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Meet The Staff
of Hope Counseling Center
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| Dr. John DeRuyter |
| Clinical Psychologist
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Director /Clinical Director, Hope Counseling Center |
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provides counseling and psychological services as the Clinical and Executive
Director at Hope Counseling Center. He has provided counseling and psycho-educational
services in church, community and institutional settings for over 14 years.
In addition to providing counseling and assessment services to individuals,
couples, and families in the Fairbanks area, John participates in research
concerning mental health issues. John received his Doctor of Psychology
degree from Wheaton College and is licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in
the State of Alaska. He has been appointed by the Governor to sit on the
Alaska Psychologist and Psychological Associate Licensing Board, is the
Training Director for the Alaska Predoctoral Internship Consortium, and
is a member of the FACES team in Fairbanks that provides diagnostic services
for individuals with FAS or FASD. John is a member of the American Psychological
Association, and the National Association for Rural Mental Health. He has
developed a two-day workshop that assists stepfamilies dealing with the
special issues they face. The workshop has been presented both locally and
nationally. John has been an Alaskan resident since 1984. He and his wife
Artha have 3 adult children living and working in the Fairbanks area. |
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Terry Kelly, M.A., LPC, BCETS |
| EMDR Certified Therapist |
Licensed Professional Counselor |
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“The best definition for trauma is being stuck. We are often not aware that our experiences,
even those long ago, still trigger our responses to life’s situations
today. We get stuck in patterns
that steal from the quality of our life.
If you are stuck in anger, depression,
anxiety or panic attacks; or if you suffered childhood or adult emotional,
physical or sexual abuse; and if what you’ve tried hasn’t worked…
Call me, I can help.”
Terry
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Board Certified
Expert in Traumatic Stress, and a Certified EMDR Therapist. EMDR is a leading edge Brief Therapy process endorsed by the American Psychiatric Association
and the Veterans Administration as “…strongly recommended…”
and being “…faster, better tolerated and more complete…” in the treatment
of stress disorders including anger, anxiety and depression. I work with women, men and young adults who
want to finally move on to the quality of life and relationships they’ve
wanted for so long.
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Cindy Bridgman, LCSW
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| Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
| Cindy's primary focus as
a child therapist is working with children who have suffered from abuse.
She also contributes to the professional community as a trainer and presenter
of child abuse prevention and intervention. Cindy and her husband, Pastor
Bill Bridgman of Fairhill Community Church of God, moved to Alaska this
past June. Prior to their arrival Cindy worked at the Child Abuse and Neglect
Council of Oakland County Michigan, serving first as their Director of the
Child Advocacy program and then as Director of Community Outreach. She has
many years of experience as a therapist and educator. |
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| Shawna
Ragan LCSW |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
| Shawna received her Masters
of Social Work at the University of Wyoming and has been working with children
and families the past 6 years in Wyoming. She has experience working at
a community mental health center and a Child Development Center working
with families who have children with developmental delays. Shawna has specialized
in Infant/Preschool Mental Health the past 4 years, supporting young chldren
who have experienced truama, difficulties with attachment, and behavioral
concerns. Shawna has also had experience teaching parenting classes and
providing trainings for preschool/daycare providers in many topics regarding
social/emotional development in children. Shawna was born and raised in
Fairbanks and moved back to Alaskia with her husband and two children. |
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| Anne Brainerd, LPC, NCC |
Program Director
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| Licensed Professional Counselor |
Anne received her Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is Board Certified in Emergency Crisis Response by the National Center for Crisis Management. She is a Member of the American Counseling Association, the Alaska Mental Health Counselors Association, and the National Board for Certified Counselors. She also is an Approved Supervisor for Professional Counselors in the State of Alaska. Anne has extensive experience working with adolescents as well as with issues surrounding depression and suicide. She enjoys spending time with her husband and crazy dog. Anne’s life motto is taken from an old proverb that says, “When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.” |
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Hayley Tonkovich Psy. D
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| Clinical Psychologist |
| Hayley is currently
working as a Pre-Doctoral Intern in Clinical Psychology with us. She received
her Masters Degree in clinical psychology from Midwestern University in
Downers Grove, IL. She is originally from Fairbanks, AK and is pleased to
be working with members of the community. She has had a variety of counseling
and diagnostic experiences in both private and state hospitals. During the
course of Hayley's clinical training she has had the opportunity to work
with the following populations: substance abuse, management of severe mental
illness, child and adolescent behavioral disorders, eating disorders, and
anger management. Also, Hayley participates in research concerning substance
abuse, personality disorders, and spirituality. She is a student affiliate
of the American Psychological Association, and a member of the Alaska Psychological
Association. She has a strong interest in working with individuals who have
substance abuse issues and severe mental illnesses. Hope Counseling Center
provides an opportunity for members of the community to seek support and
guidance in a respectful and comfortable atmosphere. |
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Dan Curns, M.A. |
| Clinician |
| Dan received his Master of Arts degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He is now in the final stages of completing his Ph.D. in Clinical and Community Psychology, also from UAF. |
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| Nathaniel Oliver, LPC |
| Licensed Professional Counselor |
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| Nathaniel has a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Cincinnati Christian University. |
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Courtney Horwath-Oliver, LPC |
| Licensed Professional Counselor |
| Courtney graduated from Cincinnati Christian University with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling. Courtney is employed part-time with Hope in that she also is pursuing a Ph.D. in Community Psychology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. |
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Lisa Farrell AA,
CDC II |
| Drug and Alcohol Counselor |
| Lisa completed her
degree in 2001 in Human Services specializing in substance abuse/substance
dependency. She was raised in the Fairbanks area and is knowledgeable regarding
interpersonal diverse populations in the Alaskan region. She has worked
in the field for over 6 years, dealing with all genders, ages and populations.
She is skilled in working through grief, trauma, and mental health issues
that result in the use of chemicals to cope with difficult emotions. She
works with a number of issues such as codependency, boundaries, physical
and sexual abuse, cultural diversity, loss of culture, goal setting, and
budgeting. She has provided treatment services to individuals, couples and
families in across the Alaskan range. Lisa’s services include alcohol assessments,
individual sessions, Level I and II outpatient treatment, and the alcohol
and drug information school (ADIS). |
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Nina Wendt, Ph.D. |
| Clinical Psychologist |
| Nina has a Doctorate and Master of Arts degree in Community-Clinical Psychology from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Her specialty is Forensic Psychology, and she is currently a candidate to be a Diplomate with the American Board of Forensic Psychology. |
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Tara Ford, M.S. |
| Clinician |
| Tara Ford has a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage. She is currently a Ph.D. student at UAF in the Ph.D. program for Clinical-Community Psychology. |
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Kylee
Tisdell |
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Administrative Assistant
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| Kylee came
to Hope Counseling Center in May of 2005. As the Office Administrator she
is the nerve center and "go to" person for the Hope Counseling
organization. Kylee has past experience working at a local bank and handling
many administrative chores for a local regional airline.. |
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Cindy
Stout |
| Office Manager |
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Cheryl Casey |
| Front Office Staff |
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