|
Meet The Staff
of Hope Counseling Center
|
|
![]() |
|
| Dr. John DeRuyter | |
| Clinical Psychologist | |
| Executive Director /Clinical Director, Hope Counseling Center | |
| John 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. | |
![]() |
|
|
MA, LPC, BCETS |
|
|
“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.
|
|
|
Cindy Bridgman, LCSW |
|
| Counselor | |
| 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. | |
![]() |
|
| Shawna Ragan LCSW | |
| Counselor | |
| 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. | |
![]() |
Cathy McCarthy LCSW |
| Counselor | |
|
Cathy received her Master's degree in social work from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada and has had the privilege of walking with individuals, couples and families on healing journeys since 1988. She emigrated from Canada to the United States in 1999. Cathy's background is rich in the areas of family and individual therapy, domestic violence with both adults and children and sexual assault. Cathy has also worked on base at Ft. Wainwright supporting service men and women and their families. Cathy has celebrated marriage with Paul for 19 years and they have three wonderful daughters. |
|
|
|
|
![]() |
Halyley Tonkovich MA, - Pre-Doctoral Intern |
| Counselor | |
| 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. | |
![]() |
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). | |
|
|
|
![]() |
Kylee Tisdell |
|
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant |
|
| 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.. | |
|
|
|
![]() |
Vanessa Lockey |
| Receptionist | |
![]() |
Cindy Stout |
| Receptionist | |
|
|
|
|
Home | Our
Mission | Counseling Services
| Scheduling an Appointment
| Meet the Staff | Board
of Directors | Workshops | Contact Us | |
|