Tona L. McGuire is a Clinical Psychologist working primarily with children and families. She was the Associate Head of the Consultation and Liaison Division at Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle Washington. She is currently Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington, School of Medicine. She sub-specializes in the area of Pediatric Psychology, and enjoys helping children and families who are dealing with the psychological impact of illness and chronic medical conditions. She has served as psychological consultant to the Departments of Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology and Rehabilitation Medicine while at CHRMC, and also worked extensively with cystic fibrosis, neurodevelopmental disorders, and chronic pain. She often consults with families around the impact of death and grief on children and families. She has presented her work in these clinical areas locally and internationally, and has written articles for both professional journals and textbooks. In addition to her specialty interests, Dr. McGuire also works with common childhood issues such as poor academic performance, depression and anxiety and behavioral problems. She uses a cognitive-behavioral approach along with other therapeutic interventions as indicated.

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Molly K. Reid, Ph.D., ABPP is a Board Certified Psychologist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She is actively involved in teaching, research, and clinical work. Dr. Reid has served on the faculties of the clinical programs at the University of Washington, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral sciences; the University of Washington’s Clinical Psychology Graduate program; Seattle Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center; National Center for Child Health and Developmental Disabilities; Antioch University; Georgetown University Charter Fellows Program; and, the National Headstart Project. Dr. Reid has published extensively in the areas of cognitive and emotional development and attention deficit disorder. Her research has been supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the National Department of Health, and the Department of Education. As part of her research she has designed a set of dialogue tools for assessing growth and change in family members that has been translated into different languages and is used internationally. Dr. Reid’s clinical work with adults focuses on dealing with depression, anxiety, unresolved grief, and adjustment to life change issues. Dr. Reid enjoys helping children through assessment and therapy. Dr. Reid’s work with children focuses on the areas of learning, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, family divorce, and the challenges of chronic illness. Her work combines family systems with cognitive behavioral approaches.

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Jennifer Antony, Ph.D. received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Washington and completed her internship in Clinical Psychology through the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. During her internship and post-doctoral fellowship, her primary placement was at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, where she worked with children of a wide age range and with a variety of psychological and medical issues. Dr. Antony does therapy with older children, adolescents, and adults. Her interests focus primarily on depression, anxiety, relationship issues, identity issues, and adjustment to life changes. In addition, she has extensive experience in cognitive/neuropsychological assessment of children and adolescents. Dr. Antony uses the following approaches in her work: cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, family systems, and other techniques as appropriate. She is a preferred provider for several insurance companies.

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John S. Baer, Ph.D. received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oregon in 1986 and interned in Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. He is currently a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington and is Associate Director for Education and Training at the Center of Excellence in Addictions Treatment at the Seattle VA Medical Center. In addition to his expertise in assessment and treatment of substance abuse, Dr Baer sees adults and couples for a variety of psychological issues, including relationship difficulties, interpersonal communication problems, separation and divorce, as well as depression and grief. His treatment approach varies based on the nature of the psychological difficulties; family systems and communication training are common points of intervention.

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Amy Breiger, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist who works with children, adults, couples, and families on a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and adjustment to difficult life changes. Dr. Breiger was a clinical faculty member at the University of Washington until she began private practice in Woodinville in 1996. Her approaches to treatment include individual psychotherapy, family therapy, parent consultation, and marital therapy.

