David N. Linder, MD is a Fellowship trained Child, Adolescent, Adult and Forensic Psychiatrist who has been practicing since 1991. He is a Diplomate
of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and is a past President of the Central California Regional Organization of Child and
Adolescent Psychiatrists. Dr. Linder has been listed in "Guide to America's Top Mental Health Professionals" by the Independent Consumer's' Research
Council of America. He specializes in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder in all age groups, other Mood Disorders, Anxiety disorders, ADHD, Psychotic
Disorders and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
Renae Linder, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 1990. Ms. Linder had the honor this year of being
listed in "Guide to America's Top Mental Health Professionals" by the independent Consumers' Research Council of America. Ms. Linder
specializes in treating Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, ADHD, CD, and other Anxiety Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Adults. She previously was
the Coordinator of the Veterans Administrations Dual Diagnosis and Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, and Coordinator for Sierra Vista Children's
Residential Treatment Program. Ms. Linder is currently the principal investigator for an ADHD study.
Candace M. Fortune, M.D. is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She specializes in the psychiatric treatment of children,
adolescents and adults. Dr. Fortune's services focus on the diagnostic and biological treatment of most psychiatric disorders including Depression, Bipolar,
ADHD, PTSD, OCD, Anxiety, Eating and Psychotic Disorders.
Naiyar Zaman, M.D. is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He specializes in the psychiatric treatment of children,
adolescents and adults. His services focus on the diagnosis and treatment of most psychiatric disorders including: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD,
PTSD, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Psychotic Disorders.
Gloria Coy, M.A., L.M.F.T. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing since 2000. Ms. Coy has extensive experience working
with Children, Adolescents, Adults, who present with Attachment Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD, Depression, Anger Management, Grief, and survivors of
sexual abuse. She has worked in a Drug and Alcohol program including individual and group therapy. She is certified by the Parent Project to facilitate
groups for parents of teens who are court mandated or at risk. Ms. Coy is a Clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family
Therapists.
Wendy Fischer, M.A., L.M.F.T. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing since 1994. Ms. Fischer clients consist of
Adolescents, Children, Adults, Couples, and Families. She treats patients with Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, ADHD &/ Learning
Disabilities, and Chemical Dependency. Ms. Fischer worked previously as the Clinical Coordinator for the ADHD/Learning Disability Clinic at Cedars Sinai
Medical Center.
Regina Granados, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who was previously affiliated with the UC Davis MIND Institute. She is currently on the
Executive Board for the Sacramento Valley Psychological Association. Dr. Granados focuses her practice on the needs of women and children. She
provides psychological testing and short-term counseling in the following areas: Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Parenting,
Chronic Stress, Chronic Illness, and Grief. Dr. Granados is an empathic clinician who uses the following therapeutic modalities: Cognitive-Behavioral
Therapy, Holistic Psychology, Clinical Hypnosis, Play Therapy.
Dr. Silvia Handian coming!
Roger Mark Holcomb, M.A., L.M.F.T. assists individuals, adolescents, children, couples and families in his practice. He has specialized experience and
training to work with families dealing with sexual abuse trauma, incest families, court mandated offenders, couples and families separating or re-uniting due
to incarceration, family reunification monitoring during post incarceration when appropriate, and incest family cases complicated by substance abuse. He
also has a passion for Catholic couples struggling to remain faithful to vows and church. Mark also has many years of clinical experience working with teens
struggling with conduct and identity issues, and those challenged with gang affiliation.
Susan Johnson, M.A., L.M.F.T., has been counseling couples, families, and individual adults and teens since 1994. A Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist, she uses Family Systems theory to educate family members and change the family system in order to recover healthy relationships. She has
worked extensively with step families, with adults molested as children and, using her experience as a staff member at the Betty Ford Center, with
recovering alcoholics and their families. Ms. Jonhson has also conducted group therapy for women recovering from domestic violence. Ms. Jonhson is a
member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and is a Certified Trainer in the Nurtured Heart Approach.
