Faculty & Staff
Kimberly Humann, M.D.
Medical Director
Bachelors of Science in Biology, University of West Florida
Medical Degree, University of Florida College of Medicine
Residency in Psychiatry, George Washington University in Washington, DC
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Fluent in Spanish
Dr. Humann is the Medical Director of the Avel Gordly Center and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Oregon Health and Sciences University. She has a background in community psychiatry utilizing a team approach to work with a wide variety of individuals with diagnoses ranging from anxiety disorders, mood disorders, thought disorders, trauma related disorders, and chemical dependency. With the team approach, the individual seeking treatment is viewed as the team leader in guiding their own journey to healing utilizing the support and expertise of the care providers.
Dr. Humann has a long standing interest in cross-cultural medicine, which was a particular focus of her residency training. She has experience with a variety of diverse populations including directing a resident clinic in African-American majority southeast Washington, DC, and working in a clinic primarily serving African and Latino survivors of conflict while a resident. She has a special interest in improving access to care for all who need it. Prior to coming to the Avel Gordly Center, she spent 4 years working in an underserved area of rural Washington State.
Danette C. Haynes, L.C.S.W.
Clinical Director
BA in Psychology and BA in Social Thought and Analysis, Washington University in St. Louis, MO
Master's of Social Work with a specialization in non-profit management, GWB School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, MO
Danette specializes in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, psychotic disorders, life change transitions and spirituality. Her primary method of treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy with dialectical behavior therapy skills taught as well. She has experience in working with multicultural populations and issues of identity.
Danette believes that all people have the ability to change and deserve to feel well. She believes that by developing healthy decision-making skills and positive self-image through examining patterns, beliefs and behaviors, clients are empowered to make healthy choices for themselves that enhance their lives.
Norwood Knight-Richardson, M.D., M.B.A.
Psychiatrist
BA (Psychology), University of Texas
MA (International Relations and Economics) Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University/Harvard University
MBA, Harvard Graduate School of Business Adminstration
MD, University of Texas Medical School
Psychiatry Residency, University of Washington
Dr. Norwood Knight-Richardson's academic interests range from individual mental health to the administration of public psychiatry. He majored in psychology and minored in government at the University of Texas, and attended Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts /Harvard Universities, where he earned an M.A. in international relations and a M.B.A. in administration and general finance. He then changed direction to study medicine at the University of Texas and trained in psychiatry at the University of Washington.
Dr. Knight-Richardson joined the OHSU Department of Psychiatry faculty in May 2003. He is a senior policy adviser to university administration and participates in the development of special projects for the President of OHSU and the Dean of the School of Medicine. His responsibilities within the department of psychiatry include review and consultation for the psychiatry inpatient unit, teaching, and faculty practice.
Prior to taking his position at OHSU, Dr. Knight-Richardson had been medical director of St. Mary's Hospital, Galveston, Texas; chief psychiatrist of the State of Alaska; director/chief executive officer of the Alaska Psychiatric Institute; president/chief medical officer of Continuum Healthcare Services, Inc.; medical director of Caremark Behavioral Health, and chief of psychiatry at Legacy/Emanuel Hospital.
His community involvement and public service have included membership on the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Texas Mental Health Board and vice chairmanship of the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Substance Abuse. He has also served on the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health and is a member of the National Advisory Mental Health Council for the National Institutes of Mental Health.
Paul K. Leung, M.D.
Associate Professor, Psychiatry Director of Clinical Services, Psychiatry Director, Intercultural Psychiatric Program Medical Director, Asian Health & Service Center
BS, 1977, Pacific Lutheran University
MD, 1981, Virginia Commonwealth University
Psychiatry Resident, 1981-84,
OHSU Chief Resident, Psychiatry, 1984-85, OHSU
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
Fellow, Pacific Rim College of Psychiatry
As director of clinical services since 1998, Dr. Leung administers and supervises all aspects of clinical practice in the Department of Psychiatry at OHSU. In addition, he has been director of the OHSU Intercultural Psychiatric Program (IPP) since 1990, providing mental health care to immigrant and ethnic minority patients from 17 language groups. In 1995 and again in 2003, the American College of Psychiatrists singled out the IPP resident training program for special recognition for Creativity in Psychiatric Education. IPP is the only program in the country to have won this award twice.
Dr. Leung also consults as medical director to the Asian Health and Service Center in southeast Portland. A fluent speaker of Cantonese, Mandarin, and Vietnamese, he is often asked to provide forensic evaluations in court cases involving individuals with limited English- speaking skills.
Dr. Leung's research interests are centered in better understanding and improving treatments for Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder (PTSD). He has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals, and has co-authored numerous chapters for textbooks in the field.
Andre Pruitt, L.C.S.W.
Clinical Supervisor
Master's of Social Work, Portland State University - Graduate School of Social Work
Andre specializes in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety, support around sexual orientation, developing spirituality for healing, grief and loss, identity development.
Andre's philosophy of healing: When people are supported they find their internal power to heal. He supports the process and provides support so people can do their healing.
