Dr. DeGrange earned a Doctorate in Psychology from Tulane University in New Orleans. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University. Dr. DeGrange has had over 15 years of clinical experience. She completed a fellowship in Forensics with an emphasis on child custody evaluations. Dr. DeGrange has also received training as a parent coordinator and mediator. She has worked within a variety of settings including: private practice, hospital, elementary and secondary school, Head Start, university-counseling center and family/criminal courts. She completed her internship in psychology with Louisiana State University- Health Sciences Center.
Dr. DeGrange plays an active role in therapy and incorporates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused and Mindfulness therapies. For psychological and psychoeducational assessments she works to engage the client to get the most accurate presentation. Dr. DeGrange is an active member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Louisiana Psychological Association (LPA), the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) as well as civic associations and volunteer boards. Dr. DeGrange was elected to serve as president of LPA by a statewide election of her peers for 2016-2017.
Dr. DeGrange has been awarded the Early Career Psychologist Award from the LPA and she is currently serving as Louisiana’s representative to the APA Counsel of Representatives. Additionally, Dr. DeGrange appears on broadcast news programs to share her expertise on psychological issues.