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Christine Clancy, PhD, ABPP, is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist who enjoys working with children and adolescents and their families. Currently, she is a Rehabilitation Psychologist and a Pediatric Neuropsychologist in the Division of Rehabilitation Services at Seattle Children’s Hospital. She evaluates the thinking skills of children and adolescents aged 3-19 with acquired brain injuries (e.g., encephalitis, meningitis, brain tumors, hypoxic/anoxic injuries), traumatic brain injuries (e.g., non-accidental injuries, concussion, motor vehicle injuries), and congenital, neurological, and medical conditions (e.g., developmental delay, cerebral palsy, epilepsy) taking into account the impact of trauma, illness, and medical conditions on overall functioning. Dr. Clancy also evaluates children suspected of having learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. She provides therapeutic services to children and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment to separation and divorce, and adjustment to chronic illness or injury utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach and systems therapy, which are goal-oriented and solution-focused. She has expertise in designing behavior management plans for families with typically developing children and children with special needs. Within the community, Dr. Clancy has led parent education seminars and parenting groups aimed at improving parent-child interactions. She has also published in the areas of pediatric pain, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD. She is currently a co-investigator on a research grant comparing the brain structure and function of children diagnosed with alcohol related neurodevelopmental disorder (formerly fetal alcohol spectrum disorder) and ADHD. Dr. Clancy is available for clinical consultation to daycare facilities, group homes, and schools.

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Catherine Cox, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist working with children, adolescents, families and adults. She utilizes a family systems framework to work collaboratively with clients to identify problem areas, recognize the role of behaviors in the areas of concern, and develop problem-solving strategies and skills to reduce stress and resolve conflicts. Dr. Cox work with issues such as anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, family dysfunction and relationship issues. She has expertise in working with medically involved children and related emotional stress, compliance with treatment, and grief and loss. Dr. Cox has expertise in assessing and working with gifted children and their families. She additionally has a special interest in the psychological strategies related to infertility and works with clients to develop support and coping strategies in meeting the challenges of this situation.

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Ian Cox Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist who works with children ages 5 and older, adolescents, and adults. He provides treatment for a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, behavioral problems, school adjustment, and family conflict. He sees individuals and families for therapy. He specializes in psychological testing and consultation for various childhood problems including ADD/ADHD, academic difficulties, and learning disabilities. He specializes in treating children and adults with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He works with individuals to improve their skills and coping strategies to manage life stress. He has been in private practice since 1992.

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Laura Edwards-Leeper, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She is currently a staff psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Prior to moving to Seattle, Dr. Edwards-Leeper worked at Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School, and continues to maintain these professional affiliations. Dr. Edwards-Leeper did post-graduate training at Montana State University’s Counseling Center and on the Crow/Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, and finished a postdoctoral fellowship at Cambridge Health Alliance and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Edwards-Leeper works with individuals struggling with a range of psychological issues, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life changes. Dr. Edwards-Leeper has significant background working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image concerns, and obesity. She also has a specialty in working with children, adolescents, and adults with gender identity concerns, as well as issues related to sexual identity. Dr. Edwards-Leeper individualizes her treatment approach based on specific client and family needs, taking into consideration issues of diversity. She relies on evidence based treatment protocols with a variety of approaches, including process and support oriented, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness exercises. Her goal is an empowerment-based, solution-focused approach to treatment.

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Susan Flick, Ph.D. has been a licensed psychologist in private practice since 1993. She completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Vanderbilt University with an area of specialization in mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Flick subsequently completed internship and a post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. Dr. Flick works with children, adolescents, and adults using a variety of modalities including cognitive behavioral and interpersonal approaches. She has a wealth of experience in working with children with anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD, as well as children of divorce. Previously, Dr. Flick was the Assistant Director at the Center for the Study of Capable Youth (now the Robinson Center at UW) and she enjoys doing both therapy and assessments with gifted children. Dr. Flick has also completed specialty training in working with children around attachment and adoption issues. In all of her work, Dr. Flick uses a pragmatic problem solving approach to collaboratively develop strategies to support clients in using their strengths to address concerns.

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Darryl Graham, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual, group, and family therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Graham received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Washington, D.C., and he completed his pre-doctoral internship at Children’s Hospital Colorado. He has worked and trained in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric units at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C., Western State Hospital in Petersburg, Virginia, private practice, community mental health centers, and Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C.

Dr. Graham sees children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral problems, phobias, obsessive-compulsive issues, grief and loss, and trauma. He has extensive training in helping individuals and families improve communication skills. He also enjoys working with parents to create supportive behavior plans for their children.

