NORTHERN MICHIGAN PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Office Manager
• Office Manager at NMPS

Amber is the Office Manager at NMPS, PC. She has a passion for helping those in need and enjoys developing relationships with patients and their families. It brings her great joy knowing she has helped others in a meaningful way. Her goal is to complete nursing school and to pursue a career in the field of mental health. Amber is married to her soulmate, Bryant, and together they have two amazing children. In their free time they enjoy kayaking, traveling, riding ATV's, and spending time together as a family. Amber also has a chocolate lab named Piper who keeps her very busy.

Sarah Chichester is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner. Sarah received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Human Development from Depaul University before pursuing a Master of Science in Psychological Research, co-specializing in Developmental and Clinical Psychology, from the University of Amsterdam. Sarah was excited to apply her education through direct patient care and subsequently completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan followed by a Master in Science in Nursing from the University of California San Fransisco - with comprehensive clinical training in child and adolescent psychiatry. Sarah's approach varies depending on the need of each individual. She works collaboratively with patients and families to gain a broad view that encompasses environmental, social, psychological, and biological variables. Sarah uses a holistic perspective when considering the course of treatment for individuals. Sarah provides cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-baed therapy, and when appropriate, medication assessments and related treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. Her goal is to see the whole person and to integrate a multitude of healthy approaches to facilitate complete and lasting healing of underlying issues. Sarah is a Traverse City native who enjoys spending time outdoors year-round; hiking, camping, running, reading, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her husband, daughters, dog - Albus, and two cats -Mr. Buttons and Bagheera.

Job Titles:

• Director of Wellness Programming at NMPS

Wendy is the Director of Wellness Programming at NMPS, PC. She received her Bachelor's in Science in Physical Therapy and her Master's in Education from the University of Michigan. She is a Certified Wellness Consultant, a Certified Teacher in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - MBSR through Brown University's Mindfulness Center and School of Public Health, as well as a Certified Teacher in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens - MBSR-T (otherwise known as Stressed Teens.) Wendy provides comprehensive health and wellness evaluations for children, teens and young adults as well as individualized, evidence-based fitness and wellness programming (including mindfulness training) to support their mental health goals. She offers Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction MBSR Classes for teens and adult along with a variety of other Healthy Living and Mindfulness Groups for parents, young adults, teens and pre-teens.