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Meet The Juniper Team
Heidi Pattz, LPC
Heidi Pattz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She uses her education as a Masters Level Clinician in Expressive Arts Therapy and Infant Toddler Mental Health to connect with client’s and their families to reach mental health and wellness goals. She has been working for over 20 years in in-patient and out-patient community mental health and women’s wellness. She has extensive experience and training in working with complex trauma including a certificate from Harvard University’s School of Global Mental Health in Refugee Trauma and Recovery. Performed research and teaching in conjunction with The Sibling Support Project. Heidi came to Roseburg, OR from Boston, MA to apply her skills in treating underserved populations to the mental health needs of families in rural Oregon.
P: 541.670.6778
Kacie Huson, LCSW
Kacie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with roots in the Midwest now located and licensed in Oregon. She has been working in the social services field since 2010 starting in child welfare striving to reunify families or keep them intact then moving into coordinating care for a wraparound program focused on keeping at risk youth out of inpatient facilities. She graduated with her MSW (concentration in mental health) in May 2017 and began providing services in a clinical capacity as both a substance abuse and mental health counselor. Kacie is also an EMDR Certified Therapist who has been providing EMDR therapy since she completed training in 2017. She has a strong background in working with trauma through EMDR, LGBTQIA+ issues, gender affirming care, neurodivergence, chronic illness, and empowerment.
*Please note that Kacie provides services through telehealth only at this time.*
P: 541.900.5344
E: kacie@junipertreecounselingservices.com
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Johnny McElroy, LCSW
Johnny is a licensed clinical social worker with 6 years of experience in general outpatient mental health providing individual, couple/family and group therapy. He has been conducting marriage counseling for 3 years and is certified in Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy. He has strong background in working with family units under intense situations and providing Interventions that focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, emotions management, family systems and skills building.
P: 541.838.0021
Megan Buckley, CSWA
Megan Buckley is a Clinical Social Work Associate who holds a Masters of Social Work degree. She has worked as a provider with home support providing basic parenting skills education and respite to families who are being reunified with their children in relief nursery settings. Megan was also employed as a community mental health skills trainer for youth and families in Douglas County prior to earning her Masters degree.
P: 541.671.5027
Alyssa Davidson, CSWA
Alyssa Davidson has a Bachelor of Social Work with a specific interest in Women’s Studies, that she completed at Portland State University. She completed her Master of Social Work through Chamberlain University with a focus in trauma. Her fields of interest are Perinatal, Women’s, and LGBTIA+ Mental Health and Wellness. She has facilitated new mom’s support groups, managed a postpartum support hotline, provided outreach and resources access to local homeless populations, as well as working with perinatal wellness groups to bring access to a wider variety of postpartum and pregnancy support services to her community, and she is also involved in the local lactation and perinatal task forces.
P: 541.900.1506
Anne Hadwen, Graduate Student Intern​
Anne earned her bachelor's degree in social science from Portland State University and is pursuing a graduate degree in clinical social work at the same university. She has gained valuable experience working with clients dealing with co-occurring disorders, child welfare, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system, utilizing evidence- based practices and trauma-informed care. Anne welcomes clients from diverse age groups and backgrounds, having a particular special focus on perinatal and early childhood (ages 0-5) mental health.
P: 541-671-5904
E: anne@junipertreecounselingservices.com
Deirdrah Racine , LPC
Deirdrah Racine is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. She has completed a Masters in Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling as well as a graduate certificate in Infant and Toddler Mental Health. She has worked with school based mental health services as well as previously serving families in outreach and care coordination for high risk families with young children in relief nursery settings.
P: 541.530.1832
Zachary Ferris, LPC
Zachary Ferris is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. He has completed a bachelor’s in education studies from Buena Vista University where he worked with high-risk students at various schools in Iowa and Nebraska. He returned to his home state of Oregon where he completed his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bushnell University. Since graduating, he has worked in the Roseburg and Coos Bay areas. He has an understanding of working with individuals of numerous ages who have experienced various forms of trauma, as well as those that struggle with overcoming power, anger and control. Zachary has a background working with Christian individuals and loves working with people from all walks of life. Zachary is also trained in EMDR for trauma treatment. He can’t wait to meet you and begin guiding you through your therapeutic journey.
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Celeste Huffaker, LCSW
Celeste is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing therapy to kids and teens within the school-setting for 7 years. Celeste has a Trauma-Informed Certificate, Post-Graduate Certificate in Foster and Adoptive Family therapy and is EMDR certified. Celeste takes a trauma-informed and client-centered approach to help people feel empowered to create the lives they want to live and become the most authentic versions of themselves. Celeste works to create a safe and inclusive space of healing for people of all diverse backgrounds and identities. Celeste utilizes expressive and play therapy strategies with all ages in order to access and process subconscious content that may be impacting healthy living. Celeste also draws from a variety of modalities including: motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation and Internal Family Systems. Celeste assists people with a variety of mental health needs including PTSD, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, attachment disruptions, relationship challenges, self-worth challenges, self-regulation challenges and major life changes.