Dr Graham specializes in working with adolescents struggling with self-defeating behaviors and difficulty with mood. In addition he has experience and training in working with eating disorders and issues related to food and body image, utilizing evidence-based treatments.

Dr. Graham works from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, and draws upon other approaches to collaboratively address the issues that concern clients.

http://www.drdarrylgraham.com

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Stefanie Hlastala, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with older children, adolescents and adults. She is currently on faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington and is an attending psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Hlastala enjoys helping people reach their goals in life. She works collaboratively with people to help them feel happier, more content in their relationships and work, and more capable of dealing with the stresses of life. She assists individuals and families with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, self esteem, postpartum and fertility concerns, and adjustment to life transitions. She is a strong believer in evidence-based care, using treatments that have scientific research to back up their efficacy. She typically employs interpersonal, cognitive behavioral and educational approaches. Dr. Hlastala also has an internationally-recognized expertise in evidence-based psychotherapy for bipolar disorder in teens and adults. In 2005, she received a prestigious Career Development Award from the National Institute of Mental Health. As a part of this research award, she developed and tested a psychotherapy for adolescents with bipolar disorder called Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy. She has published extensively on the treatment of mood disorders in adolescents and adults.

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Dr. Anna Kotelnikova works with children, adolescents, adults and families.Her clinical focus is on anxiety, grief and loss, traumatic experiences, difficult life transitions, behavioral issues in children, sexual and cultural identity. She has extensive training in working with PTSD -helping people find their way back to a full life after a difficult experience. She has presented domestically and internationally on the topic of complicated grief and trauma following a loss of a loved one to a traumatic death such as suicide.

Dr.Kotelnikova's work with children is focused on understanding barriers to optimal functioning at home and school and on assisting families with targeted patenting skills. Her additional areas of clinical focus are on attachment and adoption - helping families cope with stressors of adoption and understanding special needs of adopted children. She completed a year long certification course in Adoption and Foster Care therapy through Cascadia Training Institute in Seattle in 2004. She also works with Giftedness in adults and children.

Dr. Kotelnikova has 10 years of clinical experience, working in a variety of settings: inpatient hospitals, community and private clinics, correction center and private practice.

She holds a Doctorate in Clinical psychology and a Master's in Mental health Counseling from Antioch University Seattle. Her undergraduate training is in Expressive Arts Therapy. Dr. Kotelnikova's therapeutic approach is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existentialism and Depth Psychology for adults and for children - CBT and Play therapy. Her background also includes a long standing interest in movement and meditation (dance, yoga and body awareness) as well as somatic psychology approaches specifically as they refer to trauma work. Dr. Kotelnikova is WA state approved Ethnic Minority Specialist and her research focused on issues of immigration and acculturation.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Kotelnikova conducts trauma evaluations for torture survivors seeking asylum in U.S. and is a volunteer with Health Right International whose focus is assisting torture survivors. She is fluent in Russian.

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Dr. Mauseth is a graduate of Whitman College and Seattle Pacific University, who works with adolescents and adults doing individual and group therapy as well as clinical and forensic assessment. She works with wide range of adolescent issues including depression, attention deficit disorder, school and peer adjustment, as well as addictive behavior and substance abuse treatment. Other areas include cross cultural and family relationship issues, crisis management, and longstanding emotional and behavioral issues. Her work combines cognitive and interpersonal approaches in seeking reality based solutions to mental health concerns. Dr. Mauseth also consults with organizations in a business development or culture change capacity, and teaches as an adjunct professor at Seattle University.

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Susan McLaughlin, Ph.D. received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the San Diego State University of California, San Diego joint Doctoral Program. She completed an internship in Child Clinical Psychology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a Post-doctoral Fellowship in Juvenile Forensic Psychology from the U.W. School of Medicine and Child Study and Treatment Center. She has been working for Kind County Mental Health, Chemical Abuse and Dependency Services Division designing programs for at-risk youth and their families and is also a staff psychologist on the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Children's Hospital. Dr. McLaughlin's practice includes evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, and families. Her areas of specialty include neuropsychological/learning disabilities assessment, adolescent risk assessment, treatment of adolescent eating disorders, childhood trauma, depression and anxiety. Dr. McLaughlin also has a specialty in child custody and divorce, and conducts court-ordered parenting/custody evaluations, co-parenting therapy, and treatment with divorced and/or blended families.