Amie Lemos-Miller, Ph.D. is a Psychologist who was previously affiliated with the UC Davis Children's Hospital CAARE Center. Dr. Lemos-Miller has
extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families experiencing varied internalizing and externalizing psychological difficulties. In
particular, she has expertise in conducting child welfare/court-ordered psychological evaluations with adults and children, general psychological testing,
and providing therapy services to youths and adults. She also enjoys working with individuals affected by child maltreatment/trauma, Post traumatic Stress
Disorder, School Refusal Behavior, and Anxiety Disorders. Dr. Lemos-Miller is competent in using Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Trauma-Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems modalities in her clinical practice.
Arthur R. Magana, Ph.D is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing since 1996. Dr. Magana has extensive experience working with
children, adolescents, and their families, treating a broad range of social, emotional and behavioral challenges. Dr. Magana is a consulting Psychologist for
Head Start, foster care and adoption programs. He provides assessments and treatment for children and adolescent with trauma based disorders including
PTSD, depression, social anxiety problems, and attachment disorders. He is also effective in assisting adults through life transitions and loss. Dr. Magana
is bilingual, providing services in English and Spanish.
Marla McCall, PMHNP, ANCC is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a wide range of experience caring for patients in every diagnostic
category. Ms McCall has worked in both the public and private sector practices caring for both outpatients and hospitalized patients, most recently at the
Veteran's Administration outpatient mental health outpatient clinic where I worked with every illness including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression,
bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, eating disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, substance abuse and schizophrenia. I was the primary direct
care provider in one award-winning out-patient mental health program in the early 1990's. My master's project on the topic of the family experience of
bipolar disorder was awarded best project/thesis at The University of Arizona Nurse Practitioner program. While I am American, my experience living on
three continents, has given me a depth of understanding of people from all walks of life and different cultures. I have been a mental health provider
educator as well as a cross cultural health trainer. At the University of Arizona I was privileged to learn from some of the best internationally known providers
of holistic and integrative health care. My passion is working with patients and their families to achieve their recovery goals and I am thrilled to be at Linder
Psychiatric group.
Joan L. Powers, M.A., L.M.F.T. is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist who has been practicing since 1988. She has worked with Adolescents, and
Adults, Couples, and Families. She has considerable experience working with issues of gender identity (LGBT) as well as mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD
and attachment disorders. Ms. Powers has previously worked as a clinical supervisor for community based agencies serving different cultures and ethnic
backgrounds.
Welcome Lisa Ragsdale-Koffman, LMFT!
Timothy B. Rood, M.A., L.M.F.T., has over 20 years experience working with children, couples and families in a number of professional settings. Tim is
married with 5 children. Mr. Rood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Private Mediator, a Special Master, Collaborative Child
Specialist, Collaborative Divorce Coach and Custody Evaluator. He offers therapeutic services for children, teens, adults and couples related to issues
such as life stressors, relationship challenges, school issues, special needs issues with children, grief and loss work and other issues that may be
interfering with the family or an individual's quality of life.
Steve Schmitt, MSW, LCSW joined Linder Psychiatric in July, 2009. He has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families
at state and county-funded mental health programs. He uses a cognitive behavioral approach to treat disorders usually first diagnosed in childhood or
adolescence, ADHD, depression and mood disorders, anxiety, men’s issues, stress-related issues, and adjustment disorders. He has led therapy groups
for children, adolescents, and adults.
Bret P. Wangan, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. is a graduated from California State University Sacramento in 1987. Mr. Wangan has extensive experience with
couples, families, children, and adolescents. Mr. Wangan is skilled at improving communication, establishing appropriate expectations and developing
problem solving skills while working with families and children. His specialties include Behavioral Disorders, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Attention Deficit
Disorder, High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and relationship problems.
Welcome: Dr. Handian, and Ragsdale-Koffman, LMFT.
Meet our friendly helpful staff!
Caytana, Office Manager
Suzanne, Office Accountant, Claims & Billing Specialist
Amanda, Office Assistant
Mary, Office Assistant
Larissa, Office Assistant Roseville
Our Clinic Is committed to providing the highest quality of care and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning that results in rapid and sustained
improvement. We are very proud to say that many people who have not gotten better in other treatment centers improve with us.
