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Pediatric Behavioral Health

The pediatric behavioral health specialists at St. Luke’s Children’s provide compassionate expertise for your child, whether he or she needs support during times of instability or help learning to cope with an ongoing condition. Our goal is to uncover the root causes of challenges and provide kids and families with tools that will help optimize wellness and quality of life.

Our experts can help you and your child adjust to challenges, reduce pain and distress, and increase functioning. We can also support your child and family in managing mental health conditions such as depression, a mood or anxiety disorder, psychosis, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, or another psychiatric condition. 

Each child’s circumstances are unique, so we’ll use a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment. Depending on the situation, your child may see one or more of the following types of providers, who will cooperate with each other and your child’s primary care provider to deliver comprehensive care:

  • Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions and guide medication management to support symptom and mood stabilization, as needed.
  • Therapists diagnose and treat mental health conditions and provide treatment through counseling, often leveraging techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy.
  • Psychologists provide diagnosis, evaluation and treatment. Clinical psychologists focus on mental health conditions; and pediatric psychologists assist patients with chronic health conditions to help with pain management, adherence to a medical regimen, and coping with major medical diagnoses.
  • Neuropsychologists provide assessment, intervention, and consultation for patients with brain dysfunction such as epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, etc.

Highlights & Resources

  • Article

    Mental Health Checkups

    Taking care of your mental health is vital to a healthy life.

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    Depression in Children and Teens

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    Lacey Adamcik, LCSW specializes in exposure and response prevention (ERP) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). She also treats anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, and family relationship problems using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), collaborative and proactive solutions, and motivational interviewing.

    Lacey utilizes a strengths-based, holistic approach to practice that focuses on building a collaborative partnership with each individual and family she works with in order to facilitate each person’s unique treatment needs. She operates from a trauma-informed lens and uses the concepts of acceptance, positive regard, authenticity, mindfulness, and empathy to create a strong therapeutic alliance and growth promoting environment.

    Lacey earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Idaho State University and her master’s degree in social work at Boise State University.

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    Shannon Anderson, LMSW specializes in working with adults and adolescents who have experienced trauma. She approaches trauma in a “whole person” way, using evidence-based therapies that address trauma’s impact on both the brain and the body. Shannon’s primary therapeutic methods are eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She also uses techniques such as mindfulness and polyvagal theory. Shannon is a firm believer in healing the root cause of unwanted and problematic behaviors and distress rather than addressing individual symptoms. 

    Shannon earned her bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in women’s studies from Portland State University, and her master's degree in social work from Boise State University. Prior to her time at St. Luke's, she worked with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.

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    Helene Victoria “Tori” Beauclaire, LCPC is a mental health therapist working with children ages three through eight and their families. She utilizes child centered play therapy (CCPT) and parent education to address a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and behavioral concerns. She believes strongly in the power of play and play therapy to improve emotional and behavioral functioning and to enhance the lives of children and their families. She is a registered play therapist supervisor. 

    Tori earned her master’s degree in community counseling from the College of Idaho. She has a special interest in animal welfare and rescue and is a devoted and long-time volunteer with Best Friends Animal Society and Greyhound Rescue of Idaho. She shares her home with her husband and dogs.

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    Jacqueline Bell, DO specializes in addressing the full range of emotional and behavioral difficulties affecting children and adolescents using evidence-based medicine. She has experience working with youths affected by a wide range of behavioral and emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression, aggression, autism, and trauma. She firmly believes in holistic care that encompasses patient and family dynamics, and strives to only use medication when absolutely necessary, at the lowest effective dose.

    Dr. Bell is board certified in general psychiatry, and child and adolescent psychiatry. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and American Osteopathic Association. During her fellowship training with UT Southwestern at Dallas Children's Medical Center, she served as co-chief resident.

    In her free time, Dr. Bell enjoys snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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    Kari Benton, LCSW is a behavioral health consultant, providing education to patients and families about the connection between mental and physical health. She is passionate about providing therapy services and resources to children, teenagers and families, with a focus on attachment and improving communication in family systems. Her primary modalities include play therapy, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies and solution focused therapy.

    Kari earned her bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in conflict resolution from California State University, Chico, before earning her master’s degree in social work.

    In her free time, Kari can be found reading, swimming, and spending time with her family and their bulldogs.

