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Dr. Melani Ozbolt, Ph.D.
*Dr. Ozbolt is not currently accepting new clients, as her caseload is full. But please read Dr. Muñoz’s bio below, as she has several openings for child or adolescent clients.*
Dr. Ozbolt is a licensed psychologist with the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology (License # 2262), and the owner of New Heights Psychology, LLC. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Auburn University, a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Berry College. Dr. Ozbolt completed a full-time doctoral residency serving the students at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Both her Ph.D. program and residency were accredited by the American Psychological Association.
Dr. Ozbolt has 16 years of experience working in a variety of professional settings including community mental health, the VA, and university counseling centers. Dr. Ozbolt specializes in individual therapy with adults.
She strives to get to know her clients’ individual needs, and to work with them to create a therapeutic approach that focuses on their unique strengths, situations, and personalities. Her aim is to build a therapeutic relationship where her clients feel truly understood and respected. From there, her clients can strive to reach new heights towards healing from the challenges they have experienced, and obtaining mental health and personal goals that will help them thrive.
Dr. Ozbolt also has a passion for outreach and consultation. She enjoys helping other mental health professionals navigate new situations and conducting workshops on mental health topics to the broader community.
Dr. Natalie Muñoz, Ph.D.
*Dr. Muñoz currently has several openings for new child or adolescent clients.*
Dr. Natalie Muñoz is a clinical psychology fellow at New Heights Psychology, LLC, working under the supervision of Dr. Melani Ozbolt. She brings over a decade of experience supporting children and families across educational and clinical settings. Dr. Muñoz began her career as an elementary school teacher, specializing in dyslexia intervention and reading instruction. She holds an advanced degree in reading and literacy education and earned her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Texas Tech University. She is also licensed as a School Psychologist.
Dr. Muñoz provides comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments that offer a nuanced understanding of a child’s cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Her evaluations assess areas such as learning abilities, attention and executive functioning, language and communication, memory, processing speed, and emotional regulation. By integrating neuropsychological measures, she helps clarify complex presentations—such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and learning disorders like dyslexia—and delivers tailored, actionable recommendations for school, home, and therapy settings.
In addition to her assessment work, Dr. Muñoz is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), a gold-standard treatment for young children with emotional and behavioral challenges. PCIT enhances behavior and strengthens the parent-child relationship through live coaching and skill-building. She also offers therapy for children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, executive functioning difficulties, and emotion regulation challenges. Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practices that empower families and build on each child’s strengths.
Dr. Muñoz works with:
• Families seeking psychological evaluations for children and adolescents, addressing concerns such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, learning disorders, emotional challenges, and behavioral concerns.
• Families seeking therapeutic services for children and adolescents to support emotional well-being, behavioral regulation, social skills, and coping skills.
Dr. Muñoz does not accept insurance, but she does accepts FSA and HSA funds and provides superbills for families pursuing insurance reimbursement. Her combination of clinical expertise, educational insight, and dedication to family-centered care makes her a trusted partner in a child’s developmental journey.
Please reach out today to book your free consultation with Dr. Muñoz!