Bounsang Khamkeo, Ph.D., CADC II
Ph.D., University of Toulouse, France
When Bounsang Khamkeo immigrated to the USA, he attended training in the addictions field at OHSU, and then earned a CADC II certification. He has been working as a behavioral health counselor at OHSU for 15 years. He speaks Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, Haka), Vietnamese, Thai, Laotian, French and English. His specialty area of focus is Asian clients. The vast majority of his clients are from Southeast Asia and have difficulties with acculturation and stress, such as the combined stressors of loss, illiteracy and poverty, which are a precursor to substance abuse and gambling addiction. Bounsang has been instrumental in changing people's attitudes from being so negative because they feel that problems are meant to be and cannot be changed or are "karma." He has been successful in helping clients for family conflicts, employment, social adjustment, generation gap issues and living conditions improvement.
Carol R. Chism, L.C.S.W., CGAC-II, CDAC-I
BS in Social Science, Cleveland State University;
Master of Social Science Administration (MSW), Case Western Reserve University , specialization in Health and Public Welfare.
Carol is certified to provide treatment for Problem Gambling (CGAC-II) and treatment for Alcohol and Drug Dependency (CADC-I). Her experience includes work with those experiencing mental, emotional and behavioral problems with adolescents, with families experiencing domestic violence, individuals with compulsive disorders, depression, and/or anxiety. She has worked with many cultural groups to support services that support their cultural diversity in the fields of mental health, physical health, education and the arts.
Carol's philosophy of healing: She embraces the concept of "Wellness" through motivational interviewing, cognitive therapies and social skills building as needed during the therapeutic process. Her philosophy is that one becomes more secure through an awareness and acceptance of our feelings and behavior, developing a positive attitude about oneself, a realistic assessment of one's limitations, effective stress management, the pursuit of satisfying relationships, and the development of autonomy.
Lindely Robert Johnson, M.A., L.P.C
Master's of Counseling, Pacific University, Portland, OR.
Rob works with clients who have an alcohol and drug diagnoses, mental health diagnoses and those with a dual diagnosis.
Rob believes therapy is about self-directed change. He works with clients to provide education and develop insight into how to make effective change by examining and processing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
A. Royce Jones, Jr., M.A., L.P.C.
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR
Royce's clinical focus is on mental health and addiction problems where clients may be diagnosed with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia; often alcohol or other drug abuse is involved and there is a "dual diagnosis." Currently, an instructor for Prime for Life groups presented and designed around education and support for substance abuse.
Royce's philosophy of healing: Psychotherapy/Counseling as regards dealing with thinking, feeling, and behavior. Royce practices according to Adlerian theory where there is an emphasis on joint responsibility between the client and counselor to mutually determine goals, share a common trust, respect, and equality. A cooperative relationship is manifested in a therapeutic contract with a focus on examining lifestyle, culture, family of origin and birth order, spirituality, and career, which define a person.
Ken Robertson, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
B.S. in Psychology; certificate in Community Service and Public Affairs, University of Oregon
Master's of Social Work, Portland State University
Ken's specialty areas of practice include individuals with symptoms of depression, anxiety and persistent and chronic mental illness, and gerontology. Ken also specializes in working with clients with dual diagnosis with medical disorders as well as alcohol and drug disorders. Clients working with Ken will have an opportunity to explore personal and spiritual values.
Ken's philosophy of healing: healing occurs by providing a safe, supportive and secure environment to explore a person's current lifestyle along with thoughts, emotions and patterns of behavior. Goal is to expand personal awareness of self defeating behavior and improve self care, self esteem and relationships.
Jane Sproul, M.S., L.P.C.
Master's degree in Counseling, Portland State University
Jane sees clients with alcohol/drug use and mental health concerns. Many of her clients are referred to treatment after a DUI violation. Her clinical interests include addiction, depression, anxiety, employment and life decision-making. She has experience working with people from many cultures and is familiar with the concerns of people who are new to life in the United States.
Jane has confidence in her clients' natural abilities to heal. She approaches the healing process through a combination of professional training, common sense, listening, inquiring and teaming up with other health care providers to provide the best treatment for her clients.
Delores S. Teller, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Masters of Social Work, Clinical Social Work, Portland State University
Bachelors of Science Social & Behavioral Sciences, Linfield College
Associate Science Degree Nursing, Lane Community College
Delores has a special interest in working with clients for individual, couples, and group therapy presenting for depression, anxiety, men’s depression, relationship issues, work stress, life transitions, women’s issues, family conflicts, and trauma. She is internationally known for her work with adult adoptees and birthparents.
Teller's style of work is directive and individually focused, using a holistic approach, encompassing the emotional, physical, spiritual, psychological, and relational. She provides support and practical feedback to help her clients, while challenging them to break through old, dysfunctional patterns of relating. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Sally Van Meter, M.A., L.P.C.
Education
MA in Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy: Antioch University West, Santa Barbara, CA 1982
BA in Psychology and Studio Art: Antioch University West, Santa Barbara, CA 1979
Specialties: Art Therapy, Depression, Codependency, Trauma and Addictions
Philosophy of Healing
Sally practices an eclectic approach drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy.
She believes that those individuals seeking assistance in change, skills and knowledge, are capable of achieving this with guidance, motivation and counsel within the range of their capabilities and potential.
