Dr. Kelli Tillquist

Boise State University Counseling Services

kellitillquist@boisestate.edu

Dr. Kelli Tillquist is a staff psychologist at Boise State University Counseling Services. Dr. Tillquist received her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University in San Diego, California and completed her APA internship in a community mental health setting at Norton Sound Health Corporation in Nome, Alaska. Following internship, Dr. Tillquist completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health Systems, an inpatient setting, where she later served as Assistant Director of the Psychology and Addictive Disorders Department. In this role, Dr. Tillquist oversaw the training of post-doctoral fellows, APA interns, pre-doctoral practicum students, and pre-masters practicum students before returning to her home state of Idaho. Dr. Tillquist’s clinical experience includes working with the severe and persistently mentally ill with diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression, and suicidality, as well as experience working with adults with severe intellectual disability. She has a special interest working with underserved populations, multicultural backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ populations. She uses a variety of techniques and evidence-based treatment approaches which utilize a client’s strengths to foster growth and empowerment. In her free time, Dr. Tillquist loves outdoor adventures, spending time with her family and friends, trying new places to eat, and walking her two dogs.

Dr. Ahva Mozafari

Full Circle Health/Family Medicine Residency of Idaho

ahvamozafari@fullcircleidaho.org

Dr. Ahva Mozafari is the Site Director and Supervising Psychologist at Full Circle Health/Family Medicine Residency of Idaho. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Idaho State University and completed her clinical internship at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. She then worked in the ISU psychology department as faculty and as director of the psychology clinic. Currently, Dr. Mozafari supervises trainees and practices as a primary care psychologist. Her clinical interests include women’s health, anxiety and trauma treatment, assessment, and multicultural considerations in treatment. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Matt Ashton

ISU Counseling and Mental Health Center

mattaston@isu.edu

Dr. Matt Ashton is a staff psychologist in the Counseling and Mental Health Center at Idaho State University. He currently serves as the center’s Biofeedback Coordinator and enjoys administering biofeedback services in addition to psychotherapy, outreach, and supervision. He completed a PhD in Counseling Psychology at Texas Tech University and a doctoral internship in Counseling and Psychological Services at Brigham Young University. He enjoys learning about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, anxiety and OCD, in addition to psychophysiology, biofeedback, and college student development. Additionally, he enjoys watching his seven children grow as well as all the fruits and vegetables in his backyard garden.

Dr. Verena Roberts

Idaho State University Family Medicine Residency

verenaroberts@isu.edu

Dr. Verena Roberts is the Behavioral Science Director and ID-PIC Site Director at the Idaho State University (ISU) Family Medicine Residency. As a Clinical Professor for ISU, she is primarily involved in family medicine resident and psychology intern/student education. She also sees patients through the clinic site at Health West ISU. She received her Ph.D. from Idaho State University and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in integrated primary care/health psychology through the Colorado Health Foundation as well as a behavioral science educator fellowship through the Society for Teachers in Family Medicine. She has worked for Denver Health and Kaiser Permanente for several years developing integrated behavioral health programs in several clinics across the Denver area before returning to Idaho. Dr. Roberts currently primarily works with adults and geriatrics and sees a variety of concerns including anxiety, mood, and psychotic disorders as well as interpersonal issues, adjustment to medical diagnoses and other health related difficulties. Dr. Roberts also supervises psychological evaluations for diagnostic purposes, including evaluations for mood, anxiety, attention-related, and personality disorders as well as cognitive, ADHD and learning disability related concerns. Her therapy style is solution-focused and skills-building oriented. She applies a variety of theoretical orientations including cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, dialectical-behavioral, and emotion-focused therapy as well as EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and a variety of somatic and polyvagal theory-based approaches. Dr. Roberts has a passion for teaching psychologists and physicians in training. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her husband, good food, and riding her horse.

Dr. Tashina Keith

State Hospital South

Tashina.Keith@dhw.idaho.gov

Dr. Tashina Keith earned her Psy.D. in clinical psychology from George Fox University and also holds a master’s degree in forensic psychology from California Baptist University. Dr. Keith completed her internship at Southeastern Idaho Psychology Internship consortium. She has been a staff psychologist at State Hospital South and an internship site supervisor since 2015.

Dr. Tanner Nielson

Ascend Mental Health Center

Dr. Nielsen has practiced as a Licensed Psychologist in southeast Idaho since 2016. He specializes in pediatric neurodevelopmental assessment, and provides psychological and neuropsychological testing services for children with suspected autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disabilities, learning disorders, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, and much more. Dr. Nielsen earned his doctoral degree in clinical psychology through Spalding University in Louisville, KY and completed a predoctoral internship focused on early childhood assessment. He has worked with children with developmental disabilities for over 20 years, from therapeutic aide to clinical psychologist. He is passionate in his work, and has provided diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, and professional consultation to thousands of families with special needs children. He also provides regular training lectures for local family medicine residents, psychiatry residents, and community partners. Dr. Nielsen was born in Arizona, grew up in the Midwest, and has lived in Japan twice. He is excited to be working with families here in southeast Idaho. He currently lives in Idaho Falls with his wife, two children, two dogs, and two horses.

Dr. Liva Rigney

ISU Counseling and Mental Health Center

livarigney@isu.edu

Liva Rigney, Ph.D, is a staff psychologist at Idaho State University’s Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC). She works with students at ISU using primarily Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) approaches, and also maintains the CMHC web presence. Dr. Rigney completed her graduate training at ISU and has provided services in inpatient, institutional, and community settings. Specific interests include working with students identifying as LGBTQIA+, anxiety, and stress management skills development. She enjoys the outdoors, great books, and compulsive writing.