About Us

Local Providers
Rhonda Osborne
I have been serving individuals and families of rural areas as a Licensed Professional Counselor for over the past 20 years, treating a broad range of life challenges from mental health, addictions, trauma, family turmoil, and neuropsychological conditions. I am licensed in both Nebraska and Colorado, in both mental health and addiction treatment. I specialize in quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG or brain mapping) recording and interpretation to offer additional clinical insight regarding symptoms, concerns, and treatment options for individuals who continue to struggle despite previous counseling experiences, alternative approaches to treatment often provide the missing keys to the health solution they are looking for.

Tara Loya
My name is Tara Loya and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and a Neuro technician. I offer counseling services, delivery of brain training services, psychoeducational services, while specializing in quantitative electroencephalogy (QEEG or brain mapping). I am committed to supporting individuals and families in their mental health and wellness journeys. I specialize in working with children and teens, along with clients facing a variety of challenges, including but not limited to stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship troubles, all through a practice of cultural sensitivity and trauma informed care. Drawing on a foundation of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a client-centered approach, I work with clients to tailor treatment to meet the unique needs of each individual while offering clients innovative and effective tools to manage and improve their mental health. I am dedicated to continuing my education and staying at the forefront of emerging therapeutic practices. My practice is rooted in empathy, respect, and a commitment to empowering clients to achieve their fullest potential.

Bridgette Schellenger
My name is Bridgette Schellenger and I have worked in the mental health and substance use field for over a decade. I completed my Master’s degree in mental health counseling from Colorado Christian University, and my Certified Addictions Specialist through Turning Pointe. I use a variety of culturally informed therapeutic strategies to meet you where you are to get you where you want to be. I always have an empathetic and compassionate approach while maintaining healthy boundaries and accountability along your journey. My specialties include clients with borderline personality disorders, anxiety, depression, substance use, and a focus on single-parent parenting.

Daniel Schellenger
My name is Daniel Schellenger and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and Addictions Counselor Candidate. I use a variety of integrated therapeutic strategies that are culturally informed to meet you where you are to get you where you want to be. I always have an empathetic and compassionate approach while maintaining healthy boundaries and accountability along your journey. My specialties include complex and acute trauma, crisis counseling, anxiety, depression, substance use, and a focus on the justice involved.
My mission is to provide support and guidance for anyone struggling with mental health issues, substance use disorders, or other emotional or psychological obstacles. I encourage everyone to feel a warm, safe, and welcoming partnership that encourages healing, empowerment, and independence through a sense of individual support.

Rachel Mari
Rachel Mari is a front desk receptionist and a Neuro technician. She is a friendly face you will see when you first come into the practice. She administers neurofeedback sessions and can assist you with enrollment, billing, and filling out paperwork.

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Mary L. Tracy
Dr. Mary was a classically trained as an EEG teach in the early 70’s in a research and performance lab with the US Department of the Navy and at the University and VA hospitals in in Neurology departments. She is a licensed psychotherapist in the State of California and has practiced for 32 years. Her current passion as an EEG educator for MindMedia USA and Stens Academy in the didactic and practical instruction of clinicians and techs whoo desire foundational or advanced knowledge and training in EEG Neurofeedback and Quantitative Eelectroencephalography (qEEG).
Dr. Mary is a certified EEG mentor professionals internationally for the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) and the international qEEG Certification Board certifications.

Nicholas Dogris
Dr. Dogris is the CEO and Co-founder of Neurofield, Inc., a company that develops specialized neurostimulation and neurofeedback modalities designed to restore functionality to the brain. He is a licensed psychologist in the state of California and specializes in Health Psychology, wellness and mind body physiology. He is an expert in QEEG brain mapping and is a board certified QEEG Diplomate. He is also board certified in neurofeedback through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). Over the last 25 years Dr. Dogris has innovated many neurofeedback interventions and invented the NeuroField neurostimulation/neuromodulation system in 2007. In clinic, he continues to innovate and create new ways to bring balance to the brain in the effort to improve the functionality of the person.
Dr. Dogris engages in multiple forms of psychotherapy including EMDR, cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapeutic modalities. He has over 15 years of experience working for the Inyo and Mono County Superior Court system conducting child custody, sentencing and competency evaluations. Dr. Dogris is traditionally trained and is able to conduct psychological evaluations including IQ and Personality testing.
When not engaging in clinical practice Dr. Dogris enjoys playing music and is versed in multiple instruments including bouzouki, guitar and drums. He enjoys writing and recording music in his studio and performing with his band.

Thiff Thomson
Dr. Thompson is a board certified neurotherapist, licensed psychotherapist, and neurofeedback professional. Dr. Dogris and Thompson are Santa Barbara’s only Quantitative EEG Diplomates (QEEG-D) from the QEEG Certification Board (meaning that their processing and interpretations of brain maps are valid and certified). Dr. Thompson is a Registered EEG Technician, a medical credential bestowed by the American Society of Neurodiagnostic Technicians. She has worked in neurology clinics, as well as clinical settings. She holds two Masters degrees, one in Depth Counseling Psychology and another in Communication from Pacifica Graduate Institute and the University of Maryland, respectively. She has a PhD in Psychology; her dissertation was on the intersection of psychodynamic psychology model of the psyche and electroencephalography (EEG).
Dr. Thompson has served as the Executive Director of the Western Association of Biofeedback and Neuroscience, and worked as a neurodiagnostician in neurology clinics. Dr. Thompson regularly delivers public and trade organization lectures on Brain Mapping (Quantitative EEGs), Clinical Quantitative EEGs, Brainwaves 101, neurotherapy, and induced meditative states at various organizations, such as the International Society of Neurotherapy Research, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and The Biofeedback Society of California conferences. Variations on the theme have been presented at Pacifica Graduate Institute and to the lay public of Santa Barbara in public lectures.
See her 2014 article on Brainwaves 101 for the magazine: The Therapist
When she’s not in the lab, Dr. Thompson teaches evening yoga classes. She instructs at a handful of Santa Barbara yoga studios and is known for the cardio-vascular and spiritual combination that is her hallmark style.
Dr. Thompson’s central aim with all clients is to help them evolve. Neurofield Neurotherapy develops and delivers cutting edge neurotherapy techniques into mainstream Santa Barbara, by bringing her skills in Brain Mapping (Quantitative EEG), Brain Training (using neurofeedback, biofeedback, and neurotherapy protocols), and brain-oriented psychotherapy to locals and visitors so that Neurofield Neurotherapy may serve as a source of healing for all individuals in need.

