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Our Team

Peggy V. Steinbrunner, PsyD

Dr. Steinbrunner is the owner of HBH and a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, & Florida, with an office location in Everett, Pennsylvania. Dr. Steinbrunner also has PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology which now covers 42 states (more information at https://psypact.gov/mpage/psypactmap).  She is an Active Duty Army Veteran and currently serves in the PA Army National Guard with specialized training and experience in treating Service Members and their families.  She is trained in a variety of evidence based protocols and therapies including those for trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and sleep.  

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Dr. Steinbrunner completed her pre- and postdoctoral clinical training at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. She became a licensed psychologist in 2013 and has presented research projects at national conferences and co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles.

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Heather Sjolund, MSW, BSL

Heather is an outpatient therapist, providing evening and weekend therapy appointments at HBH. She has worked with children, adolescents, families, and adults for 10 years. She recently received specialized training in death and dying services during her time working in Hospice care. She has a Behavioral Specialist License to work with patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has experience and training with hands-on therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and therapeutic activities with children. Her personal hobbies include running, swimming, traveling, hiking, fall festivals, decorating for holidays, and helping others. She is originally from Connecticut but has lived in PA for 14 years. She also has a Masters in Social Work.

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Kristie Sellers, MS, LPC (PA, WV) &
Program Director

Kristie is a licensed professional counselor, currently working full time in the outpatient office in Pennsylvania and via telehealth with patients in West Virginia. She is trained in Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, PCIT, and Eco Systemic Family Therapy. Kristie received her Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University, and certification as a Family Based Professional from the Philadelphia Child and Family Guidance Center.


Kristie has experience working with children of all ages, adolescents, adults and families. She has worked the past eighteen years at a local agency providing therapy, crisis interventions, and case management to those who live in the surrounding communities. Kristie choses the therapy that works best for the client. She uses a strengths based approach and recognizes that the therapist and the client are team in treatment and will work together to achieve the goals the client has identified.

 

In the past Kristie has participated in local grief counseling group for those who have lost loved ones, and currently volunteers working with children in her church and community.

Toby Long, LCPC, NCC

Toby has been working in the mental health field for the past 20 years and has been licensed as a Professional Counselor since 2012. Throughout this time she has worked with school age children and adolescents, Veterans, individuals with substance use disorder, individuals with various disabilities, as well as those in inpatient hospital and prison settings. She enjoys working with individuals, families, and groups.

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Toby earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Clemson University and master's degrees in clinical counseling and forensic psychology from Marymount University.  She works primarily within a cognitive behavioral therapy model and has had specialized training in Trauma Focused-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and ACT theoretical approaches.

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Donald Dissinger, CRNP

Don Dissinger is a certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) certified in family health and psychiatric mental health and experienced in primary care, substance use disorder treatment (SUD), and psychiatry. He is licensed in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He is an Active Duty US Coast Guard Veteran and currently serves in the US Army Reserve Medical Command with specialized training and experience in treating Service Members and their families.  

 

Don completed his graduate level clinical training at Widener University (FNP) and Wilkes University (PMHNP) and has been a licensed CRNP since 2014. He holds a faculty appointment as an Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Penn State University and has presented at nursing conferences and co-authored articles on treatment of SUD. He trains medical students, nursing students, PA students, medical residents, and psychology interns in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of SUD.  

Thanh Nguyen, MD, Board Certified- Neurology and Psychiatry; Medical Director

Dr. Nguyen, a Minnesotan native who is a board-certified general psychiatrist, found himself in the hustle and bustle of the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area for his residency in psychiatry. He is steeped in military culture from his experience as a Marine before medical school and is no stranger to the stressors military Service Members and families endure while serving their country. 
 
Aside from the usual treatment with medication, Dr. Nguyen has a conservative approach that leans towards specific therapy modalities such as trauma-informed care (Cognitive Processing Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, trauma-related cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), logotherapy, CBT for insomnia (CBTi), and experience in the realm of family systems/couples therapy. He hopes to continue distributing his wealth of knowledge to reduce the suffering of others, one session at a time. 

