North Pines Counseling

 


Rob Neils Ph.D.
 Clinical Psychologist

Sandra Neils, M.S.W.
Clinical Social Worker

Patrick Lipp, M.S.
State Certified
Mental Health Counselor

Rob Neils Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist

The sage says, "When you love your job you never have to go to work again." I look forward each day to coming in to "work" - actually it's not so much "work" it is my passion and calling.

I love helping people. It's fun... and meaningful.

Before earning my Ph.D. as a Clinical Psychologist, I'd worked as an Assistant Professor at Montana State University. I worked as the Chief Psychologist at Eastern State Hospital. I also give public speeches and conduct workshops in Spokane, all around the western United States and southern British Columbia.

I'm in my late fifties so I've learned a lot by helping people through the many years I've been a therapist. There's hardly a diagnostic category or a type of problem I haven't encountered once or twice by now, so I'm good at conducting therapy effectively and efficiently with a bit of fun and humor too! With competency comes the skill not only to help quickly, but to also help kindly.

I know it can be scary at first to come in and talk to a "complete stranger" about deep hurts and private matters, but I'm friendly, supportive and a good listener so it's usually not more than a few minutes before new clients are comfortable and on their way to getting what they've come in for.

During the first session I'm not only concerned as a professional about making an accurate diagnosis and formulating an effective treatment plan - I'm also keenly aware that the person before me needs to know there's hope. With the courage to look into one's life comes the hope that it can be changed for the better and I help that happen.

Often clients say, "I wish I'd have come in earlier." There's no need to suffer through something that can be changed… even if it's only changeable by the attitude you take towards it.

There's no time like now to take charge of your life and get it back like you'd like it.

Sandi Neils, M.S.W.
A.C.S.W. Board Certified Diplomat Clinical Social Worker

I obtained my Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago. I have over twenty years of professional experience in the mental health field including work with children, adolescents, and families.

I have provided school social work services and coordinated a Transition Services program for victims of domestic violence. My specialties include work with depression, anxiety, family conflict and compulsive eating disorders.

I also work with women and children's issues, including co-dependency, problem behaviors, teen depression, and victims of abuse and violence. I'm a Spokane Washington native too.

Patrick Lipp, M.S.
State Certified Mental Health Counselor

I obtained my Master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Western Washington University. I have over 27 years of experience in public an private practice with adults, children and families. I have worked as a County Designated Mental Health Professional with Spokane Community Mental Health.

My specialties include work with depression, anxiety, marital conflict, problem behaviors and phobias. I have extensive experience in working with suicidal individuals and those afflicted with major mental disorders.

I have a comprehensive knowledge of all state laws pertaining to mental health care. I'm also a Spokane native.