P: 541.900.5851
Clare Salthouse, Professional Counseling Associate
Clare Salthouse is a Professional Counselor Associate and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Clare got her BA in Psychology with an emphasis in Women's
Studies and worked for 10 years as a paraprofessional women's health counselor. She went on to earn a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling, graduating from the University of New Mexico with an Award in Outstanding Academic Achievement. Clare was originally licensed as a mental health counselor in New Mexico where
she worked in community mental health before re-locating to Oregon where she worked as a family therapist with the Child Welfare Program. She has over twenty years’ experience working in social services including three years on the island of Grenada where she worked as a counselor with the Child Welfare Authority. Clare is inspired to honor those who came before us by carrying on the traditions of supporting others to discover their self-worth through empowerment and purposeful
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Chelsea Gregory, Graduate Student Intern
Chelsea is graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Bushnell University. Her therapeutic approach is evidence-based and trauma-informed, backed by neuroscience and current research findings. Chelsea aspires to integrate the mind-body-soul connection, in an effort to view the client holistically.
Chelsea aspires to always maintain clinical excellence. Chelsea has a background in addictions counseling, trauma informed care and engages with Existential and Humanistic treatment modalities. It is vital that you feel comfortable with your therapist so that a solid trust foundation is built; Chelsea is happy to meet with you and assist you in your healing process.
P: 541.946.3579
Esme Flores, Graduate Student Intern
Esmeralda Flores is a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Bushnell University. Her current theories of interest are person-centered, multicultural, & feminist theories. Her communities of interest are the Latinx and LGBTQIA+ communities. She is fluent in both English & Spanish and would be more than happy to see clients who speak either of those languages.
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P: 541.900.1506
Karma Watters, Professional Counseling Associate
Karma practices a client-centered counseling philosophy, which prioritizes the client's autonomy and unique experiences. She believes that clients are the experts in their own lives, and her role is to facilitate their growth and healing by creating a safe and non-judgmental space for them to explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Karma holds a master’s degree in counseling from Fort Hays State University, which is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Additionally, Karma has been awarded the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
P: 541.946.3579
Amber Gardner, MSW Student Intern
Amber has her Bachelors in social work from Portland State University and is attending Chamberlain University for her Masters. Her focuses are mental health, trauma and domestic violence. Amber is certified in Non-Violent Trauma intervention, Applied Suicide Intervention and Mental Health First Aid. She welcomes LGBTQ+ members. She has strong experience in providing services to clients who were diagnosed with BPD, BD, ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression and more. She has a background in working with troubled youth and foster children within their school, ages 10 and older and has also provided services to dual diagnosed adults with developmental disabilities.
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Clarissa Lundin, Professional Counseling Associate
Clarissa is a Professional Counseling Associate. She attended the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program with Bushnell University. Clarissa holds a master’s degree in Autism Spectrum Disorders and experience working with autistic students in the public school system. Her fields of interest include neurodivergence, and mental health and wellness for women and the LGBTQIA+ community. Her theoretical leanings include feminist, multicultural, behaviorist, and person centered theory. Clarissa works with children and adults, ages 7 and beyond.
P: 541.968.8188
Danielle Stephens, Professional Counseling Associate
Danielle is a professional counseling associate with a master's degree in counseling from Loyola Marymount University. Serving as a school-based mental health therapist, she specializes in person-centered and collaborative theoretical orientations. She utilizes a range of evidence-based counseling interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, skills building, psychoeducation, and emotion regulation, which are aimed at supporting students in overcoming challenges and achieving their full potential. Danielle is committed to partnering with parents, students, and school staff, to facilitate holistic growth and well-being of the student, and draws on a strong background in working within educational environments.
P: 541.900.1506
Kyrstin Gannon, Graduate Student Intern
Kyrstin is a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Bushnell University. Her foundation of therapeutic approach is constructed on the
research foundations of person centered, client-based, and humanistic therapies. Kyrstin places emphasis on integrating approaches, theories, and strategies that will
meet client needs holistically. She focuses on personal positive traits while developing their ability to find growth, healing, wisdom, and increased fulfillment. Kyrstin has a background in working with children, families, individuals, and groups. She is dedicated to creating a safe space for clients while matching evidence-based
approaches to their needs, concerns and goals. Sincere and genuine intention is her therapeutic commitment.
P: 541.900.1506
Cedar Houseman
Cedar Houseman has worked in medically focused office management and customer - service oriented positions for a number of years. She is a strong advocate of mental health support for Douglas County community members.
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P:541.900.1506
Founder- CEO
Alison Hinson, EDS, LPC, IMH-E: Alison Hinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is endorsed as a Clinical Mental Health Mentor from the Oregon Infant Mental Health Association. She holds her Education Specialist degree, holds her administrator license through TSPC, a graduate certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy, a graduate certificate in Infant and Toddler Mental Health, and a Master’s degree in Human Services Counseling. She has worked in education and community mental health supporting youth with behavioral challenges and adults with mental health needs for the past 20 years. She also provides specialty content trainings and individual and organizational support in developing endorsed professionals in the field of Infant and Toddler Mental Health, including providing case consultation and reflective supervision. Additionally, she has worked with multiple universities and community colleges as an adjunct professor, project coordinator, and student supervisor in education and family studies programs.
P: 541.860.8940