Pocatello

Clinical Staff

Charity Potter, LCPC, NCC, LSW, Administrator/Clinician

Robert DeWall, LCPC, NCC, QSUDP, Administrator/Clinician

I am a native of Pocatello spending most of my life here. I attended Highland High School before receiving a B.A. in Sociology and my Master of Counseling with an emphasis in Marital, couple, and family counseling from Idaho State University. I began my career as a therapist working with adolescents struggling with addictions and their families prior to focusing more on mental health counseling. I have worked as a therapist for over ten years and have enjoyed assisting others in reaching their goals and improving their lives. I have an advanced certificate in Adlerian studies through the Idaho Society of Individual Psychology and I use these techniques in working with my clients. I am also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy and have seen this technique work very well with individuals struggling with past trauma and PTSD. When not in my office I like being outdoors and spending time with my wife and children and riding my Harley.

Jenny Beckstead, LCPC      Clinical Supervisor

Jenny graduated from Idaho State University with a masters degree in counseling. She has experience working with people of all ages with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, and post traumatic stress disorder. Jenny has worked extensively with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, Her theoretical background is relational-cultural theory, which means that she believes healing happens in safe relationships that allow people to be who they are. This includes acknowledgment and acceptance of cultural identities such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, ability, age, socioeconomic status, and other identities. Jenny combines this theory with a trauma-focused model that addresses the impact of trauma on both the brain and body. She uses EMDR, TF-CBT, play therapy, and trauma-focused yoga in her counseling approach. She has been honored to work alongside some of the bravest people she has met who are doing the hard work of healing and choosing to live more authentic lives.  Her clients have been some of her greatest teachers. Jenny has an intense curiosity about humanity and loves to learn through traveling, reading, and writing. She is a certified yoga instructor and licensed massage therapist on the side, and loves to learn about movement and the body. She loves to run, hike, and do anything that brings her closer to nature. 

Collette Gregersen, LPC

Collette firmly believes that personal growth and having a fulfilling,
purposeful life is possible for all! That is why she is excited to offer
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to her clients who are allowing her
to travel their road with them. She believes it is the client’s journey,
and she is honored to share her knowledge of navigating these paths when
they invite her to. What an amazing adventure!

In addition to being Basic ART Certified, Collette also uses Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and Person Centered
Counseling depending on the client’s needs. Much of her work includes
helping her clients to have the hope, strength, and skills to rise to
meet their present life and guide their futures, while acknowledging
that circumstances can be rather cantankerous at times. She works with
clients experiencing trauma (including PTSD), grief and loss, anxiety,
depression, phobias, persistent symptoms, and other mental health
concerns, as well as helping to prevent traumatization from recent
events. Collette has especially enjoyed helping address these concerns
with her preadolescent, adolescent, and adult clients.

A native of Eastern Idaho, Collette enjoys spending time with family and
friends, and she enjoys sharing interests with them that include
gardening, hiking, sightseeing, cooking, photography, and playing the
piano.

Cody Jameson, PMHNP

I always knew I wanted to work in a position where I could help people. I am so grateful my journey led me to where I am today, working as a mental health professional. I graduated from Maryville University in 2021 from the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program. I assess, diagnose, and treat a very wide range of mental health problems. I love getting to know people and being able to provide medication management to help them overcome challenges and live the kind of life they hope to live. I am married with two young children and love my family very much. I am devoted to my faith in Jesus Christ and am passionate about accepting and loving everyone regardless of beliefs.  

Renée Katter, PA-C

Adult/Adolescent Psychiatry

Education: Master's of Physician Assistant, Idaho State University.

Specialty: Adult and Child Psychiatry, Medication Management, Behavioral analysis including Diagnosis and Evaluations.

Personal: Renée is an outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking with her family and dogs.

Alyssa Newman, LCPC          Intake Program Manager

Alyssa graduated from ISU in 2017 with her masters in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling. She enjoys working with a variety of clients including adults, teens, children, families, and couples. Alyssa uses Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy as her main theoretical framework in counseling. She specializes working with children and families with child sexual abuse and previously worked at the local Child Advocacy Center as a counselor and forensic interviewer. She incorporates evidence-based interventions for trauma including TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and TF-CBT for Problematic Sexual Behaviors. She also enjoys working with kids with autism along with their caregivers and families. She is fluent in Spanish and provides interpretation and counseling for Spanish-speakers. Alyssa grew up in many parts of the U.S. and lived in Chile for a time, but calls Pocatello her home. She enjoys traveling, music, writing, movies, board games, spending time with friends and family, being a nerd, and playing with her dog and hedgehog. Alyssa's focus in counseling has always been for her clients to feel heard and understood, connect with the strengths she believes everyone inherently possesses, feel like their authentic selves, and to find peace with the challenges in their lives.

