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Our Physicians
Muhammad Azhar, MD
Dr. Muhammad Azhar is a Double Board-Certified Child & Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist. Dr. Azhar earned his medical degree from Nishtar Medical College in Multan, Pakistan & completed his psychiatry residency at Nassau University Medical Center in New York. His fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry was completed at the University of Arkansas Medical Center. Dr. Azhar provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Stephen Max Becker, MD
Dr. S. Max Becker is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist. Dr. Becker received his Bachelor’s in Biology from the University of Massachusetts. His Doctorate of Medicine is from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry residency at East Tennessee State University & served as Chief Resident for two years. Dr. Becker provides treatment to adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Bradford Frank, MD, MPH, MBA
Dr. Bradford Frank is a Triple Board-Certified Adult, Geriatric & Addiction Psychiatrist. Dr. Frank graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed his residencies in family medicine & psychiatry at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Frank received his master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University & his master of Public Health degree from Yale University. Dr. Frank provides treatment to adults & geriatric patients.
Ryan Greene, MD
Dr. Ryan Greene is a Board-Certified General Psychiatrist. Dr. Greene received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Clemson University. Her Doctorate of Medicine is from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed her psychiatry residency at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine & served as Chief Resident from 2017-2018. She has a special interest in psychosis and treatment-resistant etiologies. Dr. Greene provides treatment to adolescents (13+), adults, & geriatric patients.
Thomas Peterson, MD
Dr. Thomas Peterson is a Board-Certified General Psychiatrist. He graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & also completed his psychiatry residency there. Dr. Peterson provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Tim Peterson, MD
Dr. Timothy Peterson is a Board-Certified Addiction Medicine & Family Medicine Specialist. Dr. Peterson graduated from the University of Manitoba School of Medicine. He also completed his family medicine residency there. Extra training in psychiatry was obtained at the University of North Dakota. He has a special interest in seeing patients with addiction disorders. Dr. Peterson provides treatment to adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Matthew Pitera, MD
Dr. Matthew Pitera is a Double Board-Certified Child & Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist. Dr. Pitera earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine & Dentistry: New Jersey Medical School. He then served as the Administrative Chief Resident & Chief Resident in the psychiatry department at the same school, before completing his Child & Adolescent Fellowship there. Dr. Pitera provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Our Physician Assistants
Devon Anderson, PA-C
Devon Anderson is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Loyola University Chicago & her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. She has earned an additional CAQ certification available to physician assistants in psychiatry. Devon was awarded Rural Physician Assistant of the Year by the Utah Academy of Physician Assistants in 2024. Devon provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients, and prioritizes evidence-based medicine in her practice.
Jillian Armele, PA-C
Jillian Armele is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Delaware and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Keiser University. Jillian provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Kyle Brownfield, PA-C
Kyle Brownfield is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. He received his Bachelors in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois - Chicago and his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies also at South College - Nashville. Kyle provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Sabrina Chica, PA-C
Sabrina Chica is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelors of Health Science with a Minor in Psychology from Lock Haven University and her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Lynchburg. Sabrina is bilingual and speaks both Spanish and English fluently. She has volunteered two times for medical relief of undeserved communities in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic and is a United States Air Force veteran. Sabrina provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Brad Doll, PA-C
Brad Doll is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University & his Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Rocky Mountain University Health Professions. Brad has experience working in family medicine & psychiatry at underserved community health clinics, & is fluent in Spanish. Brad loves working with patients to improve their mental health by developing a relationship of trust & then teaching patients how to make positive changes in their lives & finding medications that work for them. Brad provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Kele Ferreira, PA-C
Kele Ferreira is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received a Bachelor of Applied Sciences Physician Assistant degree from Miami-Dade College in Florida and her Master of Medical Science degree from Saint Francis University, in Pennsylvania, and she is a former Fellow at Penn State’s Hershey Medical Center. Kele is fascinated by the intricacies of interpersonal relationships, and enthusiastic about meaningful exchanges with her patients. She knows Spanish, while her native language is Portuguese, and most of her life has been enriched among people from various backgrounds. Kele holds the shared decision-making model of patient care in high regard, and prioritizes patient treatment goals when recommending a therapeutic regimen. Kele provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Mitchell Forbes, PA-C
Mitchell Forbes is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. He received his Bachelors degree in Conservation Biology and Certificates in Environmental Studies and Leadership from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Mitchell received his Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies also at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Mitchell provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Sarah Furlong, PA-C
