Deer Creek Psychological Associates: About Us

Karin Bonnett, Business Manager.

Welcome to Deer Creek! I have been the Business Manager since the group's inception in 1993. I take care of all the details, gather information during the initial referral process, as well as schedule evaluations. Team members schedule their own hourly appointments, team meetings, and presentations. Some clinicians may be providers for your insurance company, while others may not accept any insurance. We can talk more about these details on the phone when you call me for the initial intake.

My main concern is to use the information you provide and help facilitate an effective match with a clinician. I take my job very seriously and know each clinician's areas of expertise, individual style and personality, as well as availability. I understand how hard it can be to get to this stage of the search process. Be assured that what you tell me will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.

I hope your experience with us will be a positive one, whatever your needs may be. If for some reason we cannot help you, I will do my best to point you in the right direction. I trust you will find your reception courteous, sensitive and helpful.

Raymond J. Chin, PhD, MFA is a child and family clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric behavioral medicine. His areas of interest include neuropsychological evaluation and treatment of stress and anxiety disorders, Autism, ADHD, aggressive disorders, medically related disorders, and team building within systems. He consults to many area schools and child service organizations. He received his doctorate from Michigan State University, and was a Harvard Fellow at Boston Children's Hospital. He also has an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design.

Mark J. Detzer, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist. He earned his PhD in clinical psychology at the University of Vermont and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship with Stanford University Medical Center. Previously, Dr. Detzer was a high school science teacher. His areas of interest include: adolescent, adult and family adjustment issues especially to chronic medical conditions; cognitive assessment and function; and adolescent/young adult transition issues. He serves as a consultant to schools, medical clinics and child/adolescent programs. Currently he is the Director of the STAR program at DHMC and holds academic and clinical affiliations with Dartmouth Medical School and Dartmouth College.

David M. Drazin, PhD is a licensed clinical and school psychologist. He received his doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego. Dr. Drazin specializes in the evaluations and treatment of children and adolescents. Areas of expertise include Attention-Deficit, learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders and issues related to self esteem. He provides consultations to schools and has served as the psychologist for the School Performance Clinic of the Child Development Program, Dartmouth Medical School.

Thomas B. Gamble, PhD is a licensed clinical and school psychologist. He received his doctorate from Washington University, St. Louis, MO. He specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents who have attention, performance and conduct problems. He has special interests in psychoeducational evaluations, affective disorders, and issues of loss, trauma and divorce. He provides psychological services for Hanover High School and consults to many area schools and child service organizations.

Claudia Cavagnaro Gibson, MD is a child neurologist. She received her training in pediatrics at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and in neurology at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and was a Fellow in Cerebral Palsy and Learning Disabilities at Boston Children's Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Special Competence in Child Neurology. Her special interests are children with neuro-behavioral disorders related to genetic, traumatic, or other causes and children with autism or communication disorders.

Laurie Farr Hanks, MA, CAS is a certified School Psychologist. She received her Master's and Certificate of Advanced Study at Plattsburgh State University of New York. Laurie has presented workshops, nationally, statewide, and locally, on topics such as: The Differential Ability Scales, The Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Achievement, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Severe Discrepancies, and How to be a More Effective Evaluator. She has been published in Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, Psychology in the Schools, and the NASP newspaper Communique. She specializes in learning disabilities, with interests in cognitive theory and assessment for grades pre-K through 12. She provides psychological services and consultations for interventions to improve school performance in many area schools.

M. Allyn Higgins, LICSW is a Diplomate of the National Association of Social Workers. She received her Master's in Social Work at Catholic University and her post-graduate clinical training at the Family Therapy Practice Center of Washington, DC. Ms. Higgins works with children, adolescents, adults, and families on stress related symptoms including anxiety, depression, family issues, relationship difficulties and job or school adjustment problems. She has a special interest in the treatment of developmental delays related to Autism Spectrum Disorders and adoption. She offers individual and family therapy, group therapy for children, and school consultations.

Anna Hutton, PsyD is a neuropsychologist. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She completed a pre-doctoral internship through Dartmouth Medical School and then completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at Children's Hospital in New Orleans. She is currently licensed as a psychologist in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and her licensure for Vermont is in process. Dr. Hutton's areas of specialty include assessment of neuropsychological disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disabilities, and pervasive developmental disorders including Autism and Aspergers. She also conducts assessments with patients who have experienced neurological issues including seizure disorders, brain tumors, strokes, and traumatic head injuries.

Gerda Lenselink, MA, LCMHC received her psychology degree from the University of Leiden, the Netherlands. She is licensed in Vermont and New Hampshire, as well as in Western Europe. She specializes in the assessment of children and adults and their environment, such as family and school. She provides individual and family therapy for children and adults, with a special interest in women's issues. Ms. Lenselink has extended experience in cognitive, behavioral and play therapy. In addition, she offers school consultations.

Rhea M. McKay, PsyD has a doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Antioch New England Graduate School and a degree in Child Assessment and Counseling from the University of Toronto, Institute of Child Study. Ms. McKay works with adults and children on issues related to trauma, separation and loss, foster care, divorce, adoption, and other family dynamics. She has a special interest in psychological assessment of children and adults.

Mary J. Schneider, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with older adolescents and adults. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, life transition problems and relationship difficulties. Her clinical skills include cognitive-behavioral, behavioral and relationship therapy. She received her doctorate from the University of Vermont.

Plato is a Black Lab/Golden Retriever mix. He came to Dr. Chin from the Upper Valley Humane Society. He gets along well with people of all ages as well as dogs, cats, and rabbits. He is very gentle despite his size. He is trained and certified as a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) from AKC, Therapy Dog International (TDI), and Paws for Reading. He has visited with children in the classroom, assisted in demonstrations during presentations, and worked with children individually.