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Dr. McIntosh works with children, teens and adults. She received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University at Albany, State University of New York. Her internship was in the Department of Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego. She completed her post doctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center before serving as staff psychologist there. Dr. McIntosh has worked extensively with medical teams, including the headache and cystic fibrosis centers, to assist children, teens and their families cope with chronic illness, pain, complicated daily medical treatments and emotional issues, as well as grief and loss. She also provides assessment and treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, school difficulties, family stress and conflict, and behavior problems in children. She helps adults manage depression, anxiety, and the challenges of life changes and stresses. Dr. McIntosh uses cognitive behavioral and problem-solving interventions in individual and group treatment, as well as other therapeutic interventions as indicated.

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Dr. Erin Milhem is a licensed clinical psychologist, who specializes in assessment and intervention for children, young adults, and families affected by neurodevelopmental disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, anxiety and depression, learning disabilities, executive functioning challenges, and cognitive impairments). She received her undergraduate degree at the University of Washington and went to graduate school at Antioch University specializing in child and family therapy and assessment, as well as art therapy. Dr. Milhem did postdoctoral training at the University of Washington’s Haring Center in the CARE program focusing on evidenced based treatments for individuals with a range of neurodevelopmental issues.

Dr. Milhem’s clinical experience includes early diagnostic assessments for children with Autism spectrum disorders, comprehensive evaluations for individuals with learning disabilities, intervention planning/consultation, and therapy services. Additional experience includes working with parents and providing coaching to help build skills to manage difficult behaviors. Dr. Milhem’s theoretical approach is tailored for each specific client, often combining cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, skill building, and insight therapy. She feels that therapy is a collaborative process and enjoys working with parents to increase their children’s skills.

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Brian Neville, Ph.D., received his Doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois in 1992. After completing a pediatric psychology residency at Michigan State University, he worked at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children assessing social-emotional and cognitive problems in children hospitalized for orthopedic an neurological disorders. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington, working with adolescents with mood disorders and conduct problems. He worked with families and conducted clinical research at the UW Center on Human Development and Disability, developing an intervention to improve the social competence of children with mild to moderate cognitive and language delays. He has presented and published articles in the areas of depression, parent-child relations, social competence and developmental disabilities. He works with children, adolescents, and adults, and is particularly interested in working on issues of anxiety and depression, behavioral and emotional control among boys and men, social skill development in young children, and parenting children with special needs. He has specialized training and equipment for providing neurofeedback for attention and anxiety disorders and virtual reality exposure therapy for phobias.

http://www.brianneville.net

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Dr. Petaja completed her undergraduate work at the University of Washington and received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Seattle Pacific University. She completed postdoctoral training at the University of Washington and Sound Mental Health. She has worked with individuals of all ages but specializes in children ages 3-12 years. Dr. Petaja provides therapy and assessment for children with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, behavioral difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, and more. Her approach to treatment is primarily cognitive-behavioral. Dr. Petaja also works as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington's Center on Human Development and Disability in the Child Development Clinic.

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Elaine W. Pool, MSW, LICSW, BCD, DCSW is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker as well as a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work by ABECSW. She sees adults, adolescents, children, families and couples. She has been in practice since 1971 and has extensive experience in the areas of anxiety, mood disorders, family and relationship issues, ADD/ADHD and behavioral problems of children and adolescents. She utilizes approaches specific to client needs which include interpersonal psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and short term problem-focused therapy. Her work with adults includes couples therapy and assisting adults through life trauma issues and adjustments. She has served as Clinical Director at El Paso Center for Children (inpatient treatment program) and as a consultant to inpatient programs for adolescents. She has given many presentations and workshops in her areas of expertise.

