Our Team

Meet the People Behind Your Assessment

You are trusting someone with a question that matters, about yourself or about your child. At Centered Connections, that someone is a team, not one person working alone. Our psychologists chose this work because it matters to them. They listen. They slow down. They talk through the difficult cases together, so when the answer is not obvious, you have more than one mind working on it.

That is by design. This practice was built so the work could be done the right way: around you, with the time it actually takes. And it draws the kind of people who want to work this way.

Take your time getting to know them. When you are ready, the first step is just a conversation.

Testing Psychologists

The Psychologists Who Do Your Testing

These are the psychologists who carry out your assessment, from the first conversation to the final report.

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Janice Rice, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Janice conducts testing for teens and adults, and serves as our testing supervisor.

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Lisa Criswell, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

An experienced psychologist who specializes in testing children, with a warm, patient way of working with younger clients.

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Michael Viveiros, MS, Psy.D.

Postdoctoral Testing Psychologist

Works with teens and adults who want clearer answers about how they learn and think.

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David Cueto, MS, Psy.D.

Postdoctoral Testing Psychologist

Focuses on testing children, helping families understand how their child learns and grows.

Group Therapy

Our Group Therapists

Our virtual groups for teens and adults are led by experienced counselors. Groups are forming now across Washington State.

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Joseph Kalita, MS, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Groups Forming Now

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Riley Mills, MS, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Groups Forming Now

The Next Step

Ready to Start?

The best place to begin is a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure, no paperwork, just a conversation about what you are looking for.