Meet the Team
Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized support. With a diverse range of specialties and a shared passion for helping individuals thrive, our staff brings a wealth of experience and a collaborative approach to every aspect of your care. Get to know the faces behind Frye Psychological Services below, and discover the warmth, dedication, and expertise that define our practice.
Our Providers
Sara Frye, PhD, NCSP
Founder and Lead Psychologist
Dr. Sara Frye is a licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist. She received her bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD at the University of Arizona (Bear Down!). She completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center where she specialized in pediatric neuropsychology, autism spectrum disorder, and behavioral sleep medicine. She then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Arizona and Banner-University Medical Center working on an NIH-funded clinical trial and at an outpatient neuropsychology practice.
Dr. Frye has practiced in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and schools. Her background is unique in that she has training in both pediatric neuropsychology and school psychology. Thus, she is knowledgeable about medical diagnoses and educational classifications. She strives to recognize strengths associated with all types of neurodivergence, as well as make recommendations to address barriers to help individuals navigate social, educational, and work demands.
Her clinical work was recognized at the state level as the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Early Career Psychologist Award from the Arizona Psychological Association. Dr. Frye is an Arizona native. She currently lives in Marana with her spouse, two children, and her dogs (Bonnie and Clyde).
Colleen Halpin, PhD, NCSP
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Colleen Halpin is a postdoctoral fellow at Frye Psychological Services, as well as a nationally certified school psychologist (NCSP). A wildcat through and through, she earned her bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD at the University of Arizona. Dr. Halpin completed her pre-doctoral internship with the University of Arizona Psychology Internship Consortium (UArizona PIC) at Sunnyside Unified School District. There, she conducted comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for students with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, other health impairments, and other developmental disabilities.
Dr. Halpin has worked in the field of neuropsychological assessment since 2020. With the combination of her work in private practice, in addition to working at several local school districts, she is very experienced in both assessment and related recommendations. Though not an Arizona native, the Sonoran Desert is her home. Outside of the office, Dr. Halpin can be found taking long walks looking for her favorite flora, the crested saguaro.
Our Support Team
Elizabeth (Ellie) Salcedo
Lead Psychometrist & Administrative Associate
Ellie holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northern Arizona University. She has extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals and their families in community-based settings providing interventions and doing case management. Ellie is passionate about helping families and strives to make a positive impact on individuals and the community.
Outside of her professional commitments, Ellie loves spending quality time with her two dogs, Mars and Kenai. She is also an avid reader and adores engaging in creative outlets including painting and journaling. A fun fact about her is that she has 13+ years of experience in Folklorico (Mexican Ballet Folk Dance).
Marcy Petri
Psychometrist
Marcy Petri is a second-year doctoral student at Northern Arizona University (PsyD). She holds a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Purdue University. While earning her Bachelors degree, Marcy worked with neurodivergent adolescents and adults. In addition, she worked with adolescents who had been directly impacted by the criminal justice system. Her academic interests are in neuropsychological and forensic assessment.
Outside of her academic pursuits, Marcy has been enjoying learning her way around Arizona after moving from her childhood home in Indiana last year. She is an avid reader and loves crotchet. She lives here with her family, and her senior shelter adopted dog, Franny.
Arni Dizon
Psychometrist
Arni Dizon is a doctoral candidate in school psychology at the University of Arizona. She holds a master’s degree in school psychology and bachelor’s degrees in psychology and justice studies from Arizona State University.
Arni has experience delivering therapeutic intervention and psychoeducational assessments to neurodivergent children, adolescents, and emerging adults. Her clinical and research interests focus on applying a strengths-based orientation to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse youth and their families, with a specific focus on bridging resource gaps for immigrant and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) youth.
Outside of her work, Arni enjoys reading, crafting, journaling, and spending time with family, her partner, and the cuddliest Australian Shepherd, Sage.
Sara Townsend
Psychometrist
Sara Townsend is completing her PhD in School Psychology at the University of Arizona, having earned her MA in the same field in 2024. Clinically, Sara is pursuing specializations in developmental trauma, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and neuropsychological assessment. Her research focuses on how sociocultural factors impact the health, wellbeing, and identity development of bi+ populations.
Sara is passionate about client-centered, neuro-affirming care and believes it is imperative to consider how social systems influence client strengths and needs. She strives to create assessment experiences that feel empowering, rather than pathologizing. Sara loves working with all ages but particularly enjoys supporting children and adolescents.
Prior to beginning her PhD, Sara had an impactful career championing youth as an educator, program coordinator, evaluation professional, and policy developer, as well as working with trauma survivors in a volunteer capacity. Her career has spanned multiple continents. Sara is a P.E.O. Scholar, Fulbright alum, and member of Phi Beta Kappa. When not working on her research or clinical training, Sara spends her time volunteering at a youth organization, birding, and searching for the best vegetarian tacos.
Natalie Frye
Administrative Assistant
Natalie is a dedicated administrative professional with extensive experience supporting patients and families within healthcare and behavioral health settings. Natalie brings multiple years of healthcare experience, including care coordination for behavioral health and other medical specialties. Throughout her career, she has developed a strong understanding of the importance of accessibility, communication, and organization in helping clients receive the services they need. She strives to make each interaction welcoming, informative, and stress-free, helping individuals navigate the scheduling process with confidence and ease.
Outside of the office, Natalie can be found at home with her spouse, their two dogs (Juniper and Cobalt), two cats (Spud and Baloo) and her ball python (Rocky Ball-Boa). In her free time, she is typically enjoying the Tucson sunset on horseback or planning a weekend getaway to cooler weather.
Beck
Office Pet
Beck and Basal are our favorite in-house duo. These two leopard geckos are sisters who hatched together on 10/17/2023. They are crepuscular (like cats!) which means they are most active during dusk and dawn. During the day, they can usually be found napping around their enclosure. Even though they’ll be asleep, when you visit Frye Psychological Services, be sure to stop by and say hi to them!
Beck’s namesake is Dr. Aaron Beck, an American psychiatrist who is widely regarded as the “father” of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Basal is named after an assessment term that tells examiners where to start. The name “Basal” also is a nod to the basal ganglia, which is lovingly referred to as “the lizard brain.”
Basal
Office Pet