We opened our business in 1998 with a goal and commitment to provide a higher quality of care than permitted when working in larger organizations. We
are a family owned and operated practice that Is driven to improve the mental health of children, adolescents, and adults.
of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and is a past President of the Central California Regional Organization of Child and
Adolescent Psychiatrists. Dr. Linder has been listed in "Guide to America's Top Mental Health Professionals" by the Independent Consumer's' Research
Council of America. He specializes in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder in all age groups, other Mood Disorders, Anxiety disorders, ADHD, Psychotic
Disorders and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
Renae Linder, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 1990. Ms. Linder had the honor this year of being
listed in "Guide to America's Top Mental Health Professionals" by the independent Consumers' Research Council of America. Ms. Linder
specializes in treating Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, ADHD, CD, and other Anxiety Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Adults. She previously was
the Coordinator of the Veterans Administrations Dual Diagnosis and Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, and Coordinator for Sierra Vista Children's
Residential Treatment Program. Ms. Linder is currently the principal investigator for an ADHD study.
Candace M. Fortune, M.D. is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She specializes in the psychiatric treatment of children,
adolescents and adults. Dr. Fortune's services focus on the diagnostic and biological treatment of most psychiatric disorders including Depression, Bipolar,
ADHD, PTSD, OCD, Anxiety, Eating and Psychotic Disorders.
Naiyar Zaman, M.D. is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He specializes in the psychiatric treatment of children,
adolescents and adults. His services focus on the diagnosis and treatment of most psychiatric disorders including: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD,
PTSD, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Psychotic Disorders.
Gloria Coy, M.A., L.M.F.T. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing since 2000. Ms. Coy has extensive experience working
with Children, Adolescents, Adults, who present with Attachment Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD, Depression, Anger Management, Grief, and survivors of
sexual abuse. She has worked in a Drug and Alcohol program including individual and group therapy. She is certified by the Parent Project to facilitate
groups for parents of teens who are court mandated or at risk. Ms. Coy is a Clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family
Therapists.
Wendy Fischer, M.A., L.M.F.T. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing since 1994. Ms. Fischer clients consist of
Adolescents, Children, Adults, Couples, and Families. She treats patients with Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, ADHD &/ Learning
Disabilities, and Chemical Dependency. Ms. Fischer worked previously as the Clinical Coordinator for the ADHD/Learning Disability Clinic at Cedars Sinai
Medical Center.
Regina Granados, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who was previously affiliated with the UC Davis MIND Institute. She is currently on the
Executive Board for the Sacramento Valley Psychological Association. Dr. Granados focuses her practice on the needs of women and children. She
provides psychological testing and short-term counseling in the following areas: Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Parenting,
Chronic Stress, Chronic Illness, and Grief. Dr. Granados is an empathic clinician who uses the following therapeutic modalities: Cognitive-Behavioral
Therapy, Holistic Psychology, Clinical Hypnosis, Play Therapy.
Dr. Silvia Handian coming!
Roger Mark Holcomb, M.A., L.M.F.T. assists individuals, adolescents, children, couples and families in his practice. He has specialized experience and
training to work with families dealing with sexual abuse trauma, incest families, court mandated offenders, couples and families separating or re-uniting due
to incarceration, family reunification monitoring during post incarceration when appropriate, and incest family cases complicated by substance abuse. He
also has a passion for Catholic couples struggling to remain faithful to vows and church. Mark also has many years of clinical experience working with teens
struggling with conduct and identity issues, and those challenged with gang affiliation.
Susan Johnson, M.A., L.M.F.T., has been counseling couples, families, and individual adults and teens since 1994. A Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist, she uses Family Systems theory to educate family members and change the family system in order to recover healthy relationships. She has
worked extensively with step families, with adults molested as children and, using her experience as a staff member at the Betty Ford Center, with
recovering alcoholics and their families. Ms. Jonhson has also conducted group therapy for women recovering from domestic violence. Ms. Jonhson is a
member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and is a Certified Trainer in the Nurtured Heart Approach.
