Providers

Meet Our Mental Health Providers

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Nicholas Morales, PMHNP, DNP

Dr. Nicholas D. Morales is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner, Doctor of Nurse Practitioner. He holds a Doctorate in Nurse Practioner.

Dr. Morales can provide psychiatric medication management, addiction management, and prescriptions.

Dr. Morales obtained his Post Doctoral Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practice from the University of Massachusetts Global.

Dr. Morales has over 10 years of experience in healthcare in different environments ranging from emergency room settings to home health. Many of his patients have included individuals with psychiatric and mental health issues.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Pam Cline, LCSW

Pam holds a BA from the University of Minnesota and earned her Master’s degree from Portland State University in 1997. She has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2001. Pam works from an understanding of positive psychology, the study of human happiness and life satisfaction, to provide a supportive counseling experience for those seeking acceptance and healing.

Pam tailors her work to the needs of her clients, using a mixture of solution-focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

She provides individual, couples, and family therapy. She is knowledgeable in treating depression, PTSD, grief and loss, anger management, anxiety disorders, phobias, adjustment and transitional problems. Pam has worked with military, first responders and crime victims. She is trained in management of chronic pain, problems with addiction, stress management, and relationship conflicts.

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Connie Eldridge-Pederson, Ph.D

Dr. Connie Eldridge-Pederson has spent the last 34 years working with children and their families in various settings, including schools, agencies, residential centers, and private practice. She is deeply committed to helping people find hope and foster growth in their lives.

She has experience working with military, crime victims, and trauma patients.

Dr. Pederson holds a Ph.D doctorate from the University of North Texas and a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon. She has also worked as an instructor, teaching family counseling and addiction counseling at Lewis & Clark College, Pacific University, and the University of Portland.