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 Psychiatric Services below, and discover the warmth, dedication, and expertise that define our practice.

Our Providers

Dr Sara Frye PhD

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).

Jasmine Benjamin, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. Jasmine Benjamin is a postdoctoral fellow specializing in neuropsychological assessment. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Northern Arizona University and completed both her master’s degree and PhD at the University of Arizona. Dr. Benjamin completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship within the Southern Arizona Psychology Internship Center (SAPIC), where she provided individual and group psychotherapy at the Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center, a program supporting university students with learning differences, including autism and ADHD. During her internship, she also conducted psychological, academic, and bariatric evaluations at La Frontera, a community mental health center.

Dr. Benjamin is committed to providing culturally competent, affirming, evidence-based care, integrating a biopsychosocial approach. Her primary focus is on evaluating adolescent and college-aged populations, though she is experienced in working across the lifespan. In addition to her assessment work, she has specialized training in behavioral sleep medicine and offers targeted therapy services on a limited basis.

Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Benjamin resides in Tucson with her spouse, three dogs (Shylow, Ludo, and Happy), several hermit crabs, and a pond full of fish. In her free time, she enjoys reading, camping in her home-built ‘skoolie’ RV, and experimenting in the kitchen.

Our Support Team

Colleen Halpin, MA
Lead Psychometrist & Assistant Practice Manager

Colleen Halpin serves as the Lead Psychometrist at Frye Psychological Services. She has a master’s degree and is in her final year of the University of Arizona School Psychology PhD program. She has extensive training and experience in the administration of assessment measures across a variety of settings, including private practices, community mental health centers, research, and schools. With a solid foundation in psychological assessment and an eye for detail, Colleen helps to lead a dedicated team of technicians in implementing evaluations tailored to each patient’s unique needs. 

She additionally serves as the Assistant Practice Manager working behind the scenes to ensure efficient scheduling and an overall optimized experience for our patients. Colleen is committed to fostering a welcoming environment where patients and their families feel valued and supported. Outside of work, Colleen enjoys hiking, cooking, and caring for her pet tegu, Rupert.

Elizabeth (Ellie) Salcedo
Psychometrist

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).

Kaia Schott, MA
Psychometrist

Kaia is a fourth year PhD student in the School Psychology program at the University of Arizona. She also has a master’s degree in School Psychology, as well as two bachelor’s degrees in psychology. She has experience in assessment and therapy across a variety of settings. 

Kaia enjoys working with children, teens, and their families throughout the evaluation process, and considering the individual context of each patient she works with. Aside from her work and education, she enjoys spending time outside with her dog and reading.