OUR TEAM

"Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service
and compassion are the things which renew humanity." Buddha

team

Lori Eastep, MSW, LICSW

(509) 279-8838 | lori@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #: LW60185885

ID State LIcense #: LCSW- 43129

Trauma
Adult Attachment
First Responders and Therapists
Adolescent and Adult Focus
EMDR

Lori is a Licensed, Independent, Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience serving a broad spectrum of individuals, couples, youth, children and families. Lori has an extensive background in child welfare and working with at risk and adjudicated youth. Lori’s areas of expertise include best practice treatment of posttraumatic stress, adult attachment issues, grief and loss, and complex trauma with men and women. She provides a variety of trainings in various topics related to compassion fatigue, burnout, implicit bias and trauma sensitive strategies for professionals, educators, child welfare agencies, juvenile court/detention, visitation centers, parents, foster parents, and various other agencies by request.

Lori received her Master of Social Work from the University of Washington. She has done extensive post graduate work in the areas of trauma, PTSD, attachment, substance misuse and grief and loss. Lori utilizes EMDR and Brainspotting as primary treatment modalities. Lori is a Certified EMDR Therapist and an EMDRIA Consultant In-Training. Lori completed the Vulnerability, Courage, Shame, and Empathy: The Living Brave Continuing Education Course developed by Brene’ Brown. She is adjunct faculty for BASW and MSW students at Eastern Washington University. Lori volunteers as a member of ESD 101 Level 2 Threat Assessment Team supporting safe schools and communities and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the EMDR International Association.

Sandra Gormon-Brown, MSW, LICSW

(509) 990-6419 | sandra@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #: LW00006666

Attachment
Pediatric Trauma
Foster Care and Adoption
Attachment Focused Therapy
EMDR

Sandra is a Licensed, Independent, Clinical Social Worker and Certified Attachment Focused Therapist with over 25 years of experience serving a broad spectrum of children and families, especially those who have experienced foster care and/or adoption.

Sandra's areas of expertise include best practice treatment of attachment issues, pediatric trauma, trauma sensitive parenting, grief and loss, infant mental health, and pre and post adoption issues (foster, domestic and international).

Sandra received her Master of Social Work from the University of Washington. She has done extensive post graduate work in the areas of attachment, trauma, grief, adoption, child abuse/neglect and infant mental health. She is a graduate of Deborah Gray’s Attachment Focused Therapy program and a regular participant in Deborah’s educational consult group which provides continuing education in the emerging theory and research in the areas of adoption practice, neglect and abuse, prenatal exposure to toxins, development of affect regulation and the treatment of trauma in the specialized populations of foster care and adoption. Sandra utilizes Attachment Focused Therapy, Theraplay®, and EMDR as primary treatment modalities. She is a Registered Circle of Security Parent Educator and a member of the National Association of Social Workers, EMDRIA and ATTACH. She also serves as a Board member and Division Chair for the Washington Association for Children and Families.

Emily Steele, MSW, LICSW

509.869.7030 | emily@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #: LW60611316

Perinatal/Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders
Birth Trauma
NICU
EMDR
Infant Mental Health

Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist and Certified Attachment Focused Therapist with over a decade of experience serving children and families. Emily's areas of specialty practice include perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, NICU experiences, medically fragile and complex infants, infant mental health, attachment and bonding, parent education, and life transition to parenthood. She has extensive experience working with children with feeding and medical needs and attachment work with parents of children with medical complexities and families involved in the child welfare system.

Emily obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Whitworth University and a Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University. She has done extensive post graduate work in the areas of birth trauma, perinatal/postpartum challanges, attachment, grief, child abuse/neglect and infant mental health. Emily is trained in EMDR and Brainspotting and is also a Registered Circle of Security Parent Educator and Certified Promoting First Relationships provider. She is a member of Postpartum Support International and Perinatal Support Washington. Emily is an adjunct faculty member at Whitworth University and provides education to undergraduate students on the topics of abnormal psychology.

