending time with her family.