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    Robert (Tucker) Botkin, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who uses an individualized care approach based on mindfulness, compassion, and current evidence to work with those experiencing difficulties in managing their mental wellbeing. Tucker has a special interest in assisting children and adolescents to overcome adversities such as mood and thought disorders, ADHD, and histories of trauma, which may otherwise impede them from reaching their full potential.  

    Born and raised in the Treasure Valley, Tucker earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Boise State University and his master’s degree in advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nursing from Eastern Kentucky University. In his free time, he enjoys listening to a variety of music; playing his guitar, bass, or piano; and traveling with his wife and their four children. 

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    Madison Caldwell, LCPC is a clinical mental health counselor with St. Luke's working with adolescents and their families at Frank Church High School in Boise. She is experienced in working with a range of concerns including anxiety, adjustment to life circumstances, mood disorders and trauma.

    Madison utilizes a person-centered approach, meeting each patient where they are and implementing interventions tailored to the patient’s needs. With this approach Madison uses a variety of interventions including dialectal behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and play to help patients build healthy skills and meet treatment goals.

    Madison earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Carroll College, and her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Gonzaga University.

    In her free time, Madison enjoys spending time outside with her dog, hanging out with her younger siblings, reading, and traveling.

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    Jessica Carpenter, LCSW works with children and specializes in the integration of mental health services in a medical setting. She enjoys working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment to chronic health diagnoses along with medical adherence. She is skilled in multiple therapy modalities including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

    Jessica feels it is vital to a patient’s overall health to maintain a collaborative care model involving the patient’s entire healthcare team. She is passionate about helping young people identify their self-worth and potential in managing how they choose to respond to their environment. 

    Jessica has a robust background in integrated behavioral health within inpatient and outpatient primary care settings. She also has experience with crisis management, rural populations, and traditional counseling services for individuals and families of all ages.

    Jessica earned both her bachelor's degree in biology and her master's degree in social work from Northwest Nazarene University.

    In her free time, Jessica enjoys hiking, mountain biking, cooking, and supporting the performing arts.

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    Nellie Carrillo, LMSW is a bilingual mental health therapist for St. Luke’s Children’s Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program. She has worked with adolescents and families in outpatient, school, and crisis settings. Nellie has worked with clients with a range of mental health needs, including depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, suicidal thoughts, self-harm urges and family relationship problems. Nellie is trained in using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness techniques and person-centered therapy modalities.

    Nellie earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work at Boise State University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dog.

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    Kathleen M. Deidrick, PhD provides neuropsychological evaluation and consultation to assist in diagnosis and intervention planning for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with neurocognitive and medical conditions. As a member of the cochlear implant team she completes pre-surgical evaluations.

    Dr. Deidrick works with a broad range of neurological, genetic, and other congenital and acquired medical conditions, including chromosomal abnormalities, congenital heart disease, moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, leukemia, extreme prematurity, and autism spectrum disorder.

    Dr. Deidrick completed her internship with the Wichita Collaborative Psychology Internship program and her post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

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    Joe DiGrazia, LCPC is a mental health therapist for St. Luke’s Children’s Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program. He specializes in working with children, teens, and their families in a collaborative manner to help his clients become the best versions of themselves. He is trained in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy modalities. Joe has worked with clients who have a range of mental health needs, including depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and self-harm urges, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, trauma/PTSD, and sexual behavior problems, among others.

    Joe was born and raised in Boise and is proud to be serving in the community that helped raise him. He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Montana, and his master’s degree in counseling with a focus on addiction studies from Boise State University. Joe enjoys spending time with his family in many of the outdoor activities in Idaho’s wilderness.

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    Andrea Drake, LCSW is a mental health therapist working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has experience working in outpatient, school settings and crisis interventions. Andrea specializes in treating various behavioral health concerns including depression, anxiety, Autism, ADHD and PTSD. She focuses on an eclectic approach to treatment, utilizing person centered therapy, cognitive/behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques. 

    Andrea earned her bachelor's and master’s degrees in social work at Northwest Nazarene University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at community events, camping, reading non-fiction, playing D&D, and spending time with her family.

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    Gretchen Gudmundsen, PhD oversees diagnostic assessment and therapeutic intervention for the St. Luke’s Children’s Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program. She provides psychological evaluation and consultation to assist in diagnosis and intervention planning with children and adolescents with psychiatric conditions.

    Dr. Gudmundsen works with a broad range of youth with cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges, and has expertise in behavioral assessment and intervention with adolescents dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, and suicidal and self-harming tendencies.

