At WellSpring Child and Family Psychology, the goal is to help individuals and families achieve healthy, balanced, and meaningful lives - even when life brings the most difficult challenges. This is accomplished through providing a warm, inviting, and supportive atmosphere, paired with high quality behavioral healthcare treatments. Our providers love what we do and respect the individuals with whom we work. As a practice, we provide at least two years post-licensure supervision and consultation with senior clinician for our early-career providers, and are dedicated to lifelong professional development, continuing education, and growth for our entire practice.
Each of our providers has unique training and experience, and we encourage you to explore the services they offer. Our intake coordinator is familiar with each provider, and will also work with you to find a good match for your specific needs.
Each of our providers has unique training and experience, and we encourage you to explore the services they offer. Our intake coordinator is familiar with each provider, and will also work with you to find a good match for your specific needs.
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Dr. Jerome is a Clinical Psychologist experienced in providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She uses an integrative approach to treatment, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and EMDR. She has specialized training and experience in trauma treatment and EMDR with both children and adults. Dr. Jerome enjoys working with families on fostering healthy attachments, developing effective parenting strategies, and improving family relationships.
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Sarah Etu, Ph.D
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Dr. Etu is a Clinical Psychologist who works with adolescents, young adults, and adults. She utilizes a variety of empirically-supported treatments to best meet the needs of each patient. Dr. Etu works with a number of concerns, including anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship problems, and depression. Dr. Etu has specialized training in working with eating disorders and body image issues.
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READ DR. ETU'S FULL BIO
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Dr. Van Brunt is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who sees individuals over the age of 18. Dr. Van Brunt enjoys working with individuals with a variety of presenting concerns such as ADHD, trauma/PTSD, dissociative disorders, issues of identity such as gender and sexuality, infertility, caregiver distress, women's issues, and mood disorders. She is an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider. She also has specialized training in EMDR and the treatment of trauma.
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READ DR. VAN BRUNT'S FULL BIO
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Katherine "Katie" Wallace is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents and adults. Katie works with a wide range of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, family/relationship issues, post-traumatic reactions and problematic substance abuse. Katie has specialized training in working with adolescents struggling with substance abuse issues. She is also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Katie is available for telehealth (virtual) appointments.
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READ KATIE'S FULL BIO
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Dr. Pernod is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with children (6 and up), adolescents and adults. Dr. Pernod is bilingual and provides individual, couples, and group therapy in English or Spanish as needed. Dr. Pernod uses an integrated approach, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness based stress reduction techniques. She works with a range of presenting concerns including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, bereavement, medical issues, and trauma. She has a special interest in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
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Catherine “Cat” Conger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children, adolescents and adults. Cat has experience working with a variety of concerns, including PTSD/Trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, behavioral difficulties, family difficulties/problems, mood disorders, and codependency. Cat is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is a Certified Family Trauma Professional. Cat draws upon a number of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, existential/mindfulness techniques, play techniques, family systems techniques, and Motivational Interviewing techniques.
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READ CAT'S FULL BIO
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Dr. Cook is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who conducts comprehensive psychological, educational, and neuropsychological assessments. Dr. Cook is not currently taking new therapy clients, but has an extensive history of working with children (ages 5 and up), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has expertise and experience working with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, LGBT-specific issues and general life challenges. She has a particular passion for working with individuals of all ages with neurodivergence (e.g., ASD, ADHD, LD) and has extensive experience providing professional trainings in this area. Dr. Cook uses a combination of person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Acceptance and Commitment strategies, and is also trained in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy.
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SEE DR. COOK'S FULL BIO
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Kate is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 30 years experience working with adolescents (14 and up) and adults. Kate has experience addressing parent-child conflicts, adolescent behavioral concerns, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD/trauma, LGBTQ specific issues, sexual abuse, relationship conflicts, and domestic violence. She also has extensive experience running adolescent and parent groups. Kate has been trained in Positive Peer Culture, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, EMDR (Level One), Co-occurring disorders, and Critical Incident Stress Management. Kate often integrates creative and active techniques (such as ropes course techniques) into her therapy in order to make therapy engaging and productive.
