First Presbyterian Church
2936 Rockefeller
Everett, WA 98201
425-258-2156
Douglas P. Chandler , LCSW, CMHS Doug comes to our center from Children's in Everett as a Pediatric Mental Health Specialist. He brings valuable experience of leadership and professional skills. Doug is located in our Everett facility hosted by Everett First Presbyterian Church. He obtained his degree from the University of Washington , is in private practice and began part-time in Everett in 2003. Doug is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Child Mental Health Specialist, with interest in working with children, youth, adults, couples and families; persons with chronic illness or disabilities. Doug can be reached by calling 360-568-8737.
Charline M. Arends, MA, LMFT, CMHS received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Greenville College and her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University. Ms. Arends specializes in marriage and family therapy, mood disorders, anxiety and panic, trauma issues, and child and adolescent mood and behavior issues. She is licensed in the State of Washington as a Marriage and Family Therapist and is a Child Mental Health Specialist. She is also a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Charline counsels in our Everett office and can be reached at 425-258-2156.
Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church
17440 Brookside Blvd., NE
Seattle, WA 98155
206-366-9384
Elizabeth Bellmer, MA, LMHC, CCHP, AT, received a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Antioch University Seattle. She is a member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association, the American Art Therapy Association, and the Academy of Correctional Health Professionals. Elizabeth has expertise in assisting women in their journey through traumatic and challenging times associated with life transitions as well as other women's issues, including depression, anxiety, loss and grief, relationship issues, domestic violence, and medical challenges. Elizabeth works in our Lake Forest Park office at 206-366-9384.
Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church
1511 E. Broadway
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
360-424-7675
Mary Jo Greenway, N.C.C., L.M.H.C. Received her Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling from Arkansas State University, is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a member of the American Counseling Association and American Mental Health Counselors Association. Her clinical interests include, depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, attention disorders, relationship and communication issues, and life transitions. Mary Jo has experience in training foster and adoptive parents before child placement and adds another dimension to the family services that PCS can offer the children, adolescents, individuals and families of our community. Mary Jo can be reached at our Mount Vernon office at 360-424-4296 or on Fridays in our Snohomish Office at 360-568-8737.
Snohomish Presbyterian Church
13th and Lakeview
Snohomish, WA 98290
360-568-8737
John Ortmeyer, Ph.D. Received his doctoral degree from Northwestern University . He is an ordained Methodist minister, a licensed psychologist and a state certified Marriage & Family Therapist. He specializes in couples communication, adolescent issues, blended/step families, individual anxiety and depression issues, group therapy and does some psychological testing and EMDR. John is the Executive Director of PCS and works in our Snohomish office. You may reach him by calling 360-568-8737.
Ann M. Uherek, Psy.D. Obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Denver , School of Professional Psychology , with an emphasis in child and family therapy. She completed postdoctoral training in neuropsychology and developmental disabilities at the University of California , Los Angeles . She was the director of the child psychiatry clinic at Children's Bellevue , a program of Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center for the last ten years before joining PCS North. Ann is a licensed psychologist with an interest in working with individuals, couples and families around life transitions and stress management. She has a specialty focus in treatment of children and adolescents and their families, and in psychological assessment of individuals with learning problems. She can be reached by calling 360-568-8737 or 206-729-2101 (voicemail).
Special Workshops
The following services are offered for persons who need psychological testing to determine diagnosis, level of functioning in academic or work setting, and or recommendations for academic placement or psychiatric or psychological treatment:
Estimated 10-20 hours, depending on complexity of case and extent of evaluation request.
Services include:
Review of all relevant medical, educational, social service and mental health records.
Phone calls to collaterals (e.g., teachers, medical providers, therapist, daycare providers, etc.)
Interview with child/youth and parents/caregivers
Psychological testing, including scoring and interpretation of results
Feedback session with child/youth, parent, and any relevant service providers (typically at the office)
Written report
(optional) Observations in the school setting
(optional) Meeting with school staff, IEP team
Cost of evaluation is between $1400 and $3000, depending upon the hours spent in testing and out of office hours in observation and meetings, and the extent of the evaluation.
Rosa Lee Wapstra , RN, MS Received her training as a Marriage and Family Therapist at Presbyterian Counseling Service in Seattle, Washington and graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a Masters in Social and Behavioral Sciences. She is licensed in the State of Washington as a Marriage and Family Therapist and as a Registered Nurse. She is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Rosa Lee has special interest in working with individuals, couples and/or families dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, chronic illness, and life cycle transitions with particular interest in assisting those who have suffered childhood abuse. Rosa Lee works in our Snohomish office and can be reached at 360-568-8737.
Bear Creek United Methodist Church
16530 Avondale Road NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
425-844-9956
Laurence P. Hill, MA, LMHC, CMHS Laurence obtained his Masters of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from the Antioch University of Seattle, after receiving his Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Washington. Laurence is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Child Mental Health Specialist with an interest in working with individuals, groups & families.
Laurence has experience working with children, families, parents and adults employing a blend of Cognitive /Behavioral, Solution Focused, Client Centered, and Collaborative Problem Solving techniques depending on the needs of the individual and family. He provides parenting education and consultations to help parents best meet the needs of their children. He is experienced in working with severely emotionally disturbed children and their caregivers.
Laurence brings his rich and varied life experiences to assist him in creating a safe and nurturing environment in which change and healing may occur and relationships are healed. We are confident that he is a great representation of the quality of therapists that PCS North continues to strive to provide to our community. Laurence can be reached at 425-844-9956. hill.Laurence@frontier.com
Anne B. Whitney, MA, MHP, LMHC received her Master's of Arts in Counseling/Psychology from Northwest University and is a licensed Mental Health Counselor. Anne also received her Hypnotherapy Certification from the Wellness Institute and has taught classes ranging from Codependence, Mood and Anger Regulation, Anxiety, DBT, Negotiation Skills, Distorted Thinking, Art Therapy, Grief and Loss. Anne is experienced working with seriously disturbed adolescents as well as adults. Special areas of interest are mind/body/spirit healing, resolving lifetime patterns, bereavement, unplanned pregnancy, spiritual crisis, and emotion regulation. Anne can be reached at our Woodinville office at 425-844-9956.
North Creek Presbyterian Church
621 164 th Street SE
Mill Creek, WA 98012
360-568-8737
Diane K. Hastings, M.Div, MS, has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, which she earned at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA in 2004, and a Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN in 1983. She is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the State of Washington and an ordained Lutheran minister. She is a member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy and adheres to the AAMFT Code of Ethics. Diane maintains her knowledge and skills by regular attendance at continuing education workshops and classes and in consultation with professionals in her field and related fields and by reading professional literature relevant to her field of practice.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Diane's training and experience of 20 years as a parish pastor providing counseling and pastoral care has led her to adopt a “whole person” approach in her work with clients. In addressing the whole person, Diane is responsive to the mental, emotional, relational, physical and spiritual components of her clients' experience.
Diane's approach is guided by her understanding that clients are influenced by relationships. Whether working with whole families, couples, or individuals, Diane explores how relationships play a part in our capacity to live healthy lives. Diane believes that each person has the necessary inner resources to draw upon in growing toward healing. She and her clients have conversation about the clients' goals and together agree upon a plan for treatment. Please call Diane at 425-670-2120 to arrange an appointment.