Sarah Furlong is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biokinetics and Human Bioenergetics from Bethel University in Minnesota, and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree from Northwestern College in Iowa. Sarah provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Rachel Griffin, PA-C
Rachel Griffin is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelors degree from the University of Arkansas and her Master of Physician Assistant Sciences degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Rachel provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Ryan Hall, PA-C
Ryan Hall is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. He received his Bachelors degree in Public Health from Utah Valley University and his Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Northern Arizona University. He is fluent in Spanish. Ryan provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Allison Hlavin, PA-C
Allison Hlavin is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Purdue University, Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Central Missouri, and Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Rosalind Franklin University. Allison provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Krista Kuss, PA-C
Krista Kuss is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University Chicago and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree at Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Krista providers treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Rebekah Laupp, PA-C
Rebekah Laupp is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Biology and Chemistry from Drury University and her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She has earned an additional CAQ certification available to Physician Assistants in Psychiatry. Rebekah providers treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Catherine Link, PA-C, MPH
Catherine Link is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Art degree from Truman State University, her Master of Public Health degree from University of Missouri – Columbia, and her Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant degree from University of Missouri – Kansas City. Catherine provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Tein-Huy Nguyen, PA-C
Sharyl Payne, PA-C
Sharyl Payne is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelors of Science in Radiation Therapy from Saint Louis University and her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from Samford University. Sharyl provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Elizabeth Rogers, PA-C
Elizabeth Rogers is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant. Elizabeth received her honors Bachelors degree from the University of Utah in Exercise Physiology & her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Elizabeth provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Jessica Simmons, PA-C
Jessica Simmons is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Lynchburg, and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. Jessica provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Valerie Smith, PA-C
Valerie Smith is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Southern Utah University and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Rocky Mountain University in Health Professions. Valerie received her Doctorate of Medical Science degree in healthcare administration from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Valerie provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Lauren Swanson, PA-C
Lauren Swanson is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of North Dakota & her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana. Lauren provides treatment to children, adolescents, & geriatric patients.
Tevin Trinh, PA-C
Tevin Trinh is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. He graduated with his Bachelors degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and his Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Rocky Vista University. Tevin has worked in a variety of settings before becoming a Physician Assistant, such as memory care, rehabilitation, and various inpatient hospital settings. He has a passion for building interpersonal relationships and approaching medicine from a holistic point of view. Tevin provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Mio Watanabe Neves, PA-C
Mio Watanabe is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of science degree in Public Health from Brigham Young University and her Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Mio has experience working in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and has also worked extensively with ketamine for treatment resistant depression. Mio provides treatment to children, adolescents, & adults.
Aaron Wiger, PA-C
Aaron Wiger is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. He received his Bachelors from The University of North Dakota and Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from Des Moines University. He has worked closely with all populations throughout rural North Dakota and Minnesota during his time working in EMS. Aaron provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Our Nurse Practitioners
Emelia Conaty, PMHNP-BC
Emelia Conaty is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Associates of Science from Northern Virginia Community College, her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University and her Masters of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Emelia provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Jessica DeLorme, NP
Jessica DeLorme is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University of Mary Bismarck & her Masters degree in Family Nurse Practitioner from Concordia University Mequon, Wisconsin.
Gerard Dickmu, PhD, PMHNP-BC
Gerard Dickmu, PhD, PMHNP-BC is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a diverse academic and professional background. Gerard earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Dakota and completed his Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Chamberlain University. Before transitioning to nursing, Gerard obtained a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of North Dakota. He provides comprehensive psychiatric treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, offering compassionate care tailored to each individual's needs.
