Meet Our Team
Ida Moadab, Ph.D.
Gwendolyn Stanley, MSW
Erica Conger
Ron Miyaguchi, Ph.D.
Chaunce Windle, Ph.D.
Lisa Oland, L.P.C.
Colleen Comeau, Psy.D.
Austin Kaiser, CSWA
Kassie Worley
William Taylor
Oriona Turner
Chandra Perez, PsyD
Hannah Lukas, PsyD
Chris Capron, QMHP
Alyssa Nevell, PhD
Matt Jones (MJ), Ph.D.
Jenna Flowers, PhD.
Tyree Dingle, PhD.
Melody George, LCSW
Liz Ivie, PhD
Meghan Blackwell
Simone Mendes, MS
Fabiola del Aguila, PhD
Kristin Gustafson, QMHA
Mac Zimdars, PsyD
Tara Sieminski
Anna Bartuska, QHMP
Daschel (“Dash”) Franz, QMHP
Celia Caffery, QMHP
Cameron Diaz, PhD
Jill Boyce
Executive Director | Licensed Psychologist
Ida Moadab, Ph.D.
Ida has provided mental health services in Eugene for over ten years. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oregon, and completed her predoctoral internship at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System at American Lake and her postdoctoral residency at Stanford School of Medicine. She is also a graduate of the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) run by the International OCD Foundation, which provides specialized training in OCD by experts in the field. Throughout her training and continuing education, she has emphasized evidence-based approaches, which include Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure/Exposure and Response Prevention. She hopes to help clients develop a kind, self-compassionate way to manage life’s difficulties, and learn to identify and fill their own needs. Her goal as a therapist is to help people grow into their authentic selves through development of self-awareness and strategies that help them overcome difficulties to live fuller, more meaningful lives.
She works primarily with adults across the lifespan, and works with clients with anxiety (including Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder), Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders (including OCD, Skin-Picking, and Hair Pulling), and trauma-related disorders, including trauma related to chronic experiences of racism and discrimination. As an Iranian-American, she is dedicated to helping people of color, who can have negative experiences in therapy if they feel their therapist is not validating their experiences of explicit discrimination and implicit microaggressions.
In addition, she completes and supervises psychological evaluations, assessing for ADHD, learning disabilities, and differential diagnosis, among other issues.
When she is not working, Ida enjoys spending time with her two young children and partner, listening to music, making elaborate and poorly decorated cakes, and being outdoors.
Intake Coordinator
Gwendolyn Stanley, MSW
Gwen received her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver in 2021, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Iowa. She brings nearly a decade of administrative and clinical experience to her role as Intake Coordinator at ECAS, and enjoys helping clients find compassionate, culturally responsive care to suit their unique needs and experiences.
In her free time, Gwen enjoys hiking, cycling, reading novels, listening to records, and spending time with her husband and their two guinea pigs.
Office Manager
Erica Conger
Erica came to ECAS after working in the dental field as an office administrator for 16 years. Having a degree in psychology, her ultimate goal has been to work in the mental health field so becoming a part of the ECAS team has been a dream come true for her. As a lead administrator, she will be supporting and assisting clinicians and clients alike. She looks forward to working with you and making your experience with ECAS as helpful and compassionate as possible.
In her free time, Erica enjoys hiking, swimming, coloring and cross stitching. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two grown children. Her 1 year old grandson is the light of her life.
Multicultural Facilitator | Licensed Psychologist
Ron Miyaguchi, Ph.D.
Supervisees: Tyree Dingle, PhD
Ron received his B.A from the University of Hawaii and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Miami University in Ohio. He has worked at university counseling centers in Ohio, Maryland and Oregon. The primary models that inform his therapeutic approach are Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
People often come to therapy because we do things that we know are not in our best interests, like letting our anxieties talk us out of doing things that are scary but necessary. Yet even when we know this, we still get caught up in our old, frustrating patterns. Ron’s therapy approach is to begin by exploring the non-logical beliefs (think of them as assumptions, expectations and perceptions) that we have about ourselves and the world around us. Usually this entails looking at a person’s cultural, familial, and personal histories in non-blaming, non-shaming ways. The most important part of the therapy experience, however, is in helping clients take the steps that are necessary to disprove these beliefs and to learn new, more empowering ones. Often this means supporting clients as they gently push themselves into situations that challenge their old, limiting ways of seeing themselves and their world.
