Kerri Hanlon
Kerri Hanlon (she/her) grew up in beautiful Bend and attended Mountain View High School. She continued her education in Portland, Oregon with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Portland State University. She then went on to receive a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Addiction Studies from Lewis and Clark College. She spent a few years working in Salem in Community Mental Health before switching directions to the private sector in out patient drug and alcohol programs in the Portland area. Kerri then made the decision to move back home to Bend and in 2007 started her private counseling practice, East Cascade Counseling Services. Kerri had the goal of bringing together an eclectic, dynamic group of therapists to create a Wellness Center environment – offering the very best therapeutic services to her home community.
Kerri is very excited to be offering services in the private practice setting. She brings a great deal of enthusiasm and passion to her work with adolescents, adults and families. Through her experience she has gained a unique way of being able to connect with clients and has a genuine capacity to assist individuals in seeking changes in their lives.
Kerri is licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapist (LPC) and certified by the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon (CADC III) as well as the National Association of Drug Abuse Counselors (MAC).
Stuart Forrister
Stuart (he/him), a Texas native, has lived in the Northwest for the last several years. He moved to Bend in 2018 to enjoy the great outdoors. Stuart has a background in education and completed a Master’s Degree in Counseling at Western Seminary in 2017.
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Stuart has spent the last four years working in community mental health and addictions. He specializes in both group and individual therapy for those struggling with co-occurring mental health and addiction issues.
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His approach to therapy incorporates a cognitive behavioral framework as well as a solution focused approach. He aims to help clients identify, challenge, and replace the self-defeating behaviors and find a healthy approach to living. Stuart also uses skills and techniques from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy to address past trauma. Stuart views counseling as a collaborative effort where he can help clients to recognize strengths, identify needs, understand conflicts, discover new options, set personal goals, and make informed choices.
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When he is not in the office, Stuart likes to spend time climbing, skiing, and fly fishing. Stuart is a registered LPC with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, a CADC I and CGAC-R with the Mental Health and Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon.
Christine Ewing
Christine Ewing (she/her), a Southern California native, moved to Bend in 2017. She has a background in Psychology, Child and Adolescent Development, and has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She holds both a license in Marriage and Family Therapy and School Counseling Credential in California and Oregon, respectively.
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Christine has spent the last thirteen years in community mental health, specializing in child, adolescent, and family therapy. The last five years she has focused working in both the school and community settings. She is trained in a variety of traditional and evidence-based practices that work to help support each unique individual. Some of these modalities include, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, Trauma Resiliency Model, Crisis Response, Applied Behavioral Analysis, and Collaborative Problem-Solving techniques.
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Christine believes that every person has a story to tell, and that it takes courage to share that story. The foundation of therapy is built on the ability to walk alongside of that story, while finding resiliency and strength. The hope for therapy is to provide individuals with opportunities to gain hope in their ability to live, love, and laugh to their fullest potential. When individuals are able to gain awareness on their trauma or story; needs can be identified, and insight can be used to make positive change. Her passion is helping young people find their voice, with the courage to share their story with family, friends, and community.
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In her free time, Christine loves to travel (especially somewhere with a beach) and spend time with family and friends. Christine is licensed with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT).
Kay Vincent
Kay (they/them) is originally from Southern California and moved to Bend 13+ years ago after falling in love with the pacific northwest. They received their Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Oregon State University – Cascades. They have spent the last few years working in residential treatment facilities, substance use treatment centers, and in crisis settings.
Kay specializes in working with teens (16+) and adults alike to better help them come into themselves. Kay enjoys helping clients feel empowered as the unique individual they are to feel more confident navigating this difficult world we call life. They also enjoy working a lot with relational problems (individual and couples) to better help individuals communicate effectively and set boundaries with those they love. Kay enjoys the introspection that comes from a safe & therapeutic environment that can ultimately change one's life trajectory for the better. They use an eclectic approach of EFT, collaborative problem solving, narrative therapy, exposure, Gotman, and offer EMDR to help work through traumatic experiences.
When not in the office Kay enjoys hiking with their dog Murphy (who might attend sessions from time to time), mushroom foraging, and a mix of creative endeavors. They are a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.
Paige Weiler
Paige Weiler (she/her) an Arizona native, was swept away with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and is proud to call Bend home. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Wyoming, and received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Oregon State University— Cascades.
She has experience working in a variety of mental health settings including residential treatment homes for at-risk youth, acute psychiatric stabilization facilities, and community mental health services. She is a registered professional counselor associate with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.
Paige believes change can begin within a safe, supportive, and understanding therapeutic relationship. She views counseling as a journey of discovery which leads to greater acceptance of one’s self. Her approach to counseling incorporates interpersonal process therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and components of cognitive behavioral therapy to guide clients through this process. She strives to work with clients to make meaning of, and heal from, their most agonizing experiences in order to foster growth towards living life fully.
During her down time Paige can be found walking around the river, hiking in the mountains, practicing yoga, or eating brunch with family and friends.
Megan Knoster
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I embrace a holistic perspective to healing and wellness through an integrative mind-body approach. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work degree from the Boston University School of Social Work in 2013. During my time at BUSSW, I engaged in specialized training in trauma-responsive care, and clinical mental health counseling. I aim to foster growth in the individuals and groups that I work with through education, targeted clinical skills and interventions, and healing relationships.
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As a trained and licensed clinical social worker, I bring a trauma-responsive lens to all that I do. Further, I also understand that we are impacted not only by each other, but by the systems and environments that we live within. Therefore, I am always offering the opportunity to consider what larger systems may be at play when obstacles and barriers show up on our journey to self discovery and wellness.
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With over 10 years of experience, I have worked in various roles supporting the social, emotional and psychological wellness needs of youth: as a school and community based mental health therapist, school counselor, group work facilitator, youth mentor and coach, yoga and mindfulness meditation teacher, youth program director, consultant and grant writer. In consideration of my time spent in these clinical settings, you can trust my skill-set and experience. I fully believe in the power that lies within the connection between mind, body, and spirit and feel strongly about providing a safe space for young people to participate fully in their healing journey to overall wellness.
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I enjoy working with individuals who present with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, challenges with self-worth and self-esteem, and student athlete stress management. I tailor my interventions to each client and their goals, and approach therapy through a person-centered and strengths-based lens. I have been trained in DBT, TF-CBT, and Motivational Interviewing, and have experience utilizing Solution-Focused Therapy and Somatic Practices.
Marci Tucker Billing Services
Marci Tucker brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in working with insurance and billing. Prior to beginning services with East Cascade Counseling Services Marci is available prior to your beginning services with East Cascade Counseling Services, to check benefits and assist you in understanding your specific health insurance coverage. If you have questions about your insurance, benefits or a statements from us at any point, please call Marci directly at 541-420-4460, or email her, MLTINSBILL@msn.com.
