Staff & Practitioners

Ann Heath, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has worked as a mental health provider in the Salem area for 30+ years. She is experienced in providing individual and group therapy for adults with anxiety, depression, history of trauma, and adjustment issues related to divorce/medical conditions/bereavement/aging and other life transitions. She is also experienced in providing treatment services for persons with persistent psychiatric conditions such as Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, OCD with the goal of optimal symptom management.

Ann uses a goal oriented and solution focused model of psychotherapy. Her primary theoretical approach is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. This is conducted in a respectful atmosphere, which is collaborative and interactive and based on helping clients understand the relationship of emotions and behavior to cognition, with the overall goal of making identified and positive changes. Ann’s counseling services are strengths based, trauma informed and culturally sensitive. She also integrates psychodynamic and social learning theory and motivational, as well as client-centered, psychoeducational counseling approaches, for individualized treatment.

Ann has a Masters in Social work from the University of Missouri, is licensed in Oregon and is active in NASW (National Association of Social Workers).

Steve Henderson, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over eight years of experience providing behavioral health services to adults and families in outpatient, inpatient and correctional settings. Steve received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma and his academic background includes a strong foundation of humanistic and existential theory, as well as practical experience in a variety of counseling techniques. Steve works primarily with adults aged 18 and older and is experienced in working with depression, anxiety, severe and persistent mental illness, self-esteem, interpersonal issues, trauma recovery, identity issues, spiritual and existential concerns, life transition and personality disorders. Steve often utilizes tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. He emphasizes an open and productive therapeutic alliance, in which genuine interactions can provide opportunities for growth and insight.

Kippy Macklin, ARNP, Bio Coming Soon

Stephenie C. Szumny, MA, LPC, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with more than 4 years clinical experience in the state of Oregon, providing individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. Special areas of interest are relationships, parenting, attachment, anxiety, and depression (especially related to pregnancy and birth). Stephenie has extensive training working with parents who desire to increase their bonds and secure attachment with their children as young as 2 years old, (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy). Stephenie utilizes a person-centered approach to therapy, balancing unconditional kind regard with increasing personal resourcefulness. She received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University in Chicago Illinois.

Gregory Trotter, LPC, is currently working only as a supervisor and is not seeing any new or returning clients. Greg is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has 22 years experience in the mental health profession. He has worked with adults, adolescents and couples. He has history working with clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, childhood abuse, transitions, losses, codependency, relationship concerns, dual diagnosis issues, and severe and persistent mental illness. He has an increasing interest and understanding in how our brains/minds and emotional health can literally heal and change through the counseling process. Greg received his Bachelors from Willamette University and received his Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark College.

Cecilia Wong, LPC, CGAC I, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. Cecilia completed her master’s degree in counseling at Western Seminary, and has provided services for children, adults, and couples. In the past 12 years, while providing counseling services, Cecilia has added other counseling tools to her toolbox; including EMDR (basic training) and Problem Gambling Counseling Certification. She is also pursuing nursing degrees to become a holistic provider. Cecilia believes the counseling relationship requires mutual respect and collaboration. Change can happen when the client recognizes their strengths and desires change. She works with her clients to discover those strengths to help them live a more fulfilling life. Cecilia is proficient in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Cantonese Chinese languages.