Tyler T. Whitney, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Director
Dr. Whitney received his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2001 from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology (FIPP). He interned at St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center (SUNY-Stony Brook Health Sciences System) in Port Jefferson, New York (Long Island). His post-doctoral training was conducted at Henry Ford Health Systems as a pediatric neuropsychology fellow (Detroit, Michigan) and at The Connections Center as a developmental psychology fellow (Houston, Texas). Dr. Whitney has conducted outcome research and published on ways families can help their children cope with medical and developmental crises. He has 10 years of clinical experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders, and 6 years experience working with families and children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Dr. Whitney works with children and adolescents, their families, and systems in which problems with self-regulation, relational development, cognitive dysfunction, self-concept, and information processing difficulties are evident. He is currently the Clinical Director for ICACD, a state of the art facility with a multidisciplinary team concept in Meridian, Idaho. He has staff privileges at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Boise and Meridian. He consults with hospitals, residential facilities, and school districts throughout the Intermountain region. In addition, Dr. Whitney is also adjunct faculty at the University of Idaho-Boise Center.
See Dr. Whitney's Curriculum Vitae. (Last updated 2010-09-03)
Jennifer Fish, M.Ed
Licensed Service Extender
Jennifer received her Master’s Degree from Boise State University in Early Childhood Education.
She also holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Jennifer has been working in the field of early intervention for nearly 10 years, and specializes in working with young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Most recently, Jennifer has served as the only certified Consultant in Southwestern Idaho for the P.L.A.Y (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) Project, an in-home intervention program based on the DIR/Floortime model, that helps to improve communication, build social skills, and strengthen family relationships.
Jennifer focuses on individualizing treatment to meet the unique needs of each child and family.
One of her greatest passions is empowering children who live with a disability and advocating for the families of these children.
J. John Andersen, MS, LMFT
Licensed Service Extender
John received his Master's Degree from San Diego State University in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has been in the helping profession since 1987 and has worked in many settings in mental health from adult day treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, crisis centers and residential treatment programs.
He founded and was the Chief Executive Officer of a highly acclaimed residential treatment center for adolescent males from the ages of 13 to 19 years old. The New York Times interviewed John and reported his program as "One of the best" therapeutic programs (May 9, 2003). His program specialized in treating young men with emotional challenges, substance abuse issues and family therapy. His holistic approach and determination to individualize treatment to meet the needs of the client as well as the family is one of his greatest hallmarks. John's passion to help others create breakthroughs in their lives and self-govern change, is one of his life long career goals.
John is known for his innovative vision, leadership and creativity in working with young people and their families.
John has also served as a clinical consultant in program development and design for residential treatment programs.
