About Our Business
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
the immediate 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.
Heather Forde, Psy.D is a clinical psychologist and a graduate of the California School of Professional
Psychology. She Is passionate about helping people reach their full potential and creating strong, vibrant
and meaningful relationships. She welcomes adolescents and adults who seek resolution to many of life
issues including: stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, life transitions, self esteem, and grief and loss
issues. Dr. Forde specializes in treating those with a trauma history and survivors of sexual abuse. She Is
skilled in using hypnosis and EMDR to help with a variety of issues. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic
techniques including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems.
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.
been practicing since 1991. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and
the immediate 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.
Heather Forde, Psy.D is a clinical psychologist and a graduate of the California School of Professional
Psychology. She Is passionate about helping people reach their full potential and creating strong, vibrant
and meaningful relationships. She welcomes adolescents and adults who seek resolution to many of life
issues including: stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, life transitions, self esteem, and grief and loss
issues. Dr. Forde specializes in treating those with a trauma history and survivors of sexual abuse. She Is
skilled in using hypnosis and EMDR to help with a variety of issues. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic
techniques including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems.
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.
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Proudly serving our community since 1998