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Dana Anderson, PhD
drdana@andersonpsychassoc.com
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dana Anderson, PhD is a licensed psychologist in Arizona and New York. She earned a BA in mathematics and music from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MA and EdM in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University before earning her PhD in Clinical Psychology at St. John's University. She has training and experience in multiple therapeutic approaches including: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic psychotherapy and strives to create an individualized treatment plan with clients. A strong emphasis during her graduate training was on multiculturalism and multicultural competence, thus making hermore aware and increasing my understanding of the key roles that a client’s culture, identity, ethnicity, race, gender, and other aspects of diversity play in the counseling process. Through both her training and practice, she learned culturally-competent counseling practices and the current theoretical approaches necessary to engage a diverse clientele. I aim to identify specific goals while being sensitive to ethnic/cultural/religious beliefs and values as well as sexual identity. Treatment will be collaborative - you will be treated with professionalism and respect.
drdana@andersonpsychassoc.com
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dana Anderson, PhD is a licensed psychologist in Arizona and New York. She earned a BA in mathematics and music from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MA and EdM in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University before earning her PhD in Clinical Psychology at St. John's University. She has training and experience in multiple therapeutic approaches including: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic psychotherapy and strives to create an individualized treatment plan with clients. A strong emphasis during her graduate training was on multiculturalism and multicultural competence, thus making hermore aware and increasing my understanding of the key roles that a client’s culture, identity, ethnicity, race, gender, and other aspects of diversity play in the counseling process. Through both her training and practice, she learned culturally-competent counseling practices and the current theoretical approaches necessary to engage a diverse clientele. I aim to identify specific goals while being sensitive to ethnic/cultural/religious beliefs and values as well as sexual identity. Treatment will be collaborative - you will be treated with professionalism and respect.
Brian Bantel, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
brian@andersonpsychassoc.com
Brian Bantel, PsyD joined the practice at the end of August 2017 and recently became licensed in AZ. He completed his Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at the Arizona School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University – Phoenix. His training and experience has included work in community mental health settings, outpatient substance abuse programs, school settings, crisis work, hospital settings, residential settings, and private practices. He is returning to Arizona after completing his APA accredited internship at Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families in Camarillo California.
Dr. Bantel is experienced in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and specializes in working with children and adolescents. His focus is on depression, anxiety, attachment, and a variety of disruptive behaviors. He works collaboratively with clients and their parents to develop treatment goals that meet the needs of the family. He utilizes an elective approach of evidenced-based interventions, including Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotion Focused therapy. Personally, Dr. Bantel enjoys traveling, particularly to places where to scuba diving is great, cooking, and exploring new cuisines from around the world. He is excited to be back in Arizona surrounded by his family and pets.
Dr. Bantel is experienced in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and specializes in working with children and adolescents. His focus is on depression, anxiety, attachment, and a variety of disruptive behaviors. He works collaboratively with clients and their parents to develop treatment goals that meet the needs of the family. He utilizes an elective approach of evidenced-based interventions, including Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotion Focused therapy. Personally, Dr. Bantel enjoys traveling, particularly to places where to scuba diving is great, cooking, and exploring new cuisines from around the world. He is excited to be back in Arizona surrounded by his family and pets.
Cassie White, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist
cassie@andersonpsychassoc.com
Cassie White, PsyD joined the practice in June 2021. Dr. White obtained her doctoral and masters degrees in 2008 from Argosy University, Phoenix, as well as her undergraduate degree in 2003 from Arizona State University. She completed a 1 year internship and 2 year postdoctoral residency in neuropsychology. Dr. White has been licensed in Arizona since 2010 and has been practicing out of state in Colorado and Texas since 2013. Her passion for working with the elderly population began during doctoral clinical training in Sun City, Arizona, where she had the opportunity to work with cognitively impaired older adults in hospital and rehabilitation settings. Throughout her training and career, Dr. White has expanded her expertise in neuropsychological assessment of various cognitive disorders, primarily Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in the aging population. She also has a passion for working with families and caregivers whose loved ones suffer from cognitive decline. In addition, Dr. White has enjoyed providing psychotherapy in various clinical settings, including primary care, neurorehabilitation, and outpatient behavioral health clinics with adults of all ages, including those struggling with depression, anxiety, sleep dysfunction, grief, adjustment issues, and the cognitive and emotional consequences of physical health problems.
Beverly Kube, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
beverly@andersonpsychassoc.com
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
beverly@andersonpsychassoc.com
Beverly Kube, LCSW joined the practice in March 2020. She has over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has training and experience as a psychotherapist and a behavioral health consultant. Beverly also has clinical training in multiple evidence based psychosocial treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.
Beverly completed her graduate degree at Virginia Commonwealth University and training at George Washington University Medical Center Department of Psychiatry. She has experience in a variety of settings including a state psychiatric hospital treating patients with chronic and severe mental illness and substance use disorders. In addition, she has provided behavioral health assessments, crisis stabilization, and interventions to support patients and their families in an outpatient center, a behavioral health hospital, the emergency department, and when hospitalized on a medical floor. Most recently, she has worked in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) using an integrated care model delivering brief behavioral health consultation-based services to primary care patients and traditional psychotherapy to the community.
Shelley Fassett, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
shelley@andersonpsychassoc.com
Shelley Fassett, LCSW joined the practice in May 2021. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an extensive background in integrated care for adults with chemical/behavioral addictions, co-occurring disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders), complex trauma and chronic pain disorders. Shelley utilizes several evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy and chronic pain methodologies/research from the Neurological Orthopedic Institute (NOI). She has completed an EMDR training and looks forward to completing her EMDR certification in the future. Shelley has several years of experience treating current/former First Responders as well as adults involved in a variety of treatment programs within the Maricopa County criminal justice system. Shelley’s years of specialized experience also includes the development and administrative oversight of several outpatient substance abuse and behavioral health programs. She is a Clinical Supervisor with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, has previously taught in ASU’s Social Work program and is continuing to complete continuing education at Georgetown University.