Amy Donis MSW, LCSW (PA, WV) & Clinical Director

Amy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works full time providing telehealth treatment with patients in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. She received her Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Penn State. 

 

Amy has over two decades of experience working in roles as a therapist, advocate, and crisis counselor. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. With a client centered and strengths-based approach, Amy focuses on an individual’s goals and dreams along with their clinical needs. Amy has significant experience working with individuals who are struggling with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger management, criminal justice related stressors, and workplace or professional licensure problems.   

Olivia Kissell, MPAS, PA-C

Olivia Kissell is a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) licensed in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia. 

Olivia completed both her undergraduate and graduate level training at Saint Francis University graduating with her Masters of Physician Assistant Science in 2024. 

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Olivia’s primary focus is providing substance use disorder treatment and medication management for mental health disorders to patients both in person at the office in Everett and via telehealth. Olivia also provides psychotherapy and is trained in Trauma Focused CBT. 

Tina Jesk, Patient Services Coordinator

Tina Jesk is the Patient Services Coordinator and “the voice” at HBH.  She has spent many years working in customer service and thoroughly loves working with, interacting with, and helping people meet their needs.  She believes in doing simple acts of kindness like holding a door for someone, saying “hi" to new people, or just smiling.  

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She has been with HBH since March 2021 and has been integral in the expansion of our telehealth program in WV.  She assists patients and staff with telehealth appointments to ensure a seamless experience.  

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She is from the Everett area and loves hanging out with her family, friends, and church family.   

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Shirley Stuckey, Fiscal Director &
Recovery Coach

Shirley has been with HBH since 2020 and full time since August 2021. As fiscal director she works primarily with the financial operations of the clinic including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, grant reimbursement reporting as well as general office management.

 

She has a background in small business ownership and administration, and personnel management.  Most recently, she owned and ran a daycare during the years before her grandchildren went to elementary school.

 

Since joining HBH, Shirley has learned and developed a deeper understanding of the issues and concerns that mental illness and addiction bring to people by supporting and learning about the care rendered by HBH providers.

 

Shirley has completed the GRACE Recovery and Life Coach certification program and supports individuals through coaching in the self-directed paths to recovery. She continues to engage in personal and professional training and community programs to increase her knowledge base. 

Angela Day, LCSW, RC

Angela Day is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Subiaco, Arkansas, working with patients via telehealth in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. She works with adolescents, adults and families. Her approach is client-driven and uses techniques from theories such as Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered Therapy, Trauma and Behavioral therapies.

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She started my journey of social work in 1999 helping those struggling with addiction. She had a desire to be a therapist upon starting her undergraduate degree in Social Work. She has worked in the addictions field for over 20 years. In 2005, she began working in child protective services. She completed her graduate degree with a focus in marriage and family in 2008 at Newman University, Wichita, KS. In 2011, she worked as a medical social worker and in 2017 received her degree in Advanced Rehabilitation through USU Logan, Utah. In 2021, she began her internship working with unhoused youth and families for reunification. She has also worked as a crisis counselor at a community crisis center.

Kaitlyn Ewing, MA, Supervised Counselor

Kaitlyn is a supervised outpatient counselor at the Everett, PA location. She obtained her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Kaitlyn obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Washington & Jefferson College in Psychology and English. Her approach is primarily CBT and Solution Focused Behavioral Therapy, integrated with a person centered approach. Kaitlyn looks forward to obtaining her license and continuing to grow and contribute to the HBH team.​

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Kaitlyn also serves as an Officer in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard where she holds various leadership roles. 

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Connie Thomas, MD, Board Certified Psychiatrist (WV, VA)

Dr. Thomas graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and second major in Sociology from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. She subsequently earned her medical degree from the Uniformed University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, MD. Upon graduation in 2012, she completed her residency in Psychiatry at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD in 2016. She completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 2022.

Dr. Thomas provides medication management and psychotherapy including evidence based modalities for sleep disturbance to WV and VA. 

Brandy Gardner, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist (VA, AZ, PsyPACT)

Stephanie Rakoczy-Schetrompf, LCSW

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