Primary Care
Your clinical team can treat sore throats and sprained ankles, conduct wellness exams and sports physicals, and help you stay on track with chronic conditions such as diabetes or depression.
Learn MoreBehavioral Health
Kinwell offers behavioral healthcare to help navigate life's challenges.
Your emotional well-being is just as important as your physical health.
Kinwell considers behavioral health to be an essential part of primary care. Your clinician can treat conditions such as depression or anxiety, or refer you to a licensed therapist. Kinwell’s therapists offer science-based approaches that help children, teens, adults, and couples handle difficult situations and relationships. Working in consultation with your primary care team, therapists can recommend medications when appropriate.
Ongoing therapy is typically available through online virtual appointments. In-person sessions are available at some Kinwell locations. Among the conditions treated by Kinwell’s Behavioral Health team are:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- PTSD
- Eating Disorders
- Relationship issues
- Workplace stress
- Drug or alcohol misuse
Call (206) 848-7500 to schedule an appointment.
Care Team
Josh Cutler, MSW, LICSW
Serving Patients of All Ages
"My focus is to help patients and teams move past barriers and achieve their goals. The first step in recovery is asking for help. I am here to answer that call with empathy and skill."
Josh is a licensed mental health professional with a passion for helping patients and care teams thrive. In addition to his clinical work, he is also the Director of Behavioral Health & Well Being at Kinwell, overseeing the work of behavioral health professionals at our clinics across the state of Washington. He is skilled at treating depression, anxiety, serious mental illness, and also guiding patients to achieve goals related to diabetes, weight loss, and other concerns. In his spare time, Josh enjoys taking his kids to the park, riding his bike, cooking, and writing.
Michele Bauer, DSW LICSW
Serving Patients of All Ages
"Caring for the mind is as important and crucial as caring for the body. One cannot be healthy without the other."
Michele received her degrees from Eastern Washington University’s School of Social Work and Capella University Doctorate of Social Work. She was raised in Northern Idaho and worked in Coeur d’Alene for 15 years as an outpatient mental health therapist treating patients of all ages. With a focus on mindfulness, Michele provides fresh approaches to engaging in a rewarding life by developing strong relationships and a safe plan for personal introspection. Michele enjoys partnering with primary care providers to support patients physical and mental health. Michele enjoys the outdoors with her husband, teenage daughter, four rescue cats, and two horses. She is an avid runner and enjoys kayaking, hiking, and horseback riding.
Lauren Collins, LISCW
Serving Patients of All Ages
"I believe that the most important aspect of working with a patient is that you feel seen, heard, acknowledged and accepted for who you are."
Lauren Collins is a licensed independent clinical social worker who treats patients of all ages, with a special focus on adolescents and young adults, as well as those experiencing chronic illness. She received her BA from the University of Southern California and completed her graduate training at the University of Washington. Prior to joining Kinwell, Lauren practiced for 5 years in a variety of medical and mental health settings, including working in crisis mental health services, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and in private therapy practice. Her clinical interests include working with those with depression and anxiety, eating disorders, grief and loss, and who are exploring various aspects of their identity.
Ashlee Moschitta, MSW, LICSW
Serving Patients of All Ages
"My counseling style is down to earth, inclusive, and tailored to each client. "
Ashlee Moschitta earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from State University of New York, Plattsburgh, and her Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina. She works with children, teens, and adults, using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each client. She has worked with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, family dynamics, intellectual disabilities, behavior disorders, self-harm, mood disorders, and trauma. Ashlee believes that through collaboration, support, and client dedication, individuals are able to discover their own strengths and recognize their personal potential to live fulfilling, happy lives.
Emma Skjonsby, LMHC
Serving Patients of All Ages
Emma Skjonsby is a licensed mental health counselor working in mental health since 2011. With a B.A. in Psychology from George Fox University and M.A. from LaSalle University in Counseling Psychology, she enjoys helping a diverse group of clients maximize their well-being and develop strategies to cope with stress and illness. She has worked in emergency mental health care, counseling and hospital social work, as well as nonprofit humanitarian aid work. Emma works from a positive, solutions focused approach and enjoys helping clients enjoy better moments and find healing, regardless of the starting point. Particular areas of focus are helping individuals, couples and families with life transitions, aging and caregiver stress, relationship losses, depression, anxiety, and coping with mental illness.