Orunor Esin, PMHNP-BC
Orunor Esin is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Auburn University at Montgomery, Masters in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Walden University. Orunor providers treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Lindsey Johanning, PMHNP-BC
Lindsey Johanning is a Board-Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Masters in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Maryville University. Lindsey provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Kristen Johnson, APRN, FNP-C
Kristen Johnson is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She achieved her Masters and Bachelors degrees from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Kristen has experience in both family medicine and psychiatric care to patients in small rural towns in Texas. Kristen provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatrics.
Natasha Krebs, PMHNP-BC
Natasha Krebs is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Natasha graduated from Midwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, then completed a nursing residency program in psychiatry at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. She graduated from Midwestern State University with her Masters degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Natasha provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Kimberly Shamakian, DNP, BSN, PMHNP-BC
Kimberly Shamakian is a Board-Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Kent State University and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in the University of Cincinnati's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program. Kimberly has experience working with forensic population nad on acute inpatient psychiatric stabilization units. Her doctoral project worked with Columbus school staff members to help improve their pediatric mental health education and behavioral skills to positively impact their students. Kimberly provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Deonna Spies, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Deonna Spies is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing with a specific concentration of Psychiatric Mental Health from Passan School of Nursing at Wilkes University. She is returning in the Fall of 2024 to Wilkes for her post-graduate certificate for Family Nurse Practitioner. Deonna completed a nursing leadership internship at BSA Health System, has taught in the nursing program at Amarillo college, and served as faculty chair for the Student Nurses Association. Deonna provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Dolores Van Bourgondien, PMHNP-BC
Dolores Van Bourgondien is a Board-Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Masters from South University in Savannah, Georgia, and her post-master’s Psychiatric Certificate at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. Dolores has extensive experience in addiction medicine and substance use disorders, and more recently in psychiatric care. She has spent the last four years providing care to rural populations in Alaska, Montana, and New Mexico. Dolores provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Megan Weddingfeld, PMHNP-BC, NP
Megan Weddingfeld is a Double Board-Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Nurse Practitioner in family medicine. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree at Mount Mary College and her Masters of Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree from Maryville University. Megan provides treatment to adults & geriatric patients.
Our Therapists
Michelle Adler, LMSW
Michelle Adler is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She received her Master of Science from The Univeristy of Texas at Austin and her Bachelors of Arts in International Affairs from Northeastern University. Michelle has a passion for serving the LGBTQIA community and individuals with disabilities, with a special focus on autism and ADHD. Her professional experience includes providing complex trauma therapy to adolescents and young adults experiencing homelessness. She works with individuals and couples, including older adults, to navigate life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, emotion/mood regulation, and self-esteem through a combination of EMDR, mindfulness, and narrative therapy. She takes a relational and anti-oppressive approach to therapy with the belief that each client is the expert in their own experience. Michelle provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Jasmine Allen, PhD, LCSW
Jasmine Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelors degree from the University of Richmond and her Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. Jasmine has extensive experience working with dual diagnoses, to include anxiety, depression, loss, family challenges, trauma, mediation, and ADHD. Jasmine has a PhD in social work with a concentration in advanced clinical practice and supervision. She has also worked with hospice patients and their families to help individuals develop strategies and techniques for grief. Jasmine has additional experience in military-related trauma, having served on active duty in the United States Air Force. Modalities that she specializes in are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Problem Solving Therapy (PST), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness. Jasmine provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Bailey Alvarez, LCSW
