Medication Management Providers

Dr. Ashley Croft

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Ashley Croft is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Gonzaga University. She brings to clinic a humanistic approach, encouraging clients to actively participate in treatment decisions while providing a safe, supportive environment in order for clients to feel comfortable asking questions, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts.

Mandy VanSant

Physician Assistant, PA-C

Mandy VanSant is a board certified Physician Assistant who obtained both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Idaho State University. She has been providing psychiatric care since 2016 in a wide variety of settings. She has experience providing treatment for children, teens, and adults suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, PTDS, ADHD, ASD, sleep disorders and a variety of other psychological, family, and social problems. Prior to her transition to psychiatry Mandy spent 4 years working as a PA-C in neurosurgery.

Thiago Alberto

Family Nurse Practitioner

Thiago Alberto, known as “T,” is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with a deep-rooted passion for mental health care. With over 15 years of experience in the medical field, Thiago has established himself as a trusted healthcare professional in the Treasure Valley. Thiago strongly believes in a holistic and integrative approach to patient care, striving to meet individuals where they are in life. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Northwest Nazarene University and an Advanced Practice degree from Maryville University.

Samantha Blackburn

Nurse Practitioner

Samantha Blackburn is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who obtained her undergraduate degrees from The College of Idaho and Boise State University, as well as her graduate degree from the University of South Alabama. She has a diverse background with experience in primary care, internal medicine, urgent care, pediatrics, hospice, and palliative care in addition to her mental health clinical experience. She is passionate about working together with clients to reach their mental health goals and full potential. Samantha takes a holistic and individualized approach with each client by acknowledging their unique situations, providing ongoing education, and encouraging clients to be active participants in their care while providing them with a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment. She is experienced in providing care and psychiatric services for our increasingly diverse population to all age groups.

Counseling

Isabel Palmer

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Isabel Palmer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with individuals ages 14 and up. Isabel assists individuals in increasing self-compassion and radical self-acceptance. As a person-centered therapist, she believes that her clients are the experts in their own lives and works to build a trusting and safe relationship where clients can feel accepted, supported, and find their own inner resources to heal. Isabel has experience working with folks struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, identity issues, and relationship stressors. She aims to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals in the LGBTQ2IA+ community, as well as those within historically marginalized groups.

Lillian Bentley

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT

Lillian Bentley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has specialized in treating Trauma, Abuse, and Childhood Attachment Wounding that many times can trigger issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, maladaptive behaviors, dissociation, codependency, relationship conflict, and more. She utilizes current trauma informed practices that include EMDR, Brainspotting, and Ego State Therapy to release the past that is intruding on the present. Additionally, she utilizes learned skills to create new healthy patterns of engaging and thinking. Whether online or in person, Lillian creates a safe trusting environment to walk this journey together to gain emotional freedom and resiliency to life’s struggles. Lillian is intuitive and creative in her approach to therapy. It takes courage to move forward from past experiences, but you are not alone. Lillian is trained in faith based Christian counseling if that is desired, she is comfortable in exploring existential topics and supports diverse beliefs.

Jennica Grover

Licensed Clinical Social Worker -LCSW

Jennica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who earned her Master’s degree from Boise State University. Jennica enjoys working with women, teens, and children with a wide variety of diagnoses and situations and believes every person should be treated as unique and with respect and dignity. Jennica utilizes a combination of therapies including client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness and play therapy techniques, and other therapies to assist the client in addressing their particular needs. Jennica has experience with helping clients through anxiety, trauma, depression, and many other common issues people face throughout their lives.

Office Staff

Morgan Becker

Office Manager

Mary Maldonado

Medical Assistant

Erin Golden

Medical Assistant / TMS Coordinator