Liz Macklin, LCPC, NCC

Liz graduated from Idaho State University in 2019 with her Master's in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling. She completed a B.S. in Psychology and minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies. She enjoys working with people of all age ranges (5+ years old) but particularly likes working with young adults starting their journey into adulthood. She works with a variety of presenting concerns including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, couple’s counseling, sexual or pornography concerns, faith transitions, and trauma. Her style of counseling is relationship-focused with specific attention paid to the nuances of culture and personal identity through the use of Relational Cultural Theory (RCT). She incorporates skills and tools for her clients from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Through these skills, she helps clients learn the importance of balance in thoughts and emotions and to accept them rather than to change them. From there, she helps clients identify their values and strengths to direct their behaviors toward a meaningful life. She is additionally trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) which is an eye-movement based therapy used to treat a variety of problems, including trauma. In her spare time, Liz enjoys playing with her dogs, having board game nights with friends, and listening to music or attending rock concerts.

Rebecca Schreiber, LPC, NCC

Rebecca Schreiber is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her bachelor’s in Psychology from Northwest Nazarene University in 2012 and her Master’s In Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2019. She has worked in different capacities within the mental health field since 2012. She has worked with a variety of ages, and she specializes in working with adolescents. She has a passion for the power of art, play, and sand tray in therapy. She prefers to have an active hands-on approach with clients whenever this is the best fit to better engage the client. She has worked with a variety of mental health struggles, but her main experiences have been working with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other trauma related diagnoses, Borderline Personality Disorder, adoption and attachment struggles, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. She has found a particular passion working with trauma informed care, attachment-based parenting, and utilizing the power of sand tray therapy to allow clients to utilize both sides of the brain, which has been verified to be essential in processing trauma-based memories. In addition to play based therapy, she has a background in utilizing Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and aspects of Dialectical Behavioral therapy. Therapy is not one size fits all, and she believes it is essential to base counseling style and modalities on what works best for each client and their unique needs. In her spare time, she enjoys all things crafty, playing with her dogs and other pets, journaling and poetry, learning the Ukulele and hanging out with her family and friends.

Trinety Campbell, LMSW

Trinety graduated in May of 2024 with her Masters of Social Work degree. Over the past four years, she has worked in the foster care system, a direct care specialist, as a CBRS worker and a case manager. Currently, she enjoys doing therapy at PVFC with a large variety of people including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Trinety is working on being trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma therapy, and Gottman's couples counseling, however has been taught to use a wide range of therapeutic techniques. Trinety is passionate about working with the neurodivergent community to either build new skills or to maintain current functioning. Overall, therapy is a place you should feel heard and accepted first, then develop skills to help you build a more meaningful life. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time in warm weather, playing board and video games, hiking with pets, and spending time with her family.

Kaitlin Clayson, LPC

Kaitlin recently received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Idaho State University. She loves working with teens and young adults, but has worked with clients of various ages 14+. She comes from a background of working with individuals on the autism spectrum and those who have developmental disabilities. Kaitlin believes that counseling is most effective when a client feels a safe and trusting connection with their counselor. She also believes that the meaning we make out of what happens to us in life can impact our mental health for better or worse. Counseling with Kaitlin looks like a warm and supportive place to sort through what meaning we make out of life events as well as gentle invitations to examine how what has served us in the past may no longer be serving us in the present. She firmly believes that shame is the antithesis of healing and that shame dies when stories are told in safe spaces. She strives to provide that safe space for her clients to bring any concerns. When Kaitlin is not at work you can find her hiking various nature trails, curled up in a fuzzy blanket with a good book, or listening to a true crime podcast.

Megan Moon, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker. Received my Masters from Boise State University, my Bachelors from University of Southern Indiana with a minor in Psychology. I have a background of working with domestic violence and at risk populations. I am passionate about working with children and adolescents. I have worked with a variety of age ranges, the youngest being about 6 years old to adults who were 40+ years old. I believe in building a solid foundation of trust and rapport with a client, it is essential in order to be able to help them with their challenges as well as being able to assist them with their healing journey and being able to provide support for them during any tough times that may come up for them. I strive to make my space a welcoming and comforting, safe place for anyone to let their guard down without fear or judgment. Anyone who needs or wants assistance with their life challenges is always welcome. I am passionate about learning more about neuroscience and how trauma can affect the brain chemistry along with impacting the behavioral characteristics of an individual. I want to continue working towards a specialty in providing Animal Assisted Interventions and trauma-focused care. When I am not working, I am traveling to new places, taking nature based photos, reading a murder mystery novel on the couch with my pets, or watching the latest movies.

