About
Stephanie Babbitt, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Founder, Northern Arizona Psychological Services, PLLC
Professional Profile
Clinical Expertise & Background
Licensed clinical psychologist with 9+ years of advanced clinical experience and expertise in forensic and court-ordered evaluation, psychological assessment across the lifespan, and autism and neurodevelopmental assessment. Founder of Northern Arizona Psychological Services and former Chief Clinical Officer with executive oversight of 24/7 psychiatric acute care and crisis services, residential treatment, outpatient care, integrated care, and specialty programs. Produces clear, defensible evaluations and translates evidence-based clinical standards into effective care, operations, and interdisciplinary partnerships.
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Credentials
Licensure & Affiliations
Licensed Psychologist
Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
E.Passport Active · APIT Active
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology — Granted by the PSYPACT Commission · Mobility No. 26042 · Expiration: 9/24/2027
Forensic Evaluator
Apache, Navajo, Coconino & Yavapai Superior Courts
Headway Provider
Insurance-based telehealth services
Prosper Health Partner
Autism spectrum evaluations
Core Expertise
Areas of Specialization
Forensic Evaluation
Rule 11 competency · Rule 26.5 · Juvenile competency · Court testimony
Psychological Assessment
WAIS · WISC · MMPI · RBANS · D-KEFS · cognitive, personality, neuropsychological, and achievement testing
Autism & Development
ADOS-2 · Stanford-Binet · Leiter · ASD and developmental disability assessment
Clinical Leadership
Systemwide operations · Quality and compliance · Workforce development · Program design
Evidence-Based Care
CBT · DBT skills · ACT · PCIT · Parent management training
Collaboration
Courts · Hospitals · Community agencies · Universities · Health plans · Interdisciplinary teams
Career History
Professional Experience
Northern Arizona Psychological Services, PLLC
Founder & Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Provide independent psychological and forensic evaluation services for courts, attorneys, agencies, treatment programs, and private clients throughout Northern Arizona.
- Conduct pre-Rule 11 consultations, full Rule 11 competency evaluations, Rule 26.5 examinations, juvenile competency evaluations, and other court-ordered psychological examinations.
- Integrate clinical interview, psychometric data, collateral records, legal standards, and behavioral observations into clear, timely, and defensible reports.
- Offer in-person evaluation capacity in Northern Arizona and consultation to referral partners regarding assessment questions and scope.
The Guidance Center
Chief Clinical Officer & Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Directed clinical strategy and operations across a community behavioral health system encompassing psychiatric acute care, 24/7 crisis services, residential treatment, outpatient care, psychiatry, integrated care, and specialty programs.
- Led clinical quality, policy, compliance, workforce development, supervision structures, and cross-department implementation of evidence-based and regulatory standards.
- Oversaw development and advancement of specialty services including autism assessment, first-episode psychosis, ACT, enhanced outpatient care, perinatal substance-use treatment, respite, and clinical training programs.
- Built partnerships with courts, universities, hospitals, health plans, foundations, and community organizations; developed grant-funded services and represented the organization in regional initiatives.
- Continued court-ordered and complex psychological evaluations while providing executive leadership.
The Guidance Center
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Completed comprehensive psychological evaluations across the lifespan and levels of care to clarify diagnosis and guide treatment.
- Provided evidence-based intervention, supervised an advanced doctoral trainee, and conducted court-ordered evaluations.
Intermountain Healthcare
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Delivered integrated primary-care psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults presenting with diverse behavioral health needs.
Psychological Solutions
Independent Contractor, Babbitt Psychological Services, PLLC
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations for adolescents and young adults in residential treatment to inform treatment planning and placement.
University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute
Predoctoral Psychology Intern & Postdoctoral Resident
- Provided assessment, psychotherapy, behavioral consultation, and interdisciplinary care across child, adolescent, and adult acute inpatient programs.
- Conducted targeted diagnostic and neuropsychological assessments; developed individualized behavior plans; provided individual, family, and couples therapy; and co-led DBT skills and substance-use recovery groups.
- Contributed to the Comprehensive Assessment & Treatment program and provided outpatient parent-management training, consultation, and supervision of trainees.
Education & Training
Academic & Advanced Training
Postdoctoral Residency, Clinical Psychology
University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute
Child and Adolescent Inpatient · Training Director: C.J. Powers, PhD
Predoctoral Internship, APA-Accredited
University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute
Child, Adolescent, and Adult Inpatient · Training Director: C.J. Powers, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology, APA-Accredited
Idaho State University
Dissertation: Skill Building for Managing Sibling Conflict · Chair: Mark W. Roberts, PhD
Master of Science, Clinical Psychology
Idaho State University
Thesis: Parent Training for Managing Sibling Conflict · Chair: Mark W. Roberts, PhD
Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Minor, Family Studies
Northern Arizona University
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