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Essica Pullam, LPC, CCTP I, is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Texas Advance Behavioral Health in Arlington, Texas, where she provides individual, couples, and family counseling to clients aged 12 and older. 

Essica specializes in helping individuals navigate grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. She is dedicated to supporting families facing challenges with blending households or overcoming conflict, tailoring her therapeutic approach to meet the diverse needs of her clients.

With over 20 years of experience in counseling and education, Essica holds a Master's degree in Professional Counseling and a Master's degree in School Counseling from Amberton University. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of North Texas. Her professional certifications include Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP I), and Certified Nova Crisis Counselor.

In addition to her work at Texas Advance Behavioral Health, Essica owns As I Am Counseling, LLC, and is a contracted counselor supervisor at Southern Trinity Therapeutic Solutions. She also works with VCounselors, providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Previously, she served as a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Counselor and Middle School Counselor in the Duncanville Independent School District.

Essica's counseling style integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Texas Counseling Association. Recognized for her commitment to education and mental health, Essica received the Community Impact Award in 2024 and was named Teacher of the Year in 2011.

Talesia Beasley, Ph.D., MA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate at Texas Advance Behavioral Health in Arlington, Texas. With over two decades of experience specializing in mental health, vocational rehabilitation, and counseling services, Dr. Beasley is committed to helping individuals overcome mental, emotional, and physical challenges. 

She provides comprehensive therapy to clients across all age groups, using evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. 

Dr. Beasley holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University, where her research focused on strategies to assist individuals with disabilities coping with job loss. She also earned a Master of Arts in Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University and a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science from UT Southwestern Medical School. Her academic work and professional background emphasize improving self-esteem, coping mechanisms, and job readiness for individuals with disabilities.

Throughout her career, Dr. Beasley has served as a mental health therapist, college instructor, rehabilitation counselor, and residential manager for dual-diagnosis clients. Her diverse experience includes roles at Curis Functional Mental Health, Paul Quinn College, Zeeda's Residential Living, and The Family Place. She is a member of the National Rehabilitation Association and the Psychology National Honor Society.

Dr. Beasley is dedicated to empowering clients by developing personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. Her specialties include trauma counseling, domestic violence support, and assisting individuals with mental and physical disabilities.

Adedeji Babajide (Ade), PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified mental health provider with over a decade of comprehensive medical and mental health training. Ade is committed to providing compassionate, nonjudgmental care in a safe environment where clients feel genuinely heard and supported.

His approach centers on meeting clients where they are, while partnering with them to navigate challenges and build resilience. Whether you’re beginning your mental health journey or continuing ongoing care, Ade provides individualized, evidence-based treatment tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Her own child was diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder at the age of three, at which time early intervention services were initiated. Initial evaluations placed her child in the mild-to-moderate range of developmental delays. By age six, those scores had improved to the average and, in some areas, above-average range. While a few areas of weakness remain, the progress achieved through early intervention was remarkable. As her child grew, Dr. Ingulli also witnessed the challenges of navigating the school system. She advocated for appropriate educational accommodations, successfully securing a Section 504 Plan to support her child's academic success. Through a combination of early diagnosis and intervention, ongoing support, and determination, her child graduated from high school with honors and is attending a major university on a merit scholarship. This experience has strengthened Dr. Ingulli's commitment to helping other families identify neurodevelopmental disorders as early as possible and connect children with the services they need to reach their full potential.

Through her extensive clinical training and decades of experience, Dr. Ingulli has developed expertise in the neuropsychological evaluation and care of children with epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, learning differences, and other neurological and medical conditions affecting brain development and cognitive functioning. Dr. Ingulli earned her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology from Argosy University in Tampa, Florida. Her doctoral dissertation examined the cognitive effects of epilepsy in children, as well as the risk factors associated with the condition and its treatment interventions. She completed her predoctoral internship in neuropsychology at the University of Nebraska, followed by a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, where she served on the medical staff for eight years. In 2010, she returned to Tampa, Florida, to develop the outpatient pediatric neuropsychology program at Tampa General Hospital and served on the medical staff at TGH for five years. She has served on the medical staff at Orlando Health (formerly Bayfront Medical Center) since 2012 as part of their comprehensive epilepsy program.

In 2013, Dr. Ingulli founded Bay Area Neuropsychology (BAN), where she currently operates as Executive Director, medical provider, and contractor for the Florida Center-Fetal Alcohol Disorder Clinic. She is a professional member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology, the Florida Psychological Association (FPA), and the FPA Neuropsychology Division. She has served as President of the Neuropsychology Division of FPA, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the field of neuropsychology through both clinical practice and professional leadership.