Recreational Therapy Team
Renna Ksiazek, CTRS
Renna graduated from Texas State University with a Master’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation. She has worked with a variety of ages and populations and also has training in ABA techniques. Most importantly, Renna has a passion for serving others through recreational interventions, as she firmly believes in the therapeutic value that it contributes to all aspects of one’s life! In her free time, Renna enjoys kayaking and walking trails around the Austin area; swimming, camping, cooking, and art (in particular clay and epoxy resin crafting).
Samantha Rodriguez
Samantha is a recent graduate of Texas State University. She loves being outdoors and loves introducing her clients to new experiences. Samantha is currently working at Spectrum as a teaching assistant and also offers Rec support.
Teale Janysek, MA, CTRS
Teale joined the Spectrum as a CTRS in 2018, working with clients in the community, while working towards her LPC. Teale’s heart for people and the helping profession began at a young age and she found her passion in her Undergraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation. She fell in love with the brain and how it works during her time at Oklahoma State and knew she wanted to be a counselor. She became certified as a CTRS, (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), in 2012 and has worked in a variety of settings, including Memory Care, Community Based Physical Rehabilitation, Inpatient Psychiatric and Outpatient Med-Psych. Here she gained a strong knowledge base in a variety of populations from ages 4 to 94, as well as, gaining great exposure to a variety of diagnoses. She graduated with her Masters in Human Relations, with an emphasis in counseling, in 2016 from the University of Oklahoma. Teale transitioned to full time therapy work at Spectrum in 2019 to complete her counseling internship and became a fully licensed therapist in the Fall of 2021. She brings a strong understanding of family systems and the emotional and social challenges that we all face in life. She loves assisting clients in breaking down the barriers in their own lives and walking with clients through transitions. She is passionate about learning peoples’ stories, and strives to meet people where they are and come along side them to be a part of their journey. Teale’s goal is to build a trusting relationship with her clients where they feel safe to explore and build on their own strengths to achieve their goals.