At Ariad Psychological Services, we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized care. Whether you’re seeking support or have questions, our team is here to help. Feel free to contact us, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Our Team
Dr. Adodo, a Licensed Psychologist and School Psychologist, is the owner of ARIAD Psychological Services, PLLC. She specializes in comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, offering consultations and parent management training. With specialized training in anxiety-related disorders from the University of Arizona’s Psychiatric Child and Adolescent Anxiety Clinic, Dr. Adodo holds a Ph.D. in School Psychology with a minor in Health Behavior Health Promotion.
Her extensive educational background includes a BA in Psychology from the University of North Texas and an MA in Educational Psychology and Special Education from the University of Houston. Dr. Adodo earned her MA in School Psychology and completed her Ph.D.at the University of Arizona. Alongside research and teaching roles, she served in various capacities within university departments.
With a background as an LSSP for Austin ISD, Fort Worth ISD, and Crescent City Schools in Louisiana, Dr. Adodo has broad experience in school psychology. Her expertise spans autism, ADHD, psychoeducational needs, anxiety, and depression disorders. Dr. Adodo is well-versed in addressing neurological disorders, mood difficulties, behavior challenges, learning problems, and social skill challenges across diverse settings.
Specializing in consultation and parent training, Dr. Adodo collaborates with caregivers to develop and implement treatment plans supporting children and adolescents. She has co-authored peer-reviewed research publications, presented at national and international conferences, and contributed to multi-million-dollar research projects and grants.
Jennifer Arenas-Cárdenas serves as a Psychometrist and Tucson Practice Manager at ARIAD Psychological Services, PLLC. She earned her Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree from the University of Arizona’s School Psychology program and holds both national and Arizona state certification as a school psychologist.
With over 15 years of experience in public education, Jennifer has worked as both a classroom teacher and a school psychologist in multiple Tucson-area school districts. She brings deep expertise in psychological and educational assessment, with extensive training and experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting a wide range of evaluation tools. She has been a key member of child-find, bilingual, and autism assessment teams and is especially skilled in working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Jennifer has been recognized for her leadership and contributions to the field of school psychology. Her honors include the Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 40 Under 40 Award, the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Early Career Spotlight, and the Arizona Association of School Psychologists (AASP) Spotlight. She is currently a trainee in the Arizona Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program, where she is receiving advanced interdisciplinary training to support individuals with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities and their families.
In her role as Practice Manager, Jennifer oversees day-to-day clinic operations, supports staff coordination, and ensures a streamlined, high-quality experience for both patients and team members. Her dual expertise as an evaluator and organizational leadership contributes to ARIAD’s commitment to excellence in psychological services.
Reach Out to Us
At Ariad Psychological Services, we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized care. Whether you’re seeking support or have questions, our team is here to help. Feel free to contact us, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.