Amie Lemos-Miller, Ph.D. is a Psychologist who was previously affiliated with the UC Davis Children's Hospital CAARE Center. Dr. Lemos-Miller has
extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families experiencing varied internalizing and externalizing psychological difficulties. In
particular, she has expertise in conducting child welfare/court-ordered psychological evaluations with adults and children, general psychological testing,
and providing therapy services to youths and adults. She also enjoys working with individuals affected by child maltreatment/trauma, Post traumatic Stress
Disorder, School Refusal Behavior, and Anxiety Disorders. Dr. Lemos-Miller is competent in using Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Trauma-Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems modalities in her clinical practice.
Arthur R. Magana, Ph.D is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing since 1996. Dr. Magana has extensive experience working with
children, adolescents, and their families, treating a broad range of social, emotional and behavioral challenges. Dr. Magana is a consulting Psychologist for
Head Start, foster care and adoption programs. He provides assessments and treatment for children and adolescent with trauma based disorders including
PTSD, depression, social anxiety problems, and attachment disorders. He is also effective in assisting adults through life transitions and loss. Dr. Magana
is bilingual, providing services in English and Spanish.
Marla McCall, PMHNP, ANCC is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a wide range of experience caring for patients in every diagnostic
category. Ms McCall has worked in both the public and private sector practices caring for both outpatients and hospitalized patients, most recently at the
Veteran's Administration outpatient mental health outpatient clinic where I worked with every illness including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression,
bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, eating disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, substance abuse and schizophrenia. I was the primary direct
care provider in one award-winning out-patient mental health program in the early 1990's. My master's project on the topic of the family experience of
bipolar disorder was awarded best project/thesis at The University of Arizona Nurse Practitioner program. While I am American, my experience living on
three continents, has given me a depth of understanding of people from all walks of life and different cultures. I have been a mental health provider
educator as well as a cross cultural health trainer. At the University of Arizona I was privileged to learn from some of the best internationally known providers
of holistic and integrative health care. My passion is working with patients and their families to achieve their recovery goals and I am thrilled to be at Linder
Psychiatric group.
Joan L. Powers, M.A., L.M.F.T. is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist who has been practicing since 1988. She has worked with Adolescents, and
Adults, Couples, and Families. She has considerable experience working with issues of gender identity (LGBT) as well as mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD
and attachment disorders. Ms. Powers has previously worked as a clinical supervisor for community based agencies serving different cultures and ethnic
backgrounds.
Welcome Lisa Ragsdale-Koffman, LMFT!
Timothy B. Rood, M.A., L.M.F.T., has over 20 years experience working with children, couples and families in a number of professional settings. Tim is
married with 5 children. Mr. Rood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Private Mediator, a Special Master, Collaborative Child
Specialist, Collaborative Divorce Coach and Custody Evaluator. He offers therapeutic services for children, teens, adults and couples related to issues
such as life stressors, relationship challenges, school issues, special needs issues with children, grief and loss work and other issues that may be
interfering with the family or an individual's quality of life.
Steve Schmitt, MSW, LCSW joined Linder Psychiatric in July, 2009. He has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families
at state and county-funded mental health programs. He uses a cognitive behavioral approach to treat disorders usually first diagnosed in childhood or
adolescence, ADHD, depression and mood disorders, anxiety, men’s issues, stress-related issues, and adjustment disorders. He has led therapy groups
for children, adolescents, and adults.
Bret P. Wangan, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. is a graduated from California State University Sacramento in 1987. Mr. Wangan has extensive experience with
couples, families, children, and adolescents. Mr. Wangan is skilled at improving communication, establishing appropriate expectations and developing
problem solving skills while working with families and children. His specialties include Behavioral Disorders, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Attention Deficit
Disorder, High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and relationship problems.
Welcome: Dr. Handian, and Ragsdale-Koffman, LMFT.
Meet our friendly helpful staff!
Caytana, Office Manager
Suzanne, Office Accountant, Claims & Billing Specialist
Amanda, Office Assistant
Mary, Office Assistant
Larissa, Office Assistant Roseville
Our Clinic Is committed to providing the highest quality of care and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning that results in rapid and sustained
improvement. We are very proud to say that many people who have not gotten better in other treatment centers improve with us.
We opened our business in 1998 with a goal and commitment to provide a higher quality of care than permitted when working in larger organizations. We
are a family owned and operated practice that Is driven to improve the mental health of children, adolescents, and adults.
We are growing!
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