Gender Support Services

Director of Clinical Training | Licensed Psychologist

Chaunce Windle, Ph.D.

Chaunce (she/her) received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Notre Dame. She spent several years in university counseling centers and in private practice in Eugene before joining the ECAS family. As an interpersonal and culturally-sensitive therapist, Chaunce uses evidence-based approaches to help clients replace shame, fear, and low self-esteem with self-acceptance, compassion, and a sense of personal worth and value. Her style is active, meaning that she balances listening and empathic support with gentle challenges, exercises, and ideas for maintaining therapeutic growth outside of your therapy sessions.

Chaunce specializes in treating Anxiety Disorders (e.g., Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder) and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (e.g., OCD, Skin-Picking, and Hair Pulling) in adults. In addition to treating anxiety, Chaunce works with survivors of sexual abuse/assault and trauma.

Chaunce has particular expertise and interest in working with LGBTQI clients. She also provides assessments for people seeking letters of support for hormone therapy or surgical interventions to reduce gender dysphoria.

In her free time, Chaunce enjoys traveling, the arts, and spending time with her friends and family.

Assessment Director

Colleen Comeau, Psy.D.

Supervisees: Liz Ivie, PhD, Matt Jones, PhD 

Assessment Psychologist

Chandra Perez, PsyD

Chandra Perez, PsyD, (she/her) is a licensed psychologist at Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress.  Dr. Perez was a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Montana for twelve years before moving to Oregon.  She completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology at Montana State University-Billings and her Doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the Arizona School of Professional Psychology (Argosy) in Phoenix.  Dr. Perez completed her internship and initial residency at Colorado West Regional Mental Health Center in Grand Junction, Colorado.  She completed rotations in community mental health therapy, crisis intervention, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, and psychological assessment.  During and following her residency, Dr. Perez was the director of an alternative school mental health unit.  She relocated to Montana to be close to family and began working at the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR) as a clinical program manager.  During her ten years with YBGR, Dr. Perez supervised in-training practitioners, provided therapy services, provided psychological assessment services, and served as the clinical director.  Dr. Perez spent the next two years completing psychological assessments through a non-profit mental health agency in Billings, Montana.  She assessed a diverse clientele for a variety of referral sources including psychotherapists, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, bariatric surgeons, neurosurgeons, pain management clinics, the court system, child protective services, and disability services.  Dr. Perez has extensive experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma and attachment issues, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and behavior disorders.  Her theoretical approach includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT); Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC); and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).  Dr. Perez trained with the Beck Institute and is a member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.

Licensed Psychologist

Alyssa Nevell, PhD

Alyssa (she/her) is a Licensed Psychologist who earned her PhD in School Psychology from the University of Washington. She completed her internship and post doctoral training at Brooks Powers Group in Seattle, WA where she gained extensive experience working with school-age children through early adulthood and their families to provide mental health services in private practice, hospital, and school settings. Alyssa currently provides therapeutic, consultation, and assessment services to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Alyssa specializes in working with children and adolescents with OCD, mood, and anxiety disorders, and is a certified provider for the Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) program. In addition, she works with children, adolescents and their families on interventions to address a variety of other internalizing and externalizing disorders including depression, emotion regulation difficulties, ADHD, and learning differences. She approaches therapy and assessment from collaborative and culturally responsive lens using a cognitive-behavioral and ecological systems framework. Alyssa employs a variety of evidence-based intervention strategies and techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, behavior activation, exposure and response prevention, interpersonal psychotherapy and motivational interviewing. Alyssa also provides neuropsychological assessments that cover a range of domains including cognitive, academic, executive functioning, social/emotional, mental health, behavioral health and functioning and diagnostic clarification. Alyssa has experience navigating special education services and working with schools to ensure clients are supported across settings. She approaches assessment from a highly collaborative stance that includes information not only from direct assessment, but also from the perspectives of family, school, medical, and other mental health and community-based providers. Alyssa is committed to providing high quality evidence-based care and supporting the mental health of children and their families.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Melody George, LCSW

Melody (she/her) has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2011 as well as a Licensing Supervisor since 2017. She received her MSW degree from Eastern Washington University. Melody provides therapy to individuals with anxiety disorders, grief, mood disorders, personality disorders, and psychosis using the ACT approach, Grounding, Self-Compassion, Solution Focused Therapy, DBT, and Collaborative Problem solving. Melody is also passionate about providing trauma informed supervision for Clinical Social Work Associates and LPC Interns seeking licensure. Melody sees the person in the environment and enjoys working with families to reduce stigma and judgment using a LEAP approach (Listen, Empathize, Agree, and Partner) and helping individuals find peer support and expand their social networks. She works to provide safe, inclusive, brave spaces where people can be their most authentic selves, expand cognitive flexibility, identify and live into values, and move toward hope and possibility.

