Our Staff
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ALAYNA BRINTON, LICSW, CCFP
Chief Clinical Officer alaynabrinton@anchorpointcounseling.hush.com (509) 593-8122 ext 1 
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CHELSEA MORO
Administrative Director & Intake Coordinator info@anchorpointcounseling.hush.com (509) 593-8122 ext 0 
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HANNA WELSER, LICSW Clinical Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Director of Quality Assurance My Education, Training, and Experience: I earned my undergraduate degree in social work (BSW) in 2013. The following year I completed my master’s degree in social work (MSW) at Walla Walla University. During these years, I completed internships in individual and group therapy/education settings and volunteered until 2015 in a local after-school program focused on support and community for LGBTQ+ teens. From 2014-2019, I worked as an individual and group therapist for adults in a community mental health setting. I am Gottman Level 1 certified for couples counseling, and am trained in Somatic & Attachment Focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (SAFE EMDR). I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the State of Washington (License Number: LW60812050). My Treatment Modality and Therapeutic Orientation: I have a warm, person-centered approach to therapy, and come to the therapy room with a variety of tools aimed at ultimately discovering what core beliefs are keeping you stuck in patterns that are not serving you and finding new pathways to healing. I tend to draw on skills from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and the practice of mindfulness as it applies to training and calming busy minds and letting go of burdens that do not serve us. I strongly believe that as the client, you are the expert on yourself, and that you already possess the capacity within you to grow and find healing. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to be heard and learn new skills to reach your goals. My interests in therapy at this time are working with clients 16+ seeking services for depression, anxiety, life changes, communication and boundary problems, chronic physical pain/illness, and grief. I also identify as a gender and sexuality affirming/educated and sex-positive clinician and am excited to be part of your journey around themes of identity, belonging, and navigating healthy and fulfilling relationships. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers |
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KENIA PINEDA, LSWAIC
Clinical Therapist Associate Education, Training, and Experience: I graduated with a Master’s Degree in Social work from Walla Walla University in 2020. During my education, I provided advocacy-based counseling to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults. I am Gottman Level 1 certified for couple’s therapy. I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural therapist. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work Associate in the state of Washington (License #SC61120299). My Treatment Modality and Therapeutic Orientation: My goal as a therapist is to create a safe environment for individuals to heal and meet their individual needs and goals. I provide therapy using a trauma informed, client centered, and strengths-based approach. I believe that every client is the expert of their own life, and that with support and encouragement, they hold the power within themselves to meet their goals. The evidence-based practice that I prefer to use is CBT. |
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ESTÉE PUMMEL, LICSW
Clinical Therapist My Education, Training and Experience: I earned both my Bachelor of Social Work and my Master of Social Work degrees at Walla Walla University’s School of Social Work and Sociology, completing the program in 2014. I focused my classwork on the treatment of mental health, children and adolescents. I did my Master’s level practicum at my local Community Mental Health clinic. After completing my degree I worked at a skilled nursing facility as the social worker on staff. In that role I provided emotional support, coordination of care, crisis intervention, discharge planning and care planning for approximately 60 elderly residents and their families. Some of my duties included assessing each resident’s best method of communicating, cognitive status, history of mood and behavior disorders, history of trauma and how this history impacted the person in the present, current use of psychotropic medications, side effects and efficacy of the medications, and any current behavior issues. I provided individualized goals and interventions for each identified issue. In addition to working directly with the residents I also frequently provided support to their loved ones who were often struggling due to the changes in their relationship with the resident and with grief and loss as a parent or spouse disappeared due to dementia. I have worked with children and teens in my volunteering for over 20 years and have had unofficial foster children in the past. I am licensed as a Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State. (credential number LW 61117018). My Treatment Modality and Therapeutic Orientation: I approach my work from a person-centered, trauma informed perspective. Regardless of age or ability, each individual deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and as an intelligent human being with valid thoughts, emotions, opinions and beliefs, even when they may differ from my own. I use what might be called an eclectic approach to therapy. Rather than sticking with one therapeutic modality for all of my clients I tend to pick and choose parts of various approaches to fit the needs of the client. I believe trauma impacts how a person perceives the world and can cause significant distress when not addressed. I also believe it is possible to incorporate traumatic experiences and to recover a sense of peace and wellbeing through a process sometimes called post-traumatic growth. I am excited about the opportunity to work with people at other stages of life and to help each one find a path to health and wholeness. Pronouns: She/Her |
