Meet the Clinicians

Elizabeth Boudreaux, LMHC -- Elizabeth is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist. She earned a dual Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Antioch University Seattle. Over the last 6 years, she has been working with adults of all ages in a variety of settings. Her approach to therapy is strengths-focused and collaborative while staying grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) techniques.

Molly Costello MSW, LSWAIC-- Molly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate who earned her master's degree in Social Work from Seattle University. She completed her clinical training at Kennedy Catholic High School in their counseling center, where she provided therapy to individuals struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, grief, and school refusal.

Molly specializes in the treatment of OCD and is trained in evidence-based therapies, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Her approach is grounded in evidence based practices while also prioritizing a trauma-informed stance.

Molly is dedicated to creating a warm and non-judgmental environment where clients can get curious about and challenge their OCD and anxiety. She enjoys working with children and adolescents and supporting them in finding more joy and freedom in their lives.

Debora de Souza, MAEd LMHCA -- Deb is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate who earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Seattle University. In her clinical training she worked with adults dealing with trauma and anxiety related disorders, PTSD, depression, OCD, ADHD, and social anxiety.

Deb strives to create a compassionate, culturally sensitive environment, using a strength-based approach grounded in evidence-based therapies such as: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Deb is a BIPOC therapist who enjoys working with teens and adults. A native of Brazil, Deb can provide therapy both in English and  Portuguese.

Jody Dearborn, LMHC -- Jody is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who earned her master's degree in Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University Seattle. Jody has 14 years of experience providing person-centered care for teen and adult clients. Prior to joining our team, Jody previously worked in community mental health settings, Kaiser Permanente, and private practice in the Puget Sound region. Jody helps clients with OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors, anxiety, insomnia, and stress-related mental health concerns.

Jody's approach to therapy is collaborative and compassion oriented with emphasis on evidence-based treatment practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) and Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment (Com-B). Jody is a member of the physical/facial difference community and understands the unique stressors of living with physical/facial difference and its impact on mental health.

Kristin Kalning, LMFTA -- Kristin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate who earned her master's degree in Couple and Family Therapy from Antioch University. She has experience working in schools and community mental health, and has worked with issues ranging from anxiety to PTSD.

Kristin specializes in the treatment of OCD and its intersections with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She also enjoys working with body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). Kristin is trained in evidence-based therapies, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Kristin is trained as a family therapist, and loves working to empower parents in the battle against OCD and anxiety. She enjoys working with all ages and family configurations. Her therapeutic style is warm, direct, collaborative, and creative, and she loves to infuse her sessions with humor and play.

Jesica Mendoza, LMHC -- Jesica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who earned her Master of Applied Child & Adolescent Psychology from the University of Washington. She has experience in schools and community health. Jesica has experience working with infants to adolescents in various settings including when she completed her clinical training in a community health setting where she treated youth with anxiety-related disorders, depression, trauma, and ADHD. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Modification, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She strives to be culturally sensitive and works to create an environment that is warm, playful, and humorous. Jesica enjoys empowering families and youth by focusing on self-advocacy and motivation for change. Jesica is bi-cultural in Mexican and U.S culture and can speak Spanish.

Peter Quirk, LMHC-A -- Peter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate who earned his master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University. He completed his clinical training at Edmonds College Counseling Center, where he provided therapy to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma.

Peter specializes in the treatment of OCD and is trained in evidence-based therapies, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). His approach is focused on collaboration and culturally responsive care, with emphasis in helping clients facing their fears and living a more fulfilling life.

Peter is dedicated to creating a compassionate and unique treatment plan tailor to each client with the goal of creating meaningful and lasting change. He enjoys working with adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with OCD, anxiety, and life transitions. He also enjoys working with neurodivergent populations, supporting them on their path to achieve their goals around mental health and better fulfillment in life.

Sharlotte Sheffield, LMHCA - Sharlotte is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate who earned her master's degree in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology from the University of Washington. She completed her clinical training at Rogers Behavioral Health treating OCD, various anxiety disorders, and depression in children and adolescents. Sharlotte's approach to therapy is focused on evidence-based treatments such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Sharlotte enjoys working with children, adolescents, and their families to improve their mental health and overall well-being.

Megan Wanless, LMFT - Megan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who earned her master's degree in Child, Couple, and Family Therapy at Antioch University. She specializes in working with kids and teens with depression, anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Megan's approach to therapy is very client-centered, working with the family to help create a healthier environment for everyone. She relies on evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Megan loves to create a comfortable and playful setting to help individuals move towards health.

Rindee G.P. Ashcraft, Ph.D. - Dr. Ashcraft has worked with OCD and anxiety for the last 10 years, and with adolescents and teens for the last 20 years. She is an expert in navigating the intricacies of ERP, and tailors her therapy to each individual. She also has expertise in treating OCD Spectrum disorders such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Trichotillomania, and other Body Focused Repetitive Behavior Disorders.  She founded Polaris Family Behavioral Health, PLLC to create a place where people are able to find effective, compassionate treatment for anxiety, OCD, and related disorders.  Dr. Ashcraft obtained her M.A. in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2004. Dr. Ashcraft earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology in 2009 from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University in San Diego.

Naya Beall, PhD -- Dr. Beall is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington and the Clinical Director at Polaris. She earned her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Antioch University and holds a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Washington. She completed her clinical training at Seattle Children's Hospital Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for OCD, where she provided therapy to youth and families with severe OCD and comorbid related anxiety disorders. Dr. Beall's approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and parents to overcome OCD and anxiety-related disorders. She is also fluent in Portuguese.