Our Providers
A whole team on your side
Katrina Higgins, PsyDIn-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 psychological assessments to help 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).
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Nick Jones, PhDIn-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.
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Katia Ramirez, PsyDIn-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.
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Amanda Quayle, PsyDTelehealth 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.
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Megan Reese, PsyDTelehealth Provider
Dr. Reese is a Licensed Psychologist who graduated with her Doctorate in Psychology from Pacific University and her Master's in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She works remotely providing Telehealth Services. She uses an integrated approach, utilizing cognitive behavioral, cognitive processing, and solution focused treatments. She works with adults who struggle with anxiety, PTSD, depression, sexuality and gender issues, and work and family life stressors. She also performs psychological evaluations.
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Ashley Espitia, PsyDTelehealth Provider
Dr. Espitia is a Licensed Psychologist. She graduated from California School of Professional Psychology. She works with adults and older adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, health issues, chronic illness, end of life issues, and workplace problems. She utilizes an integrated humanistic approach with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused/Brief therapy.
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Jim Graham, LMHCIn-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.
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Robbi Robertson, LICSWIn-Office & Telehealth Provider
Robbi is a licensed independent clinical social worker. She completed her Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University and has spent much of her career working with veterans, active duty military men and women, and their families. Robbi is certified in EMDR and biofeedback and is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure for treating trauma-related disorders such as PTSD and adjustment disorders. She works with adults who are dealing with military or sexual trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and other life adjustments.
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