Providers
Scott Grewe, Ph.d., ABPP/CN
Dr. Grewe received a B.A. in Psychology from Winona State University in 1988 and an M.A. in School Psychology from Ball State University in 1989. He received a Ph.D. in School Psychology, with specialization in Neuropsychology and Counseling Psychology, from Ball State University in 1993. He completed a Predoctoral Internship in Pediatric Psychology at the duPont Children’s Hospital and a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology at Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University, during which time he became a licensed Psychologist in Ohio. He was then a Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Director of the A.P.A. approved Predoctoral Internship at Children’s Hospital until moving to the Tri-Cities in October 1998.
Dr. Grewe currently provides care for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. He has particular clinical interests in sports-related concussion and the return-to-play process, acquired neurological disorders and their cognitive and behavioral sequelae, and independent educational evaluations (IEE’s) to assist parents and school personnel in collaboratively facilitating educational outcomes for their students. His clinical services are provided in the context of developmental and family systems orientations, although his therapeutic interventions are associated with behavioral and cognitive-behavioral approaches. Dr. Grewe has been a licensed Psychologist in Washington since 1999 and obtained board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in May 2004. Finally, since beginning private practice in February 1999, Dr. Grewe has become an adjunct professor at Washington State University Tri-Cities, where he previously taught in the Counseling Psychology graduate program, has participated in practicum and post-doctoral training of psychology graduate students and fellows, and externship training for medical students and family medicine residents, and was Clinical Director for the Children’s Developmental Center. |
Joan Sprute, M.Ed.
Joan received her B.A. in Psychology from Eastern Washington University in 1991, and began her career promoting independent living for individuals with disabilities. After taking time off to raise her family, Joan earned her M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from Washington State University in 2009. Her post-graduate experience has included individual counseling for transitioning college students and adolescents, behavior management training for families and children, and counseling and social skills building for young adults with ASD.
Joan completed work as a therapist for Seattle Children’s Hospital, where she provided behavior management training for families involved in the Children’s ADHD Telemental Treatment Study (CATTS) in 2011-2012. Joan has also provided counseling and support for individuals with autism and helped to develop a Career Readiness Class for adults with High Functioning Autism through the Responding to Autism Center in Kennewick. Joan provides behavior management for children and families, as well as individual and family counseling for children, adolescents, and young adults at SYP. Her services are provided in the context of developmental and family systems orientations, and interventions are primarily associated with cognitive-behavioral and behavioral approaches. Joan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington and is a National Certified Counselor. |
Brooke Nickolaus, M.S. |
Craig Boyle, MSW |
Brooke received her Bachelor of Science (2010) in Psychology and Master of Science (2013) in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Washington University. She completed an internship at Partners with Families and Children in Spokane, where she provided individual and family therapy to children, adults, and families who had experienced child abuse and/or neglect, and also facilitated a trauma and recovery group for co-occurring adults.
Brooke’s post-graduate experience includes work with children and families, as well as specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, which occurred at The Child Enrichment Center where she worked with young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder providing parent education and intensive individual behavioral intervention, as well as assisting with social skills training groups to help increase age appropriate communication. Brooke provides individual and family counseling for children, adolescents, and young adults at SYP. Her services largely involve cognitive-behavioral and behavioral approaches but also include individualizing services to best aid individual and family growth. She is certified in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) and has experience working with clients and their families to help manage symptoms of Tourette’s and Tic disorders. Brooke is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington. |
Craig earned his Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Brigham Young University in 2008 and his Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University in 2011. He completed an internship at LDS Family Services in Spokane Valley, Washington, where he provided mental health services to adolescents, couples, and families.
Craig subsequently joined The Journey Counseling Center (JCC) in Provo, Utah as a mental health therapist, where he provided drug rehabilitation and mental health treatment to adolescents under the care of the Juvenile Justice Services (JJS) and the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), and supported parents and families in the healing process. During his tenure at the JCC, Craig worked across outpatient, day treatment, and residential programs, eventually advancing to the role of clinical director for the outpatient and proctor programs. Craig then worked at University Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI) in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he worked with youth experiencing suicidal and homicidal intentions, providing individual, family, and group therapy. He also collaborated with the Comprehensive Assessment Treatment (CAT) team, which included a psychiatrist, psychologist, and social worker, to refine diagnoses, deliver tailored therapies, and medication management. Craig has worked as a mental health therapist at SYP since 2018, where he works with youth and families to address struggles related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, behavior difficulties, and autism spectrum disorders. He primarily uses the modalities of cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. During Craigs’ tenure at SYP, he also worked part-time at Three Rivers Family Medicine in Richland, where he helped establish a mental health service. He was responsible for training and supervising of another therapist, and collaborated closely with the primary care providers. |
Trisha Chase, PhD
Dr. Chase received a B.S. in Psychology from Brigham Young University. She received a Ph.D. in combined Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychology from Utah State University. During her internship at University Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI) in Salt Lake City, Utah, she conducted individual and family therapy with children and adolescents on the inpatient units as well as in a day treatment program. Dr. Chase completed postdoctoral training at the UNI outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic, conducting psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults.
Dr. Chase enjoys partnering with parents to implement behavioral interventions for problematic child behaviors. She also specializes in helping children and adolescents manage their anxiety and bolster their social skills. Dr. Chase’s assessment interests include conducting diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and learning disorders. Dr. Chase is knowledgeable about the special education eligibility process and understands the importance of parents and school personnel partnering to help children be successful in school. Dr. Chase provides psychological assessment for children, adolescents, and young adults at SYP. She also sees a limited number of clients for individual therapy. Dr. Chase approaches cases from a cognitive-behavioral orientation, at times using traditional CBT approaches, and at other times using ACT to meet client needs. |
Office Staff
Angie Scott-Ziemba |
Kelly Sporman |
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