Mark Barnes, Ph.D. is a senior clinician who has worked with children and adolescents since 1984.  He has been with the Sullivan Center since 1991.  He holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is a licensed psychologist.  He also holds a master’s degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling.  Dr. Barnes has diverse experience in treating children, adolescents and their families in a variety of settings including hospitals, residential treatment centers, and day treatment and outpatient programs.  Dr. Barnes has a specialty in psychological testing, as well as the treatment of depression, attention deficit disorder, and developmental issues of adolescents.  He currently administers the training components at the Center including the APPIC internship and post-doctoral training programs.  Dr. Barnes also serves as a clinical supervisor to participating pre-doctoral interns and post-doctoral fellows. He also supervises students in training and pre-doctoral interns at The Psychological Services Center which is affiliated with Alliant International University as well as practicum students and Licensed Marriage and Family Interns through the Onsite Counseling Center at the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary.  Dr. Barnes has served as adjunct faculty member at Fresno State University, the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University and is a consulting faculty member for the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary.

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Nancy Doi grew up in a small farming community south of Fresno working the summers packing peaches and plums, floating down rivers, and dreaming of a bigger life.  She attended California State University Fresno, graduating with honors with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and minors in art and music.  She then earned her doctorate degree through Long Island University in New York.  In Long Island Dr. Doi worked with survivors of domestic abuse, adolescents in a residential treatment program and also assisted with adolescent anger management programs throughout the community.  Her internship occurred through Long Beach Child and Family Guidance Center.  Rotations included working with children receiving treatment at the Long Beach Memorial Hospital oncology ward as well as more specialized treatment with children who survived sexual abuse.  Dr. Doi then worked at San Fernando Valley Child and Family Services in their Day Treatment Program.  This consisted of supervising small classrooms devoted to assisting children with mental health needs who could not function in public schools.

 Finally, recognition of the importance of family and home brought Dr. Doi back to Fresno to work at the Sullivan Center for Children.  Experiences at the Sullivan Center include outpatient therapy, managing a counseling program at two Fresno Junior High Schools, working with Head Start and Central Valley Regional Center, and the opportunity to learn from Dr. Sullivan herself.  For seven years, Dr. Doi also worked with the Fresno Area Psychology Association as the Newsletter editor.  Areas of interest currently include adolescents, attachment issues, sand play, and play therapy.

Treon Hinmon, Psy.D., has worked in mental health services for children and families for over a decade.  He completed a B.S. in Psychology at Old Dominion University in his home state of Virginia on a full academic scholarship, earning recognition by the Psychology department as a distinguished graduate of the program.  He pursued doctoral training at the Fresno campus of the California School of Professional Psychology, with studies in child development and forensic psychology.  Dr. Hinmon has provided thousands of hours of services in evaluation, therapy, education, and behavior management.  His professional experiences include 4 years of service in residential treatment for abused children as a residential counselor, staff trainer, and program manager, as well as 2 years of service as an in-home counselor and program manager for a non-profit agency.  Dr. Hinmon joined the Sullivan Center staff in 2002 where he completed internship and post-doctoral fellowship.  He received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2004 and was licensed as a Psychologist in 2006.  Dr. Hinmon provides a wide range of services for children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults including psychotherapy, behavior management, parenting support, and psychological evaluation.

Lisa Ganiron, Psy.D. has worked with children and their families since 2003.  She completed her undergraduate studies at California State University, Fresno in 2001.  In August 2007, Lisa completed her graduate work at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University-Fresno Campus.  Since joining the Sullivan Center in July 2006, Lisa has provided psychological assessment and psychotherapeutic services to various populations in her capacity as Intern and most recently as a Post Doctoral Fellow and Registered Psychological Assistant.  Dr. Ganiron is currently in the process of fulfilling the requirements for licensure in California.  She is under the supervision of Kathy Sullivan, Ph.D.

Marcelle Pratt, Psy.D. joined the Sullivan Center for Children in 2006 as an intern.  She completed her undergraduate psychological degree at University of California, Los Angeles.  Marcelle attended the California School of Professional Psychology in Fresno, where she earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology.  At the Sullivan Center, Dr. Pratt provides psychotherapy for individuals of all ages as well as for families and couples.  Her therapeutic interventions are informed by concepts of attachment and family systems.  Dr. Pratt is also involved with the Fresno Area Psychological Association as Newsletter Editor and Website Administrator.

Dave Calandra, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist came to the Sullivan Center in 2005.  He received a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from California State University, Fresno in 1983 and has been licensed since 1989.  He has worked in a variety of treatment settings and specializes in couples therapy and areas related to substance abuse.

Katie Redwine, Ph.D., has worked providing therapy and assessment to children, adolescents, and adults since 2000.  She holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is a licensed psychologist.  She completed a B.A. in psychology from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where she graduated with highest honors and was awarded the Holtzberg Fellowship for Excellence in the field of Psychology.  She then traveled to the San Francisco Bay Area, where she enrolled in a doctoral program for clinical psychology at Alliant International University, with an emphasis on child and family therapy.  During her graduate training she worked at the Psychological Services Center, at a continuation high school, as an evaluator to assess Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children, and at a community mental health agency.  She completed a pre-doctoral internship at Saint Mary’s Medical Center, providing neuropsychological assessment and short-term psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults.  She graduated from Alliant International University in June, 2005.  She went on to complete a post-doctoral fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in Union City, and was subsequently hired on as a staff clinician, providing psychological testing and crisis evaluation and intervention, as well as group, family, and individual therapy to clients of all ages.  In 2007, Dr. Redwine moved to Fresno and began working at the Sullivan Center for Children.  She provides a variety of services for children, adolescents, and adults including psychotherapy and psychological evaluation.  She also serves as the co-coordinator of the Continuing Education program.