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Meredith Sargent, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and has been in practice for over twenty five years. Dr. Sargent specializes in individual psychotherapy with older adolescents and adults to address a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. She is particularly experienced with helping individuals recover from trauma and/or abuse, whether experienced currently or in childhood. She takes care in psychotherapy to focus on identifying and understanding concerns and developing problem-solving strategies. Dr. Sargent also performs a variety of evaluations for children, adolescents and adults, including psychoeducational evaluations for learning and attention problems. She is experienced in evaluating and working with individuals with attention problems, non-verbal learning disorders and Asperger’s Disorder.

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Lauren Silvers, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in child and family intervention. Dr. Silvers provides skills-based treatment to children and parents utilizing evidence-based interventions. Specifically, her practice focuses on childhood behavioral problems including aggression, poor interpersonal skills, disobedience, hyperactivity and impulsivity. She also provides treatment to children experiencing anxiety and depression, as well as issues related to toileting. Dr. Silvers received her undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and was awarded her masters and doctorate degrees by Seattle Pacific University. Her clinical experience includes treating young children with ADHD at the University of Washington Parenting Clinic as well as assisting parents manage and improve their child’s functioning. She has experience coaching parents in behavior management techniques as a vehicle for improved child functioning. Additionally, she completed an internship at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland treating children with a broad range of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Dr. Silvers’ theoretical approach to therapy is eclectic, in that the appropriate treatment modality is chosen based on the specific needs of each patient. Specifically, she utilizes cognitive-behavioral, family systems, object relations, and interpersonal theories to guide her practice. Dr. Silvers enjoys collaborating with parents to improve family functioning. A primary focus of therapy is to develop strategies to improve a child’s behavior and emotional health whereby achieving greater family harmony.

http://www.drlaurensilvers.com

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Susan Toth Patiejunas, Ph.D. received her doctorate from the University of Washington in 1996. She subsequently completed three years of postdoctoral training in the psychological and neuropsychological assessment of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including ADHD, learning disabilities (e.g., Dyslexia), executive function challenges (e.g., organizational skills), autism spectrum disorders (e.g., Autism, Aspergers), and neurodevelopmental deficits associated with prenatal alcohol and drug exposure (e.g., Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders). She continues to specialize in the diagnostic evaluation of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in her private practice, as well as provide assessments for entrance into highly capable programs or early entrance into kindergarten. She has experience in working directly with public schools in Washington and is versed in law pertaining to special education eligibility criteria. She works with a wide range of children from preschool ages to adolescence. Dr. Toth Patiejunas also works at the University of Washington Medical Center, Center on Human Development and Disability where she is an attending psychologist in the Child Development Clinic and supervises psychology postdoctoral fellows. Dr. Toth Patiejunas does not provide therapy or intervention services.

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Lisa Zaidi, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working with adolescents, children, and adults. As a psychotherapist who specializes in work with teens, Dr. Zaidi's practice areas include the full range of issues pertinent to adolescence. She also works with younger children, employing play and art therapy techniques as well as more traditional cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approaches. Dr. Zaidi works with some adults, particularly those experiencing depression, anxiety, or trauma-related difficulties. Dr. Zaidi received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wellesley College and completed her Masters and Doctoral degrees at the University of Iowa. She also trained at the University of Southern California/Los Angeles County Medical Center and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of California in Los Angeles. In addition to her private practice work, Dr. Zaidi has worked as an inpatient staff psychologist at the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders in Palo Alto, California and has taught undergraduate and graduate psychology students in the Department of Psychology at Seattle University. Most recently, she developed a comprehensive counseling program at Lakeside Upper School in Seattle. Dr. Zaidi continues to conduct psychological research and has published nine articles and book chapters on assessment and treatment issues.

