At Bridging the Gap Psychological Services, LLC, our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and high-quality psychological care. Each member of our staff brings unique experience, clinical expertise, and a genuine commitment to supporting individuals, families, and communities through meaningful healing and growth.
If you don’t have insurance or prefer a private pay option, our providers are happy to accommodate you. Please don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment. You can view the private pay options for our professionals below.
Tioana Maxwell, PsyD, MA, MLA
Owner, Bridging the Gap Psychological Services, LLC
Now Accepting New Clients
Dr. Tioana Maxwell began her undergraduate education at Hampton University in Virginia, earning a bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. She went on to earn a Master of Liberal Arts in Psychology from the University of Saint Thomas in Houston, Texas, and completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University’s California School of Professional Psychology, an APA-accredited program.
Over the past 18 years, Dr. Maxwell has dedicated her career to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and individualized psychological care. As the owner of Bridging the Gap Psychological Services, LLC, she has built a practice centered on excellence, integrity, and a genuine heart for helping people.
Her work spans a wide range of evaluations and clinical services, including immigration assessments, veteran psychological evaluations, geriatric neuropsychological testing, and autism assessments for children and adults..
While completing her doctorate, Dr. Maxwell gained experience in diverse clinical settings including outpatient mental health centers, medical centers, and college campuses. She contributed to research at Providence Community Center in Santa Ana, California, on evidence-based practices for children with ADHD, and her doctoral dissertation focused on the impact of mild traumatic brain injuries on Iraqi and Afghanistan war veterans. Her post-doctoral training at a long-term rehabilitation facility in Houston further strengthened her expertise in acquired brain injuries and dual diagnoses.
Dr. Maxwell is particularly passionate about working with children on the autism spectrum, older adults, and individuals navigating complex life circumstances, providing evaluations and interventions that are thorough, personalized, and clinically rigorous. She is also deeply committed to immigration and veteran populations, offering trauma-informed, strengths-based assessments to support legal, clinical, and social needs.
As someone with ADHD, Dr. Maxwell brings a personal understanding and sensitivity to her work. She views ADHD not as a limitation, but as a neurological strength, highlighting creativity, adaptability, curiosity, and unique problem-solving abilities. This perspective informs how she connects with clients, particularly those with ADHD or other neurodiverse profiles, helping them embrace their strengths while addressing challenges.
Her clinical experience also includes working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Down syndrome, and ADHD, providing individual and group therapy in areas such as marriage and family concerns, addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress management. Dr. Maxwell integrates evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, alongside mindfulness techniques to help clients restore functioning, relieve emotional distress, and build practical skills for everyday life.
Dr. Maxwell’s approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to embrace growth, change, and resilience.
Outside of her professional work, Dr. Maxwell has been happily married to Sam for the past 15 years, and they are the proud parents of three amazing children, who inspire her daily commitment to nurturing, learning, and growth.
Private Pay Rates:
Individual Therapy:
Initial Session: $200
Follow-Up Sessions: $180
Couples Therapy:
Initial Session: $275
Follow-Up Sessions: $250
Family Therapy
Initial Session: $295
Follow-Up Sessions: $275
KeiAira Spates, MA
Clinical Manager
Now Accepting New Clients
Ms. KeiAira Spates is the Clinical Manager at Bridging the Gap Psychological Services, LLC, bringing both extensive experience and a deep passion for helping individuals and families navigate complex psychological and neurological challenges. With a warm, patient-centered approach, KeiAira ensures that each client feels understood, supported, and empowered throughout their evaluation or therapy process.
KeiAira graduated with distinction from Texas Southern University in 2022 with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, concentrating in Clinical-Community Psychology. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Houston Baptist University. Her professional journey began as a behavior technician providing ABA therapy to children with autism, where she developed a lifelong dedication to working with children, especially those on the autism spectrum.
Over the years, KeiAira has built extensive experience assessing patients with neurological disorders and complex diagnoses, including cognitive, developmental, and behavioral conditions. As Clinical Manager, she has overseen and contributed to countless evaluations, ensuring accuracy, depth, and personalized care. Her colleagues and clients alike recognize her for her unwavering work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to finding meaningful answers to the questions that matter most.
KeiAira combines her clinical expertise with compassion and patience, believing that the therapeutic and evaluation process should always honor the individuality of each person. She is deeply committed to helping clients and families not only understand their challenges but also recognize their strengths, celebrate progress, and achieve meaningful growth.
Originally from Pearland, Texas, KeiAira enjoys cooking, organizing, and helping others, bringing the same dedication and warmth to her personal life as she does to her professional practice.
Private Pay Rates:
Individual Therapy
Initial Session: $160
Follow-Up Sessions: $140
Family Therapy
Initial Session: $180
Follow-Up Sessions: $160
Love Tompkins, MA
Therapist
Now Accepting New Clients
Mrs. Love Tompkins, affectionately known as “Dr. Love” by her patients, is a highly experienced and compassionate therapist at Bridging the Gap Psychological Services, LLC in Houston, Texas. With over 15 years of dedicated experience, she has committed her career to supporting individuals, couples, and families in improving mental health, strengthening relationships, and achieving personal growth.
Mrs. Tompkins earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University. She began her career as a school counselor, gaining a deep understanding of developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges in children and adolescents. Over time, she transitioned into working with adults, couples, and families, expanding her expertise to relationship dynamics, emotional regulation, and holistic mental health support.
A Certified Advanced Trauma and Resilience Practitioner and an IBCCES Student Mental Health Specialist, Mrs. Tompkins brings a trauma-informed, culturally aware perspective to all of her work. She believes that mental health and personal growth are deeply interconnected with emotional, social, familial, and cultural contexts. Her therapeutic approach is warm, patient-centered, and highly individualized, designed to meet clients where they are in their journey while empowering them to achieve lasting change.
Mrs. Tompkins has a particular strength in couples and family therapy, understanding that a thriving marriage often forms the nucleus of a healthy family. She works thoughtfully to restore connections, strengthen communication, and rebuild trust, guiding families and partners toward greater understanding, cohesion, and emotional resilience.
Whether addressing grief, life transitions, trauma, or relationship challenges, Mrs. Tompkins emphasizes building strong therapeutic alliances, listening with empathy, and tailoring interventions to the unique needs, goals, and pace of each client. Her clients describe her as nurturing, insightful, and deeply committed to their growth and well-being.
Private Pay Rates:
Individual Therapy
Initial Session: $140
Follow-Up Sessions: $120
Couples Therapy
Initial Session: $180
Follow-Up Sessions: $160
Mercedes Gonzales
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Mercedes Gonzales is the Administrative Assistant at Bridging the Gap Psychological Services, LLC, where she serves as the friendly and professional face of the practice. With years of experience in administrative and office management, Mercedes ensures that the front office runs smoothly and efficiently, providing seamless support to both clients and clinicians.
Mercedes is highly skilled in prompt communication and response, always ready to assist clients with scheduling, questions, or any needs they may have. Her dedication to being accessible, organized, and professional ensures that every client feels supported from the moment they contact the office.
Her role is essential in creating a welcoming and efficient environment, allowing clinicians to focus on providing high-quality care while clients experience a smooth, positive process. Mercedes’ attention to detail, reliability, and warm demeanor make her an invaluable part of the Bridging the Gap team.
