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Counselors
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Pamela Barnes, MS, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Pam is unable to accept new clients and her waitlist is closed
Pamela has been in private practice for approximately fifteen years and has worked as a therapist in outpatient mental health settings for approximately thirty years. She has devoted a significant amount of professional training time to the issues of attachment, bonding and caregiving. In addition to her clinical practice, she has taught at Eastern Washington University’s Department of Psychology.
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Katie Cushner, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
Katie graduated from Eastern Washington University with her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work. Katie has experience with children, adolescents, and young adults. She uses a person-centered, individualized approach, meeting clients where they're at and recognizing each person's unique background and the challenges that they face. Katie's philosophy is rooted in the belief that the client is the expert of their own life and that each person has an innate ability to grow and change. Her goal is to provide a warm, non-judgemental space where clients feel understood, valued, and supported throughout their therapy journey. When working with clients she pulls from a variety of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
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​McKenzie Davis, MSW, LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
McKenzie graduated from Washington State University with her Bachelor's in Psychology and earned her Masters of Social Work degree at Arizona State University. McKenzie has experience working with children, adolescent and adults. Most recently she has worked in the Portland Public Schools. She has extensive experience with children who have autism and those that need support in school settings. McKenzie believes that individuals should have an active role in their treatment, and she is here to provide guidance and support through this process. She wants all her clients to feel secure and supported throughout the process.
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Judy C. Jagiello, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Even during the most difficult times in our lives, strength and fortitude can be found inside each and every one of us. Maybe you feel like you can manage your difficulties in life alone because you are strong enough or maybe you don’t feel you deserve assistance. If you are willing to participate, mental health therapy can be helpful in so many different situations.
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By clarifying what is most important in your life, I could help you navigate your troubles, whether you are adjusting to a new medical diagnosis, dealing with chronic pain, dealing with anxious thoughts, feeling depressed, going through a big life change, or dealing with discrimination. While it is easy to feel broken when considering reaching out for help, I believe people are not broken. Rather we sometimes become stuck, and you and I can work together to figure out how to empower you to move forward.
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As a Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am passionate about serving other Veterans and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as older adults. I also believe in equity for all, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and work toward cultural humility, especially when providing services to people with different cultures than majority/mainstream culture.
Marycliff
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Sommer Kraft-Purvis, MS, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Sommer attended Eastern Washington University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology in 2000 and a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology in 2003. Native to the Spokane area, she has worked in the mental health field since 2002. Her primary focus is helping women navigate the challenges and triumphs of conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, motherhood and relationship transitions. However, she warmly welcomes individuals and couples working through a broad range of personal issues including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship obstacles, traumatic experiences and difficult transitions. She is a member of many organizations including the American Counseling Association, Perinatal Support Washington, and Postpartum Support International. Learn more about Sommer at: sommerkraftpurvisms.com
Perry District
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Tara Marcella, MSW, LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Tara received her Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University. Tara has experience providing mental health counseling in a medical setting with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, along with medical illnesses. She has experience working with at risk youth who are struggling with addiction in an outpatient and inpatient setting. Tara has experience working with kids, youth, and adults and has been practicing in the mental health field since 2017. Tara utilizes a client centered and strengths-based approach with her clients. She believes that individuals should have an active role in their treatment, and she is here to provide guidance and support through this process. Tara’s treatment modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Problem-Solving Theory.
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Nicole Markealli, MS, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Nicole received her Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Washington University and a Master’s Degree from Gonzaga University. She joined the Center for Family Development in March, 2019. Nicole specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in private practice and school settings. She uses many different methods in her counseling approach and believes in collaboratively working with clients to develop goals and measure progress. Nicole is here to provide guidance and support to empower clients to reach their goals.
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​Jan McCormick, MC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Jan has worked in mental health for 26 years in several settings, including universities, elementary and alternative middle schools, a trauma clinic for children in St. Louis, and domestic violence and outpatient addiction centers. Jan has experience with adults, adolescents, and children in individual, couple, and group sessions. She empowers clients through psychological education, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and advocacy for clients’ needs and goals, often choosing the most effective counseling modality based on the client’s needs. Jan specializes in life and relational problem-solving, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, addictions, and codependency recovery. She seeks to help individuals overcome barriers to find more personal freedom.
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Elizabeth Oaksmith, M.Ed., LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Liz (she/her) has a Master’s degree from the University of Washington and has been practicing as a licensed mental health counselor for over twenty years. She has a wide variety of experience including working in an Emergency Room, in inpatient psychiatric units, in a residential addiction treatment center, and at the University of Washington. Liz provides a safe and non-judgmental space to help clients compassionately explore their struggles and learn coping skills and tools to better understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She utilizes a variety of therapies and techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and Meditation, Motivational Interviewing, Humor, and ADHD management. Liz also provides specialized treatment in addiction recovery.
Remote
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Wyatt O’Dell, MA, LMHC, LMFTA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Wyatt received his degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Whitworth University and has experience working with individuals, families, couples and children. He uses a systemic approach to therapy and has completed levels one and two clinical training of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Wyatt has knowledge of many different psychological theories and does not subscribe to a one size fits all method for assisting clients in achieving their goals. He works with his clients to assess their needs and applies the best approach on a case-by-case basis. Wyatt has experience facilitating and co-facilitating group therapy in the areas of: Social skills, training, coping with anxiety, addiction and anger.
