Kate Curran Mire, SSP, LSSP, NCSP

Aug 12

She/Her/Hers

Parenting Coach & Presenter

Kate received her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas-Austin in Applied Learning and Development. In August 2008, she became a certified Master Reading Teacher through the University of Texas-Austin. Kate went on to receive a Specialist Degree in School Psychology from Texas State University-San Marcos.

Kate is licensed under the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP). She is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and has practiced in a variety of public and private settings across the central Texas area. In addition to being a part of Ensemble Therapy, she is the co-founder of Hill Country School Psychology Services where she practices as an LSSP. As well as being our in-house Parent Coach, Kate coordinates our parent education events and workshops. Kate is co-owner of Cool Down Kits, uniquely designed kits to support self-regulation. Kate teaches with the Region XIII Counseling Certification Program. Kate is a community advisor for the Thinkery on their Thinkery Connect project. Prior to becoming an LSSP, Kate taught in both the public and charter setting, in Austin, for seven years.

Originally from Wisconsin, Kate found her way to Texas through rowing for the University of Texas. While in college, she met her husband. Together, they have three young children and live in Austin.

KATE IS PARTICULARLY WELL-SUITED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES:

With parents/guardians of children of any age who are interested in parent coaching
Who resonate with getting support from a former teacher and current Licensed Specialist in School Psychology with an expertise in understanding cognition and the psychological processes behind our thoughts and actions
Who have children who are not neurotypical and seek the guidance of someone who can help them navigate the school system with a child who has a recent diagnosis or requires modifications or accommodations to their learning plan

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:

ADHD
Anxiety
Asperger’s Syndrome
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Co-Parenting
Coping Skills
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Systems

Learning Disabilities
Navigating School Systems (504 and Special Education)
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance
Parenting
School Issues
Supporting Divorced Parents
TCK (Third Culture Kids)
Testing and Evaluation

KATE’S FAVORITES:

Favorite board game: I’m from the midwest and love playing cards. My favorite game is Euchre.
Favorite ice cream flavor: Coffee
Favorite animal: Dogs and Cats (I love them both and can’t decide!)
Favorite children’s book: Anything by Roald Dahl
Favorite color: Teal, the color of the Ocean
Favorite place in Austin: Town Lake
Favorite holiday: Halloween
I feel happiest when: I’m hanging out with my family
If I had a superpower it would be: Time Control
Place I feel most safe/calm/comfortable: At home