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Daniel recently joined the health center as our Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program Coordinator. He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Plymouth State University in 2006. Mr. Bell worked for a period in the corporate world but found a true calling in the helping professions. He then enrolled at Southern Maine Community College where he became a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. To be more effective at helping a variety of individuals Daniel enrolled at the University of New England where he obtained a Master’s in Social Work in December of 2016. Daniel has worked in many different capacities in the mental health field including case management, residential, and outpatient treatment. Mr. Bell is a passionate advocate for individuals suffering from substance use disorders, has written grants, and has offered testimony at the state level. Mr. Bell is honored to be of service to the individuals at SVHC.
In his spare time Daniel enjoys exercising, both cardio and strength training, playing golf, fishing, and going to the beach.

Dr. Krebs is a Clinical Psychologist who practices three days per week at the Health Center. He has been providing services to adults since January 1999. Dr. Krebs received his Doctoral degree from George Washington University and received additional training during internships at New York Hospital and at the National Institute of Mental Health’s St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Dr. Krebs uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in order to help people overcome negative thoughts and reach their full potential. He works with integrated health care which the body and mind are both examined and treated.

He works closely with the medical providers in order to ensure that Health Center patients receive the highest quality health care possible.

Dr. Bates joined SVHC in 2008 as our staff psychiatrist. He is in the office three days per week providing medication management to children, adolescents and adults. He trained to become a physician at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine and did his psychiatry residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Before medical school, he worked as a lobsterman, carpenter and woodcutter, and then trained to be a paramedic and nurse.

When he is not with patients, Dr. Bates enjoys raising animals of all sorts, playing music with his friends and working on his house and barn with his wife and children.

In order to see Dr. Bates, you need to be receiving primary care at SVHC.

Barbara joined our mental health team in August 2011, providing individual  counseling for adults and teens as well as couples counseling. Both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work are from the University of Southern Maine. Barbara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Level II EMDR therapist who works to help people overcome trauma. She is also interested in helping with depression, anxiety, self esteem, loss, and life transitions. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, gardening, reading and spending time with her friends and family.

Tom has been providing individual counseling to children, adolescents and adults at the Health Center since March 2008. He received both his B.A. in Psychology and Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the University of Southern Maine, and is currently practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His experience includes ten years as a high school social worker and a supervisor at a residential treatment facility for adolescents.

Tom grew up in South Hiram and attended local schools. He enjoys hiking the White Mountains and can often be found working at the family apple farm.

Christina joined the mental health team in 2011 as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She provides child, adolescent and adult counseling. Christina completed her Master’s Degree at the University of Southern Maine in 2005. Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Education and experience in therapeutic wilderness settings as a trip leader, counselor and EMT. Christina also worked in public schools as a special educator.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors in the mountains and along the Maine coast with her family.

Jenifer joined the mental health team in July 2018 providing counseling to adults, adolescents and couples. Jenifer started her career in 2004 at the University of Maine, receiving a Bachelors in Mental Health and Addiction and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work. She has a vast range of experience from inpatient to outpatient therapy for individuals, families and couples. Some of Jenifer’s specialties are complex mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, trauma, anxiety, domestic violence, gender and sexual orientation issues.

Jenifer is passionate about walking alongside her Client’s during their time of need and being a part of their journey wherever it may lead.