Kristen Ramirez, LPC

Kristen graduated from Idaho State University with her B.A. in Social Work and her Master of Counseling. She is a dedicated and compassionate counseling professional with a strong background in providing individual and couple therapy. She is skilled in creating a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their emotions, gain valuable insights, and cultivate effective coping strategies. Kristen is proficient in evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and Mindfulness. She specializes in anxiety and has extensive experience working with individuals dealing with emotional neglect. Kristen is committed to empowering clients to overcome challenges and attain personal growth and well-being. 

Spencer Heindel              Counseling Intern

Spencer is a second-year counseling student at Idaho State University. He received his Bachelors of Science in Psychology from BYU-Idaho in 2023 and is planning to graduate in May of 2025 with his Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University. Spencer enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, hiking the beautiful trails around Pocatello, and doing anything nerdy. He has great experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, especially children and adolescents. He has found a passion for working with children and adolescents, and has also worked with clients of all varying ages. Spencer believes in providing a blend of holistic and clinical expertise to support individuals seeking guidance through the challenges of life. He enjoys helping individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world through tailored treatment for each client. Through a combination of evidence-based techniques, Spencer helps clients gain insight, develop coping skills, and achieve their goals. Clients seek out Spencer because they want a safe place to explore their thoughts and feelings as they find who they truly are. He is anxious to support his clients on their journey towards life fulfillment and self-discovery.

Dr. Leah Fortson              Resident

Leah Fortson’s hometown is Anchorage, Alaska. In college, she was a lab TA for introduction biology classes and a community teacher for a 2nd grade science unit. She received her MD from Tufts University School of Medicine. During this time, she was co-chair of the Meditation Club and Wilderness Medicine Club. During residency, Leah has been a member of the Curriculum Task Force, Psychiatry Inclusion Committee, and Anti-Stigma Campaign. She has been involved in adaptive sports her whole life, and she has cycled 1800 miles from Colorado to Ohio to raise awareness for suicide prevention. She enjoys trail running, backcountry skiing, kayaking, backpacking, and mountaineering. She also enjoys taking care of indoor plants, napping, and reading random news articles. In the future, Leah hopes to make psychotherapy a large part of her practice and work on expanding access to mental health care in Alaska.

Dr. Julie Emmond              Resident

Julie Emmond received her MD from Albany Medical College in Albany, NY. Prior to this she worked in healthcare in Eagle County, Colorado, and volunteered as a crisis counselor for Crisis Text Line. She is passionate about making mental health care more accessible in the rural mountain West. She is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, and kayaking, and has backpacked the 500-mile Colorado trail from Denver to Durango. She also loves music and makes custom hula hoops to share at outdoor music events.

Office Staff

Miguel Cantu, Program Coordinator

Miguel received his Bachelor of Arts Degree at ISU. While attending, he discovered his interest in the mental health field. He enjoys outdoor activities, music, spending time with friends and family and traveling.

Vanesa Hernandez, Administrative Assistant

Vanesa is from a small town called Aberdeen where she lives and was raised at. She is a first generation Hispanic student attending Idaho State University studying for Bachelors in Healthcare Administration,
Finance, Management, and Spanish. Vanesa is excited to have an opportunity to work at Portneuf Valley Family Center to build on her experience and to especially help others. When she is not in office, she goes skiing, she loves to spend time with her family and friends, and loves to have fun at dances.

Kaius Tolman, Administrative Assistant

Kaius is currently an online student at Vermont State University. He is double majoring in Holistic Health and Psychology. He is grateful to be part of the PVFC team where he can help others and be an advocate for mental health. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, painting, and spending time in nature.

Emilie Hill, Administrative Assistant

Emilie was born and raised in Pocatello. She recently graduated from her Medical Coding program. She has always been interested in mental health and is excited to be in this field. She loves animals and people. When not at work, Emilie loves to hike with her dog, nap with her cat, travel, cook, and spend time with her family and friends.

