NORTHERN PLAINS PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Dr. Amanda Reed is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with individuals of all ages, including very young children. She uses a wide range of evidenced-based therapies to help individuals address issues with depression, anxiety, traumatic stress and PTSD, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, behavior concerns, life transitions, and stress management and building healthy coping skills. Amanda is also a paramedic and has particular interest in working with emergency services and disaster mental health.

Dr. Franne Sippel is a Licensed Psychologist and a post-divorce mediator. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults for over 25 years, specializing in the LGBT-Q population. Franne uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address issues such as stress/coping, behavioral concerns, divorce, anxiety, depression, grief, healthy relationships/boundaries, and personal growth. She provides post-divorce mediation to assist with co-parenting issues. If you prefer someone with a direct style and a sense of humor, Franne is the person for you.

Job Titles:

• LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Dr. Holly Reich is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who provides evidence-based assessment and intervention to children, adolescents, and adults. She assists individuals and families with a broad range of issues, including but not limited to, depression, anxiety, relationship/marital issues, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADHD, family problems, eating disorders, spiritual concerns, and issues of life change. She also assists with health-related concerns such as weight loss, smoking cessation, sleep disorders, chronic pain, and stress management. She has particular expertise in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Dr. Reich provides Christian counseling, if requested, where faith is an important part of the treatment and healing process. She also conducts psychological evaluations for intellectual and learning disabilities, ADHD, pre-surgical bariatric evaluations, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems. Additionally, Dr. Reich served honorably as an Air Force psychologist and is a veteran. This personal experience gives her expertise in assisting current or former military members and families with military-related issues. She also conducts disability evaluations (Compensation and Pension Medical Exams) for veterans through several national contracts.

Job Titles:

• Certified School Psychologist
• LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

Dr. Stephanie Sorensen is a Licensed Psychologist and a Certified School Psychologist who provides assessment, consultation, and intervention services for children, adolescents, adults and systems such as school districts. She provides therapeutic services utilizing a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach for clients experiencing issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, unhealthy/unsatisfying relationships, ADHD, and behavioral challenges. Stephanie primarily provides support through individual and/or family sessions. Often times, Parent Management Training is included when working with young children. Stephanie conducts several types of evaluation services, including those for Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, anxiety, and other various mental and behavioral disorders. Stephanie is also trained in providing Critical Incident Stress Debriefing interventions for first responders and others involved in critical incidents.