Ron works with clients teenaged and older, with a focus on anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, emotional intimacy, and identity issues. He has a strong interest in cultural competence and cultural humility and recognizes the impact of the sociocultural context on a person’s functioning and well-being. He also offers workshops that help individuals and organizations become more culturally attentive, aware, and inclusive.
When not working, Ron’s self-care includes knitting, baking, and cycling, and running around kicking a ball in a manner that almost resembles soccer.
Director of Clinical Training | Licensed Psychologist
Chaunce Windle, Ph.D.
Chaunce 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.
QI Notes Officer | Licensed Professional Counselor
Lisa Oland, L.P.C.
Lisa received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health at Northwest Christian University, along with a discipline in Women and Gender Studies in her course work. Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), as well as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC I). She has a wide range of knowledge working with individuals who have experienced severe trauma and addiction. Additionally, she has been employed as a social justice advocate at several local nonprofits who served people experiencing intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, substance use disorder and LGBTQ+ issues.
Lisa’s clinical practice focuses on adults who struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, complicated trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, shame, gender dysphoria, and insecurities that are a result from systemic oppression, discrimination, and socio-economic status. She uses a multiple disciplinary, evidence-based approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy, Adlerian psychology, Internal Family Systems, and Feminist Theory. Lisa believes the client is the expert of their own life and works with the client to find what they identify as their authentic self.
Lisa is active in her community and holds two civic service positions as a board member for Springfield Eugene Tenant Association, and Lane County Adult Treatment Court. During her down time, Lisa is playing with her cats, bunny, and guinea pigs, as well as gardening and hiking the beautiful northwest.
Assessment Director
Colleen Comeau, Psy.D.
Supervisees: Liz Ivie, PhD, Matt Jones, PhD
Colleen is a licensed psychologist who earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Pacific University. Prior to joining the ECAS team, she worked closely with medical providers as a primary care psychologist. She uses her experiences working in physical medicine to help her approach clients wholistically. Colleen’s primary area of interest is in psychological and psychoeducational assessment, particularly for concerns related to mood clarification, ADHD, learning disorders, and autism. Colleen enjoys working with children, families, and adults in assessment. She works with adults in individual therapy and enjoys supervising and training new clinicians.
Colleen is client-centered and strengths-based in her approach to both assessment and therapy. Her aim in the assessment process is to help clients and their families better understand their strengths and challenges and leave the assessment process with personalized recommendations for next steps. In therapy, Colleen pulls from her experience and training in several modalities when working with clients including: Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Colleen works from a multicultural framework and recognizes that understanding client’s larger socio-cultural context and worldview is essential for building trust in the therapeutic relationship as well as in providing accurate and ethical psychological evaluations. She enjoys working with the LGBTQI community and provides letters of support for gender affirming treatment.
In her free time, Colleen enjoys most types of outdoor activities including running, skiing, biking, and surfing. When not outside, she enjoys trying new recipes and spending time with her husband and small-but-mighty dog.
Clinical Social Work Associate/Supervisor: Melody George, LCSW
Austin Kaiser, CSWA
Supervisor: Melody George, LCSW
Austin is a cognitive-behavioral therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, depression, and self-image problems. He earned his Master of Social Work degree at Pacific University. Before joining ECAS, he worked with adult clients between the ages of 18 and 80 at both the Center for Community Counseling in Eugene and the Counseling Center at Lane Community College.
Austin believes that most of our emotional problems derive from our beliefs about ourselves, other people, and the world. These beliefs are developed over the course of a lifetime and determine how we respond to adversities, daily stressors, and other challenges. We often act on these beliefs (particularly those related to our acceptability and worth) without being aware of them, but they can be brought to the surface,
evaluated, and changed through the therapeutic process.
