Evan Alvord, CEO Medford & Ashland

Evan Alvord, PsyD graduated with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from George Fox University in 2008. For 14 years, Evan worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs providing home based mental health care to Veterans in private homes, assisted living, adult foster homes, skilled nursing and memory care settings. In 2018 he started Rogue Psych Consultants in order to provide mental health services and consultation to the broader community in multiple Southern Oregon skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Specialties include dementia care, caregiver and family support, psychoeducation, risk assessments and consultation with other medical service providers. 

Amy Twiest, LCSW has been working in the Rogue Valley since 2005. In 2003, she graduated from the University of Southern California with a master's degree in social work. Following graduation, she has been working as a clinical social worker specializing in the care and treatment of individuals and families with complex mental health, behavioral and medical challenges. Amy has been providing clinical care to clients with an emphasis in geriatrics in a variety of settings ranging from their home to skilled nursing facilities. She has been delivering integrative evidenced based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy and supportive therapy. Specialties include the treatment of depression, PTSD, anxiety, dementia, caregiver burden, and risk evaluation, offering consultation with a range of medical professionals. 

Josh Atanasio, LCSW

As a trauma informed therapist, I help my clients find healing through building upon the innate resiliencies we all possess. No single approach is right for every individual and as such, I have a background in multiple modalities including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, psychodynamic, and attachment-based therapist. My style is compassionate and client-centered; I embody authenticity and genuineness and strive to learn alongside you in the therapeutic process. I have found that both humor and play are critical components towards healing and personal growth, and I incorporate these concepts in my practice with individuals of all ages. 

Mollie Baker, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist and clinical supervisor. After receiving her Masters of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania in 2014, Mollie worked in the area of international community development in Lesotho in Southern Africa. Since returning home in 2016, Mollie has served in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings as both an individual therapist and team lead. Mollie also currently serves as a board member for the Therapist Development Center’s continuing education oversight committee. 

Danielle Barth, LCSW  graduated from the University of Georgia with her Masters in Social Work. She has over a decade of clinical experience working in settings that include residential inpatient units, in-home care, schools, disaster-relief, and a variety of healthcare locations with all ages. Danielle specializes in the treatment of  Depression, Anxiety, Dementia, Grief and Loss, and Trauma. In her free time, Danielle loves to create music, travel, and play with her puppy.  

Matt Blakeley, PsyD has been working in the Rogue Valley for over 16 years. He obtained his Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) at the Arizona School of Professional Psychology (Argosy University-Phoenix Campus) and completed both his internship and post-doctoral residencies within the VA healthcare system. His areas of specialty include Geriatrics, Trauma-focused therapy, substance use disorders, and health/primary care psychology. Dr. Blakeley’s professional interests include Sport Psychology, Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic psychotherapy, and Healthy Aging/Longevity. 

Dr. Blakeley is also a Behavioral Health officer in the Oregon National Guard and spends his weekends ensuring the mental wellness and preparedness of soldiers. In his personal life, he enjoys martial arts training, playing the drums, spending time with his wife and two daughters, and spending as much time on the Oregon coast as possible. Dr. Blakeley is passionate about his work with patients and is committed to helping them achieve their mental and physical health goals. 

Amber Brand, LCSW got her license in Oregon in 2000 after graduating with a Masters in Social Work in 1996 from New York University.  She has worked in community mental health, hospital and facility settings for nearly thirty years.

Amber comes to this work with a passion and insight from years of experience and the special quality to truly meet people exactly where they are.  She has the unique capacity for flexibility, collaboration and communication that work in this field requires.

It is a pleasure to be a consultant with Rogue Psych Consultants and provide these services across the greater Portland area.

Veronica Carmenate, Ph.D. obtained her Doctorate of Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. Dr. Carmenate is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with ten years of experience providing therapeutic services. Throughout her work she has had opportunities to work with families, couples, and individuals of various ages and backgrounds. Dr. Carmenate has provided therapeutic care in a variety of settings such as inpatient and outpatient clinics, nursing facilities, as well as private practice. Her areas of specialty include anxiety, life transitions, relational dynamics, identity, and trauma work. Dr. Carmenate’s approaches her work with intention and care.   

 Patrice Carrello, PhD has been working with adults in nursing home settings throughout her career as a licensed psychologist. She aims to help individuals work through their current health, physical, and emotional situations with a mix of practical ideas and guidance, empathy, and a lot of curiosity and self-exploration health, physical, and emotional situations with a mix of practical ideas and guidance, empathy, and a lot of curiosity and self-exploration.  

