Dr. Cannady offers personalized psychological services that emphasize accessibility and  collaboration with other professionals involved in a child's care as pediatricians, psychiatrists, schools, and allied health providers (occupational and speech therapists). Recommendations grounded in scientific evidence while remaining practical, compassionate, and tailored to each family's unique circumstances.

Before joining Clear Mind Collective she has served as a pediatric psychologist at Dell Children’s Medical Center and was Associate Director of Pediatric Psychology. She was also Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Dell Medical School and Courtesy Professor in Pediatrics. Dr. Cannady has a unique understanding of school supports having previously worked as a school psychologist specializing in twice-exceptional children with disabilities. 

Dr. Cannady completed her doctorate at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia and her doctoral internship at Dell Children’s Medical Center/The University of Texas at Austin. She went on to complete a postdoctoral training at a private practice focusing on comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment, intervention, and school consultation. After fellowship she completed additional training in behavior therapy.  

Dr. Cannady is recognized for her expertise in behavioral parent training, autism, complex ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, and evidence-based interventions that strengthen family relationships while promoting meaningful improvements in children's functioning across home, school, and community settings. She is a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist, a certified practitioner in RUBI Parent Training. She also utilizes transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral interventions.   

She has received multiple awards for excellence in teaching and clinical education. Families who work with Dr. Cannady can expect collaborative care delivered with warmth, professionalism, and clinical excellence. She believes that the strongest outcomes occur when treatment is individualized, measurable, and rooted in trusted relationships. Her goal is to empower children and caregivers with effective, evidence-based strategies that foster resilience, confidence, and lasting emotional well-being.