In his work with clients, Austin emphasizes the importance of discomfort tolerance, unconditional self-acceptance, and living in accordance with one’s values. He sees therapy as a collaborative process in which clients take an empowered and active role. He enjoys working with adult clients of any age, in a manner that is inclusive and culturally informed. He holds primary and advanced certifications in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) from the Albert Ellis Institute, and a Level 1 certification in TEAM (Testing-Empathy-Assessment-Methods) CBT from the Feeling Good Institute. He has also completed the Beck Institute’s four-course clinical sequence in CBT.
Austin has been married for more than 20 years and has two daughters. His hobbies include reading, writing, playing the bass with his blues band, and history, in which he holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon.
Psychometrician / Operations Manager
Kassie Worley
Kassie joined ECAS after receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon. Her ECAS roots are with the Assessment team, and she started as a psychometrist before finding an inclination for administrative work. She continues to assist the Assessment clinic with testing as needed. As Operations Manager, Kassie strives to make clinic processes as smooth as possible to improve the experience of clients and staff alike.
When she’s not developing workflows or compiling data in spreadsheets, Kassie spends her time crocheting, cross-stitching, or kayaking. Her happy place is sitting on a lake shore while reading a good book and soaking up the sun.
Psychometrist
William Taylor
William joined the ECAS assessment team as a psychometrist following his completion of a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Oregon. Will has lived in Eugene for the past 11 years and has worked in childcare and behavioral health for 5 years. As a psychometrist, Will administers psychological assessments and collects data for our team of Assessment Psychologists. He enjoys getting to meet new people and is dedicated to making the testing experience smooth and positive.
Will is passionate about helping people get the mental health care they deserve, and particularly dedicated to making sure that everyone has access to appropriate resources and support for their mental health journeys.
When he is not working, William enjoys singing, painting, and spending time with his family, his friends, and his cats!
Clinical Administrative Assistant
Oriona Turner
Outside of work, Oriona enjoys spending time with friends, offering EFT/Tapping to the community, taking walks, riding her bike, art, gardening, and trying new, delicious food.
Assessment Psychologist
Chandra Perez, PsyD
Chandra Perez, PsyD, 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
Hannah Lukas, PsyD
Hannah is a licensed psychologist at ECAS. She earned her Psy.D. from Xavier University and completed her predoctoral internship at Purdue University’s Counseling and Psychological Services Center.
Throughout her training and practice, she has focused on assisting clients through the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In her work, she helps her clients identify their values and take steps toward living lives that are meaningful to them. She is sensitive to the role clients’ intersecting identities play in their lives and works to gain an understanding of each client’s unique culture and experiences. She is dedicated to validating experiences of racism, and discrimination, and providing an affirmative space for LGBTQ+ individuals.
She works primarily with adolescents and adults and works with clients experiencing a variety of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and trauma-related disorders.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, and spending time with her two cats.
Clinical Extern/Supervisor: Chaunce Windle, Ph.D.
Chris Capron, QMHP
Chris is a psychologist in training in the Counseling Psychology doctoral program at the University of Oregon. He is trained in the use of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. His therapy goals are to help people better understand and reprocess difficult emotions such as anxiety in order to disrupt patterns that exacerbate stress and develop better coping strategies. He believes that while it is not possible to avoid all pain and difficulty in life, it is possible to accept and let go of pain in order to have a more fulfilling and peaceful existence.
Chris works with adults across the lifespan and has experience treating children and families. He has served clients to ameliorate a variety of anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive behaviors, and to process traumatic experiences. Chris has experience working with Latinx folks and is dedicated to expanding access to healthcare to marginalized communities. He speaks and writes in Spanish and looks forward to providing high quality services to Spanish-speaking clients on issues from feeling less anxious to processing minority stress.
Outside of clinical practice Chris loves spending time with his partner and cat, and can be found biking, listening to audiobooks, and doing crossword puzzles around Eugene.
Licensed Psychologist
Alyssa Nevell, PhD
Alyssa 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.
Postdoctoral Resident/Supervisor: Colleen Comeau, PhD
Matt Jones (MJ), Ph.D.
Supervisor: Colleen Comeau, Psy.D.
