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.

Certified Social Work Associate

Stuart Bennett, MSW, CSWA

Stuart Bennett is a Certified Social Work Associate (CSWA) and is currently in clinical supervision for LCSW licensure.

Stuart has a BA from the College of William & Mary.

He is a 2015 graduate of Portland State University’s Masters of Social Work Program, he also earned an additional Graduate Certificate in Gerontology focusing on Successful Aging & End of Life Care.

Stuart’s therapeutic frameworks include Crisis Intervention, Principles of Empowerment, Life Stages Theory, Narrative Therapy & Motivational Interviewing.

His focus areas include PTSD, Addictions, Grief & Loss, Depression, Bi-Polar Presentations, Health & Wellness & Life Transitions.

Stuart’s practice offers in-person clients the option of engaging in ongoing Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), guided experiential therapeutic interaction with horses.

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.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Cynthia Hiles, LCSW

Cynthia Hiles, LCSW received her master’s degree in Social Work from University of Southern California. She has been a practicing Clinical Social Worker in private practice and in a neonatal intensive care unit in a medical setting for over 30 years.

Cynthia has experience working with individuals or families, and coping with a medical crisis or facing a life challenge is her primary focus. Drawing from various treatment modalities, she can support clients respectfully and compassionately.

Cynthia has experience with supporting patients with substance abuse issues.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Anne Meneakis, LCSW EMDR

Anne has been working in the mental health profession for over 25 years.

Anne provides EMDR therapy for trauma clients.

She has a broad base of training and professional experience, including individual, couples and group therapy, as well as parent coaching, and mindfulness meditation.

Anne uses mindfulness and interpersonal neurobiology in her practice. These help us understand ourselves deeply and how our relationships develop. They also support our ability to make brave changes in our lives and relationships, even when challenging. Anne helps clients face tough changes, leave behind old patterns that hold them back, and address painful memories. Her approach encourages personal growth and healing, empowering clients to transform their lives and important relationships.