In January 2007, Betsy Jost began working at the Sullivan Center for Children as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT).  Betsy has had extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and their families---initially working for many years as a public school teacher.  While teaching, Betsy earned her Master of Science Degree in Marriage Family Therapy at California State University, Fresno, and graduated in December 2001.  Betsy completed an internship and then became licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences in October 2005.

During her internship, Betsy worked in a variety of settings including: a county mental health agency working with children, adolescents, and families, and with a non-profit agency providing therapy for the general population, victims of child abuse, victims of crime, and with adults who were court-ordered to work on domestic violence issues.  Betsy has gained expertise in working with children and adolescents, as well as with the wide variety of issues and challenges which families face.

Stephanie Kubit, Licensed Marriage and Familiy Therapist, has provided therapy services to children and their families for over ten years. She graduated from U.C.L.A with an undergraduate degree in Clinical Psychology and her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.  After working in Southern California in a variety of clinical settings, Stephanie returned to Fresno where she completed her internship training at Comprehensive Youth Services.  In 2006, she was licensed by the State of California, as a Marriage and Family Therapist.  Stephanie is also a member of the California Association of Marriage Family Therapy.  As part of the clinical staff at the Sullivan Center for Children, she specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and their families.

Kelli Barton M.A. is a doctoral candidate at Argosy University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology.  Kelli earned a B.A. degree in psychology from Southwest Texas State University in 2003.  During her undergraduate studies, she conducted anger management and parenting skills classes for low-income families. In addition, she worked on the diagnostic and inpatient units of a psychiatric hospital for adolescents.  At this time, Kelli participated in a variety of roles in working closely with the YMCA, the City of Richardson, and day care programs in order to provide educational and recreational activities for children under the age of 12.     

 Prior to beginning her graduate program, Kelli aided CalWORKS clients in determining eligibility for mental health and vocational services.  Additionally, she provided a variety of services for children with autism and their families in their homes.  During her graduate studies, Kelli provided intake evaluations and therapy within the substance abuse program at Yolo County.  She also worked closely with the Yolo County Crisis Intervention team, assessing and responding to crises.  She attended her second practicum at Turning Point Community Programs where she provided individual therapy services.  Kelli also provided direct care services for adolescents and adults at a county mental health hospital on the crisis and inpatient units.

Candice Mickett, M.A. is a pre-doctoral candidate at Argosy University, Orange County campus.  She earned her B.A. in psychology at Pepperdine University and her M.A. in clinical psychology at Argosy University, Honolulu campus.  Candice’s previous professional experience has been a diagnostic practicum at a school setting in Hawai’i and two therapy practicums working with children, adolescents, and families at community mental health clinics in Southern California.  Candice also has several years of experience providing services to children with autism and related developmental disabilities, especially in the area of early intervention. 

 In regards to research experience, Candice completed her master’s thesis on early intervention for social skills development in children with autism.  In working towards her Psy.D. in clinical psychology, she has successfully defended her clinical research project on treatment for bereavement in children.  Candice is currently on her pre-doctoral internship at the Sullivan Center for Children under the supervision of Laurie Rabens, Ph.D.

David has worked with children and adolescents in differing capacities for 25 years.  His work has taken him to the inner-city and the wilderness, across the U.S., into Oregon and Washington, to Mexico and even to Korea.  David’s career focus changed slightly in 2005 when he again entered graduate school to work on a second Master’s degree, this time in counseling.  During his training for his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, David worked with children, adolescents, couples, and families at Alliant’s Psychological Service Center and also provided individual therapy for young adults through the counseling center at Fresno Pacific University.  He also helped to facilitate children’s grief groups through Hinds Hospice.  David graduated with his Masters of Arts degree from the MB Biblical Seminary on the Dean’s highest honors list in April 2008 and began his two-year internship at the Sullivan Center for Children in June of 2008.  He works under the supervision of Mark Barnes, Ph.D., and is editor of “Psyche Matters,” the newsletter for the Sullivan Center.

Jamie has worked with children in various settings for approximately six years. She earned a B.A. in Psychology from California State University, Sacramento in 2005, and a M.A. in Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology in 2007. She joined the staff of Sullivan Center for Children as a pre-doctoral intern in 2008 for a one year commitment to complete the training required for her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. Jamie’s areas of interest include issues affecting children and families such as: illness, grief / bereavement, substance abuse, attachment, foster care, and developmental disorders.  While working at the Sullivan Center, she will be providing assessment, individual therapy, and group therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults under the supervision of Treon Hinmon, Psy.D.

Jo Ann Pflughoft, Secretary

Jo Ann Pflughoft came to the Center in 2002 from BK Lighting where she worked as a secretary.

Mary Young joined our group in January 2004. Mary is responsible for scheduling Dr. Fox’s appointments and managing the prescriptions. She can be found at the second window after entering our main waiting room.

Diana Miller has worked at the Sullivan since 1989.  She previously worked at Kings View Hospital in Reedley from 1966 through 1989.

Linda Rios started with the Sullivan Center in 2004.  Prior to coming to the Sullivan Center she worked at a doctor’s office where she was in charge of all accounts receivable and billing.