MJ attained his Ph.D. in the APA-accredited Counseling Psychology program at the University of Oregon in August 2023, and completed his predoctoral internship at the APA-accredited Oregon State University’s Counseling and Psychological Services. MJ completed his undergraduate education at Seattle University. He has worked in a variety of settings including university counseling center, community mental health, and outpatient and inpatient mental health facilities.
MJ enjoys working with adults and adolescents and provided psychotherapy and psychological assessment services at ECAS. His clinical areas of interest include generalized anxiety, social anxiety, depression, trauma, substance misuse, addictions, interpersonal violence, identity development, ADHD, and grief. His practice is guided by person-centered, interpersonal psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral approaches all under the umbrella of the multicultural theory which allows him to adapt therapeutic approaches to fit the cultural/personal needs of the clients he serves.
MJ believes that the therapeutic relationship between psychologist and client is most important, which is built through genuine curiosity and care. MJ places emphasis on fostering a safe space that is free of judgement to pave the way for a strengths-based approach. MJ is passionate about working with those from underserved/underprivileged communities including people of color, LGBTQ+, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Outside of work, MJ enjoys riding motorcycles, going on various outdoor adventures, watching movies, and spending time with friends and loved ones.
Postdoctoral Resident/Supervisor: Chaunce Windle, PhD.
Jenna Flowers, PhD.
Supervisor: Chaunce Windle, PhD.
Jenna received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University in Portland Oregon. She has worked in community outreach, private practice, and hospital settings before joining ECAS for her postdoctoral resident position. Jenna provides flexible evidence-based psychotherapy to better meet her clients’ unique mental health needs, ensuring to incorporate cultural and individual characteristics into therapy. Jenna’s therapeutic approach is focused on establishing a supportive and empowering environment to help facilitate change that both challenges you, and brings you closer to where you want to be. Jenna works with adult clients who are having difficulty with anxiety disorders (including social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder), as well as depression, trauma, and stress.
Outside of therapy, Jenna enjoys spending time with her pets and family, going hiking and camping, and watching her favorite TV shows.
Postdoctoral Resident/Supervisor: Ron Miyaguchi, PhD.
Tyree Dingle, PhD.
Supervisor: Ron Miyaguchi, PhD.
Tyree received his B.A. from Portland State University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University. He has worked at private practices, hospitals, and VA settings in Oregon and Connecticut. Tyree heavily draws from a type of therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, said as the word), which aims to support individuals to turn towards both the sweetness and the sorrow that life offers in order to pursuit their most deeply held values. His style is a delicate dance of attunement with your moment-to-moment experience and engagement with exercises and activities both in-and-outside therapy sessions.
Tyree works with clients teenaged and older, with a focus on anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, trauma (PTSD), and substance use concerns.
In his free time, Tyree enjoys spending time with his dog, reading, and typing on his computer in the hopes of one day writing something that one might call a book.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Melody George, LCSW
Melody 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.
Postdoctoral Resident/Supervisor: Colleen Comeau, PhD
Liz Ivie, PhD
Supervisor: Colleen Comeau, PhD
Liz is a postdoctoral resident 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 Intake Patient Coordinator
Meghan Blackwell
Meghan brings many years of experience in behavioral health. She is a native of Southern California and received her B.A. in Psychology from University California San Bernardino. Her passion is to advocate for people of all age groups and all backgrounds. In her spare time, Meghan enjoys spending time with her mini golden doodle, going on walks and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Assessment Clinic Extern/Supervisor: Colleen Comeau, PhD
Simone Mendes, MS
Simone is a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oregon and a psychological assessment intern at ECAS. She earned her Master’s in Psychology at the University of Oregon and is in her fourth year of the doctoral program. Simone is trained in evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Perinatal Psychotherapy. Simone utilizes a traumainformed, integrated approach towards client mental health needs. Simone’s goal as a therapist is to collaborate with clients to alleviate suffering, improve daily functioning, improve relationships, and nurture self-acceptance. Simone has worked with adults across the lifespan and has a particular interest in the mental health of individuals identifying as women or mothers. Simone is particularly interested in providing care to individuals with complex mental health histories, including individuals experiencing physical health challenges (chronic illness, chronic pain) and neurodiverse individuals (ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis). Simone approaches cases with both cultural humility and a social equity and justice approach, which supports clients in identifying the external sociopolitical factors contributing to their mental health. In her free time, Simone enjoys reading with her three cats, drawing and painting, and going down Google rabbit holes on random topics.