Penny McDonald, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
penny@andersonpsychassoc.com
Penny McDonald, LCSW joined the practice in December 2021. She is a Licensed Clinical Social worker with 30 years of experience. She earned her social work degree at the University of Denver. Recently, she moved to Arizona from Colorado where she previously worked in private practice and with hospice/palliative care. She spent many years providing child and family therapy and has provided services under numerous managed care contracts and been responsible for program development, supervision, and administrative management of multi-disciplinary teams. She has worked within a brief therapy model with children, families, and couples as well as in school-based settings with elementary-aged children. She is an approved American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) provider. She very much enjoys doing family and marriage therapy as well as child therapy using a variety of treatment modalities. Penny is currently only contracted with Aetna (effective 1/15/22), UHC and Medicare and other insurance credentialing is pending.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
penny@andersonpsychassoc.com
Penny McDonald, LCSW joined the practice in December 2021. She is a Licensed Clinical Social worker with 30 years of experience. She earned her social work degree at the University of Denver. Recently, she moved to Arizona from Colorado where she previously worked in private practice and with hospice/palliative care. She spent many years providing child and family therapy and has provided services under numerous managed care contracts and been responsible for program development, supervision, and administrative management of multi-disciplinary teams. She has worked within a brief therapy model with children, families, and couples as well as in school-based settings with elementary-aged children. She is an approved American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) provider. She very much enjoys doing family and marriage therapy as well as child therapy using a variety of treatment modalities. Penny is currently only contracted with Aetna (effective 1/15/22), UHC and Medicare and other insurance credentialing is pending.
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Adrienne Meryl, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Coming Soon in February 2022
Adrienne Meryl, LCSW will be joining the practice in February 2022 and we are thrilled to have her. Adrienne works with her clients to help improve healthy coping skills, communication and interpersonal relationships. She uses an eclectic approach that includes behavioral, solution-focused and trauma-informed techniques. Her main focus has been on autism and helping parents understand the challenges of adapting to neurodiverse children and helping them to succeed. She also has experience with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger management, and family conflict. She spent 2 years working as a crisis team counselor and 3 years working at a community mental health agency primarily serving autism and developmental disabled population. Adrienne first started working with neurodiverse populations when she was a research assistant at the NYS Institute for Basic Research. Adrienne was also a research assistant at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute where she worked with Dr. Sally Rogers and Dr. Sally Ozonoff. She co-authored a chapter on Imitation and Play Skills in the Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders with Dr. Rogers and Ian Cooke. She has two Master’s Degrees – her Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University and MA from Queens College in Urban Affairs. Always a listening ear, she provides her clients with firm understanding and commitment to move towards the client’s goals.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Coming Soon in February 2022
Adrienne Meryl, LCSW will be joining the practice in February 2022 and we are thrilled to have her. Adrienne works with her clients to help improve healthy coping skills, communication and interpersonal relationships. She uses an eclectic approach that includes behavioral, solution-focused and trauma-informed techniques. Her main focus has been on autism and helping parents understand the challenges of adapting to neurodiverse children and helping them to succeed. She also has experience with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger management, and family conflict. She spent 2 years working as a crisis team counselor and 3 years working at a community mental health agency primarily serving autism and developmental disabled population. Adrienne first started working with neurodiverse populations when she was a research assistant at the NYS Institute for Basic Research. Adrienne was also a research assistant at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute where she worked with Dr. Sally Rogers and Dr. Sally Ozonoff. She co-authored a chapter on Imitation and Play Skills in the Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders with Dr. Rogers and Ian Cooke. She has two Master’s Degrees – her Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University and MA from Queens College in Urban Affairs. Always a listening ear, she provides her clients with firm understanding and commitment to move towards the client’s goals.
Megan Jeffreys, PhD
Postdoctoral Resident
megan@andersonpsychassoc.com
Dr. Megan Jeffreys joined Anderson Psychological Associates as a Post-Doctoral Resident in fall of 2018. Dr. Jeffreys earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Swarthmore College and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the San Diego State University/UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. During her graduate work, her research focused on implementation of behavioral therapies for anxious and depressed youth in usual care settings (e.g., primary care). She completed her predoctoral internship in the Vanderbilt-Veterans Affairs Internship in Clinical Psychology.
Dr. Jeffreys has expertise in conducting evidence-based assessment and intervention with youth and adults in individual and group settings. Her approach is centered in cognitive-behavioral therapy. She has experience in a range of settings, including outpatient clinics, primary care, inpatient units, and clinical trials. Dr. Jeffreys takes a collaborative approach to building treatment plans with her clients. She has specialty experience implementing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxious and depressive disorders with adults, children and their families.
Postdoctoral Resident
megan@andersonpsychassoc.com
Dr. Megan Jeffreys joined Anderson Psychological Associates as a Post-Doctoral Resident in fall of 2018. Dr. Jeffreys earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Swarthmore College and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the San Diego State University/UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. During her graduate work, her research focused on implementation of behavioral therapies for anxious and depressed youth in usual care settings (e.g., primary care). She completed her predoctoral internship in the Vanderbilt-Veterans Affairs Internship in Clinical Psychology.
Dr. Jeffreys has expertise in conducting evidence-based assessment and intervention with youth and adults in individual and group settings. Her approach is centered in cognitive-behavioral therapy. She has experience in a range of settings, including outpatient clinics, primary care, inpatient units, and clinical trials. Dr. Jeffreys takes a collaborative approach to building treatment plans with her clients. She has specialty experience implementing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxious and depressive disorders with adults, children and their families.
