Michael Demolina,

PhD, LPCS, CDCS, MAC

President

As the owner and director at Wisdom Traditions, Michael brings 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, trainer, consultant and public speaker to the practice.

Dr. Mark Braunstein, DO

Medical Director

Dr. Mark A. Braunstein, known to many as “Dr. B,” he is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who answers a lifelong call to healing, medicine, and innovation.

Rachel harrison, LCSW, LPCS

Executive Director

Rachel is passionate and committed to assist others to understand the power in difficult situations while remaining centered on individuals healing as a whole and living a fulfilled life. 

max pickard

Practice Manager

After a decade in healthcare, nothing is more important to Max than ensuring patients are heard and receiving the care they need.

Amity scoville, lcsw

Clinical Supervisor

Amity helps people connect with their innate power to heal and move toward integration using Brainspotting, Core Transformation, EFT and Tai Chi as somatic approaches.

kim beekman-dew,

MS, LPC-S, CCTP

Integrative Behavioral Health Counselor

Kim brings decades of counseling experience to Wisdom, including work with military families, domestic violence and abuse survivors and complex relationship issues. Kim uses narrative and somatic approaches to help her clients.

matthew rutledge, m.ed

Integrative Counselor

Matthew strives to bring directness, compassion, warmth, non-judgement, and an occasional drop of humor into his work as a counselor. He completed his practicum and internship training at Wisdom in 2026, and also has a background in human development and family science.

melinda l’esperance,,

bs,

cdcs

Chemical Dependency Counselor & Group Facilitator

Melinda brings energy and empathy to assist in identifying and working toward wellness goals with a trauma-informed holistic approach.

Betsy Douds-Paczan MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Betsy practices family medicine, women’s health, occupational, sports medicine and CDL exams. and a graduate of the University of Washington MEDEX physician assistant program.

shannan matthews, ms, cdci

Integrative Counselor

Shannan approaches therapy with a trauma-responsive lens, specializing in co-occurring substance and behavioral addiction, suicidal ideation and mental health challenges to make space for wellbeing. Shannan proudly completed her Master's degree in 2024.

tim alderson,

ms

Integrative Counselor

Tim specializes in family therapy at Wisdom and works with individuals with a Gottman lens and supports optimized relational, sports, professional and financial performance. Tim’s graduate research at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center focused on the impact of exercise on mental health.

uju morah,

bs

Counseling Intern & Case Manager

Uju supports groups, assessments, and works with individuals to highlight their strengths and move forward on their healing path using DBT, Brainspotting, and an empathic and warm approach.

Ally vernon,

ms, lpc

Integrative Counselor

Ally supports individuals and families from an attachment frame and brings curiosity and collaboration to support healing.

sharilynn stanford, ma

Integrative Counselor

Graduate from Naropa University with a Master's in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling, Sharilynn brings a holistic, integrative approach. Sharilynn believes deeply in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship, tailoring her methods to each person’s unique needs.

aleta wilson, BSW, cdcs

Chemical Dependency Counselor

Aleta has been working in the substance use and mental health field since 2007. Aleta has experience with program management, and counseling and uses cognitive, empathic and goal oriented approaches to support forward progress.

Robin McAllistar,

ba

Integrative Behavioral Health Counselor

Robin brings over three decades of counseling experience to support people navigating trauma, recovery, relationships, grief, anxiety, and major life transitions. She works primarily by telehealth and uses Brainspotting, parts work and in depth experience to her practice.

karin lien,

lpc, CDCI

Integrative Counselor

Karin brings nearly 20 years of experience to her work as a therapist. She is passionate about helping and healing the whole person.

stephanie dipiazza, mssw

Integrative Counselor

Stephanie works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship difficulties, boundaries, self-worth, emotional regulation, and life transitions. She is active duty Air Force and provides telehealth services at Wisdom Traditions.

sara grissom, bs

cdcii

Case Manager

Sara provides support for people to identify community resources to increase access to healthcare, food, housing, and connection. At Wisdom Traditions, she assists with patient orientation and brings empathy and curiosity to case management for patients.

cassidy burke,

bsw

KAP Sitter

Cassidy brings passion and experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals to her work supporting a safe setting for Ketamine journeys at Wisdom with empathy and curiosity.