About Us

Our Mission

The mission of ICEEBP is to disseminate evidence-based practices for mental health, prepare training and educational materials, and provide both web-based and on-site training and consultation to improve services and therapies.

Our Team

Dawn Velligan, Ph.D.

Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Chief of the Division of Community Recovery, Research and Training, and Henry B. Dielmann Chair at UT Health San Antonio, Licensed Clinical Psychologist State of Texas

Natalie Maples, DrPh, MA

Faculty Specialist in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Community Recovery, Research, and Training at UT Health San Antonio

David Roberts, Ph.D.

Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Director Transitional Care Clinic, Division of Community Recovery, Research and Training at UT Health San Antonio; Licensed Clinical Psychologist State of Texas

Matt Brown, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Community Recovery, Research and Training at UT Health San Antonio

Elisa Medellin, MA, LPC

Mental Health Therapist in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Community Recovery, Research and Training at UT Health San Antonio; Licensed Professional Counselor State of Texas

Cynthia Sierra, MS, LPC

Project Manager-Senior in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Community Recovery Research and Training at UT Health San Antonio; Licensed Professional Counselor State of Texas

Candace Wright, LMSW

Project Coordinator in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Community Recovery, Research and Training at UT Health San Antonio; Licensed Social Worker in the state of Texas

Bryna Furner, LMSW

Social Worker in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Community Recovery Research and Training at UT Health San Antonio; Licensed Social Worker in the state of Texas