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JOSH GRIFFIN, LSWAIC
Clinical Therapist Associate Following careers in emergency response and the military, I graduated from Walla Walla University with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2019 and completed my Master of Social Work (MSW) from Walla Walla University in 2020. During my undergraduate education I worked with a variety of clients in a crisis stabilization facility recovering from various traumas. While completing my master’s education, I interned with a crisis response team, reaching out to individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. I am certified in the Gottman method of couples therapy, and have experience working with and treating children, teens, and adults. My goal as a therapist is to provide an empathetic, non-judgmental approach tailored to the specific needs and goals of each client, couple or family. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral modality while drawing from dialectic behavioral skills, and utilizing various methods from Gestalt. I believe each individual should be the master of their own life, and this belief guides my therapeutic approach toward the specific desires and needs of each person I work with. I am a US Army combat veteran whose continuing mission is to help others enrich their lives. While my past experience has prepared me well to work with the veteran and first responder communities, I am also eager to help any client in need. I look forward to joining you in whatever your journey may be, to assist you in finding hope, healing, and happiness. |
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MEGAN TOLIVER, LICSW, NCAC II
Clinical Therapist Education, Training & Experience I earned my undergraduate degree in psychology in 2011 from the University of Colorado Boulder and a master’s degree in social work with a clinical emphasis from Walla Walla University in 2016. I later completed the Chemical Dependency Professional Training program at Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) and hold a certification as a National Certified Addiction Counselor Level II (NCAC II) from the National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). I am also licensed in the state of Washington as an Independent Clinical Social Worker (LW61064967). I have 8 years of experience supporting adults and adolescents battling with Recovery as well as family members who have been impacted by a loved one’s substance use. My focused experience working in the field of Recovery has given me unique insight into the powerful resilience we all have within us and the requisite we have to be seen. It has also highlighted the importance of building an individualized path of wellness in which builds on a person’s unique strengths and values. I continue to actively pursue education in various evidence-based approaches and follow recent research. Some of the post-graduate training I have completed includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), Psychopharmacology, and Neuroscience of Stress, Anxiety and Substance Misuse. Treatment Modality & Therapeutic Orientation I believe in the importance of a collaborative, therapeutic relationship that is person-centered. I incorporate Motivational Interviewing (MI) with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to empower individuals in making healthy changes in their life. |
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CAROL IRWIN, LICSW
Clinical Therapist Personal Statement and Credentials: I obtained my Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2008 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in May of 2018. Prior to my licensure as a social worker, I worked for years as a nurse. I have many years of diverse experience in both professional capacities. I offer counseling services for adults living with illnesses or disabilities, people desiring personal growth, and people struggling with interpersonal problem and life challenges. My time as a nurse has influenced and improved my ability as a social worker because I am able to utilize my knowledge from both fields to best treat my patients. My tool kit includes an eclectic mix of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing among others. Most importantly I am passionate about helping others to help themselves. |
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SHANE LONGMIRE, LMHC
Clinical Therapist, Clinical Supervisor Personal Statement: As a counselor, I strive to create a therapeutic space in which to work collaboratively with my clients to meet their individual needs and goals. I employ a client-centered approach, utilizing a variety of evidence-based methods to facilitate meaningful exploration of concerns with an eye toward mutually agreed upon solutions. Sincere compassion and understanding undergird my approach, enhanced by a history of diverse experiences and a broad knowledge base from which to draw insight and facilitate healing. Experience: As an experienced educator and counselor, I have been working with children and families for the majority of my life. After spending nearly twenty years in the field of education as a teacher and school counselor, I moved away from the school setting to focus on individual counseling, while continuing my focus on children and adolescents. I have been honored to work with a variety of individuals of various backgrounds and experiences and have been trained specifically in trauma-informed therapeutic approaches including S.A.F.E. EMDR. I am a licensed mental health therapist with the State of Washington, obtaining my Master’s at Walla Walla University with a specialty in educational psychology. I have been a therapist for 8 years, working primarily with adolescents and children, utilizing evidence-based practices to address a variety of needs. Shane also provides Equine Assisted Therapy services in partnership with Longmire Ranch in Touchet, WA 