Bailey Alvarez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She completed her Masters degree at the University of Southern California. Bailey is experienced in providing therapeutic services to all ages, & works in areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, anger management, grief/loss, suicide prevention, & family & relationship challenges. Bailey views the healing process as a collaborative endeavor that is dependent upon honest caring with absence of judgment. Treatment modalities that Bailey has been trained in & uses the most in treatment include eye movement desensitization & reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, problem-solving therapy, play therapy, & grief & trauma therapy. Prior to working with RPA, Bailey worked at a sexual assault & trauma agency in North Carolina that served the community & local military members, & most recently worked at a local hospital in Idaho providing outpatient counseling services. Bailey provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Andrina Brantley, LCSW
Andrina Brantley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology from University of Mount Olive, and her Master of Social Work degree from Our Lady of the Lake University. Andrina’s treatment areas include PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress management, mood regulation, behavior modification, bipolar disorder, trauma, relationship issues, and suicide prevention. Andrina understands that all clients have positive attributes, and she provides therapy through a strengths-based perspective. Treatment modalities utilized by Andrina include Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Problem Solving Therapy (PST), and motivational interviewing. Andrina has experience working with clients and families in an outpatient setting living in rural areas. She has also worked inpatient at a psychiatric hospital. Andrina provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Linda Boothe, LCSW
Linda Boothe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker . She received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of California, Los Angeles where she specialized in health and aging. Linda’s treatment areas include anxiety, depression, grief, coping with health challenges, trauma and interpersonal and relationship problems. Linda brings a whole person; mind, body and spirit approach to her work with clients. She recognizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the courage it takes for her clients to embark on the therapeutic journey. She enjoys working with people from all walks of life and across the life span. She has been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention/distress tolerance and emotional regulation. She had the privilege of working with Veterans’ as an outpatient mental health social worker and has also worked in rural community based outpatient behavioral health and inpatient settings. Linda is sensitive to and recognizes the significance that a persons cultural heritage may play in the treatment process. She has been trained in expressive arts as a complementary approach in the healing process. While most of her clinical work has been with adults and the geriatric population, she enjoys working with children and adolescents as well. Linda provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Kaylob Candey, LCSW
Kaylob is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Masters degree in Social Work from Capella University. Her education and professional background, between military and social work, gives her a unique and effective approach to therapeutic services. She works to provide clients with tailored treatment plans that can be integrated into their daily lives. Kaylob has extensive experience working with first responders and military members. She also has experience working with those with anxiety, depression, loss/grief, family challenges, life changes, adjustment, and life skills. Kaylob utilizes a person-centered approach in order to provide overall wellness. Kaylob has experience treating children, adolescents, & adults with diverse backgrounds and ranges of concerns.
Grace Capozzelli, LCSW
Grace Capozzelli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a graduate degree from Columbia University School of Social Work, and post-graduate training training in psychodynamic psychotherapy from The National Institute for the Psychotherapies and The Training Institute for Mental Health. Grace provides a psychodynamic and mindfulness based approach to help others address issues related to depression, anxiety, psychosis, alcohol and drug use, grief and loss, relationship conflict, life transitions, and the impact of traumatic experiences. Grace provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Gwen Cedfeldt, MSW, LCSW
Gwen Cedfeldt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelors degree in Human Services/Community Mental Health and her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Buffalo. Gwen specializes in the areas of complex trauma, PTSD, dissociative disorders, anxiety, depression, working with survivors of abuse/neglect, intergenerational trauma, and domestic violence. Primary therapy techniques Gwen uses are EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), ego-state therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). Gwen provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Anne Chambers, LCSW
Anne Chambers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Master of Social Work degree from Louisiana State University. Anne has experience in client-centered therapy, brief solution-based therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, and EMDR. Anne's treatment areas include depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, grief and loss, stress management, burnout, trauma, co-occurring disorders, suicide survivors, anger management, career challenges, and navigating major life changes. Anne provides treatment to adolescents, adults & geriatric patients.
