Our Team

Our team includes providers of various specialties to help meet your needs.

Katrina Higgins, PsyD

In-Office & Telehealth Provider

Dr. Higgins is a co-founder and majority owner of The Joy and Wellness Center. She has been a licensed clinical psychologist since 2010 and primarily focuses on the brain-behavior relationship. Much of her time at the Center is devoted to being the Director of Psychological Assessment. She helps individuals identify the source of their difficulties and explore appropriate treatment options based on that information. She does evaluations for ADHD, Autism, personality disorders, cognitive functioning, disability, pre-surgical readiness, and fitness for duty. She specializes in working with adults in therapy who have experienced trauma or who struggle with anxiety, primarily utilizing treatment modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Nick Jones, PhD

In-Office & Telehealth Provider

Dr. Jones is a licensed psychologist who received his Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology from the University of South Dakota. He works with kids (6+) and adults to provide psychological testing to assess for ADHD, Autism, learning disorders, personality disorders, and other conditions. Dr. Jones is our Training Director and works closely with our center's student interns and provides them with ongoing supervision and training. When providing individual therapy, he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and skills training with a focus on interpersonal relationships. He specializes in treating ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD. In addition, he performs Diagnostic Evaluations and Psychological Testing for academic accommodation, Disability, cognitive and memory functioning, IQ, pre-surgical readiness, pre-employment, and Fitness for Duty.

Katia Ramirez, PsyD

In-Office & Telehealth Provider

Dr. Ramirez is a licensed psychologist who received her Doctorate of Psychology from Argosy University in 2009 and her Masters in Education in Counseling from the University of Puget Sound. In addition, she is an artist and enjoys drawing, painting, and creating murals. She works with clients of all ages who struggle with a variety of issues, including Trauma, Grief and Loss, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Developmental disorders, Intellectual disabilities, behavioral challenges and poor coping skills. She uses CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, and Attachment-based treatments.

Amanda Quayle, PsyD

Telehealth Provider

Dr. Quayle is a licensed psychologist who received her Doctorate of Psychology from The California School of Professional Psychology. She has worked helping survivors of relationship violence, along with members of the LGBT and HIV communities. Dr. Quayle works with adults and couples using a blend of theories centered on mindfulness-based reduction model. She works with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting issues, infertility, surrogacy, postpartum issues, NICU experiences, special needs parenting, LGBT issues, and coping with life threatening illnesses.

Jim Graham, LMHC

In-Office & Telehealth Provider

Jim is a licensed mental health counselor who earned his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Saint Martin’s University. As a military veteran, he is acquainted with the unique challenges of those who serve. Jim works with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, life transitions, postpartum issues, divorce, trauma, abuse, mood disorders, grief, and physical illness. Jim employs empathic listening and a person-centered approach with a foundation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness.

Cassandra Fiorina, LICSW, PMH-C

In-Office & Telehealth Provider

Cassandra is a licensed independent clinical social worker, a Certified Perinatal Mental Health provider, and our Clinical Director. She graduated with her Master's degree from the University of Washington in social work. She specializes in pregnancy, post partum and early infant and childhood mental health. She works with pregnant and parenting adults as well as children ages 0-5 to promote positive parent/child interactions and healthy attachment. She also works with children, teens, and adults. She works to provide skills and psychoeducation to those experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety and families who need support regarding their children's development, social emotional needs, and the impact of trauma.

Breeanna Slusher, LMHCA

In-Office & Telehealth Provider

Breeanna is a licensed mental health counselor associate. She completed her Masters's degree from Missouri State University and is currently working as a therapist and psychometrist with The Joy & Wellness Center. She performs therapy, psychological test administration, Brain Health monitoring, and neurofeedback training. She works with children, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stress, PTSD, and coping with chronic health concerns.

Elizabeth Areta, LMHC

Telehealth Provider

Elizabeth has been practicing therapy since 2019. She works with a wide range of ages and diagnoses. She is trained in CBT, DBT, and trauma processing. Elizabeth believes in meeting people where they are at and working collaboratively towards their goals. In her down time, she loves to play with her kids, hang out with her partner and find new recipes to cook or bake. She looks forward to getting to know her clients and supporting them in their mental health journey.