Our Staff
Christensen, Chrisann
Licensed Mental Health Counselor #LH00003866
Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee #CO60959149
Child and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Child Mental Health Specialist, Designated Mental Health Professional
Counselors practicing counseling for a fee must be registered or certified with Washington State Department Licensing (RCW 18.19). Such registration or certification does not include recognition of any practice standards, nor does it imply the effectiveness of any treatment.
You have the right to refuse treatment or to discontinue treatment. You also have the right to choose the treatment method and provider you decide will best meet your needs.
Methods and Techniques Used – Depending on the Individual
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Reality Therapy using Active Listening Skills
- Individualized and Tailored Care/Wraparound
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Whitworth College, Spokane, WA 1992
Masters of Education in Social Agency Guidance and Counseling, Whitworth College, Spokane, WA 1995
Experience
1992 – 1995 Residential Counselor, Excelsior Youth Center, Spokane, WA
1995 – 1999 Therapist, Excelsior Youth Center, Spokane, WA
1999 – 2003 Program Coordinator, Excelsior Youth Center, Spokane, WA
2004 – 2006 Therapist/Lead Clinician, Department of Human Services, Walla Walla, WA
2006 – Present Child and Family Therapist, DMHP, Blue Mountain Counseling, Dayton, WA
Dittman, Kalene
Social Worker Independent Clinical License #LW60811597
Substance Use Disorder Professional #CP60903176
Chemical Dependency Professional-Trainee, #CO60636981
Mental Health Therapist, Designated Mental Health Professional
Counselors practicing counseling for a fee must be registered or certified with Washington State Department Licensing (RCW 18.19). Such registration or certification does not include recognition of any practice standards, nor does it imply the effectiveness of any treatment.
You have the right to refuse treatment or to discontinue treatment. You also have the right to choose the treatment method and provider you decide will best meet your needs.
Other types of counseling
- Family counseling
Methods and Techniques Used – Depending upon the Individual
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Reality Therapy using Active Listening Skills
- Group Therapy
- Individualized and Tailored Care
Education
Bachelors of Social Work, Walla Walla University, College Place, WA 2010
Masters of Social Work, Walla Walla University, College Place, WA 2013
Experience
2014 – Present Mental Health Therapist, DMHP, Blue Mountain Counseling, Dayton, WA
Teresa Rae
Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration #CG60968010
Mental Health Therapist
Counselors practicing counseling for a fee must be registered or certified with Washington State Department of Licensing (RCW 18.19). Such registration or certification does not include recognition of any practice standards, nor does it imply the effectiveness of any treatment.
You have the right to refuse treatment or to discontinue treatment. You also have the right to choose the treatment method and provider you decide best meet your needs.
Other Types of Counseling
Art Therapy
Loss, Grief and Trauma Therapy/Certified Health and Lifestyle Coach
Personal Identity Development/Guidance and Career Counseling
Methods and Techniques Used – Depending on the Individual
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Reality Therapy using Active Listening Skills
Individualized, Person Centered Approach
Motivational Interviewing
Emotion-Focused and Trauma Resolution
Group Therapy
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle, WA 2000
Master of Counseling Psychology, Walla Walla University, College Place, WA 2019
Experience
2001-2009 Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Health Improvement Program, Wenatchee WA
2011-2012 Shelter Supervisor and Counselor, Helpline Women’s Shelter, Walla Walla WA
2012-2013 Group Therapy Co-Facilitator, Providence St. Mary Cancer Center, Walla Walla WA
2012-2013 Counselor Intern, Walla Walla University, Student Counseling Services, College Place WA
2017-2018 Counselor Intern, Trilogy Recovery Community, Walla Walla WA
Price, Jennifer
Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration #CG60706504
Methods and Techniques Used: Depending on the individual:
- Community Support
- Crisis Resolution
- Assistance in daily living skills
Experience:
2016 – Present: Prevention Programs Facilitator
2016 – Teen Scene Program Facilitator
2015 – 2016: Youth Coordinator, CYF
2014 – 2015: Clerk, Country Cupboard
Fletcher, Rachael
Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration #CG60708151
Methods and Techniques Used: Depending on the individual:
- Community Support
- Crisis Resolution
- Assistance in daily living skills
Experience:
2016 – Present: Administrative Assistant, Blue Mountain Counseling
2012 – 2012: Data Entry, Columbia County Fair
2007 – 2009: Clinical Research Coordinator, Walla Walla Clinic
2006 – 2007: Medical Assistant, Rockwood Clinic
2004 – 2006: Laboratory Assistant, Walla Walla Clinic
Guthrie, Melinda
Office Assistant
Experience:
2016 – Present: Office Assistant, Blue Mountain Counseling
2007 – 2016: Self employed
2006- 2012: Administrative Assistant, Harmony Baptist Church
2005 – 2012: Office Manager, Cedar Ridge Medical
Startin, Beverly
Agency Affiliated Counselor #CG60113133
Activities Coordinator, Community Support Specialist
Counselors practicing counseling for a fee must be registered or certified with Washington State Department Licensing (RCW 18.19). Such registration or certification does not include recognition of any practice standards, nor does it imply the effectiveness of any treatment.
You have the right to refuse treatment or to discontinue treatment. You also have the right to choose the treatment method and provider you decide will best meet your needs.
Methods and Techniques Used – Depending on the Individual
- Community Support
- Assistance in daily living skills
Education
Union College, Lincoln, NE 1970
LPN, Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA 1972
Experience
2009 – Present Activities Coordinator/Community Support Specialist, Blue Mountain Counseling,
Dayton, WA
1984 – 1986 Activities Director, Booker Annex & Robinson Nursing Home, Dayton, WA
1972 – 1984 LPN Story County Hospital, Nevada, IA
Eisenhower Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO
Pioneer Nursing Home, Rockford, CO
Pend Oreille Pines Nursing Home, Newport, WA
Family Health Center, Newport, WA
Warren, Dimita
Registered Counselor #RC00048755
Administrator, Business Manager, Crisis Responder
Methods and Techniques Used – Depending on the Individual
- Community Support
- Crisis Resolution
- Assistance in daily living skills
Education
High School Diploma, Lebanon, Oregon
2000 B.A. in Business, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
Experience
1984 – 2000 Financial Manager, Columbia County Services, Dayton, WA
2000 – 2004 Contract and Quality Management, Inland Counseling Network, Dayton, WA
2004 – 2009 Business Manager, Blue Mountain Counseling, Dayton, WA
2010 – Present Administrator, Blue Mountain Counseling, Dayton, WA