Natasha Cunningham, LPCC
Kerste DeCoteau, LPCC
Kerste DeCoteau is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She received her Bachelors in Criminology from Indiana State University and her Masters degree in Human Services with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She is certified in Accelerated Resolution Treatment and Trauma Focused CBT. Kerste provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Vanessa Delgado-Ramirez, LCSW
Brandi Embacher, LCSW
Brandi Embacher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She completed her Master degree in social work at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Brandi was raised in a small community and understands the benefits and challenges of rural living and looks forward to the opportunity to support others in their therapy journey. She understands the bravery it takes to seek services and address areas of your life you wish would have never happened or just hoped it could be different for you. In a collaborative effort, she provides a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel supported to openly express your experiences, limiting beliefs, strengths, barriers, and hopes with the focus on obtaining the life you are seeking. Brandi has worked for 20 years providing services to individuals, couples, and families ranging from adolescents to advanced in years. Her treatment areas include anxiety, depression, trauma with specifics surrounding physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect, ways to improve interpersonal relationships, obtain improvement in emotion regulation, understanding addiction patterns, and processing grief due to loss or situation. She incorporates trauma-informed approaches while choosing the therapy modality that would serve you best. The following are examples of some approaches often used. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Process Therapy, Structural Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Amber Herbranson, LPCC
Amber Herbranson is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She received her Masters Degree in Social Work - Multicultural Clnical and Leadership and Social Change from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Amber's professional experience includes providing services for a variety of issues such as harm reduction approaches to addiction, mental health, trauma, grief and loss, adoption, child welfare, intimate partner violence, and life adjustment changes. My approach is person-centered and trauma informed, primarily incorporating models of Motivational Interviewing, IFS, ACT and EMDR. Amber provides treatment to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Kenneth Hodem, LPCC
Kenneth Hodem is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. He received a dual Masters degree in School and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Dakota State University. Kenneth believes that building relationships and creating a collaborative and trusting environment are fundamental to driving effective therapy. He has worked with a wide range of ages and in individual, couples, and family therapy settings. Kenneth provides treatment in the areas of anxiety, depression, emotion/mood regulation, grief, trauma, interpersonal/social skills, and relationship issues. Kenneth provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Tiana Holmes, LMSW
Tiana Holmes is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She received her Bachelors in Psychology from South Dakota State University and her Masters in Social Work from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Tiana has past experience providing services to prenatal and first-time parents focused on fostering positive mental health outcomes and child development. She has worked with foster care youth advocating for holistic well-being. and utilizes a person-centered and trauma-informed approach. She also has experience working with military families. Tiana provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Pamela Huckaby, LCSW
Valerie James, LPCC
Angela Kaiser, MA, LPCC
Angela Kaiser is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She completed her Masters degree in counseling at the University of North Dakota. Angela’s treatment areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, & major life changes for people of all ages, including couples & families. She is certified in eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) & provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Kayleigh Laiche, LPCC
Kayleigh Laiche is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelors and Masters in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Kayleigh has a passion for working with trauma and anxiety disorders and is trained in EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Family Therapy. She enjoys utilizing CBT and DBT skills as well as play therapy. Kayleigh provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Jordyn Lindaman, LCSW
Jordyn Lindaman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelors degree in Psychology from Bethel University and her Masters degree in Social Work from St. Cloud University. Jordyn utilizes a person-centered approach to therapy, and strives to create a welcoming, collaborative, and trusting environment. Jordyn’s treatment areas include anxiety, depression, emotion/mood regulation, grief/loss, trauma/abuse, anger management, and interpersonal and relationship difficulties. Jordyn provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Bijou McCurdy, LCSW
Bijou McCurdy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and her Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University. As well, Bijou is a Certified Yoga Teacher, a Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator, and a Health and Wellness Lifestyle Coach. She draws from the wisdom of the holistic approach to healing, thus the confluence of these paths has strengthened her capacity to guide others through profound healing by helping them access their innate resilience and unique brilliance. The root of all healing is seeded in one's courage to embrace connection, find meaning, and live in purpose beyond the trials and tribulations of the human journey. Her respect for the human/ spiritual experience and her devotion to the transformation of self and others has gifted Bijou with the understanding, appreciation, knowledge, and skills to help clients uncover emotional barriers, limiting beliefs, and patterns of behavior that influence their suffering and keep them from the life they truly desire. Her intuitive nature and sharp awareness are demonstrated in her ability to bring clients, frankly yet gingerly, to the edge of their comfort zone for the good of sustainable change. This is the foundation of her entire body of work and has led her to become a highly skilled clinician in the fields of trauma, grief, addiction, and major life transitions utilizing the frameworks of Depth Psychology, Jungian Psychology, Psychodynamic Approach, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Based Practices, Somatic Therapy, CBT, and the 12 Step Model. Bijou welcomes clients from young adults to elders.