Kathryn Clements, LCSW is a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years in practice as a psychotherapist. Kathryn is experienced in working with senior, geriatric and veteran clients in acute hospital settings, short term rehabilitation and long-term care.  With a strong background in providing treatment for Eating Disorders, Kathryn also specializes in the treatment of PTSD, CPTSD and trauma with adult clients and provides support for coping with major life transitions, grief and loss. 

Carrie Geibel, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who obtained her masters degree from the University of Michigan in 2003.  Since beginning her work, she has primarily served in medical systems, where she supported individuals and
families as they coped with trauma, illness, loss, and other major life transitions through the lifespan. Carrie has worked in both adult and child pediatric primary care settings to provide behavioral health interventions to facilitate improved health outcomes and promote emotional well being. She has additionally provided end of life and bereavement  support in the hospice and palliative care settings. These experiences deepened her passion for helping people work through trauma, grief, and the challenges that can feel overwhelming.  Carrie focuses on helping clients navigate trauma, grief, and loss through evidence-based practices including ACT, CBT, DBT, brief solution focused, and narrative therapy. She strives to create a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can build coping skills and move forward with greater resilience.  

Ben Giesbrecht, PsyD, Neuropsychologist graduated with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from George Fox University in 2008, specializing in Clinical Neuropsychology.  He then completed a two-year residency in Neuropsychology at the St. Louis VA Medical Center in Missouri from 2008-2010.  He has been practicing independently in Neuropsychology since 2010, and specializes in adult and geriatric populations, evaluation of dementia, veterans, and traumatic brain injury.  Dr. Giesbrecht is licensed in Oregon.

Danielle Givens, LCSW has been a social worker for over a decade, working in a variety of settings from community mental health to primary care behavioral health. She has completed trainings with Oregon Older Adult Behavioral Health program and has continued her education to better serve the elderly, disabled and medically complex patients. She is excited to join Rogue Psych Consultants and support the Eugene area..

Jessica Long, LCSW received her Masters in Social Work with an emphasis in Gerontology in 2013 from San Jose State University. After graduating she completed a 1 year post masters fellowship focused in Hospice and Palliative Care at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and continues to hold an Advanced Certification in this specialty from the National Association of Social Workers. Jessica has spent her career supporting the behavioral health needs of clients in healthcare settings. She uses Motivational Interviewing, ACT/CBT, and Life Review to engage clients in the therapeutic process. She spends her free time with her family and pets in her ever expanding garden. 

Tarama Lukes, LCSW is  dedicated to collaborating with individuals to establish realistic and achievable goals. Their areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, chronic illness, end-of-life care, palliative care, relationships, aging, grief, and personal growth. They utilize evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and motivational interviewing. With experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, religious, gender, and sexual identities, Tamara is passionate about supporting people through life transitions and empowering them to make informed choices about their own lives.

Kaitlin Nirschl, PsyD obtained her Doctorate in Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology in Northern Virginia in 2014. She has over a decade of clinical experience working in a variety of settings including inpatient psychiatry units, outpatient mental health clinics, home based primary care.  Her clinical work is grounded in evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed, and mindfulness based modalities.
She believes that every client should be treated with respect and dignity and considers it a privilege to support them in their times of greatest need. 

 Leslie Ramage, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with a master's degree in social work from Portland State University. She has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings, as well as in hospice care. Leslie specializes in treating depression, anxiety, complex grief, caregiver challenges, identity issues, and complex and chronic medical conditions.
She believes that every client should be treated with respect and dignity and considers it a privilege to support them in their times of greatest need. 

Tamara Randall, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. An Oregon native, she earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Pacific University. Dr. Randall specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and integrates other empirically supported approaches to best meet the unique needs of her clients.

With experience across diverse settings, including community mental health, college counseling centers, and group practices, Dr. Randall is passionate about fostering resilience and promoting well-being. Her approach is collaborative, empathetic, and grounded in a deep commitment to helping clients achieve meaningful growth. 

Teresa Schuhmann, LCSW graduated with her Master's in Social Work from Adelphi University in 1996 and a Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care from the University of Washington in 2022.  With over two decades of experience as a medical social worker in both inpatient and outpatient settings, she specializes in supporting medically complex patients and their families through critical life transitions.  Passionate about palliative care and caregiver advocacy, Teresa is dedicated to providing holistic, compassionate support that honors each person's dignity and fosters strength, clarity, and hope during life's most vulnerable moments.