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ASHIA JORDANA, LSWAIC
Clinical Therapist Associate My Education, Training, and Experience: I have worked in the helping profession with children, adults, and families for almost 10 years in government, healthcare, and school-based settings. I am bilingual in Spanish with extensive travel experience abroad that has expanded my view of the world and it’s various cultures and perspectives. I received my undergraduate (B.A.) degree in Spanish with a minor in Psychology in 2010 and graduated with my master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a clinically based graduate program at Walla Walla University in 2016. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work Associate in the state of Washington (License# SC60954716). My Treatment Modality and Therapeutic Orientation: I commonly use a strengths-based and person-centered approach that also individualizes treatment based interventions to assist each unique person. I work to create a safe and supportive environment that meets people where they are at in order to help individuals meet their personal goals. I utilize other various treatment perspectives based on and tailored to each individual’s strengths, needs, and goals for wellness. While personalizing treatment, I also maintain a biopsycho-social treatment perspective with the consideration for person-in-environment theory. |
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STEF SERAFINE, LSWAIC
Clinical Therapist Associate My Education, Training, and Experience: I graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and completed a clinically focused Master of Social Work (MSW) from Walla Walla University in 2020. During my master’s education, I worked in a clinical setting treating young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, existential crisis, substance use, trauma, relationships, and issues related to gender identity and sexuality. I am Gottman Level I certified for couple’s therapy and I’m trained in the S.A.F.E approach to EMDR. I have experience working with and treating children, teens, and adults. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work Associate in the state of Washington (License # SC61083876). My Treatment Modality and Therapeutic Orientation: My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space and an empathetic, non-judgmental, person-centered approach to enable the healing process. I value the uniqueness of each client and believe the client is the expert of their own story. I also firmly believe the power to heal lies within. I consider myself to be a sex positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. Preferred treatment perspectives include: Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Art Therapy, and Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR. Because many parts make up the whole person, I take a holistic (biological-psychological-social-spiritual) approach to treatment. Treatment is always tailored to the specific needs and goals of the client. Personal Statement: I am honored to be a part of your journey toward healing and wellness. I hold the therapeutic relationship in the highest regard and value your willingness to be vulnerable. I look forward to meeting you and I am excited to work with you toward your mental health goals. pronouns she/her/hers |
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CAITLIN HILL, LMFTA
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate Education, Training, and Experience: I completed my undergraduate Psychology degree at Whitworth University in 2011. At that point I began working for a residential, crisis center for at risk and homeless teens. I have worked as a family reconciliation counselor for teens who ran away or were at risk or being kicked out of their homes. In 2019 I earned my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. I have experience working with children, teens, individuals, families and couples. During my graduate education I have walked with clients through general relationship and life concerns as well as those navigating diagnoses, and trauma histories. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate in the state of Washington (License # MG61102313 ). My Treatment Modality and Therapeutic Orientation: As a Marriage and Family Therapist I am committed to providing ethical, empirically based, and compassionate care to my clients regardless of their reason for seeking therapy. I work to create a safe space in which my clients are free to experience and express their feelings and perspectives without judgement or shame. I try to foster a transparent partnership with my clients so that they are fully aware and part of the process of therapy and therefore the outcome. I can offer kind, compassionate care to my clients regardless of their unique reasons for seeking therapy because I see them as more than their difficulties and more than their mistakes. I believe that when we experience that unconditional safety, we are more open to change and more willing to take difficult steps in emotional growth. I have experience using Emotionally Focused Therapy and prefer to work from an emotionally focused, person-centered perspective. |