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SEE KATE'S FULL BIO
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Dr. Snigier is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with infants, children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Snigier provides treatment for a number of concerns including depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges, ADHD, attachment and relationship concerns, adjustment issues, and developmental trauma. In addition, Dr. Snigier conducts comprehensive psychological and educational assessments. Dr. Snigier has a special interest in working with infants and toddlers (and their parents) on early childhood and developmental interventions, as well as working with young adults who are facing the unique challenges of early adulthood (e.g., managing early relationships, navigating college, entering the workforce, etc.).
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SEE DR. SNIGIER'S FULL BIO
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Jessica "Jess" Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She enjoys working with individuals to help with anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and grief, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and ADHD. She has a special interest in working with individuals with intellectual disabilities (e.g., Down Syndrome), as well as the LGBTQIA community. Jessica draws from therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing and systems theory, and often integrates play and creative approaches in her work with children.
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SEE JESSICA'S FULL BIO
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Dr. Hill has completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, and is currently a Resident in Psychology* at WellSpring. Dr. Hill has a special focus on working with individuals between the ages of 15 and 35. She enjoys supporting individuals through the challenges of early adulthood, including relationship challenges, eating disorders, sexual trauma, identify issues, LGBTQIA-specific challenges, anxiety, mood disorders, and self-injury/suicidal ideation. She uses a client-centered, relational approach that integrates psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques (e.g., DBT, CBT).
* A Resident in Psychology has completed all requirements of the Doctoral degree in clinical psychology, including all required supervised clinical hours, and is waiting to take the national licensure exam (EPPP). After taking her exam, Dr. Hill will be a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Prior to taking her exam, Dr. Hill will be supervised by a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Sarah Etu.
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* A Resident in Psychology has completed all requirements of the Doctoral degree in clinical psychology, including all required supervised clinical hours, and is waiting to take the national licensure exam (EPPP). After taking her exam, Dr. Hill will be a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Prior to taking her exam, Dr. Hill will be supervised by a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Sarah Etu.
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Catharine Lloyd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children (ages 5 and up), adolescents, adults and families. She enjoys partnering with individuals and families to address a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, family/relationship problems, attachment issues, and post-traumatic stress. She has experience working with families navigating adoption and foster care, and is trained in Adoption Competency and Trauma-Focused CBT. Her approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness based practices, and trauma-informed approaches.
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Courtney Tidwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children and adolescents (ages 8 to 18). She has extensive experience working within a school setting, and enjoys working with children and teens with ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, and and wide variety of school-related issues. She has extensive training in positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, play therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy.
*Courtney offers evening hours after 5:30 pm and sees ages 8 to 18.
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*Courtney offers evening hours after 5:30 pm and sees ages 8 to 18.
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Dr. Erin Palmwood is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with adolescents and adults to address concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anger management difficulties. Dr. Palmwood draws from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in conjunction with other treatments such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other mindfulness-informed interventions. She also uses Cognitive Processing Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention to address trauma and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, respectively.
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Dr. Heather K. Henig, MD
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We are excited to partner with the Psychiatric Office of Dr. Heather K. Henig, MD to provide co-located medication management services. She is board certified in Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
To learn more about Dr. Henig's services please click here.
To learn more about Dr. Henig's services please click here.
Wellspring's Mission
Individuals do not exist in a vacuum - the health of one impacts the wellbeing of all. The mission of WellSpring is to help promote health and wellbeing within the Fredericksburg community. Understanding individuals within the larger systems in which they live (e.g., families, communities, cultures, religion), as well as the impact the individual has on the larger whole, is a primary mission of WellSpring Child and Family Psychology.
Interested in joining our team?
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