Community Staff

Josh Nielsen, Community Based Rehabilitation Services

If I had to quickly sum up a busy life, I would say I have attempted to live in a fun, exciting, and challenging way - helping where I can and trying to make a difference. Over the last 55 years I have worked as a paperboy, shoe dog, fish processor, handyman, mountaineering, ice climbing, and rock climbing guide. I earned a B.A. in education with a focus on the social sciences, German and gifted education. I continue to work as a teacher, mentor, and coach for School District 25 in Pocatello. I currently teach geography and gifted education. I also coach cross-country and track during the year. One extra curricular engagement is working as an advisor for our truancy program where I instruct students on life skills, educational value and time management one evening per week throughout the year. Another area I have completely enjoyed is working as a CBRS (Community Based Rehabilitation Services) provider for Portneuf Valley Family Services. I have learned many things and imparted expertise in this area as well - attempting to support and influence change in the lives of fellow community members and youth. I continue to enjoy my teaching profession, spending time outdoors, and reading when possible. I enjoy a good movie as well, but find most joy in spending time doing fun things with my children.

Kira Jensen, BA              Community Based Rehabilitation Services and Case Manager

Kira Jensen has a bachelor’s degree in pre-clinical Marriage and Family Studies from BYU-Idaho and is currently applying to counseling programs with the goal to become a marriage and family counselor. With a passion for family systems and functioning, Kira enjoys working with people of all ages, empowering them to enhance their quality of life and family relationships. Her approach is rooted in helping individuals recognize their inherent worth and capabilities while fostering an environment where they feel safe and supported. Kira has a fun-loving and silly personality and believes that growth and skill-building can be challenging, but can also be fun and rewarding. Kira's dedication to assisting others is rivaled only by her deep love for the arts. She enjoys a variety of creative outlets, including music, theater, dance, digital art, sewing, and beyond.

Lisa Johnston, Certified Peer Support Specialist

Rachel Cebull, BA Psychology, Community Based Rehabilitation Specialist (CBRS) & Case Manager.

 I am a Southeastern Idaho native, originally from Idaho Falls. My pronouns are they/them or she/her. After graduating from the University of Montana in Missoula with Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Japanese, I decided to return home to my roots to be closer to family. I am passionate about making behavioral health care and mental health care accessible to everyone. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I know how important it is for individuals of all walks of life to feel safe and accepted in their health care setting. I do my best to cultivate that space for everyone I work with, so they can feel free to be themselves regardless of who they are, where they come from, or what they believe. In my spare time I love exploring Pocatello with my partner and dog, seeing my family, playing video games, writing, crocheting, and just about anything else I can get my hands on. I'm always excited to learn something new, and I love anything that can help me be more creative.

Myshella Farnsworth, BA  Community Based Rehabilitation Services and Case Manager

I was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho and graduated from Idaho State University. I enjoy traveling, spending time with my family, and doing crafts. I also enjoy doing anything summer related; like going swimming, having barbeques or fishing. I have a passion for helping those in our community thrive, meeting new people, and experiencing new things. My biggest goal in life is to have a positive impact on everyone I meet.

Soda Springs

Misty Davis, Office Manager of Pocatello and Soda Springs Offices

Education: Health Information Technology, Idaho State University

Personal: I enjoy bird watching, photography, softball, writing poetry & reading. I love listening to all genres of music, going to concerts, sudoku and spending time with my growing family, especially my grandkids.

Sheron Berg, MA Social Work Practicum Student, Community Based Rehabilitation Specialist (CBRS) & Case Manager.

Sheron was born and raised in Salt Lake, Utah. However, she relocated to Caribou County a little over a year ago after living in Los Angeles, California for nearly ten years. She has a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice, with an Emphasis in Human Services. She has always loved working with children and loves helping people of all ages. Her favorite thing about working with clients is seeing them be proud of themselves for accomplishing a goal they have been working so hard on.

Ronda Schaeffer, LPC

I was born and raised in Logan, UT. I completed my undergraduate studies at Utah State University with a degree in Sociology. During my last year of school, I became pregnant and abandoned my plans to go to graduate school for a time. My family re-located to Soda Springs in 1995. I spent the next 25 years, raising my children and caring for my parents. When my youngest child moved out, I returned to school and earned a Master’s of Science degree in mental health counseling. In my free time, I enjoy lazy days at Bear Lake, attending concerts, and spending time with my family.

We would like to give a huge thanks to Captures by Cantu (aka Miguel) for taking our staff photos!