    Dr. Gudmundsen earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Dartmouth College and her doctorate in child clinical psychology from the University of Denver. She completed her internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital, then joined the faculty as an assistant professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences. She was also an attending clinical psychologist in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

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    Travis Haase, LCPC has professional interest in organic processing of behaviors and the development of chronic mental illness. He has clinical experience with individuals struggling with mental health disorders including, but not limited to, depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, pragmatic communication disorder, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and psychotic disorders.

    Travis also has experience in grief counseling and crisis management, with further education in cognitive behavioral therapy, desensitization, relaxation, and behavioral modification.

    Travis earned his bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Idaho and his master’s degree at Walden University. 

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    Colby Hammer, LCPC earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology at Western Oregon University and his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at George Fox University. He has additional training in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, substance abuse, psychosis, and autism. He has a wide range of clinical experience with all ages in outpatient settings and with adolescents in residential treatment.

    Colby's primary interest is in building relationships with kids and families to help them gain the skills they need for lasting improvement. He believes connecting with clients and families is the most important part of therapy and he works hard to individually tailor his methods and approach. The primary methods of counseling he uses are cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, collaborative problem solving, and feedback-informed treatment.

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    Elena Harlan Drewel, PhD is a pediatric neuropsychologist at St. Luke's Children's Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. She conducts diagnostic and treatment planning evaluations for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and is also a member of a multidisciplinary autism diagnostic team. 

    In addition, Dr. Harlan provides neuropsychological evaluation and consultation for children and adolescents who have spina-bifida myelomeningocele and specializes in the evaluation of preschool aged children who present with a variety of behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns.

    Dr. Harlan earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology (child emphasis) at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California-Los Angeles; and her post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

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    Tamara Helfer, MD cares for children and adolescents with a wide range of psychiatric issues, including -- but not limited to – depression, anxiety, autism, and mood/psychotic disorders. 
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    Brian Huck, MSW, LCSW specializes in working with children, teens and families to teach healthy ways to manage anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and suicidal thoughts. He also has extensive experience working with a variety of other neurodevelopmental, social, emotional and behavioral concerns including depression, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and bipolar disorder.

    Brian has extensive training in utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy such as exposure response prevention (ERP) therapy and the Coping Power Program (CPP). He has trained colleagues across Idaho in CPP, served as a contributing author for a peer-reviewed journal and developed patient education materials on suicide prevention. He also serves as a participating provider in an exploratory intensive outpatient OCD program. Brian uses a collaborative, individualized and strengths-based approach to engage children and caregivers in treatment that is specific, effective and time-limited. Brian enjoys meeting individuals where they are and assisting them in uncovering their potential.

    Brian earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in social work from Boise State University, graduating with honors. He is married with two children and enjoys spending time outdoors kayaking, snowboarding and adventuring.

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    Eric Kafka, LCPC specializes in working with children, teens, and their surrounding systems to navigate presenting concerns, identify strengths, and provide compassionate care. He collaborates with each patient to find the best approach for their needs. 

    Eric has training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and narrative therapy. He enjoys working with diverse individuals and families and has experience addressing a range of concerns from everyday stressors to chronic mental health issues.

    Eric earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his master’s degree from the University of Minnesota. He enjoys spending time with his family and participating in outdoor activities such as running, biking, skiing and fishing.

    Eric primarily works as a school-based provider affiliated with our Boise office.

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    Tye Killian, LCSW specializes in co-occurring disorders and has experience working with children and adolescents. He treats families and children by healing the system holistically rather than piece by piece. Tye has worked with a wide range of diagnoses, including DMDD, ADHD, MDD, anxiety, PTSD, and a range of psychotic and mood disorders as well. 

    Tye earned his bachelor’s degree from Idaho State University and his master’s degree from Boise State University. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, playing video games, reading, and spending as much time as possible with my family.

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    Kim Knudson, DO, MBA is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with experience caring for patients through all life stages and development. He specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with developmental disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and other disruptive behaviors. He maintains specific interest in working with transitional age youth, in addition to autism spectrum, obsessive-compulsive, and Tourette’s disorders.  Dr. Knudson uses a patient-centered approach to promote self-advocacy in the decision-making process for interventions and treatment.

    Dr. Knudson has a strong interest in education and teaching. He enjoys working with students and residents/fellows to further cultivate their knowledge and expertise in the field. He is also passionate about mental health advocacy on the local, state and national levels, particularly as it relates to access to care, evidence-based treatment, and the interface between medicine and the law. 

