Dr. Henrie’s therapeutic style is a fusion of deep compassion, high accountability, and down-to-earth relatability, and she is well-matched with patients who want to be active, deliberate agents in their fight for peace and purpose. She has long been a sought-after clinician by individuals in high stakes occupations and high viz positions (e.g., aviators, medical professionals, therapists, commanders).

Dr. Henrie also provides expert consultation to legal professionals on military/veteran matters, provides mentorship and clinical supervision to therapists in training (to include Board-approved supervisor status with the New Mexico Social Work Board and New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board), conducts a range of one-time evaluations, and engages in continuous advocacy work on behalf of military and veteran populations.

Dr. Henrie earned a double bachelor’s (i.e., psychology and sociology) at the University of Utah and her master’s and doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Arkansas. She completed an APA-accredited internship at Lackland Air Force Base’s (AFB) Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, after which she served as an active duty psychologist in the U.S. Air Force where she was also Kirtland AFB’s Suicide Prevention Program Manager. Dr. Henrie was named Air Force Global Strike’s biomedical clinician of the year in 2016.

Jemia has worked with adults, children, racial/ethnic populations, families, and veterans. Her clinical expertise has focused on working with individuals who experience grief, trauma, adjustment issues, and mood-related disorders. She is also a military spouse of a prior active duty, current reserve officer who serves in the United States Air Force. Jemia’s diverse career path in the world of social work has given her a unique perspective on the needs of therapy, self-care, and behavioral health education. Jemia is passionate about creating change in various stages of life through the utilization of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and person-centered therapy.

For her dedication as a volunteer, KrynBeth received the Patriot of the Year Award from the Blackhawk Brigade. KrynBeth has 12 years of progressive experience in behavioral health that spans administration, direct care, grant writing, nonprofit organization management, case management, intensive outpatient substance use and trauma group work, and individual and family therapy.

KrynBeth earned her Master’s from Boston University School of Social Work with a specialization in adult trauma. She is trained in cognitive processing and behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing, STAIR narrative, play and expressive art, somatic awareness, breath work, and mindfulness. KrynBeth’s practice is client-centered, and she views the therapy space as a collaborative atmosphere where clients can be themselves, voice concerns, and work through their individual mental struggles with curiosity and non-judgmental exploration. Her passion for her clients focuses on facilitating self-direction, empowerment, and a growth mindset – through the use of creativity, imagination, and humor.

In pursuit of her mission, Brittany pursued a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in addictions from Purdue University, which she completed in 2023. Her academic journey equipped her with the necessary knowledge and tools to address the profound impact of addiction on individuals and their families. Motivated by her desire to make a meaningful difference, she made the conscious decision to dedicate her life to helping others find relief and freedom from addiction.

In addition to her dedication to addressing addiction, Brittany has also developed a passion for treating trauma and anxiety, recognizing these as significant challenges faced by veterans and their families. Her comprehensive understanding, honed through both practical experience and academic study, allows her to provide holistic support aimed at helping individuals overcome the profound impact of trauma and anxiety, paving the way for healing and resilience.

Brittany thrives in her work with motivated individuals, leveraging her expertise to empower them in their journey towards recovery and mental well-being. She believes in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where individuals feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives. Her approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a commitment to personalized care, ensuring that each person receives the tailored support they need to heal.

Noah has provided social-emotional support to a diverse set of populations including both adult and child victims, individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction, and other high risk populations. His skillset in addressing and helping individuals with mental health challenges and barriers has been informed by both his professional and formal educational training and experience. Noah’s commitment to helping underserved populations includes his time working for both CYFD and HopeWorks – where he enriched his understanding and ability to support individuals living with PTSD, diverse mental health challenges, and various hardships.

Noah obtained his Master’s degree in Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University, with a concentration in Clinical Practice – providing him the opportunity to further develop his career at Desert Wise. Here, he hopes to further cultivate his ability to help those living with PTSD and other mental health stressors. Noah’s key clinical values are the prioritization of confidentiality, clients’ quality of life, compassionate care, and humor – all being at the forefront of his therapeutic approach.

Prior to joining Desert Wise, Amelia interned in the Substance Use Disorder Unit at the New Mexico Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Working with military families and the veteran population resulted in her developing great care for and investment in this population. While at the VHA, she also
delved into researching Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and examined how gender interacts with experiences of MST. Overall, her VHA experiences led to her observing the significant need for individualized in-depth therapy for PTSD, and she is energized about providing this depth therapy at
Desert Wise.

Amelia has prior experience providing therapy as an intern to children and families with diverse backgrounds through Southwest Family Guidance Center. Her therapeutic work there involved utilizing an eclectic approach, which included play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. This complemented the support she offered to children who experienced trauma during crucial periods of their development.

Amelia has utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for group and individual therapy. As a clinician, Amelia takes a caring, collaborative, and eclectic approach to meet each individual’s needs, strengths, and situation. She utilizes humor, curiosity, and creativity with clinical values rooted in integrity and confidentiality. Her approach is person-centered and collaborative, and she values creating a safe environment where each person feels supported in their therapeutic journey towards self-discovery and healing.

In her free time, Tanisha has volunteered with the Salvation Army of Arkansas, been an advocate for the Women and Children’s Advocacy Center and Shelter of Northwest Arkansas, and volunteers annually with the Disabled American Veterans Organization, where her focus is to build better lives and opportunities for Veterans and their families.

At Desert Wise, Tanisha is eager to contribute to the mission of empowering military-connected individuals to lead a high-quality life with respect and dignity. Given her history in Dental Science, Tanisha has expert knowledge of patient confidentiality, upholds the highest standards of care, and values impeccable attention to detail. She brings this experience, as well as immense enthusiasm, to supporting the highest quality of care for our nation’s military-connected populations.

She began volunteering at the Orange County Rape Crisis Center and Alliance for AIDS Services-Carolina and completed UNC’s Helping Advocate for Ending Violence Now (HAVEN) to help those experiencing relationship or sexual violence.

She then earned a PhD in Health Policy and Management and Demography at Penn State University, where she studied how identity and social status influence the way people interact with the world around them (e.g., how they behave in intimate and familial relationships, how they define and develop community, how they access or create resources that improve their health and well-being, and how they reach out for help when they need it).

As a Behavioral Sciences Training postdoctoral fellow at New York University, she researched how people are impacted by violence, coercion, abuse, and other dangerous power and control dynamics that operate at interpersonal, community, and societal levels. She studied the wide variety of coping mechanisms that people adopt to survive abuse, control, toxic environments, and difficult circumstances. After years of conducting research that repeatedly revealed gaps in the availability of compassionate, holistic, and culturally competent services to help survivors, Dr. Bediako was inspired to return to school to pursue her Master of Social Work (MSW) with a concentration in Violence and Injury Prevention from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

At Desert Wise, Dr. Bediako has served in a variety of roles. Currently, she volunteers for special projects — lending her excellence to the team’s momentum.

Anji’s specialties include, in part, working with young adults, women, and members of the LGBT community who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma symptoms. Her clinical experience has primarily been in providing individual counseling, but she also has experience with families, couples, and groups. Irrespective of presentation or setting, Anji emphasizes providing a safe, objective, non-judgmental, and supportive space to help facilitate healing, which she will also emphasize in her supervision of clinicians in training.

Anji utilizes a client centered approach, and she believes humor enriches the therapeutic process. As a supervisor, she aspires to mentor clinicians in training to develop a strong professional identity, wherein they can clearly identify their own approach and beliefs about the therapeutic process. Through supervision, she also aims to optimally equip supervised clinicians to promote self-understanding, skill development, and healing in their patients.