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Our Physicians
Muhammad Azhar, MD
Dr. Muhammad Azhar is board-certified in child & adolescent, as well as general, psychiatry. 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 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 board-certified in child & adolescent, as well as general, psychiatry. 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 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 from the University of Delaware and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Keiser University. Jillian provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults & geriatric patients.
Allison DeMany, MPAS, DMSc, PA-C
Allison DeMany is a board-certified physician assistant. Following 13 years of active duty service in the United States Air Force, she received her Bachelor’s degree from Marywood University in Scranton, PA; her Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from Misericordia University in Dallas, PA; & her Doctorate of Medical Science (DMSc) degree from the University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA. Allison provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Brad Doll, PA-C
Brad Doll is a board-certified Physician Assistant. He received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University & his Master of Physician Assistant Studies 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 from Miami-Dade College in Florida and her Master of Medical Science 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 Bachelor’s in Conservation Biology and Certificates in Environmental Studies and Leadership from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Mitchell received his Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies also at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Mitchell provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Alexis Griffin, PA-C
Alexis Griffin is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from Louisiana State University and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. Alexis completed a mental health rotation at the VA in Baton Rouge. This gave Alexis a wealth of experience in providing treatment for the military and veteran populations. She has a passion for treating the adolescent and geriatric populations and those with anxiety, mood, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Alexis has worked in a wide variety of setting including outpatient, IOP, inpatient, and addiction treatment centers. Alexis provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Rachel Griffin, PA-C
Rachel Griffin is a board-certified physician assistant. She received her Bachelor from the University of Arkansas and her Master of Physician Assistant Sciences 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 Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from Utah Valley University and his Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Northern Arizona University. Ryan provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Rebecca Harris, PA-C
Rebecca Harris is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida and her Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Rebecca provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Taylor Hodge, PA-C
Taylor Hodge is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. She received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from Wingate University Levine College of Health Sciences. Taylor provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Krista Kuss, PA-C
Krista Kuss is a board-certified physician assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science from Loyola University Chicago and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies 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 Bachelor of Arts degree in biology & chemistry from Drury University & her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Rebekah provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & 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– and geriatric patients.
Hannah O'Grady, PA-C
Hannah Abner is a board-certified physician assistant. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Miami University with a minor in Neuroscience, & her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Hannah provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Elizabeth Rogers, PA-C
Elizabeth Rogers is a board-certified physician assistant. Elizabeth received her Honor of Bachelor’s Studies 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.
Morgan Scollard, PA-C
Morgan Scollard is a board-certified physician assistant. She received her Bachelor in Clinical Exercise Science and her Master in Physician Assistant Studies from Grand Valley State University. Morgan provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults & geriatric patients.
Valerie Smith, PA-C
Valerie Smith is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training from Southern Utah University and her Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies from Rocky Mountain University in Health Professions. Valerie received her Doctorate of Medical Science 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’s of Science in Kinesiology from the University of North Dakota & her Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana. Lauren provides treatment to children, adolescents, & geriatric patients.
Jacob Thompson, PA-C
Jacob Thompson is a board-certified Physician Assistant. He received his Bachelor’s from the University of Idaho in Psychology and Health Sciences & his Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Idaho State University. Jacob provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Mio Watanabe Neves, PA-C
Mio Watanabe is a board-certified psychiatric physician assistant. Mio received her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Mio provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Our Nurse Practitioners
Jessica DeLorme, NP
Jessica DeLorme is a board-certified nurse practitioner. She received her Bachelor’s of Nursing from the University of Mary Bismarck & her Master’s in Family Nurse Practitioner from Concordia University Mequon, Wisconsin.
Kristen Johnson, APRN, FNP-C
Kristen Johnson is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She achieved her master’s and bachelor’s 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 Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Natasha provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Faith Murray-Taylor, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, APRN
Faith Murray-Taylor is a board-certified nurse practitioner with a doctorate degree in nursing practice. Faith received her master’s degree in Nursing from Tennessee State University. She then graduated from Chamberlain College of Nursing with her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Faith provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
Megan Weddingfeld, NP
Megan Weddingfeld is a board-certified nurse practitioner. Megan completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree at Mount Mary College. Megan provides treatment to adults & geriatric patients.
Our Therapists
Jasmine Allen, LMSW
Jasmine Allen is a licensed master social worker. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond and her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern Carolina. Jasmine has extensive experience working with dual diagnoses, to include anxiety, depression, loss, family challenges, trauma, mediation, and ADHD. 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 master's 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.
Amber Buzick, LCSW
Amber Buzick is a licensed clinical social worker providing therapy services to adolescents and adults. She received her master’s degree in social work from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Amber’s treatment areas include working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and ADHD, as well as helping individuals navigate interpersonal and relationship concerns. Amber utilizes a solution-focused approach and enjoys working creatively and collaboratively in sessions that focus on the whole person. She strives to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable space for those she works with. Amber provides services to children, adolescents, and adults at Rural Psychiatry Associates via telemedicine.
Gwen Cedfeldt, MSW, LCSW
Gwen Cedfeldt is a licensed master social worker. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Buffalo. Gwen specializes in the areas of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ+ identity topics. She utilizes EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy), and ego-state therapy. Gwen provides treatment to children, adolescents, and adults.
Rita Cole, LMSW
Rita Cole is a licensed master social worker. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese State University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University, and has a Family and Children Certification from McNeese State University and a Gerontology Certification from Louisiana State University Graduate School. She has worked in medical, trauma, veteran’s affairs, mental health, administration, school-based and hospice social work, and has experience in behavior modification, CBT, and other forms of psychotherapy. She is also experienced in grief and bereavement, ADHD, major depressive disorder, autism spectrum disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar, and attachment disorders. She has experience working with Alzheimer’s and dementia, along with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other co-occurring disorders, and has also worked with domestic violence and sexual trauma victims. Rita works with individuals, couples, and families and provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Sarah Huffstetler, LMSW
Sarah Huffstetler is a licensed master social worker. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Kent State University and her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Sarah takes a person-centered approach to therapy, creating a collaborative relationship. Sarah’s treatment areas include depression, anxiety, grief/loss, emotion regulation, and interpersonal and relationship difficulties, as well as women’s health. Sarah provides therapeutic services to adolescents and adults.
Angela Kaiser, MA, LPCC
Angela Kaiser is a licensed professional clinical counselor. She completed her master’s 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.
Jordyn Lindaman, LMSW, LGSW
Jordyn Lindaman is a licensed master social worker. She received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Bethel University and her Master’s in Social Work from St. Cloud University. Jordyn provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults, & geriatric patients.
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, LMSW
Rebecca Ohlson is a licensed master social worker. She received her Master’s 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 independent 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.
Cheryl Tredway, LPCC
Cheryl Tredway is a licensed professional clinical counselor. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Rehabilitation Services and her Master’s of Science 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.
Elle White, LMSW
Elle White is a licensed clinical social worker. She completed her Bachelor's of Science in Social Work and her Master of Social Work 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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