Our Team

Our counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and nurse practitioners work together to provide grounded, compassionate, and practical mental health care across North Idaho.

Violet Rudd, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Director

Violet Rudd

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Director

Violet Rudd is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been practicing counseling for 10+ years. She completed her Master’s in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, and is completing her doctorate in Community Care and Counseling with an emphasis in Trauma Counseling.

Violet specializes in court-ordered reunification, teen mood disorders, marital and couple’s therapy, trauma therapy, and adult treatment for anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Violet has been married for twelve years and has two children. In addition to her work as a marriage and family therapist, she also works part time as an associate professor in higher education. She is passionate about helping families and supporting education in the local community. In her free time Violet enjoys reading, learning, and traveling.

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Nate Hooper, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Nate Hooper

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Nate Hooper is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who maintained a private practice in Northern California for over seven years. He graduated from St. Mary’s College with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2001 and obtained his Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2003 from the University of San Francisco.

Nate taught at the University of Phoenix, Sacramento Valley Campus, from 2009–2018 and served as Lead Faculty Area Chair for the College of Social Sciences from 2010–2018. He also provided clinical supervision at the Counseling Skills Center at the University of Phoenix as well as Stanford Youth Solutions.

Nate relocated to Priest River, Idaho, in 2018, where he worked at Sandpoint Psychotherapy, specializing in adolescents, couples, and families and providing equine-assisted therapy. Nate later joined the therapeutic staff at MWRS.

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DuAnn Chambers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

DuAnn Chambers

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

DuAnn Chambers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose passion is to increase positivity in the community by offering collaborative counseling with individuals, families, and couples to help them achieve higher life satisfaction.

DuAnn works with a wide variety of clients using both traditional and non-traditional treatment tools, with a foundation in Attachment Theory and attachment needs. She specializes in video sessions but is also available in person. DuAnn is trained in EMDR, IFS, and EFT, and has extensive experience integrating canine therapy with her three therapy dogs.

She specializes in attachment injuries, sexual abuse trauma, success blocks, and identifying boundaries within competing roles. DuAnn has been married for 28 years and has an adopted daughter and a blended family. She has lived and worked in the Priest River/Sandpoint area for 30 years and enjoys snowboarding, paddle boarding, yoga, and teaching group fitness.

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Jared Bruder, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC

Jared Bruder

MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC • Nurse Practitioner

Jared Bruder is a licensed Nurse Practitioner currently specializing in family practice. He is board certified with the ANCC and has experience in geriatric medicine, primary care, and pain management.

Jared believes many of the physical illnesses treated in primary care have a strong mental health component that is often left unaddressed. His goal is to integrate both physical and mental health disciplines in the care he provides, working closely with behavioral health specialists in a collaborative model that improves patient outcomes.

Jared enjoys spending time with his family in beautiful North Idaho.

Mark Tetzlaff, Licensed Master Social Worker

Mark Tetzlaff

Licensed Master Social Worker

Mark Tetzlaff is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Idaho, holding a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky. His approach to counseling is deeply compassionate and empathetic, shaped by his experiences as a husband, father, entrepreneur, and employer.

Mark was drawn into counseling after witnessing the profound effects of trauma and recognizing the need for trauma-informed care. His own experience with chronic pain has deepened his understanding of the mind–body connection, and he integrates both cognitive and somatic approaches into his practice.

He uses modalities such as CBT, DBT, IFS, attachment-based therapy, polyvagal-informed techniques, and somatic experiencing. Mark is passionate about helping clients explore their inner world, make sense of their experiences, and move toward meaningful goals in a safe, respectful, and empowering space.

Savannah Schertenleib, Licensed Professional Counselor

Savannah Schertenleib

Licensed Professional Counselor

Savannah is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a deeply rooted passion for helping others navigate the uncertainties life can bring. She has experience working with adolescents and teens, adults, couples, and families.

Drawing from her time competing on the Gonzaga volleyball team, Savannah enjoys working with collegiate and student athletes, helping build awareness of the mental and physical demands of competition.

Her style is genuine and holistic, with an emphasis on CBT and mindfulness. Savannah values each person’s unique story and incorporates psychoeducation while walking alongside clients in a transparent, collaborative way.

Outside of work, Savannah enjoys being in nature with her husband and two dogs, hiking, snowboarding, and spending quiet time reading in coffee shops.

Allison Barnes, Licensed Master Social Worker

Allison Barnes

Licensed Master Social Worker

Allison Barnes is a Licensed Master Social Worker providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from Arizona State University and is working toward independent clinical licensure.

Allison has a special interest in equine-assisted therapy alongside her work in traditional psychotherapy. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthrozoology from Carroll College with an emphasis on equine-assisted therapy.

Her approach to therapy is collaborative and supportive, helping clients build coping skills, navigate challenges, and work toward meaningful change.

Outside of work, Allison enjoys time with her young daughter, riding horses, practicing yoga, and spending time outdoors.

Jay Phan, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Jay Phan

MSN, APRN, FNP-BC • Nurse Practitioner

Jay’s passion for healthcare and building relationships with patients led him to a career as a nurse practitioner. He believes mental health has a profound impact on physical health.

Before becoming a nurse practitioner, Jay worked as a biochemical engineer, studying how chemicals interact with the human body at the biological level.

His philosophy of care centers on being fully present to those suffering from mental health issues and recognizing the dignity and uniqueness of each person.

Jay is a licensed and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and part of the MWRS team of psychiatric and mental health providers with extensive experience across behavioral and physical health.

Perry Broomfield, Licensed Master Social Worker

Perry Broomfield

Licensed Master Social Worker

Perry Broomfield is a Licensed Master Social Worker with experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. She provides counseling for concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, eating disorders, substance use, and the effects of trauma.

Perry focuses on creating a safe and supportive space where clients can build resilience, develop coping skills, and move toward emotional well-being.

She has a special appreciation for language and culture, shaped in part by time spent living in Mexico, and has intermediate proficiency in Spanish.

Outside of her professional work, Perry enjoys cooking, being outdoors, and spending time with her three children.

Beverly Oh, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

Beverly Oh

Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

Beverly Oh is both a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with a diverse background in counseling, nursing, and education. She earned a Master’s in Counseling and Human Services as well as a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on education, which led to varied roles in substance use treatment, community health, and academia.

Beverly is also a certified Kolbe Consultant and enjoys helping individuals discover optimal career paths. She specializes in working with separation and divorce, childhood trauma, domestic violence, grief and loss, severe and persistent mental illness, women’s issues, adoption, guardianship, and job loss or career change.

With expertise in several therapeutic modalities, Beverly’s passions include EMDR and hypnosis as innovative, effective approaches to mental health and wellbeing.

Beverly is a devoted adoptive parent and guardian and finds joy in family time, reading, and travel. She resides in Coeur d’Alene and brings a holistic, compassionate approach to her counseling work.

Kevin Dayton, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kevin Dayton

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kevin Dayton holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Louisville and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Idaho. He has many years of experience with Child and Family Services, where his primary focus was counseling adolescent youth and helping families work through complex issues.

Kevin has spent many years working with military members and their families, addressing traumatic brain injuries, deployment-related stress, and diverse family dynamics.

He has extensive experience helping individuals navigate interpersonal relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, behavioral concerns, and grief and loss.

Kevin’s approach is collaborative and respectful, helping clients discover strengths, balance, and untapped skills and resources that support lasting change. In his free time he enjoys being with family, traveling, camping, hiking, woodworking, scuba diving, and playing disc golf.