Our Staff
Courtney Kissel
Owner/Founder
Courtney Kissel has worked with special needs children since 1998. In
addition to her many years of experience as an ABA Therapist and Autism
Habilitator, Courtney holds a degree in Child Development.
Giggles Therapy was founded out of Courtney’s desire to provide social
skills development opportunities for her private clients and based on the
belief that each child learns differently and that therapy and teaching
methods must be adapted to each individual. Each program is designed
to give the children involved the tools to reach their full potential.
Daniel Rodriguez
Director of Operations
Daniel Rodriguez has been working with kids with special needs since
2002. His passion to help families in need show through his commitment
to Giggles Therapy and the level of care for the clients here. He has been
the Social Skills Coordinator, technical support, maintenance man, and
has even done some work for the non-profit entity of Giggles Therapy,
Giggles ATC.   He is proud to be a part of Giggles Therapy and what we do
here..
Jessica Cearley
Director-Ft. Worth Location
Jess Cearley is our newly promoted Director of our Ft. Worth Location.
Jess has a deep passion for special needs children and strives to help
them reach their full potential. She received her Associates degree in Early
Childhood Education and two certifications in Child Development from
Weatherford College in 2004. Jess is married and has two children Praise
4 and Judah 2. She is 100% dedicate to the kids and families of Giggles
and can't wait to see what the future holds.
Brandi Rodriguez
Director-Weatherford Location
Brandi Rodriguez is our Director of our upcoming Weatherford Location.  
Brandi has a huge heart to help kids and families in need and really has a
servants heart.  She has worked for Giggles Therapy for 5 years and
recently left for a short amount of time.  She is married to the most
amazing man in the world, and has 3 beautiful little girls.  She is proud to
be coming back to Giggles Therapy and is dedicated to the success of all
of our kids and families.
Bethany Weber
Assistant Director-Ft. Worth Location
Bethany is a new addition to the office staff, and is our new office
manager.  She has been working in the office environment for 3 years, but
has longed to work with kids.  Her new position allows her to combine her
experience with her passion.  She is pursuing a degree in social work,
and hopes to remain at Giggles Therapy to serve the community.
Jana Howell
Lead Therapist
Jana has been working with children who have Autism for over 5 years.
She is our Lead Therapist, and has a passion as well as a calling to work
with special needs kids.  She works with all kids at Giggles Therapy in a
one on one setting and target programs in an ABA learning style.  She was
Giggles Therapy's first employee and is a true asset to the company.  
Blanca Mendoza
Therapist
Blanca is our newest therapist and what a blessing she has been to
Giggles Therapy.  Blanca received her B.S. in Psychology with an
emphasis in A.B.A. in 2006 from California State University of Fresno.  She
has been working with children with disabilities and their families for over
4 years, and most of that time she has been doing A.B.A. tutoring with
children diagnosed with ASD.  Blanca has a deep passion for working with
children and is happy to be working at Giggles.
Rhonda Parsons
Therapist
Rhonda is our recently promoted, Therapist.  She holds an A.A.S. in Early
Childhood Development, as well as a CDA certificate with preschool
emphasis.  She has been working with kids since 2002, and is currently
working to complete her B.S. from TWU.
Holly Simmons
Lead Teacher
Holly is our lead teacher in the Caterpillar's classroom.  She has 2 years
experience in working with kids with special needs.  Holly has a strong
desire to learn, and has really found her place at Giggles Therapy. She is
in the process of earning her degree, and we are very blessed to have her
on board as she is truly a huge asset.
.Caylee Hammrick
Teachers Aide
Caylee Hammrick is our Teachers Aide in the Caterpillar's classroom.
Caylee has six years of experience working with Special Needs Children
as her brother has Angelman Syndrome, and her cousin with Autism. She
plans on becoming an A.B.A Therapist and is currently attending school.
Patricia Madison
Lead Teacher
Patrica Weber began working with kids in 2001 as a kindergarten
teacher's aid. She then started tutoring kids at home, after school and on
weekends. She met and married her husband Nathaniel and became a
stay at home mom for the past 4 years, raising her now 4 year son
Nehimiah, and 2 year old daughter Madison. Patrica is now our ladybugs
teacher and loves working at Giggles. She is committed to the growth and
devleopment of all our kiddos!!
Brooke Pickens
Data Teacher
Brooke has many years experience in childcare, and has brought her
basic knowledge to Giggles Therapy where she hopes to expand her
knowledge as the Data Teacher.  She is currently attending school for her
Bachelors Degree in Education.  Brooke has a great personality and
consistency that is so important for our kids here at Giggles.
Susan Buster
After School Program Coordinator
Susan comes to us from Castleberry ISD, where she works in the Life
Skills classroom. She has been working with special needs children for
over 10 years.  She is an amazing addition to our team and we are proud
to have her here.
Ashley Sellers
Brittany Deist