For information and appointments, call 307-439-2139

Traci Blevins, LCSW, CTMH
Outpatient and Telehealth Director

Traci Blevins, LCSW, obtained her bachelor’s and master social work degrees from the University of Wyoming. Traci is an adjunct faculty member at Casper College, where she teaches up-and-coming Social Workers. Traci was a part-time therapist at Wyoming Behavioral Institute before being named Director of Outpatient and Telemedicine. She directed Casper’s Youth Crisis Center for five years, after working as a therapist and program manager at Mercer Family Resource Center. ​Traci has extensive experience with clinical supervision, individual, family, and group therapy, trauma-informed care and practice and is a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider. She will be developing WBI outpatient services in Casper and telehealth services statewide.

Danielle Bredenberg LPC
Therapist

Danielle Bredenberg is a child, adolescent and adult therapist who has worked for more than 15 years in school, outpatient, and academic settings. She has provided clinical assessment and individual and family therapy, group therapy, and case management for clients in Wyoming and Oklahoma. Danielle obtained her bachelor’s degree in sociology and criminal justice with a minor in psychology at the University of South Dakota, and her master’s degree in behavioral studies at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She spent several years as a volunteer and intern in counseling settings before launching her career. Danielle joined the staff at WBI in 2020, providing school-based therapy. She will be offering adolescent telehealth services for the Wyoming Behavioral Institute Outpatient and Telehealth Clinic.

Amanda Whisler, CSW
Patient Navigator

Amanda Whisler, CSW, obtained her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Wyoming. She completed her certification to become a certified social worker in the state of Wyoming in 2020. She spent the last four years as a case manager for the Casper Youth Crisis Center; where she provided crisis intervention for youth and their families, helped to create programs, and foster community relationships. She has experience supervising social work students while they obtain their bachelor’s degree, providing trauma informed practice, facilitating groups, and clinical case management. Amanda accepted the position as patient navigator for Wyoming Behavioral Institute Outpatient and Telehealth Clinic in September 2021. She is eager and excited to help build and create meaningful, lasting, and intentional programs for youth and families statewide.

Kristina Gray, APRN

Kristina Gray is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner treating children and adolescents at Wyoming Behavioral Institute. A Wyoming native, Kristina received her nursing degree at Casper College. She cared for older adults in the community, and then spent 12 years as a neonatal and labor delivery nurse. In 2015, Kristina joined WBI’s team as a nurse working on child, adolescent and adult units and an intake coordinator. As a result of her experience with psychiatric patients, Kristina developed a passion for mental health care and pursued a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University. Throughout her life, she has aspired to give back to her community and state, volunteering for the Wyoming Rescue Mission, Meals on Wheels, and raising money for Joshua’s Storehouse. In 2020, Kristina launched the creation of a food pantry at Casper College, and during COVID-19 pandemic containment effort she started a food bank in the community of Bar Nunn in collaboration with the local Fire Department.

Rebecca Ertle, LSC, LPC, PPC
Project Aware Therapist

Rebecca Ertle obtained her BA in psychology From University of Phoenix, and her Master’s degree from Adams State University in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Rebecca has worked in the school, academics and telehealth counseling settings for 3+ years. Rebecca works with child, adolescents and adults with trauma, depression and anxiety focusing on CBT,DBT, and REBT, using individual, and group therapy approaches. Licensed in both Colorado & Wyoming.

Sheyla Leiva, PCSW
Project Aware Therapist

Sheyla Leiva, PCSW, obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming. Sheyla worked in residential care at Cathedral Home for Children before getting her Master’s Degree. Sheyla was an intern at Wyoming Equality and Peak Wellness Center before starting her career as a therapist for children and adolescents. Sheyla has experience providing in-person and virtual clinical assessments, individual and family therapy, and group therapy. Sheyla joined the staff of WBI in 2020 providing in-person school-based therapy services. Sheyla’s current position is providing school-based teletherapy services in English and Spanish as part of the Project AWARE grant with Carbon County School District N.1 and Sweetwater County School District N. 1.

Geannie Berg
Project AWARE Mental Health Aide/Case Management

Sweetwater County School District 1
Geannie Berg is certified as a Registered Behavior Technician, where she worked under Board Certified Behavior Analyst for three years. Her expertise in child/adolescent development and behavior is an incredible asset to the Project AWARE team. In her current role as the Mental Health Aide in Sweetwater County School District 1 Geannie provides enrollment and scheduling support, case management services, and behavioral health support in the clinic setting. In her spare time, Geannie enjoys volunteering for a variety of different community organizations and is very involved throughout the community.

Kaylene Cooper
Project AWARE Mental Health Aide/Case Management

Carbon County School District 1
Kaylene Cooper obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Montana State University and is currently working towards her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Kaylene has worked within the school setting for 3 years and previously interned at the Human Development Center for Montana State University. Kaylene has joined the WBI staff as a part of the Project AWARE grant working with Carbon County School District 1. Kaylene’s current position is to provide enrollment, scheduling, and case management services as the Mental Health Aide.

To speak with a member of our outpatient telehealth clinic team, give us a call at 307-439-2139 or you can reach us via email at [email protected].