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Board of Directors (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
President: | Jes Leonard, Ph.D. |
| Jes Leonard, Ph.D. President, NHPA Liaison to the Board of Psychologists, APA Council of Representatives
I am a strong proponent of collegiality and professional relationships as well as a promoter of high quality and ethical treatment to our clients. I appreciate NHPA's long-standing tradition in both of these areas; therefore I joined to assist in promoting NHPA's mission for our current providers and their clients. Years on Board: 5 Practice Location: Lifestance Health (formally known as The Counseling Center of Nashua/New England), offices in Londonderry and Exeter, NH. Professional Interest Areas: I work with adults providing both individual and group therapy. I am trained as a generalist, but specialize in trauma work, specifically in the area of sexual trauma. I am trained in ACT, CBT, CPT, PE, IFS, and DBT skills. Though my clinical hours have shifted a bit, I am currently the Training Director for post-doc and practicum students as well as the Regional Clinical Assessment Director for NH/ME at Lifestance Health. Committee Work: Board of Psychologist Liaison, Early Career Psychologists Committee interim co-chair |
| Celia Oliver, Ph.D., Psy.D. Past President, Ethics Committee Chair, NHPA Liaison to the Board of Psychologists Years on board: 15 Practice Location: Retired from Private Practice in Peterborough, NH Professional Interest Areas: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, specializing in the treatment of anxiety and autism spectrum disorders in children, teens, and adults; ethics in clinical practice Committee Work: Chair of the Ethics Committee (on committee since 2005) |
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| Brittany St. Jean, Psy.D. President-Elect 2022-2023 One of my favorite things about being a psychologist is having the opportunity to connect with others who share the common goal of providing quality psychological care and advocating for the individuals we serve. I joined the board to be a part of something greater than myself, and to be an agent of change. I’m deeply committed to strengthening New Hampshire communities and improving access to mental health care across the state, which aligns with NHPA’s value of practicing psychology to promote human welfare. It’s an honor to be part of the NHPA’s dedicated group of psychologists working together to better our profession and our state. Years on board: 3 Practice Location: Currently practicing across the Merrimack School District and southern NH region; adjunct faculty member at Rivier University Professional Interest Areas: Consultation, psychological assessment for children and adolescents, trauma-informed care (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and school psychology Committee Work: Behavioral Healthcare Advocacy Committee (BHAC) Member |
| Sheila Gaphardt, Psy.D. Secretary It's fun and fulfilling to be connected with other energetic and caring psychologists, all working to enhance the welfare of our profession and improve services to clients in NH. Years on board: 3 Practice Location: Lifestance Health (formally known as The Counseling Center of Nashua/New England) office in Nashua, NH Professional Interest Areas: Although I am trained as a generalist, I most frequently work with clients who are seeking to address anxiety, anger, trauma, and/or phase of life challenges. I practice primarily from an ACT perspective, but am also trained in CBT, CPT, PE, IFS, and DBT skills. Committee Work: Continuing Education |
 | James Bomersbach, Ph.D. Legislative Committee Chair Years on board: 2 |
| John Cabibi, Ph.D. Member-At-Large (2022-2024)
Years on board: 10+ years Practice Location: Retired from private therapeutic and evaluative practice. Now available for consultation and supervision. Former experience at NH State Hospital, Clinical evaluation and consultation to public schools, placement in private schools and treatment facilities, consultation to courts and police departments
Professional Interest Areas: CBT, Mindfulness, adolescence and non-verbal communication Personal Interests: Photography, Fly Fishing, Kayaking, Bird Watching, Good Food, Etymology of Words Committee Work: Currently member of BHAC. Past Work: Chair of Professional Affairs, Professional Wills, Board Secretary, Grass-roots Liaison to APA, Liaison to NH Mental Health Coalition. Over the years I have participated on numerous other committees and have frequently testified before the NH Legislature. |
| Stefanie Griffin, Ph.D. Member-At-Large (2021-2023) When I first moved to NH over 15 years ago, I wasn’t certain whether NHPA was a good fit for me, given my focus in neuropsychological evaluation. As a member, I have come to understand the importance that NHPA plays in advocating for all psychologists and for individuals seeking psychological services of all forms in New Hampshire. I’ve enjoyed serving on the Behavioral Healthcare Advocacy Committee over the last couple of years and look forward to continuing to bring the perspective of a clinical neuropsychologist to bear on the work of NHPA as a Member-At-Large. Years on board: 2 Practice Location: Northeast Evaluation Specialists, Dover, NH Professional Interest Areas: neuropsychological assessment of adults; dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and neurodevelopmental disorders Committee Work: Behavioral Healthcare Advocacy Committee (BHAC) |
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| Natasha Haughton, Ph.D. Member At-Large (2021-2023), Inclusion & Equity Committee Co-Chair Committee Work: Inclusion & Equity Co-Chair |
| Sue H. Kim, Ph.D. Membership Committee Chair As a clinician in solo private practice, I appreciate how NHPA has given me connections with talented and dedicated clinicians from all over the state. I like being part of a hard-working team of people who want to improve mental health services for the citizens of NH, who want to support clinicians to be successful, and who want to apply psychological knowledge and skills to tackle systemic injustices like racism. Years on board: 9 |
| Tracy Robinson-Wood, Ed.D. Member At-Large (2022-2024), Inclusion & Equity Committee Co-Chair Committee Work: Continuing Education, Inclusion & Equity Co-Chair |
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| Lindsey Staples, Ph.D. Member At-Large (2022-2024) It is important for New Hampshire psychologists to stay connected in order to support each other and the clients we serve. I am grateful to be included among such a passionate and kindhearted group of individuals. I have valued the opportunity to join NHPA in advancing the practice and in providing advocacy efforts in the behavioral health space. Years on Board: 1 |
| Cynthia Whitaker, Psy.D. MLADC HR Chair, Interim Treasurer (2022-2023)
Years on Board: 6 |
| Julie Wolter, Psy.D. Behavioral Healthcare Advocacy Committee Chair I enjoy advocating for the future of psychologists in a fast-changing healthcare system. As systems change and research advances, we must continue to prioritize the importance of the therapeutic relationship in healing. It’s an honor to be a part of a dedicated group of psychologists who care about both the health of the profession and the health of the New Hampshire community. Years on board: 4 |
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