Lacey Hurley, MSW, LICSW

509.475.5691 | lacey@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #: LWLW61050174

Attachment-Focused Therapy
EMDR
Brainspotting
Blended Family Issues
Circle of Security

Lacey has worked in the social services field for over ten years and has been sub-contracted with Grassroots since 2013. Lacey is a certified Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) Educator and is trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Lacey is well trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting. Areas of practice and experience in serving individuals and families include pediatric and adult post traumatic stress disorder, suicide interventions, behavior modification, parent education, domestic violence, blended family challenges, stress management and crisis intervention. She regularly participates in continuing education and training to ensure that her skills are well developed and evidence based. Lacey is a certified CANS-F (Child & Adolescent Needs & Strengths-Family) assessment tool trainer for eastern Washington. Lacey earned her Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Eastern Washington University in 2013 and her Master’s Degree in Social Worker from Eastern Washington University June 2016. Lacey is a Faculty Field Instructor for the School of Social Work at Eastern Washington University.

Ashley Suter, MSW, LICSW

509.280.3703 | ashley@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #: LW60361334

Attachment
Foster care and adoption
Parent education
ADHD education and support

Ashley is based in Clark County. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Certified Attachment Focused Therapist with over 13 years of experience working with families, especially those impacted by foster care and the child welfare system. She is a certified ADHD professional and has received certification in Promoting First Relationships and Positive Parenting Program (Triple P). She is also a registered Circle of Security Parenting© educator and has received certification in the Circle of Security© clinical assessment of parent child interactions. Ashley received a Masters of Social Work degree from Eastern Washington University and regularly participates in continuing education and training to ensure that her skills are well developed and evidence based. Areas of practice which are of particular interest and expertise include parent-child relational issues, attachment, parent education, child development, blended family challenges, couple’s work, coping/stress management, crisis intervention and home-based service provision to children and families.

Chelsea Corigliano, MSW, LICSW

509.808.0206 chelsea@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #: LW61243907

Attachment
Pediatric/Adult Trauma
Neurodiversity
Foster Care and Adoption
Attachment Focused Therapy
EMDR

Chelsea has been working in the field of social services for over 14 years in various clinical and case management roles; of such includes the commencement of her subcontracted practice with Grassroots in 2015. Chelsea is well-versed in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and pediatric/adult Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) modalities. She has earned certifications as an Attachment Focused Therapist, ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP), Promoting First Relationships (PFR) Provider and Certified SafeCare Educator and SafeCare Provider Coach. She regularly participates in continuing education to ensure her skill set is that of current and relevant evidenced based practices. Particular areas of interest and expertise include: pediatric and adult complex trauma work, neurodiversity across the lifespan, attachment, foster/adoption dyadic and individual support, grief and loss, parent education, child development, coping/stress management, systemic and generational trauma and complexities of relationship issues – including domestic violence. Chelsea is a fully Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), who earned her Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University in 2014 and has an undergraduate degree from Eastern Washington University in Early Childhood Education.

Katelyn Schuler, MSW, LICSW

503.522.6580 | katelyn@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #:LW61287815

Foster Care and Adoption
Attachment
Parenting skills and strategies
Home based service provision
Trauma informed practice

Katelyn has been working in the field of social services for nearly nine years and has been contracted with Grassroots since 2016. She regularly participates in continuing education and training to ensure that her skills are well developed and evidence-based. Kate is Certified in Promoting First Relationships and Circle of Security Parenting. She is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has completed Deborah Gray's Attachment Trauma Focused Therapy training. Areas of practice which are of particular interest and expertise include birth to 5 interventions, crisis intervention, parent education, attachment, family systems and home-based service provision to children and families. Katelyn also has experience providing services in the community and school settings. Katelyn received her Bachelor degree in Social work from Concordia University in Portland in 2015 and her Masters in Social Work from Eastern Washington University in 2018. Kate is also a licensed foster parent and an adoptive parent.