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Curtis Powell, MS, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Curtis completed his Bachelor's Degree from Whitworth and his Master's in Counseling from Creighton University. After graduate school, Curtis worked as a school counselor in the Dominican Republic before transitioning back to Spokane. Curtis practices play therapy. His approach cultivates emotional skills, secure relationships, and a positive sense of self. Outside the office, you can find Curtis exploring Spokane with his family, on his mountain bike, or playing games with his buddies.
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Sierra Ramos, MSW, LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Sierra works with children, adolescents, and adults from a person- centered, strengths-based perspective supporting the individual where they are. She realizes that each person has a unique background, strengths and challenges that they bring, and she pulls from a variety of modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to name a few to meet those varying needs. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, and life adjustments. Sierra works with the client to help them reach their goals and becoming the best version of themselves. Sierra sees therapy as a true vehicle for self- exploration, discovery, change and to build upon client’s personal strengths.
Remote
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Zachery Stratton, MA, LMHCA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Zachery received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Western Washington University and, after a years-long stint working in the film industry in Hollywood, received his master’s degree in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology from the University of Washington. Trained in several evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Behavioral Activation (BA), Positive Psychotherapy (PP), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Zachery specializes in working with adolescents and adults experiencing the symptoms of OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, and insomnia. Zachery has a compassionate, collaborative style, tailoring his eclectic therapeutic approach to his clients' individual needs and goals. He is also an unapologetic optimist who believes effective therapy is all about balancing life’s inevitable pain and joy in a way that the pain doesn’t strip away the joy, and the joy doesn’t try to pretend like the pain doesn’t exist! As a fellow traveler, Zachery is honored to join and guide others on the path toward healing.
Marycliff
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Brianna “Breezy" Tottenhoff, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Brianna, better known as Breezy, received her Bachelor's degree from Washington State University and Master's degree from Whitworth University. Breezy is humbled and honored to share each client's story and walk alongside them through their journey. Initially a skeptic of therapy herself, Breezy approaches her work with a compassionate desire to meet every client where they are and hopes to ease the uncertainty of seeking mental health treatment. Whether you are coming to therapy on your own, with your spouse/partner, or with family, she strives to make the experience comfortable while you face a sometimes painful healing process together. Breezy is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method.
Marycliff
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Nilmini Wilkens, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Nilmini has been a private practice clinician since 2011. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, she brings a systemic approach to therapy. With experience in school and private practice settings, she has worked with individuals, couples, and families. Nilmini has experience facilitating and co-facilitating groups for ADHD, Social Skills, and Self-Esteem. She believes in meeting clients where they are and using a range of techniques and modalities to assist them in meeting their goals.
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Counseling Interns
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Kate DeLorme
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Kate is a Masters student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Gonzaga University. She is practicing under the direct supervision of my university professors and site supervisor Tiffany Kelly MS, LMHC (LH60034712). Drawing on the principles of Attachment Theory and techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Kate takes a whole-person approach to counseling, focusing on how a client’s experiences, emotions, and relationships influence their current functioning and well-being. Her goal is to create a nurturing and inclusive space where clients can safely process their unique stories and insights while developing coping skills and perspectives that will empower them to live more fully, with healthier relationships to themselves, others, and the world around them.
Arthur
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​Jeanette Garner Rice
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Jeanette has a Bachelor of Arts degree in multi-disciplinary studies from Boise State University and is working toward a Master of Science degree in clinical mental health counseling at Eastern Washington University. Jeanette is practicing under the direct supervision of my university professors and site supervisor Tiffany Kelly MS, LMHC (LH60034712). Jeanette has experience counseling older children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. She uses a blend of person-centered and existential theoretical approaches. Jeanette believes clients are experts in their own experiences and her job is to use her education, skills, creativity, and empathy to foster healing and growth. She further believes finding a sense of meaning and purpose can deepen healing and growth. Jeanette's style is non-judgemental, authentic, supportive, and direct. She uses evidence-based practices including existential exploration, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
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Support Staff
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Jadyn Grant, MPH
Practice Coordinator
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Jamie Knott
Billing Manager
Marycliff
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Leadership
Aaron Denham, PhD
Owner & CEO
​Aaron began his career as a mental health counselor for children and families in Eastern Washington, gaining experience in community mental health, crisis services, and partial hospitalization programs. He also has experience in outdoor therapy and the use of wilderness for leadership development and personal growth. Before joining CFFD, Aaron was an assistant professor of anthropology at Northern Arizona University, an associate professor at Macquarie University, and the academic coordinator for the Global Health Program at UC San Diego. Recently, he was a lead researcher at Meta and the XPRIZE Foundation. He has over 20 years of ethnographic research, cross cultural mental health, and global health expertise. Aaron was an American Psychoanalytic Association fellow and won the Boyer Prize for Contributions to Psychoanalytic Anthropology. Aaron directs the operations of CFFD and our community engagement programs.
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Tiffany Kelly, MS, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Clinical Supervisor
Tiffany is a Washington state Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LH 60034712), National Certified Counselor (239988), and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. She earned a Master degree from Eastern Washington University in 2008 in Applied Psychology: Mental Health Counseling emphasis and dual Bachelor degrees in Applied Developmental Psychology and English: Creative Writing emphasis both from EWU as well. Tiffany uses responsive based therapy models for individuals across the lifespan (ages 2 through adult) with specialization areas in trauma, anxiety, esteem, behavioral, depression, and positive parenting work. She has advanced training in and practice Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT plus and CETA), Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, EMDR, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques. She has worked in a variety of practice settings with a variety of presenting issues and diversity in client populations. Tiffany employs an Existential and Humanistic perspective and aims for collaborative and strengths-based work to assess, treat, develop strategies, and evaluate for ongoing progress and needs together.
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