BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Dr. Alyssa Suess is a pediatric psychologist, board certified behavior analyst, and co-owner of Milestone Health Partners. She specializes in working with children with emotion and behavior regulation concerns, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and those on the autism spectrum. She provides therapy and psychological testing services to the pediatric population. She is passionate about advocating for children with learning and developmental differences. She is proud to be offering services in the community where she was born and raised. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and three children.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Dr. Erickson is a pediatric physical therapist and co-owner of Milestone Health Partners. She has training with the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Institute for pediatric pelvic floor dysfunction and bowel and bladder health. She has completed continuing education in pediatric sports injuries, gross motor development, gait impairments, and torticollis/plagiocephaly. She is a DMI Introductory Level A Registered Practitioner. Dr. Erickson enjoys treating all age ranges, however specializes in pediatric physical therapy and gross motor development. She works closely with adaptive equipment technicians and specialists who provide services within our community. She enjoys being outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and attending community sport events with her husband and three children.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Dr. Kirby, PT, DPT received her Doctorate Degree from the University of Mary Physical Therapy program, and is a co-owner of Milestone Health Partners. . Her treatment techniques focus patient care on the adolescent and adult populations. She has a special interest in orthopedics, sport-related injuries, headaches, and neck/back pain.  Dr. Kirby holds a M1 Graston Technique certification and is a Level 2 certified Functional Dry Needling clinician through Kineticore. She continues to stay up to date on new manual therapy and therapeutic exercise treatment options to help her patient's return to their daily and recreational activities. Lindy and her husband enjoy being outdoors and spending time with their 3 young children.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Dr. Miller received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota PT program. She is focused on treating both pediatric and adult populations with a vested interest in orthopedic injuries and impairments. Her therapy treatment includes a variety of manual therapy techniques and functional movement techniques tailored to improve a patient’s highest quality of life. Sam enjoys spending time with her dog, Stanley, crafting, and spending time with her friends and family.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Dr. Qualm received her doctorate degree from the University of Mary Occupational Therapy program. She enjoys working with a variety of patients in different stages across their lifespan. She treats fine motor deficits, sensory processing disorders, upper extremity injuries, and neurological impairments. Dr. Qualm is a DMI Introductory Level A Registered Practitioner. In her free time, she enjoys everything outdoors, attending local events, and traveling with family.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Dr. Farris earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Recently married, she moved with her husband from Missouri to Williston. She has training in trauma-informed care and enjoys working with patients across a wide age range and various impairments. In her spare time, she loves outdoor activities like skiing, camping, baking, and traveling with her husband.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Kailey received her degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from Casper College in May, 2020. She enjoys treating both adult and pediatric populations. She enjoys working with people in all stages of life to have more independence. She has been married for 3 years to her high school sweetheart. Together they have 2 furbaby cats, Nutmeg and Vader. They enjoy outdoor activities, especially skiing during the winter months. When the weather is not that great outside, she enjoys sewing and crafting.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Jana received her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2013 from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. Jana is from Louisiana and has worked in a variety of treatment settings before moving to North Dakota with her husband in 2020. She has experience and continuing education in assessing and treating pediatric and adult patients with speech, language, swallowing, cognitive-communication, and voice disorders. Jana has specific qualifications in the treatment of apraxia of speech, oral motor impairment, picky eaters and problem feeders, and early intervention of language and feeding disorders in children from birth to 3 years of age. She continues to stay up to date with new interventions to implement individualized treatment plans for each one of her patients. Jana has a passion for working with the pediatric population and enjoys it when families/caregivers can be involved in the therapy process to best help the child reach his or her full potential! In her free time, Jana enjoys spending time with her husband, reading, traveling, and exploring the beauty of North Dakota.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Cierra was born and raised in Palm Springs, CA, and graduated from the University of Redlands with a bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders. Cierra moved to Williston, ND in 2019 where she became a substitute teacher and coached volleyball at the middle school. Cierra worked in the schools as a speech paraprofessional in early intervention for 2 years before heading to Minot State University to complete her master’s degree in speech-language pathology in 2023. Cierra enjoys assessing and treating pediatric patients with speech, language, and cognitive communication disorders. Her passions are teaching augmentative and alternative communication skills, early literacy skills, speech sounds, and social communication. In her free time, Cierra enjoys being with her family, fishing, playing volleyball, and going to sporting events. She is excited to work with new families and improve the skills of her pediatric patients and teach and educate families on skills and strategies to use at home.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Caitlyn initially moved to Williston in 2013 with her family and recently returned to town. She completed her bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 2020 at Valley City State University. She then completed a speech language pathology leveling program in 2022 and her master’s of speech language pathology in 2024, both at Western Kentucky University. She has gained experience serving pediatric populations in the schools and in private practice and adult populations at Trinity Health Hospital in Minot, ND. Caitlyn is excited to provide speech and language services for both pediatric and adult populations at Milestone Health Partners!