Alejandro Limon, MSW, LICSW

509.845.9636 | alex@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #: LW61278863

Trauma Sensitive Parenting
Crisis Intervention and Management
Stress Management
EMDR

Alex has been working in the field of social services for 10 years and has been contracted with Grassroots since 2016. Alex is bilingual in English and Spanish. He is an accredited Triple P provider, accredited Project Safecare provider, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained, received training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and offers Family Preservation Services (FPS). Areas of practice and experience in serving individuals and families include stress management and crisis intervention, trauma sensitive parenting, family conflict, advocacy, resourcing, organization and home-based service provision to children and families. Alex regularly participates in continuing education and training to ensure that his skills are well developed, and evidence based. Alex received a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University, a Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University in 2016 and a Master of Public Administration from Eastern Washington University in 2017.

Kalyn Dahl, MSW, LICSW

509.863.4415 | kalyn@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #: LW61464682

Trauma focused intervention with youth and teens
Risk assessment and crisis intervention
Parent education
Cognitive Behavior Therapy and behavior modification
EMDR

Kalyn is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Associate and has been working in the field of social services since 2013. Her areas of expertise and interest include risk assessment, crisis intervention and trauma focused interventions with youth and teens, suicide interventions, stress management, parent education, family systems, and home-based service provision to children and families. Kalyn has been contracted with Grassroots since 2017. She received her Master’s in Social Work from Eastern Washington University in 2021. Kalyn is bilingual in English and Indonesian. She is a certified Triple P provider, offers Family Preservation Services, Functional Family Therapy and Crisis Family Intervention. She is trained in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness interventions. She regularly participates in continuing education and training to ensure that her skills are well-developed, and evidence based.

Taylor Kennedy, MSW, LICSW

509.929.0511 | taylor@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #:LW60801396

Pediatric trauma
EMDR
Foster care and adoption
Attachment Focused therapy

Taylor is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 10 years experience in the social services field. Taylor has been a subcontractor with Grassroots Therapy Group since 2016 with a focus on pediatric trauma and children/adolescents who have experienced foster care and adoption. Taylor’s is an Incredible Years Home Coach, Certified Promoting First Relationships (PFR) provider, registered Circle of Security provider and has received training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Play therapy and has completed Deborah Gray's Attachment Trauma Focused Therapy training.

Taylor obtained her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Whitworth University and then obtained her Master of Social Work degree from Eastern Washington University in 2014. Areas of practice interest and expertise are pediatric post -traumatic stress disorder, child development, pre and post adoption support, pediatric grief and loss, attachment and bonding, parent education and crisis intervention.

Elezaveta "Liz" Mikheyeva, MSW, LICSW

509.936.3357 | liz@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #: LW61410361

Trauma (Adult and pediatric)
Mood Disorders
EMDR
Brainspotting

Liz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the field of social services for over eight years and has been contracted with Grassroots since 2019. Liz is bilingual in English and Russian. She received a master’s degree in social work from Eastern Washington University in 2018. Liz regularly participates in continuing education and training to ensure that her skills are up to date, evidenced based and ensure best practice. Liz has received training in EMDR, Brainspotting, Attachment / Trauma Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Sandtray Therapy, Play Therapy, Suicide Prevention, Motivational Interviewing and is a certified Triple P provider. Liz has experience working in a hospital setting providing education and support to families impacted by chronic illness and medically complex diagnoses. Areas of specialty practice and experience include treating a variety of mental health disorders including attachment and trauma via in individual therapy with children, teens and adults, crisis interventions, and home-based service provision to children and families.

Dena Chappell, MS, LMHC, NCC

509.601.4335 | dena@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #:LH61468306

Pediatric Trauma
Attachment
Registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator
Child Development-Ages & Stages

Dena is a National Certified Counselor who received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2021 and her Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Relationships from the University of Idaho in 1993. Dena has partnered with children and families for over 28 years working within a variety of areas, including child development, education, social services, parent education, child abuse, neglect and trauma. Dena is a long time, well known child advocate and has volunteered for 17 years on the Our Kids: Our Business coalition which works toward improving the lives of all children and families in Spokane. Her area of clinical specialty is working with children and adolescents where she uses a strengths-based approach centered on the unique needs of each individual. Her method of therapy includes Attachment Trauma Focused Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior therapy and she utilizes elements of play to engage young clients in addressing problems and working towards solutions. Dena is a certified provider for Promoting First Relationships. Dena is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling.

