For the past few years, Darcy worked in Massachusetts as a clinician specializing in eating disorders. She provided individual therapy, care coordination, and facilitated art therapy groups, including Body Neutrality, Parent/Caregiver, and Let’s Talk About It (for male-identifying clients).
Darcy chose to relocate to the Northwest, where she had lived over a decade ago. After her youngest child left for college, she decided to return to the region. She was drawn to JHC because the position offered a full-circle experience, having started her career as an art therapist working for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Darcy is committed to being a part of the North Olympic community and values JHC’s dedication to excellence and the well-being of both clients and their caregivers.
Darcy specializes in art therapy, eating disorders/disordered eating, pre- and post-natal issues including parent/baby bonding, and relationship issues. She also treats anxiety, depression, ADHD, TBI, and trauma. Darcy employs a client-centered, trauma-informed, eclectic approach, incorporating CBT, narrative, systems, and developmental theories and methods of psychotherapy.
When she’s not at work, Darcy enjoys spending time outside with her dog, friends, and family hiking, running, dancing, cycling and gardening.
Terra is a Tribal Citizen from the Holden Family. Daughter of Betty Smithson (Holden), granddaughter of Marlin Holden.
Sierra started working at JFHC 5 years ago, and has been working in tribal health benefits for the last 3 years
Billie is an enrolled Jamestown Tribal Citizen from the Adams-Woodman family. She started working for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe in July 2002; she worked in many different roles at the Jamestown Family Health Clinic before being recruited to work in the Tribal Wellness Program in 2016.
Claire is passionate about helping patients manage their health conditions through a holistic approach that considers both traditional medical therapies and complementary practices. She believes in empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care and providing them with the knowledge and resources they need to achieve optimal well-being. Claire enjoys spending time with her two boxer dogs, and cheering on her alma mater, the Washington State University Cougars!
Colby is a lifetime residence of Port Angeles and graduated with his Doctorate in Pharmacy in 2005. With extensive experience in both clinical and retail pharmacy settings, Colby has a deep understanding of patients’ needs and is dedicated to providing exceptional care. He takes pride in being a comprehensive resource for both patients and providers with a particular interest in chronic pain and medication management to ensure safe and effective use of medications. Colby enjoys spending time with his family and cheering on his alma mater, the University of Washington Huskies!
In 2015 Sharla completed her degree in Medical Assisting at Peninsula College and since 2016 has been assisting Dean Short as his Certified Medical Assistant.
Sharla was instrumental in helping Dean establish the very first Orthopedic practice of Jamestown Family Health Clinic and they love being part of the Jamestown community.
The Olympic Peninsula has been her home for most of her life and her hobbies include, but are not limited to, hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and riding motorcycles with her husband. She also dabbles in photography, painting and driftwood art.
Dean joined Jamestown to provide care for patients with musculoskeletal problems, joint pain, and sports injuries. Dean has been in practice since 1999, mostly in orthopedics but he also spent 2 years doing rheumatology and one-year doing nonsurgical spine care. He is from England originally, moving to the US in 1986. Dean has lived in Michigan, Kentucky, and Alabama prior to moving to Washington in 2006. Outside of work Dean spends most of his time with his family, his wife and two children. Dean’s wife is a veterinarian. Recreationally he is an avid soccer player and coach and enjoys working in the woods on his property.
Kris was born in Seattle and grew up camping and hiking on the Olympic Peninsula. After raising her son, she started imagining herself living in this outdoor wonderland and began exploring career opportunities. She moved to Port Angeles in 2016, and now has settled in Sequim in a lovely farmhouse with her two dogs and two cats. She has been a mental health therapist for four decades and has worked in community mental health, primary care clinics, and in private practice. She works with people of all ages specializing in the treatment of trauma, eating disorders, grief and loss, and is also a child mental health specialist.
Lorena Bess, is licensed in the State of Washington as an Independent Clinical Social Worker. She obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University in 2012. Her experience is primarily working with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship challenges, grief and loss, and adjustment to new health diagnosis and life changes due to aging. She also has experience working with children who have experienced trauma and their primary caregivers.
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