The foundation of Melody’s social work journey started when she was part of the L’Arche Community for individuals with and without disabilities living like family in mutual relationships and learning from each other. She also worked alongside individuals with lived experience of mental illness at the Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities to provide resources and community support. Melody has facilitated grief groups and helped professionals debrief from the impact of traumatic events. She has a special interest and alliance with Peer Support Specialists and believes that individuals should be the drivers and authors of their own recovery journeys. Melody brought that spirit of mutuality to her work at New Narratives Services West where she provided therapy, groups, outreach, and case management throughout Washington County. For the last 11 years she has worked in Portland with Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness living in Residential Treatment Home settings through Telecare and then ColumbiaCare providing direct support and clinical supervision to staff.

Melody loves adventure and recognizing and helping others find moments of delight! She volunteers as a hike and backpack leader for The Mountaineers and seeks to provide inclusive spaces in the outdoors. She has a preteen who is autistic and gender expansive and has a special interest in continuing to learn about gender and queer identity. She finds magic in dog snuggles, redwood trees, candles, farmers markets, cold alpine lakes, all age drag shows, yoga in the park, and homemade pizza.

Licensed Psychologist

Liz Ivie, PhD

Liz (she/her) is a Licensed Psychologist at ECAS. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Oregon in 2023 and completed her predoctoral internship at Wasatch Behavioral Health in Provo, Utah.

Liz enjoys working with people across the lifespan, providing both assessment and psychotherapeutic services. Her assessment interests include psychodiagnostic clarification for mood and stress-related disorders, ADHD, learning disorders, and autism. She utilizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach and provides clear feedback and helpful recommendations in her assessments.

She utilizes evidence-based treatments in her therapeutic work including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), integrated behavioral couples therapy (IBCT), and parent management training (PMT). She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on the client’s personal goals and capitalizes on client strengths. Liz is passionate about working with LGBTQI+ clients and creates an inclusive and welcoming environment.

In her free time, Liz enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends, playing disc golf at the many great courses Oregon has to offer, and going to live music events.

Therapy Patient Access Coordinator

Jen Kosich

Jen (she/they) brings their passion for trauma-informed mental health care to ECAS, building on years of experience as a Survivor Advocate at Colorado State University’s SAFE Center, where she worked with and alongside survivors of interpersonal and power-based violence. With a BS in Psychology and minors in Women & Gender Studies, she approaches behavioral health with an inclusive and culturally sensitive lens, ensuring that clients’ intersecting identities and needs are centered in their care journey. As Specialty Intake Coordinator, she combines compassion with systems navigation to match clients with providers and streamline access to ECAS’s services, maintaining their commitment to reducing systemic barriers to care. Outside of work, Jen recharges through yoga, painting, baking, and exploring Oregon with their partner and their cat. She also volunteers as a hotline advocate, continuing their passion and dedication to supporting survivors of interpersonal and power-based violence.

Clinical Social Work Associate/Supervisor: Melody George, LCSW

Becca Pangborn, CSWA

Supervisors: Melody George, LCSW

(they/them)

I believe therapy can be beneficial to everyone! As with most things, though, it’s not a one-size-fits-all all scenario. I enjoy working with folx to narrow down on a plan and methodology that works best for their individual needs. Through unconditional positive regard and teamwork, you and I can make great work of our time together.

I received a masters in social work and am passionate about social justice. I have an extensive history working with people experiencing or who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I look forward to working with you and making a great team!

Postdoctoral Resident / Supervisor: Colleen Comeau, Ph.D.

Edie James, PhD

Supervisors: Colleen Comeau, Ph.D.

Edie (she/her) is a postdoctoral resident at ECAS. She received her PsyD in clinical psychology from George Fox University in 2025 and completed her predoctoral internship at Aspen Ridge Mental Health in Denver, Colorado.

Edie loves working with people across the lifespan, providing assessment services. She is especially passionate about conducting psychodiagnostics testing for neurodiverse adults who may have previously gone undiagnosed. She utilizes clear and concise language to promote understanding and provides numerous recommendations based on presenting concern to foster client independence and support networks.

In her free time, Edie loves spending time with her dogs, husband, and friends. She enjoys board games, music, cooking, and baking.