Our Team - Advanced Behavioral Health, LLC

Joseph Judd, MS, LMFT

I have been in the behavioral healthcare field for more than 20 years and am passionate about helping others. My experience has been gained in a range of settings, including community mental health centers, hospital and university care centers, the national healthcare arena, and private practice settings working with individuals, couples, and families.

My Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology and Sociology is from Brigham Young University. From there I acquired a Master’s of Science in Marital and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University in Southern California.

I also have earned additional certificates in family life education and integrated care management. I am a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Mental Health Professional in the state of Washington.

When I’m not working in the community, I’m likely to be found listening to good music, enjoying good food, or being somewhere out in nature hiking, camping, kayaking, or skiing with my family and friends.

Patrick Lipp, MS, LMHC

Patrick is a veteran therapist with 35 years of experience in multiple settings. He has been actively involved in the mental health field as it has developed through the years here in Spokane, and has provided care for multiple generations of families. From teens to adults, Pat has a careful and methodical approach to connecting with individuals and families to ensure the best of care.

Elicia Spotts, MS, LMHC, NCC, CMHS

Elicia specializes in in working with Children/Teens/Adolescents, Autism and ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Attachment, Developmental Disorders, Education and Learning Disabilities, Family conflict, Parenting, peer relationships, self esteem, trauma and PTSD. In addition, she works with Women’s health issues, prenatal/postnatal, postpartum depression, fertility and grief/loss.

Elicia is holistic at heart and client-centered. She adapts her approach to each individual. She is compassionate and curious. With children, she uses play and art therapy to enter their world and teach parents techniques to build stronger attachments. With teens and adults, she meets you where you are and help you explore ways to heal and grow.

Elicia wants to support children and families, especially those with special needs, navigate all life phases, through play and creative expression. She also wants to guide those who have lived through interpersonal trauma to a place of feeling secure within themselves.

Molly Bartleson, MS, LISCW

Molly has nearly 20 years of experience as a clinician. She has worked with specialized populations including individuals and families experiencing Cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Molly’s approach is to create a comfortable environment where clients feel heard and are working in a partnership towards understanding the challenges they are experiencing and what their recovery can look like.

Ahmad Bennett, MA, LMFTA, MHP

“I am passionate about helping clients overcome their challenges and achieve their goals while respecting their values, beliefs, and identities. I do this by providing therapy services to individuals, couples, and families. As a veteran, person of color, and an LGBTQ+ ally, I use my diverse perspective and experiences to enhance my therapeutic skills.

I often use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice combined with a focus on effective communication and problem-solving. Throughout our sessions, we will work together to build a positive relationship of trust, knowledge, and empathy.”

Julie Lilienkamp, MEd, LMHCA

“As a clinician, I love working with teens, adults and those who have lived experience (older adults). I find working with those living with mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety or abuse and trauma to be an opportunity to partner with those who are experts in their own lives. This means I believe those I work with know what goals make sense for them and we are partnering to accomplish those outcomes together exploring their strengths and using logical evidence-based practices.

I have a unique background in athletics and mountaineering and have scaled some of the tallest mountains in the world (including Mt Everest). This has allowed me to approach clients from a positive place encouraging them to find perspective and meaning, and define their purpose. This means setting and reaching goals in empowering and sustainable ways.

Our experiences in life lead us in many different directions, often ones we never saw coming. It is my belief that even the most challenging times are opportunities for growth and resilience, but we have to navigate through the hard parts first. While I provide structure for our work together, my clients are in the drivers seat and we go at their pace.”

Sara Solomon, MS LMFTA

Sara is a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish) working with online clients online at this time. She is experienced in working with adolescents and adults as well as couples and families. Sara utilizes whole systems approaches to assist those she works with in seeing the whole picture affecting their mental health and relationships. This includes looking at family dynamics and daily functioning to determine best approaches for those she works with to see and make the decisions they feel will suit them the best going forward.

“My priority is building a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, understood, and free to explore your experiences and concerns. I love to work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, grief, perfectionism, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I approach treatment through a systemic, attachment-informed lens while recognizing that individual struggles are often shaped by relationships, family dynamics, and lived experiences. También soy fluida en español.”