Licensed Psychologist
Fabiola del Aguila, PhD
Fabiola earned her PhD at the California School of Professional Psychology in Forensic Psychology and completed her predoctoral training at Scripps Hospital in San Diego, CA, and her postdoctoral fellowship at the Boston University School of Medicine. Fabiola has been trained in trauma informed care, specializing in areas such as intimate partner violence. She became a certified Grief Specialist in 2019 and has worked with individuals with complex grief. In addition, she has significant experience with individuals suffering from chronic pain/illnesses.
Fabiola’s approach has evolved to be holistic and person-centered. By using methods such as mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and biofeedback, individuals learn to connect with their bodies and minds in unique and creative ways. This helps individuals achieve self-acceptance and empowers them to lead an authentic life.
Fabiola works mostly with adults across the lifespan. She works with individuals suffering from chronic illnesses/pain and trauma related conditions, specifically intimate partner violence and complex grief.
Fabiola is a Mexican-born bicultural female, who believes in empowering young women to lead their fullest, most authentic lives. When not working, Fabiola will be running, hiking, eating breakfast burritos, and spending time with her animal companions.
Case Manager
Kristin Gustafson, QMHA
Kristin Gustafson has lived in Eugene for the last twenty years. She has a strong background in both office administration and working with diverse populations through the dual lenses of social justice and trauma informed care. Her previous work in libraries and local nonprofit organizations supporting homeless youth and adults experiencing mental health crisis has given her a lot of experience helping clients navigate the various social services systems in Lane County.
In her spare time, Kristin enjoys making art and being silly with her family.
Licensed Psychologist
Mac Zimdars, PsyD
Mac is a licensed psychologist who attained his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver in August 2022, and completed his predoctoral internship at the APA-accredited University of Oklahoma. Mac completed his undergraduate education at the University of Oregon and is thrilled to be back in Eugene. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings including university counseling centers, private practice, community mental health, Veterans Affairs, outpatient facilities for substance abuse and eating disorders, as well as mandated treatment with registered sex offenders.
Embracing a multicultural perspective, Mac integrates intersectionality into his treatment approach, acknowledging individuals’ multifaceted identities to foster a deeper understanding. He conceptualizes from a strength-based developmental perspective, and his therapeutic stance is empathic, curious, relational, and collaborative. Authenticity is a key aspect of his therapeutic work. In therapy, new meanings are co-constructed, recurring patterns and themes are identified, and new experiences are formed.
Mac primarily works with adults providing psychotherapy. His clinical areas of interest include: ADHD and learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, anger management, obsessive-compulsive disorder, interpersonal concerns, grief/bereavement, identity development, career challenges, and group psychotherapy. The principal models that guide his treatment approach are Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches. He also has clinical training and experience utilizing Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP).
Mac is passionate about working with individuals of underserved and marginalized communities including LGBTQ+ folks, people of color, and those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Outside of work, Mac enjoys outdoor adventures, watching sports, and spending time with friends.
Assessment Patient Care Coordinator
Tara Sieminski
Tara has been working in the field of mental health since 2019 and is currently a student of clinical social work at Portland State University. They have attended classes and trainings on trauma-informed care, intuitive eating, motivational interviewing, and queer-affirming care. They are active in local Indigenous community groups and are passionate about helping others in the Indigenous community as well as people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and those in the neurodivergent community. When Tara is not working, they enjoy spinning yarn, swimming, playing the ukulele, and spending time outdoors with their dog.
Doctoral Candidate/Supervisor: Jenna Flowers, PhD.
Anna Bartuska, QHMP
Supervisor: Jenna Flowers, PhD.