Brina Carrigan, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C

509.418.9680 | brina@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #: LW 60973004 ID State License #: LCSW-43597

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Pregnancy and Birth Trauma
EMDR
Crisis Intervention
Fertility Issues

Brina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She obtained her Bachelors of Anthropology and Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University. Brina has been working in the field of social services for over 10 years and has extensive background in Indian Child Welfare and behavioral health crisis management. Brina specializes in Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders and is a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (PMH-C). Brina is a Certified Promoting First Relationships provider. Specialty practice areas include EMDR therapy, Interpersonal therapy, perinatal bereavement, NICU parent support, Substance Use Disorders and Pregnancy, trauma informed care, suicide assessment, coping/stress management, and parent education. Brina volunteers as a member of the Baby Outcomes Task Force at the Spokane Regional Health District.

MaryAnn Delaney, MSW, LICSW-A

509.879.1826 | maryann@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #: SC 61456490

Attachment Focused Therapy
Circle of Security
EMDR
Grief, Loss, Major Life Transitions
Mindfulness / Spirituality

MaryAnn Delaney, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Associate, holds a Master's in Social Work from Eastern Washington University. Her training includes EMDR, Attachment Trauma Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. MaryAnn is a certified Positive Parenting Program educator and Circle of Security Parent Educator, with comprehensive training in Circle of Security Core Sensitivities. Additionally, she brings five years of practical experience from a Montessori school, where she worked with children addressing learning and behavioral challenges.

MaryAnn's therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centered principles and attachment theory. She advocates a holistic approach that encourages the integration of the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional aspects of self to promote vitality and well-being.

Gina Pemberton, BA

509-385-2103 | gina@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #: CL61448522

Attachment
Foster Care and Adoption
Developmental Trauma
FASD

Gina has worked in various roles in the child welfare system for the past ten years as a foster parent, visitation supervisor and a CASA. These experiences have provided her with unique insights into the child welfare system, allowing her to approach her work with care and understanding for all involved parties.

Gina is a certified counselor subcontracted with Grassroots Therapy. Gina is trained in Triple P and also offers Family Preservation Services (FPS) to families, including post adoption families. Gina shares a deep understanding of the unique dynamics and challenges of post-adoption families as her and her husbands personal journey as a foster and adoptive family has given her firsthand experience in parenting her five children that have variety of unique challenges including anxiety, autism, ADHD, developmental trauma and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Gina brings a deep well of empathy, compassion and understanding to her work with parents.

Dedicated to ongoing professional development and acquiring new skills, Gina is currently undergoing training to become a certified parent coach with Connected Families. This organization equips her with additional skills to guide and empower parents, enhancing the lives of families under her care. Gina is pursuing further certifications in Circle of Security, and the Safe and Sound Protocol.

Gina's therapeutic approach is rooted in a strengths-based, collaborative mindset. She values and strives to respect each person's point of view, belief systems, values, and culture. By creating a safe and inclusive space, Gina fosters an environment where parents can openly share their concerns and work towards positive solutions.

Wuanita Carroll, LMHC

509.255.8722 | Wuanita@grassrootstherapy.com

WA State License #: LH60895415

Trauma
Attachment
Neurodiversity
Play Therapy Techniques

Wuanita is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor #6842, and National Certified Counselor #731066 with over 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. She has developed her clinical skills in various outpatient and intensive outpatient settings including 5 years of working with high risk, high conflict family systems as a therapist providing home based, intensive wrap services with a WISE program.

Wuanita is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist and has been trained in AutPlay, and RUBI (Research Unit in Behavior Intervention) by the Seattle Autism Center. Additionally, she is trained in EMDR, certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Equine Assisted Therapy. Her other areas of professional interest and expertise include Play Therapy, trauma and attachment based therapies, DBT, CBT+, Motivational Interviewing, and Emotion Focused Therapy. She regularly participates in continuing education to ensure her skill set is that of current and relevant evidence-based practices.

Wuanita graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Cameron University in 2011 and received a Master of Science in Behavioral Science, Counseling/ Marriage and Family from Cameron University in 2016. She is an adoptive parent, and a member of the Blackfeet Nation.