Kenneth Warden is a licensed clinical social worker who provides assessments and therapeutic treatment to people experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. He holds a master’s degree in social work from Marywood College and has worked as a therapist since 1992. Warden has experience in diagnosing patients and creating treatment plans and…

Merrick Tsai is a dual board-certified psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner. He provides psychiatric assessments, treatment, and medication management. A graduate of Purdue Global University, Tsai has more than three years of experience in behavioral healthcare and extensive experience as a medical provider. He’s treated patients in rural, remote areas as well as…

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Kelly Gallaugher: ‘There is a tremendous need for people to talk with somebody’ Anxiety, depression, loneliness, loss, stress and trauma. Many people, from children to seniors, are dealing with these issues – and many others. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Kelly Gallaugher wants to help patients with their challenges, which have a…

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Havilyn Harrar: ‘Mental health care can affect your entire health’ Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Havilyn Harrar’s career goal was to help her much-beloved community – and join Western Sierra Medical Clinic. It was a dream that required many months of hard work, endless hours of driving each way to…

Behavioral Health Director John Eby: ‘Mental Health touches everyone’  Behavioral Health Director John Eby embraces the challenge of connecting with patients suffering from mental health issues and providing much-needed services. “I want to increase the knowledge of and compassion for mental health issues,” says Eby, who joined Western Sierra Medical Clinic in June 2022. “Mental…

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Daniel Brusser: ‘We want to make a positive, measurable contribution to the community’ Sometimes a career path takes a couple of twists and turns before landing in the perfect place. Just ask Dr. Daniel Brusser, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Western Sierra Medical Clinic. A bachelor’s degree from…