    Prior to his medical education, Dr. Knudson earned his bachelor's degree from Idaho State University, and his master's degree in business administration from Lincoln Memorial University. During his medical training, he served as chief fellow and had opportunity to present various posters and workshops at both the local and national level. In his free time, Dr. Knudson enjoys spending time playing and watching sports, leisure reading, and exploring/traveling with his wife and children.

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    Kerry Leavell, LCPC, MT-BC has special training in use of creative arts therapies, including music therapy, with individuals of all cognitive ability levels. She has particular interest in ADHD (and its unique presentation in girls), autism, and mood/anxiety disorders. Kerry adapts her therapy approach to accommodate each individual's learning needs and works particularly well with preschool-age patients. She is committed to ensuring parents have the education and resources they need to support their child's progress.

    Kerry believes that every person has strength and ability that they may or may not have the ability to access. She loves helping her patients find and amplify these strengths so they can be confident in their uniqueness, regardless of diagnosis. She is passionate about inclusivity and truly enjoys building relationships with patients and their families.

    Kerry earned her bachelor's degree in music performance at Wheaton College and her master's degree in expressive therapies and mental health counseling at Lesley University.

    Growing up, Kerry lived in many different parts of the country as part of a US Navy family. Today, she enjoys exploring Idaho with her dog and supporting the children's programming at her church.

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    Kelly Loehr, LCPC, NCC specializes in working with children, teens, and their surrounding systems to navigate presenting concerns, identify strengths, and provide compassionate care. She collaborates with each patient to find the best approach for their needs. 

    Kelly has specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness techniques, and narrative therapy. She enjoys working with diverse individuals and families, and has experience addressing a range of concerns from everyday stressors to chronic mental health issues.

    Kelly earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho and her master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado. She enjoys hiking, biking, and skiing with her family in her free time.


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    Carlie Mancini, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. Carlie has experience as a mental health nurse practitioner caring for patients with an array of mental health conditions including mood, anxiety, psychotic, and substance use disorders. She has worked as a registered nurse for St. Luke's in both inpatient and outpatients settings including the neurosurgery floor and epilepsy monitoring unit and most recently, pediatric neurology.

    Carlie earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Lewis-Clark State College and her master's degree in nursing from the University of Southern Indiana. Originally from Boise, Carlie is honored to be providing quality, patient-centered care to the children and families of the community she knows and loves.

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    Alyssa A. Neumann, PhD is a pediatric neuropsychologist who provides neuropsychological evaluations for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with neurocognitive and medical conditions. These evaluations assist in diagnosis and treatment planning, resulting in specific recommendations that are individualized to each child’s temperament, family context, abilities, and strengths. 

    Dr. Neumann sees patients with a broad range of neurological, congenital and acquired conditions, with particular clinical and research interests in mitigating early-life risks to neurodevelopment, such as genetic/chromosomal differences, perinatal injury/infection, and premature birth. She also works with children who have a history of metabolic disorders, autoimmune disorders, or cancers such as leukemia. 

    Dr. Neumann received her education in clinical psychology with concentration in clinical child psychology at Washington State University. During graduate school she also attended a program (Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) to learn about collaborating with other specialties to care for children with special health needs, including specialized training in autism spectrum disorder. She completed a predoctoral internship at Children’s Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. 

    In her free time, Dr. Neumann enjoys reading, cooking, and exploring nature with her family. As a long-time Wisconsinite, she is also searching for the best cheese curds in the Treasure Valley.

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    Brian T. Olsen, PhD is a therapist specializing in early childhood behavior problems and is certified in parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT). He also works with children and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, and diabetes. Dr. Olsen has experience working with chronic medical conditions in a pediatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and schools. He also has training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention (ERP).

    Dr. Olsen is actively involved in mentoring, training, and supervising mental health clinicians. His primary research focus is geared toward understanding how individual, peer, and familial perceptions impact children's coping strategies and treatment outcomes, and has authored or co-authored peer-reviewed papers on diabetes, OCD, PCIT, and other pediatric conditions.

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    Roger Olson, PsyD is a clinical child psychologist and part of the Learning, Attention and Behavior (L.A.B.) evaluation program at St. Luke's Children's Center for Neurobehavioral Medicine. He conducts psychological evaluations for children and adolescents with learning, attention, behavioral, and/or emotional difficulties.