Anna is a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oregon. She completed her Master of Science in Psychology at the University of Oregon in 2023 and her undergraduate degree at Duke University in 2017. Anna is trained in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She has worked with individuals across the lifespan, many of whom hold minoritized identities. Anna collaborates with clients to understand their experiences and help them learn skills to achieve their treatment goals and navigate future challenges. Her clinical work is informed by her research on treatment adaptation and personalization for clients experiencing complex stressors (e.g., comorbidity, unexpected life events). In her spare time, Anna enjoys spending time in the mountains, trying new eateries, and reading while enjoying a mug of hot water.
Doctoral Candidate/Supervisor: Tyree Dingle, PhD.
Daschel (“Dash”) Franz, QMHP
Supervisor: Tyree Dingle, PhD.
Daschel (“Dash”) is a doctoral candidate in the Counseling Psychology doctoral program at the University of Oregon. Dash is trained in evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Dash utilizes a strengths-based and interpersonal process approach to increase client’s awareness of affective, cognitive, and interpersonal patterns that impact their current circumstances. Dash collaborates with her clients to establish a therapeutic relationship that is grounded in openness, authenticity, empathy, acceptance, and humor. Dash works with clients teenaged and older, with a focus on substance use, trauma, depression, grief and loss, and
anxiety challenges.
In her free time, Dash enjoys spending time with her partner and 1-year-old daughter, running, and when she can – napping!
Doctoral Candidate/Supervisor: Colleen Comeau, PhD.
Celia Caffery, QMHP
Supervisor: Colleen Comeau, PhD.
Celia (she/her) is a psychologist-in-training in the Counseling Psychology doctoral program at the University of Oregon. She has worked in a variety of settings including university counseling, residential substance use treatment, community mental health, and forensic assessment. She uses evidence-based, culturally responsive practices in therapy and assessment. This means selecting tools and interventions that have been rigorously studied and fit the unique constellation of identities held by each client. In therapy, she most often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS).
Celia believes in the importance of a strong therapist-client relationship built on transparency, collaboration, and genuine care. She strives to create an environment that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and encourages curiosity and exploration. Her therapeutic work aims to help clients understand how personal and social factors may impact their mental health, identify patterns of thoughts and behavior that may no longer serve them, and introduce new skills, resources, and approaches to help them leverage their strengths, alleviate suffering, and meet their goals. Celia works with clients across the lifespan and is especially passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ clients and survivors of trauma.
Outside of therapy, Celia is an enthusiastically amateur rock climber (indoors) and trail runner (outdoors). She enjoys spending time with loved ones, animals (especially her cat), and out in nature.
Doctoral Candidate/Supervisor: Fabiola del Aguila, PhD
Cameron Diaz, PhD
Supervisor: Fabiola del Aguila, PhD
Cameron earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Oklahoma State University and completed her predoctoral internship at University of Oregon Counseling Services. Cameron has worked in several university counseling center settings and in community mental health at a domestic violence agency before joining ECAS for her postdoctoral resident position. Cameron has been trained in trauma-informed care, specializing in areas like intimate partner violence and work with Latinx adults.
Cameron’s approach has evolved to be holistic and person-centered. The primary models that inform her therapeutic approach are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Relational Cultural Theory. This helps individuals achieve self-acceptance, prioritize values-driven actions, and empowers them to lead a more authentic life.
Cameron works with adults across the lifespan. She works with individuals suffering from trauma, anxiety disorders, and intimate partner violence. She has a strong commitment to cultural humility and recognizes the impact of sociocultural context on a person’s functioning and wellbeing. Cameron is multi-ethnic, Mexican American and European American, and was born and raised in the central valley of California.
When not working, Cameron is rock hounding at the Oregon coast, trying out local coffee shops, reading, beading, knitting, and spending time with her partner and cat.
Assessment Patient Care Coordinator
Jill Boyce
Jill comes to ECAS after working in the medical field for the past 12 years, and most recently working in the dental field. She feels a strong commitment to helping others as they navigate their mental health journey and assisting anyway she can. She is so excited to be part of the wonderful team at ECAS. In her spare time, she loves being outdoors, kayaking, spending time with her loved ones and sweet Golden Retriever, Lemon.