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Michael Archer, Psy.D., received his B.A. from American University in Washington, D.C. and his M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Seattle. Dr. Archer has extensive clinical experience working with adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including psychiatric hospitals, student counseling centers, the Department of Corrections and community mental health centers. His expertise and research encompass moderate to severe psychological issues including disorders related to mood, anxiety, body image, psychosis, personality and behavior modification. Dr. Archer also specializes, and has an extensive background in, adolescent treatment, and meets Washington State requirements as a child mental health specialist. He has worked within the Pierce and King County Superior Court systems, providing forensic and psychological evaluations to adults and juveniles. Additionally, his areas of specialization include dual diagnosis treatment (for co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues), sexual orientation and gender identity issues, and the treatment of self-harming behaviors. Dr. Archer utilizes both Cognitive-Behavioral and Systems Therapy approaches to treatment and is goal-oriented and solution-focused. He is a strong believer in the efficacy of psychological assessments and their application in providing greater insight into a well-rounded treatment approach. Dr. Archer is a member of the American Psychological Association, is trained as a culturally competent therapist, has an Adjunct Faculty appointment at Antioch University Seattle and sits on the Board of Directors of Shepherd's Counseling Services in Seattle.

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Christina Diamonti, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and works with children, adolescents, and adults. She received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Seattle. Her internship was at the Fremont Community Therapy Project in Seattle, WA specializing in psychological assessment and a full range of therapeutic issues. Dr. Diamonti completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Seattle, WA which focused on Parenting Evaluations, reunification therapy, and assisting families dealing with divorce. Dr. Diamonti provides diagnostic evaluations for children, teens, and adults including cognitive evaluations for learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and cognition, as well as a full range of neuropsychological assessments. Dr. Diamonti’s professional interests center on working with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, and attachment issues. Dr. Diamonti has specialized training in attachment, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapy and has also been trained in dialectical behavioral therapy (both individuals and group). She utilizes an integrated approach to therapy, incorporating a variety of treatment options and approaches to adapt to the specific needs and goals of each client.

   Contact: (206)-372-5807

Mylien Duong, Ph.D, is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in assessment and therapy for children and adolescents. She also enjoys working with adults and couples. She holds positions at the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center and receives research support from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Dr. Duong has published on the predictors of academic achievement and social adjustment among children and adolescents. She most enjoys working with youth who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and friendship troubles. She also has extensive experience working with parents to develop strategies to manage the behavior of children who are typically developing, as well as those with special needs. She conducts assessments of cognitive ability, achievement levels, learning disabilities, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, and other problems that may hinder children from doing their best in school. She works primarily from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, incorporating other approaches when indicated. Her approach is strength-oriented and solution-focused.

   Contact: (206)-486-4892

Philip Dunbar-Mayer, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology/Seattle. Dr. Dunbar-Mayer completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He subsequently completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Boston, Massachusetts specializing in pediatric neuropsychology and developmental evaluations of children on the Autism Spectrum. Additional areas of specialization include evaluating and diagnosing children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD-NOS, High Functioning Autism), Nonverbal Learning Disorder, medically complex children, various genetic disorders, MR, learning disabilities, executive control weakness, and emotional and psychiatric disorders. Dr. Dunbar-Mayer also has particular expertise in evaluating and diagnosing young children (2-years or older) suspected of having a pervasive developmental disorder. In addition, he is available for school observations and IEP team meetings. Dr. Dunbar-Mayer also provides therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and their families. He has experience working with children and adolescents with a range of diagnoses and challenges. Depending on the presenting needs and the client's goals for treatment, Dr. Dunbar-Mayer thoughtfully integrates various therapeutic approaches/techniques in his work with children and adolescents, including cognitive-behavioral, family systems, solution focused, and play-therapy modalities. Dr. Dunbar-Mayer also believes in working closely with families and others involved in the child/adolescent's life to ensure appropriate treatment and follow-through. In addition, Dr. Dunbar-Mayer works with families of children with autism and other developmental disabilities, specifically focusing on enhancing communication, social skills, activities of daily living, community based skills, and pro-social behaviors while decreasing maladaptive behaviors.

