Meet our team
Therapist | Director of Operations
Gary McLuskie
As Head of Operations Director at Mind Matters, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions, integrating ACT and CBT to help clients manage emotions, live by their values, and build fulfilling lives.
Born in Canada, raised in California, Lived in PNW 25 + years now, proud father of four daughters, excited to be a new grandfather.
I love soccer, basketball, and spending time with my family. My passion is creating a supportive environment where every person feels seen, heard, and valued.
Therapist | LCSW, LICSW
Montanna (Tanna) Clendening
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages as they navigate life’s challenges. For the past five years, I worked as a counselor supporting children, youth, and young adults in the Canadian foster care system, and I remain especially passionate about serving this population. I am no stranger to transitions and lifestyle changes, and these experiences have shaped my commitment to helping others build resilience and confidence. I now proudly call the Idaho Panhandle my home.
My clinical experience includes working with individuals facing extensive trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anger, and parent–teen conflict. I also support clients who are navigating relationship patterns and attachment-related concerns, helping them cultivate healthier connections with themselves and others. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
When I’m not counseling, you can usually find me outdoors enjoying everything nature has to offer—fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, or camping. I also love staying active through many forms of physical movement, and I’m often listening to podcasts or exploring a wide variety of music.
Ryan Ettner
With over 10 years of experience providing counseling services in both Idaho and more recently, Washington, I am passionate about helping individuals improve their daily functioning and overall well-being. Born and raised in North Idaho, I bring a deep commitment to supporting the people in my community — a value shaped by my upbringing and mission work.
I work with clients ages 7 and older, using a compassionate and goal-oriented approach tailored to each person’s unique needs. My practice emphasizes evidence-based techniques, skill development, and collaborative treatment planning. I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, Christian Counseling, and Psychotherapy.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, relational challenges, or simply seeking personal growth, I’m here to help guide the process with empathy and practical tools.
Therapist | LMSW
SUD Counselor CDC III
Dale L Foss
Born and raised in Hamilton, Montana,
I am the only licensed bail bond agent & Addiction Counselor in the state of Idaho.
I take a non-traditional, non-clinical approach to substance use and addiction. I do not advocate or promote recovery programs, A/NA, or the 12 steps.
My work focuses on educating people about emotional trauma - the root of all addiction - how it originates in childhood, and how it continues to shape adult life. By expanding awareness and shifting perspective, I help individuals live as their authentic selves. Lasting change becomes possible only when we first learn to see differently.
Traditional systems have often made addiction unnecessarily complicated. I aim to simplify the process so that people can manage themselves in any situation and ultimately become their own counselors.
Therapist | LMSW
Annie Peyton
I work with individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than they’ve been able to say out loud. My approach is ground, compassionate, and trauma-informed, with a focus on helping clients build coping skills, better understand themselves, and feel more supported in their daily lives.
I use CBT, DBT, and strength-based approaches to support clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and high-stress environments.
My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can move at their own pace and begin to feel more grounded, connected, and empowered.
Front Desk / Office Manager
Christine Acord
Balancing life somewhere between chaos and coffee, I’m a wife to an amazing husband and mom to three crazy, incredible kids who keep life loud, messy, and unbelievably fun. When I’m not working, I’m usually trying to split my time between soaking up every moment with my kiddos and figuring out how to find myself again somewhere in the midst of motherhood and life. I have a serious love for reading, miss the days I spent behind a camera doing photography, and absolutely live for summertime—especially if it involves sunshine, water, and not having a schedule for once.
Shiana Fowler
My approach to therapy is collaborative, practical, and nonjudgmental. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, emotionally disconnected, or stuck in patterns of overthinking and burnout. Together, we focus on understanding those patterns, building healthier coping tools, and creating meaningful change.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you are used to handling things on your own. My goal is to create a space where clients feel understood, supported, and able to show up as themselves without pressure or judgment. I welcome clients from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and aim to tailor therapy to each person’s individual needs.
Therapist | DBH, LCPC
Therapist | LMFT
McKenna Hays
I care deeply about creating a safe and supportive environment where people feel understood in navigating their own unique challenges. Through systemic, trauma-informed, and collaborative approaches, I focus on understanding each individual within the context of their relationships, past experiences, and unique strengths.
I especially enjoy working with young adults, children and families, using developmentally appropriate interventions including EFT, CBT, DBT, and play-based techniques to support behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, and the overall process of healing from adverse experiences.
Working with couples is another meaningful part of my practice. I enjoy helping couples navigate relationship distress, communication challenges, and infidelity while working toward greater understanding, connection, and trust.
Outside of work, mindfulness, movement, time outdoors, and connection with my family and pets are an important part of my own well-being.
Therapist | LPC
Elaine Hart
Elaine is a client-centered holistic counselor who supports individuals through an integrated mind-body approach.
She blends evidence-based practices with practical coping tools to help clients reduce stress, heal from trauma, and build everlasting resilience.
With a warm, collaborative style, Elaine empowers clients to understand their patterns, strengthen their wellbeing, and create meaningful, sustainable change.
Kitt Campbell
Hi, I'm Kitt! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Idaho who works with children, adolescents, and families navigating social and emotional challenges. I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where kids and teens feel understood and supported. Previous clients of mine have demonstrated improved functioning and a recovered sense of emotional and social thriving. I also work closely with parents and families, offering coaching and guidance to strengthen connection, improve communication, and support emotional growth at home. My approach is person-centered, meaning I meet individuals and families where they are—both emotionally and developmentally—while building on their unique strengths.
I also support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, overwhelm, or a sense of feeling stuck or unsure of their direction. My work is grounded in trauma-informed care, helping clients gently process the complexities of past experiences and gain a deeper understanding of how those experiences impact their lives today. Together, we work to create clarity, build resilience, and develop a new path forward that feels authentic and sustainable.
Therapist | LCSW, LICSW
Kerry Anderson
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages. I am able to help individuals navigate struggles with anxiety, ADHD, relationship challenges, domestic violence, stress, depression, and parenting issues to name a few. As a compassionate therapist, I meet clients where they are at and work from a strengths-based approach. I believe that all individuals deserve a safe place to heal, be heard, and share their thoughts and feelings without judgment. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques in my approach and encourage clients to find personal strengths as they work through life transitions.
During your first session with me, I will encourage you to share your goals for therapy and what you hope to accomplish in our work together. I will be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding the therapy process and if this is a new experience for you, I will be happy to explain my style. We can discuss things that work for you and things that are not comfortable for you. It is a great time for us to set the groundwork for the important journey you are about to begin.
My approach is fairly simple in the fact that I listen to my clients and learn as they speak to me. This is your journey and I am here as a support and a guide, not to lead you. I feel that when clients know that they have a kind, caring listener who does not judge them, that makes for a successful therapeutic relationship.
My free time is spent with my husband, my two boys, and our beagles. I enjoy being outdoors, especially in the mountains of Montana or Idaho doing things such as camping, boating, riding ATV’s, or just enjoying time with friends and family members. I also love to cook so I will spend time in the kitchen if I am not outside playing in the mountains.
Operations & Finance Manager
Katrina McLuskie
I'm a proud mom of four daughters and recently became a grandma. I love being with my family and enjoy all the time we get to spend together. I have over 30 years of experience in customer service and truly enjoy connecting with people and thrive in an office setting where I can help others and keep things running smoothly. Outside of work, you'll find me spending time with my family, cooking and baking, reading a good book, watching movies, or enjoying the outdoors—especially camping and relaxing by the lake. But my favorite place in the world will always be the ocean.
Therapist | LPC
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