    Dr. Olson works collaboratively with children, teens, and parents from a strength-based perspective and helps families feel respected throughout the evaluation process. He also provides mindfulness-based parent education workshops focused on building resilience and developing optimal parent-child attachment.

    Dr. Olson has experience in a wide variety of settings, such as schools, prisons, hospitals, and clinics. He earned his bachelor's degree at Boise State University and his graduate degree in psychology at George Fox University.

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    Natalie, LMSW works with your medical team to support mental and behavioral health needs for patients and their families. The treatments she employs include trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and psychoeducation related to coping with chronic health conditions. 

    Natalie earned her master’s degree in social work from Boise State University. She has experience in medical and community-based settings and has provided individual and group psychotherapy in mental health settings. Natalie enjoys working with kids of all ages and their parents.

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    Katelyn Perry is a licensed professional counselor certified in parent-child interaction therapy. She has clinical experience in working with individuals who struggle with mental health disorders including depression, mood disorders, bipolar, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorder and psychotic disorders. She provides a comfortable, clean and open environment to develop the most effective and direct line to solutions and resolutions. 

    Katelyn was born and raised in Boise and attended the University of Idaho, where she earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and a master’s degree rehabilitation counseling and human services. While in the master’s program, she completed internships at St. Luke’s as a behavioral health consultant.

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    Annie G. Prince, MA, LCSW is a pediatric mental health therapist with specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies. She also has training in cross-cultural service provision, including specialized training in serving refugee children, youth, and families. She enjoys working with children from early childhood through adolescence.

    Annie earned her bachelor's degree in religion from Northwestern University, her first master's degree in psychology from the New School for Social Research, and her second master's degree in social work from Boise State University.

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    Jennie Quaine, MD is a child and adolescent psychiatrist serving as the site medical director of St. Luke’s Children’s Center for Neurobehavioral Medicine in Nampa. Her professional goals include expanding access to care, fostering interprofessional education, and providing evidence-based care for patients. Her philosophy of care involves identifying challenges and making evidence-based recommendations for interventions, while also taking a strengths-based approach. She has experience caring for patients in all stages of life with a variety of conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, thought disorders, and disruptive behaviors.

    Dr. Quaine received her bachelor’s degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point where she was on the marathon team and graduated from the US Army Airborne School. After graduation, she served in the United States Army in the Medical Service Corps. Her first assignment was at Fort Lewis in Washington as a platoon leader for a ground ambulance company. After a year-long deployment in this role, she became the executive officer of the company. She then moved to Fort Rucker in Alabama where she served as the chief of managed care for Lyster Army Health Clinic. 

    Dr. Quaine earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado. She then trained at the University of Michigan for both residency in general psychiatry and fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry. While in training, she received multiple awards for commitment to veterans, excellence in inpatient psychiatry, and commitment to patients and their families. 

    In her free time, Dr. Quaine enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her family. 

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    Jacqueline Scheffler, LCPC works with trauma, ADHD, PTSD, autism, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. She believes in a holistic, person-centered approach, with transitional therapy methods and art therapy interventions.

    Jacqueline is a certified clinical trauma professional (CCTP) and board certified art therapist (ATR-BC), and is experienced working with substance use, residential treatment, mobile therapy, victimization, and outpatient settings. She has experience with adults and children as young as three, but primarily works with children, teens, and their families.

    Jacqueline is originally from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area and earned her master's degree from Marywood University.

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    Mikaela Sebree, PhD is director of neuro- and behavioral psychology at St. Luke's Children's. She provides neuropsychological evaluation and consultation for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with neurocognitive and medical conditions. Her goal is to promote development, competence, and overall well-being for her patients as they mature into adulthood. 

    Dr. Sebree performs clinical assessments and pre-surgical evaluations to assist in diagnosis and intervention planning. She works with a broad range of neurological, genetic, and other congenital and acquired medical conditions including epilepsy, brain tumors, leukemia, neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, stroke, and extreme prematurity. She also specializes in the assessment and management of concussion in children and adolescents.

    Dr. Sebree is particularly passionate about supporting pediatric patients with epilepsy and serves as a board member for the Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho. She also supports research studies through the Children's Oncology Group, performing neurocognitive assessments for pediatric oncology research at St. Luke's Children's Cancer Institute.

    Dr. Sebree earned her graduate degree at the University of Texas, and completed her internship at Children's Hospital Colorado. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Boston Children's Hospital in association with Harvard Medical School.

    In her free time, Dr. Sebree likes running, Pilates, snowboarding, hiking, and spending time with her beloved dogs and family.