   Contact: (425)-877-3484

Jeff Gillman, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of professional experience. In addition to his clinical work with adults, he has specialized training and expertise in child, adolescent, and pediatric psychology.

Dr. Gillman received his Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University/The Medical College of Virginia. Following the completion of his clinical internship at the Indiana University School of Medicine he was invited to remain on the faculty and taught within the Riley Child Development Center. After two years he sought additional training and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Gillman then joined the faculty of the Columbus Children's Hospital, the pediatric training center for Ohio State University School of Medicine, where he was Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and the Director of the Consultation-Liaison Service for 8 years. After moving with his family to the Seattle area he worked for 6 years as a member of the Pediatric Psychology Service at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital in Tacoma, where he developed and directed the multidisciplinary Eating Disorders Program.

Dr. Gillman enjoys working with children and teenagers, along with their families, around issues related to health concerns (including coping/management of both chronic and acute medical conditions, pain, eating and weight-related issues, and grief), and the stress of life transitions. He tends to incorporate cognitive-behavioral, solution-oriented, and family systems approaches to his work with children and families. He particularly delights in teaching various methods for using self-hypnosis in managing and overcoming health and anxiety-related difficulties. In addition to his work with children and teens, Dr. Gillman works with adults in helping them expand and strengthen their repertoire of skills for coping with chronic and acute medical diagnoses, loss and grief, and other stressful life events.

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Jessica M. Mason, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, California. She also holds a masters degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy from Pepperdine. Dr. Mason primarily works with and provides short- and long-term therapy to older adolescents, individual adults, and couples. Dr. Mason's clinical work focuses on issues of stress, identity, depression, anxiety, family conflict, marital problems, relationship difficulties, traumatic experiences, and difficult life changes. She has additional experience conducting group therapy in the areas of anger management, relationship building, self-esteem, and creative expressions. Dr. Mason incorporates a culturally-sensitive approach, emphasizing client strengths and self-care. She utilizes techniques from psychodynamic and client-centered therapies, and has received specialized training on techniques for working with couples in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy.

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Marieka Miller works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Dr. Miller received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Children and Families from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. Dr. Miller's professional experience, academic emphasis, and personal passion is working with children and families yet her background and interests are diverse. Dr. Miller's practice focuses on psychotherapy with children and families, specifically, families dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and life changes that occur when raising children with autism. She also offers parent training, behavioral modification programs, and expertise in stress reduction. She facilitates a social skills group for children with deficits in this area. Her areas of specialty include: psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults, couple and family therapy, parent training, life transitions, anxiety, depression, evaluations, and families affected by autism. She uses several approaches in her practice, such as cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems therapy.

http://www.mariekamiller.com

   Contact: (206)-617-2392

Tatyana Shepel, Psy.D., licensed clinical psychologist with training in neuropsychology graduated from Antioch University Seattle with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She received extensive training in clinical neuropsychology in Postdoctoral Neuropsychology Certification program at Fielding Graduate University, CA. Dr. Shepel is a contracted provider for Children's Administration and Social Security Administration in the state of Washington. Dr. Shepel is a member of the Pacific Northwest Neuropsychological Society and sits on the board of directors of Sound Mental Health. Dr. Shepel specializes in neuropsychological assessments of traumatic brain injury, memory impairments, stroke, dementia, cognitive deficits, learning disabilities, attention deficits, and developmental disorders. She offers a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation designed to assess cognitive functions, academic skills, mental health status, and adaptive behaviors. Dr. Shepel assesses strengths and weaknesses in client's functioning to come up with a plan for intervention strategies and accommodations. When needed, Dr. Shepel consults with current health care providers and educators and suggests referrals to community resources. Dr. Shepel is bilingual; she speaks English and Russian.