Chase Morgan, LCSW
Chase Morgan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He received his Master of Social Work degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Chase’s treatment areas include anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, grief, emotion/mood regulation, & interpersonal & relationship problems. Chase likes to use a client-centered approach to therapy, & has been trained in play therapy, trauma focused-cognitive therapy, motivational interviewing, sand tray therapy, & parent-child relationship therapy. He is also fluent in Spanish from time working in Guatemala & Spain. Chase provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Rebecca Ohlson, LCSW
Rebecca Ohlson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Master degree in Social Work from Rutgers University in New Jersey. Her treatment areas include anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma/abuse, grief/loss, emotion/mood regulation, interpersonal/ relationship challenges, anger management, and ADHD. Rebecca takes a person-centered approach, and values the importance of building a trusting therapeutic relationship. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Trauma-informed care, and mindfulness. Rebecca provides treatment to adolescents, children, adults, and geriatric patients.
Kim Osowski, LCSW
Kim Osowski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Dakota. Kim’s treatment areas include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), individual/couple & family work, & trauma. Kim provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Krishana Overstreet, LCSW
Rebecca Palomar, LMSW
Rebecca Palomar is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She received her Master of Arts in Social Work from Baylor University's Dianne Garland School of Social Work and Master of Science in Public Administration from Sorthern New Hampshire University. Rebecca was born and raised on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona/New Mexico with lived experience living in a rural community and has worked with forcibly displaced populations who have experienced severe trauma, providing culturally adaptive and informed therapy, psychoeducation, and health promotion. She is TF-CBT trained, proficient in DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, and Solutions-focused therapy. Rebecca has expereince providing services to individuals, families, and children individually and in group settings who have had limited social service access and lived in rural under resourced communities and nations with issues related to intergenerational trauma, cultural restoration/shock/adjustment, and severe trauma like torture, displacement, and combat service. Rebecca provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Avery Price, LMSW
Avery Price is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She received her Bachelors in Psychology from Harvard University and her Masters in Social Work from Forham University. Avery has experience working with children, adolescents, families, veterans, individuals who struggle with addiction and serious mental illnesses. She was a Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian ad Litem in the Connecticut Court System for seven years and advocated for the best interest of children. She is working on complete a Yale Post Masters fellowship in the psychological rehabilitation program at the VA in West Haven Connecticut. Avery provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
April Smartt, LMSW
April Smartt is a Licensed Master Social Worker, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Social Work from Alabama A&M University. April’s professional experience includes providing services for a variety of issues, such as addiction, mental health, trauma, grief and loss, behavior modification, and life and adjustment changes. April takes a person-centered approach to therapy, treating areas of trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and anger management through CBT, Play Therapy, and client empowerment. April provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Cheryl Tredway, LPCC
Cheryl Tredway is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Rehabilitation Services and her Masters of Science degree in Counseling from Emporia State University. Cheryl enjoys humor when appropriate in session. She has training in CBT, DBT, EMDR, and ERP for anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She has experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault victims, anger management, and anger management groups. Cheryl also has experience working with military members and their families, including providing couples counseling. Cheryl provides treatment to adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Bethany Walker, LCSW
Elle White, LCSW
Elle White is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She completed her Bachelors of Science in Social Work degree and her Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Dakota. Elle utilizes several modalities, including CBT and DBT, and likes to use solution-focused, harm reduction, and other person-centered collaborative approaches to treatment. Treatment areas are anxiety and depressive disorders, ADHD, infertility issues, grief and loss, and working with co-occurring substance use disorders. Elle provides treatment to adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
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