Founder, Clinical Director

Dr. Tracey Ward received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Seattle Pacific University and completed her pre-doctoral internship in the Child Track at Seattle Children’s Hospital within the University of Washington, School of Medicine. Dr. Ward specializes in treating children with selective mutism and has trained extensively in both Seattle and Chicago with leading experts in the field, co-developed a Selective Mutism treatment group at the Seattle Children’s Hospital, led intensive treatment sessions and camps, and provided outpatient therapy. Dr. Ward presents frequently at conferences, schools and community organizations both locally and nationally in understanding selective mutism. Dr. Ward has a true passion for working with children with selective mutism. She is the clinical director of the Brave Explorers Camp and operates her own clinic, Brave Seattle. She primarily sees children with selective mutism, anxiety and OCD.

Licensed Mental Health Counseling Associate

Aimée “Mimi” Hogan is a self identified neurospicy artsy-nerd and an OCD community advocate. She earned her master’s degree in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology from the University of Washington. Mimi completed her clinical training at Seattle Children’s Hospital Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for OCD where she provided therapy to youth and families with severe OCD and comorbid disorders. Mimi specializes in ERP therapy for treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD. She uses a holistic approach pulling from her training in CBT, DBT, PCIT, and PCIT-SM to creatively tailor sessions to meet individual client needs. Mimi supports client’s overall wellbeing by incorporating ACT values work, mindfulness and self-compassion. When not in the office, Mimi enjoys creating and appreciating any form of creative artistic expression, learning obscure animal facts, laughing with loved ones, and daydreaming about the successful growth of her various house plants. 

Practicum Student Trainee

Mia is a practicum student at Brave Seattle, with a BS in Biochemistry and a minor in Bioethics from the University of Washington. She is currently in her second year of her Masters in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Washington. Mia spent a year as a Clinical Outreach Intern at Sound Mental Health, and worked full-time at Seattle Children’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit for 2 years as a Pediatric Mental Health Specialist. Through her experiences, Mia has familiarity in working alongside children with a variety of different diagnosis’ aged 4-17 years old. Her work thus far primarily specializes in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and de-escalation skills. Mia practices with sensitivity and compassion, seeking to support children and families through early intervention and collaborative problem-solving. In her free time, Mia enjoys reading, going on walks, and spending time with her family and friends.

Practicum Student Trainee

Izza is a practicum student at Brave Seattle. She earned her undergraduate degree at University of Washington, with a major in Psychology and minors in Diversity and Education. During her undergraduate years, she worked as an after-school teacher at Kids Club After-School Program, specializing in social-emotional learning. Alongside this role, she also worked as a research assistant in the Stein Lab at Seattle Children’s where she did research on childhood ADHD treatments. These roles influenced her interest in supporting children facing various mental health challenges. Izza is currently pursuing a MA in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Washington, with plans to graduate in August 2025. In her free time, Izza enjoys trying new restaurants, going to workout classes and getting sweet treats!

Clinical Case Manager, Registered Behavioral Technician

Emmett received his BA in Psychology from the University of Puget Sound. While in school Emmett played a large role in planning and running Brave Explorers Camp. After graduating, Emmett’s passion for working with neurodiverse populations led him to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Within six months, he advanced to the role of lead RBT at his clinic, where he honed his skills in child-directed interactions, team collaboration, and parent involvement. His experience with children diagnosed with ASD reinforced his commitment to the field. Now, as a full-time case manager on our team, Emmett is dedicated to making sure your voice is heard and that your family feels supported throughout every step of the journey.

Clinical Case Manager

Maddie is passionate about helping children find their brave voices. She graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Psychology and spent three years as a preschool and kindergarten teacher. During that time, she had the privilege of teaching children with selective mutism, and through her training with Dr. Tracey Ward, she fell in love with guiding children through their challenges. Now, as a Clinical Case Manager at Brave Seattle, Maddie is dedicated to supporting children and families every step of the way. She is also excited to begin her graduate studies in Clinical Mental Health Counseling this spring, furthering her commitment to this important work.