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David M. Stroup, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working with families, adolescents, children, adults, and couples. He received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in working with families and couples from the California School for Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. Dr. Stroup’s practice focuses on assessment, diagnosis and treatment of relationship systems. He provides treatment for a broad range of problems including depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, and grief and loss. Common issues motivating therapy include family conflict, life transitions, poor academic or work performance, behavioral problems at school, addiction issues, and other behavioral and emotional difficulties. His approach to therapy is an integrative one, weaving together evidence based theory and research, with a focus on empathic and authentic human connection. His work incorporates a strength-based positive psychology approach and tailors treatment to the needs and goals of each client. Dr. Stroup draws from multiple modalities including family systems, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Trained as a culturally competent therapist, Dr. Stroup is also sensitive to diversity factors relevant to treatment. He practices with integrity, respect, and humor.

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Monica Warkentin, Psy.D. has a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Seattle. Dr. Warkentin provides diagnostic evaluations for children, teens, and adults including psychological assessments for learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, cognition, and memory. Dr. Warkentin's professional interest is in assisting individuals and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and in working with individuals who have experienced trauma or are navigating through various life transitions. Dr. Warkentin has specialized training in cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy and provides skills based interventions (both individual and group) for adolescents and adults. Additionally, she has expertise in assisting families who are dealing with divorce, including court-ordered Parenting Evaluations for the purposes of determining a parenting plan, and Co-parent therapy. Her approach to treatment adapts to the specific needs and goals of each client and is sensitive to diversity factors with a focus on a strengths-based model. She incorporates a variety of treatment options and approaches specific to the issues presented including Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

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Sharon D. Young works with children, teens, adults, and families. She is a Clinical Adjunct Professor at Antioch University Seattle in the Center for Applied Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy. Dr. Young received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Seattle. Her internship was in the Antioch University Community Counseling and Psychology Clinic and the Parenting Evaluation Training Program (PETP). Dr. Young trained with Andrew Benjamin , J.D., Ph.D., and as a result of the this training she has a specialty in working with families undergoing divorce who need Parenting Plans as well as post-divorce Co- Parent Counseling. Dr. Young also holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family therapy, and is an AAMFT supervisor in training.

Dr. Young’s background includes training and experience working with children and adolescents who are experiencing depression, anxiety, attention problems, learning issues, and grief and loss. She has also worked with children and parents recovering from trauma. She provides assessments for children and adolescents dealing with emotional, behavioral, and academic concerns. Her theoretical orientation involves adapting to the individual’s own goals and values and incorporating cognitive behavioral and family therapy approaches.

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Dr. Kristy Ludwig is a licensed psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults providing evidence-based treatments. She is extensively trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, body-focused repetitive behavior disorders, and eating disorders. Specifically, Dr. Ludwig provides treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, separation anxiety, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, childhood worries and fears, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and body-focused repetitive behaviors such as trichotillomania and skin-picking. She treats eating disorders using the most empirically supported treatments (CBT-E and Family-Based Treatment). She also enjoys consulting with parents to best support their children’s progress using behavioral parenting strategies. In addition to her clinical work, she conducts research at Children’s Hospital/University of Washington focusing on the development and implementation of school-based mental health services. Dr. Ludwig completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Brigham Young University, a Masters Degree in Risk and Prevention from Harvard University, and a Masters Degree in School Counseling from Boston University. Prior to becoming a psychologist, Dr. Ludwig was a high school teacher and counselor in several large urban high schools in the Boston Public Schools; she worked with adolescents struggling with emotional, social, psychological and academic difficulties (i.e. violence, homelessness, court involvement, gang involvement, domestic violence, trauma, truancy, family distress). During this time, she also created and worked with several school and community based programs to help meet the psychosocial and academic needs of underserved youth in Boston and surrounding communities.

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Dr. Joanna Thome is a clinical psychologist who works with children and adolescents with ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, identity issues, and adjustment concerns. She currently works in the Outpatient Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Seattle Children’s Hospital and has trained in three other Children’s hospitals around the country. Dr. Thome specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults facing acute or chronic medical issues. Dr. Thome has worked with children and families treated in the Departments of Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Cranio-Facial, Endocrinology, and Gastroenterology, among others. Dr. Thome uses cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, family systems, and other therapeutic frameworks as appropriate.

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