Meet our team
Every aspect of our practice is designed to center trust and well-being—for patients and our employees. Because exceptional care requires both.
Nicole Bennett, Founder
Nicole Bennett
Founder/Director, DNP, PMHNP, MN
Serves: Children, adolescents, adults
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In 2013, I founded Willamette Health & Wellness with a vision of filling the gap in mental health care in our community with high-quality and effective care ...
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Clinical staff
Adam Bartell
LCSW
Serves: Youth, families, adults​
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I’m Adam Bartell. I’m a licensed clinical social worker and certified alcohol and drug counselor II that has been practicing social work since 2019 ... READ MORE
Ashton Tart
MSN, PMHNP
Serves: Adults aged 18 and up​
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As a nationally board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I value patient-centered care guided by evidence-based ... READ MORE
Becca Pierpont
DNP, PMHNP
Serves: Adolescents, adults​
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As a nationally board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide psychiatric assessment, medication ... READ MORE
Ben Anderson
MSN, PMHNP
Serves: Adults
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As a nationally board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I approach mental health using an evidence-based, holistic ...
Beth Holliman
MA, LPC
Serves: Children, teens, families, and adults who are caring for a child with special needs​
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I have been working with children and families for over 20 years and am passionate about helping parents/caregivers...READ MORE
Darcy Lyon
MA, LMFT, Clinical Supervisor
Serves: Individuals, groups​
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The most important factor influencing whether therapy works is the relationship between therapist and client. Do I ‘get’ you? Do you feel understood and safe ... READ MORE
Erica Cohnstaedt
Student PMHNP
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With over 20 years of passion and dedication to mental health, I began my journey in the field early in my career. Starting in 2005, I gained valuable hands-on experience ... READ MORE
Erik Sather
LMFT
Serves: Children, adolescents, adults, couples, families​
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with a diverse range of couples and families. I also enjoy working with ... READ MORE
Hannah Fisher
MSN, PMHNP
Serves: Adolescents, young adults, adults, families​
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Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to help people in some capacity. I have always enjoyed listening to others’ stories and learning about ... READ MORE
Heather Kitterman
MSN, PMHNP
Serves: Individuals aged 18-60
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My practice is based on a comprehensive patient-centered philosophy of developing a partnership with clients and their families (when appropriate), and ensuring that ... READ MORE
Heather Klotz
MA, LPC
Serves: Children aged 0-18, adults, families​
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 18 years of experience working with children, adults, and families. I received a master’s ... READ MORE
Isaac Thelin
DNP, PMHNP, MN
Serves: Adolescents, young adults, adults​
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My path to becoming a PMHNP was greatly influenced by several jobs I held early in my career working with children and adolescents in ... READ MORE
Janette Wilkinson
MN, PMHNP
Retired
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Janette retired as of June 5, 2026 after 13 years of service and leadership to Willamette Health & Wellness. We are so grateful for her time spent here, and we wish her the best. READ MORE
Jenner Crane
Student PMHNP
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As an emergency room nurse with eight years of experience, I am excited to dedicate myself to mental health care as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) ...
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Joy Oelfke
MA, LPC
Serves: Adults
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I enjoy supporting individuals with sleep disturbances and insomnia, primarily drawing from CBT for Insomnia, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and DBT. My experience also ... READ MORE
Kristen Emiko Roland
MN, PMHNP
Serves: Children, adolescents, adults
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I have practiced as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner since 2014 in outpatient, community mental health, residential, inpatient, and partial hospital/intensive ... READ MORE
Laura Gadzik
MN, PMHNP
Serves: Children, adolescents, young adults​
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As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), my work is grounded in a holistic approach to well-being. This means ... READ MORE
Mariah Apolito
MA, LPC
Serves: Adults, couples​
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I began my career as a counselor in 2007, and I continually feel thankful that I am able to listen and witness as people work through life's challenges ...
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Michael Brill
MA, LPC
Serves: Adolescents, young adults, adults
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who enjoys working with adolescents, young adults, and adults in both individual, and ... READ MORE
Niki Spotswood
MA, LPC, LMHC
Serves: Adults
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Psychological symptoms bring our attention to places of internal suffering and point toward where the psyche needs care, just as physical symptoms alert us to the body's injuries ... READ MORE
Nina Armstrong
DNP, PMHNP
Serves: Older adolescents, adults
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My approach to mental health is based on a core belief that people have many strengths and are doing their best. Sometimes, things that worked in the past stop helping, or ... READ MORE
Ryan Hollister
MA, LPC
Serves: Adults
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Counseling can be an exciting, confusing, scary, and fun process—sometimes all in the same session! I recognize the courage it takes to initiate the process with someone ... READ MORE
Sarah Gordon
MSW, LCSW, CADC l
Serves: Adults
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Throughout my career I have worked extensively in a broad spectrum of therapeutic helping roles including: disabilities care attendance, housing advocacy and shelter work ... READ MORE
Tiffany Sommer
MSN, CNM, PMHNP-BC
Serves: Adults aged 20-60
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I began my path to becoming a mental health care provider during my years as a labor and delivery nurse. My many hours spent with families in labor educated me on how to be ... READ MORE
Erin Stevens
MFT Associate
Serves: Children, couples, families, adults
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I am a Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapist Associate providing therapy for children, couples, families, and adult individuals ... READ MORE
Tina Lips
MA, LPC, LMHC, PMH-C
Serves: Adults, couples, parents
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My approach to life’s challenges is encapsulated in the Finnish word SISU meaning strength of will or perseverance. It conveys fortitude amid life’s trials ...
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Administrative staff
Emily Mazza
Administrative Assistant
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I enjoy working in the mental health field in an administrative role. Working with all walks of life through my husband's military career and the places it has taken us has taught me ... READ MORE
Justin Semke
Administrative Specialist
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In my experience both as an artist or as administrative staff, I have found I am at my best when supporting others. Be it just with a smile, or helping you schedule your next appointment ... READ MORE
Karen Plantz
Administrative Specialist
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I have enjoyed working directly with people for most of my career. My goal is to provide support for you when I talk with you on the phone or see you in the office ... READ MORE
Nathan DePoint
Operations Coordinator
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I spent the first 20 years of my career in non-profit arts management and have enjoyed the shift into supporting the people and systems of Willamette Health & Wellness ... READ MORE
Quoc Nguyen
Administrative Specialist
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I have enjoyed providing exceptional care in various patient settings throughout my career. I hope you feel welcomed at Willamette and I can’t wait to be a part ... READ MORE
Shea Musick
Billing Coordinator
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My passion for working with and helping people is what led me to my work in the healthcare field for over 25 years. It has been my pleasure to be a part of the WHW team since 2018 ... READ MORE