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Jamie is a licensed behavior analyst and a Washington state native that moved to North Dakota in 2016. She completed her undergraduate studies in Special Education and English from Eastern Washington University and her Masters Degree at the University of North Dakota, specializing in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis. Jamie has a rich background in providing supports in Developmental Disabilities Services, Family Supports, and Autism Services to children, adults, and their families. In her free time, she loves participating in all things outdoors, as well as volunteering in her community through multiple non-profit opportunities. She shares two dogs or “fur children” with her husband of 7 years, and loves embracing North Dakota life. Jamie is very passionate about working with families to provide customized ABA through the implementation of positive behavior supports and is excited to bring her knowledge and support to families at Milestone Health Partners!

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Michele grew up in Spokane, WA and moved to Williston with her husband and two daughters about 6 years ago. They have been very happy with their move to our community!

She received her certification to be a Registered Behavior Technician which has given her the opportunity to work with children who have a diagnosis of autism. After working with kids in the school special education setting and working with her own child who has autism, she knew this was the path she wanted to be on. She is hoping to help make a difference in other people’s lives.

In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family. Whether it's sitting on the porch with coffee watching the kids play or traveling to new adventures.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Emilee was born and raised in the Trenton/Williston area. She attended WSC and has spent her last 6 years working with children to young adults in different capacities of education. Emilee is eager to join the team at Milestone Health Partners and to continue to make a positive impact in the development and success of our youth. Emilee has spent her spare time being involved in different extra-curricular activities at Trenton School, being active in various adult league sports in Williston, spending quality time with her family and friends and planning her wedding this fall! Emilee and her fiancé, Branden, have made their home in Trenton and have two fur-babies, Ollie and Bowen.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Hanna was born and raised in Fairview, MT. Hanna graduated from MSU with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology. During her time at MSU, she spent her free time volunteering at numerous organizations as a mentor and an advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Hanna is very excited to join the team at Milestone Health Partners as it is very important to her to live closer to her hometown and provide services and resources in our area.

Hanna is one of seven children in her family; her youngest brother has Down Syndrome. So, she knew from a young age that she wanted to work in a field that provided services and resources to children and families with developmental disabilities. After taking her first ABA class in college, her heart was set on behavior services. In her free time, she enjoys working on her family’s farm. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends skiing, camping, and traveling.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Xylina is a Registered Behavior Technition here at Milestone Health Partners. Her priority is to implement the behavior intervention plans written by Dr. Suess. Xylina is currently enrolled at Capella University, working on her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. While enrolled at Capella University, Xylina actively participates in The National Society of Leadership and Success and The International Honor Society in Psychology. Xylina was born in Texas and has lived most of her life in North Dakota. She is married to her husband, Spenser Miller. Together they have one handsome dog named Emmitt. Xylina enjoys traveling the world, hiking national parks, and spending time with family and friends in her free time.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

April is Milestone’s psychometrist and enjoys working with both pediatric and adult patients. She was born in Fargo and then moved to Williston, ND. She has been married for 33 years and they have two dogs, Lark & Frank. She has her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and has been working for the past 30 years as a speech and language pathologist for various settings and age groups in Williston. In her spare time, she loves to garden and tend to her flowers and family. Her favorite thing about Milestone Health Partners is the atmosphere and mission to provide services to meet the needs of the community.

MEDICAL BILLING/CODING SPECIALIST

Kaitlyn is born and raised here in Williston, ND. She has 10 years of experience working with Special Needs ranging from children to young adults in the Williston Public School system. She has spent her spare time volunteering with extra-curricular activities throughout the school district, Out of the Darkness Walk, and many benefits and fundraisers. She enjoys spending her time with her two dogs, Charlie and Gracie, or getting together with her family and friends. She loves spending time in the kitchen cooking and is an avid bowler.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Corinne is originally from California but has made Williston her home in the past 6 years. She completed her Associate’s in Science and Arts at Williston State College where she also played two years of softball for the Tetons. She then went to coach softball for a year at WSC and then followed with another two years at Williston High School. In her free time she enjoys playing slow-pitch softball and hanging out with friends & family.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Vanessa grew up 60 miles North of Williston in the tiny town of Ambrose, ND. She graduated from DCHS in Crosby, earned an Associates Degree from NDSCS in Wahpeton, and has called Williston home since 2004. She stays busy keeping up with her 3 children and two pups, Woody and Buzz. In her free time, you can find her in the kitchen trying a new recipe or curled up with a book.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Patrick is a psychology resident at Milestone Health Partners. He provides therapy primarily for adults and psychological testing services for all age groups. He was born in Canada but grew up in the Bismarck area. He attended New Mexico State University for his PhD in counseling psychology with a graduate minor in integrated behavioral health. Prior to his doctoral training, he completed his master’s degree in community mental health counseling at the University of North Dakota. He recently completed his APA accredited pre-doctoral internship in New York at the University of Rochester Counseling Center. He is passionate about helping people uncover and utilize their strengths to heal and find meaning in their life. Patrick is most interested in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and life transitions. He also has extensive experience and enjoys working with folks struggling with trauma, relationship difficulties, career/academic distress, and men’s issues. In his free time, Patrick enjoys cooking, playing video games, being outdoors, and spending time with the important people in his life, including his cat, Ziggy!