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    Brynn Shireman, LCSW is a mental health therapist working with children, adolescents, and their families. She specializes in working with a range of concerns, including adjustment to illness, anxiety, grief and loss, mood disorders, and trauma. Brynn utilizes acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT); cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); and solution focused, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based therapy techniques. 

    Brynn enjoys working with adolescents who identify as LGBTQIA+ and youth in foster care placements. She is also a certified grief counseling specialist and a certified social worker in health care.

    Brynn earned her both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Boise State University.  In her free time, she enjoys group fitness classes, watching movies, spending time with family, and baking.

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    Stacy Steiner, LCSW is a mental health therapist working with children, adolescents, and their families. She has experience working in both outpatient and school settings. Stacy specializes in treating various behavioral health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar, and ADHD. She focuses on a wholistic approach to treatment, utilizing play therapy, cognitive/behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques.

    Stacy earned her bachelor's degree in sociology at Marymount University, and her master's in social work from The Catholic University of America. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, running, and reading non-fiction.

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    Christopher Streeter, MD is a child psychiatrist working with young people at St. Luke's Children’s Center for Neurobehavioral Medicine. He has broad experience with individual, family, and systems-based neurobehavioral issues, and has a passion for transforming children suffering from mental illness and enjoys seeing his patients recover from adversity, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other issues.

    Dr. Streeter has served as Health and Welfare psychiatry subject-matter expert for the Idaho Medicaid Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, and has made several advocacy appearances on television. He has provided expertise for government panels and consultative support for policy decisions at the state level and is a member of the Idaho Children are Primary legislative policy advisory committee.

    Dr. Streeter has a strong interest in education and is an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Idaho College of Medicine. He is also an adjunct instructor for the University of Washington psychiatry residency programs. 

    Dr. Streeter began his career in the Navy/Marine Corps, at one point serving a tour in Afghanistan as a forward deployed psychiatrist. His awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal. In addition to his military commendations, St. Luke’s has honored him with the President’s Award for outstanding service to his patients. 

    In his free time, Dr. Streeter enjoys spending time outdoors backpacking, skiing, and hiking with his wife and two sons.

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    Emma Wade, LCSW is a mental health therapist working with children, adolescents and their families. She enjoys partnering with individuals and families to navigate life’s stressors and create lasting positive change. Emma specializes in working with a range of concerns including mood disorders, behavioral problems, anxiety, and chronic illness. She utilizes cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused and mindfulness-based therapy techniques.

    Emma earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Colorado College and her master’s degree in social work from the University of Montana. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, traveling, crafting and reading mystery novels.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Pediatric Behavioral Health

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Pediatric Behavioral Health

    Biography

    Amy Walters, PhD is a clinical health psychologist and the director of Behavioral Health Services for St. Luke's Humphreys Diabetes Center. She works with patients to address emotional and behavioral factors that impact health and chronic disease. She also works with St. Luke's Children's Hospital as part of the Children's Integrative Medicine and pediatric pain management programs.

    Dr. Walters earned both her master's degree and her PhD from Utah State University and has over 20 years of experience working in clinical and community settings with adult and pediatric patients. She is a board member of the Idaho Psychological Association and serves as Idaho's public education coordinator to the American Psychological Association. She serves as the psycho-social director for Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs (Camp Hodia).

  • Pediatric Behavioral Health

    Biography

    Virginia Watterson, LCSW has experience in both medical and private counseling settings providing psychotherapy, care coordination, and medical social work. She employs cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based therapy, person-centered therapy, and executive function disorder education/treatment. 

    Virginia works collaboratively with the clinic team to support mental health and parenting needs for the patients and their families. She enjoys working with kids of all ages and their families. 

    Virginia earned her master’s degree in social work from Boise State University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Pediatric Behavioral Health

    Biography

    Melissa Wells, LCPC is a mental health therapist working with children, adolescents and their families. She is experienced in working with a range of concerns including anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma. Melissa is certified in Trauma Focused CBT and has specialized training in early childhood mental health. Melissa uses a person-centered and strength based approach. With this, she uses a variety of interventions, including dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, solution focused, and mindfulness based therapy techniques. 

    Melissa earned her bachelor's degree in psychology at Boise State University and her master’s degree in mental health counseling from Walden University. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and dog, camping, and visiting local spots of interest in the community, like the zoo and Discovery Center.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Pediatric Behavioral Health

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