Staff

Meet our Staff

Management Team

Dr. Cheri Lynn Atkins

Corina Sully

Melissa Trejo

Mental Health Clinicians

Dr. Cheri L. Atkins, PhD

Dr. Atkins grew up in Sandpoint, Idaho where most of her family still resides. She attended North Idaho College before enlisting in the United States Army as an Intelligence Analyst. She spent 4 years in the Army with her most significant deployments being in Panama and then Ft. Hood near Killeen, Texas. She was honorably discharged while living in Texas. She then attended Central Texas College before transferring to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor where she got her Bachelor's degree. From there, she attended Idaho State University where she got her Master's Degree and then in 2004 completed her Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology. She worked in private practice for 4 years specializing in psychological assessment, behavior modification, and eliminating disorders. She spent 4 years as an adjunct faculty member for the ISU psychology department post-graduate school teaching the graduate assessment course. She has a history of community outreach with previous experience offering pro-bono evaluations for juvenile detention center and was also a founding board member of All Under One Roof, a much needed center for LGBTQ youth in our area. She has been in her current position as owner and clinical director at ALLIES Family Solutions for the past 11 years. She is HI certified and works closely with ALLIES DDA to ensure programming is individualized and of the highest quality. Dr. Atkins also oversees clinical work within the ALLIES Mental Health Clinic. In addition to training and supervision, Dr. Atkins is active in providing assessments, individual therapy, family therapy and couples counseling. She enjoys hiking and backpacking in the Sawtooth and White Cloud Mountains. She also enjoys fishing and geeks out when it comes to all things Star Trek, Star Wars and Lord of the Rings.

Dr. Tana Olson, PhD

Dr. Olson received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Washington and her Doctorate in Psychology from Seattle Pacific University. She has completed special training and certificate in Infant Mental Health from the School of Nursing at the University of Washington. She also completed specialty training with a certificate in Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through the Seattle Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. Dr. Olson works with toddlers, children, adolescents and parents. She endeavors to help clients and families with a combination of behavioral and interpersonal therapies to achieve and master life changes.

Corina Sully, MSW

Corina was born and raised in southeastern Idaho. She graduated from Idaho State University in 2011 with her Bachelor's in Social Work. Passionate about the mental health field she immediately enrolled in graduate school and received her Master's in Social Work with the concentrations in: Management, Community Planning and Administration in Clinical Mental Health. She Graduated in 2012 from Northwest Nazarene University. Corina has been working for ALLIES Family Solutions since 2010. Originally, she started working with the Developmentally Disabled population, which she really enjoyed, so she became certified as a Habilitative Interventionist in March of 2015. Corina currently continues to to work with the Developmental Disabilities population, as well as working as a clinician. She works with individuals, families and specialized with the children population. In her spare time, Corina enjoys cooking, crafting, hunting, camping, hiking, shopping and traveling. She enjoys spending the majority of her time with her son. She also likes spending time with her family and friends.

Ruby Ibarra, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor

Ruby Ibarra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Northwest Nazarene University with her Masters in Social Work in 2013. Since then, she has been working in the mental health field. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. Ruby specializes working with adult, adolescent and LGBTQ+ populations, who experience trauma, anxiety, and depression struggles. Ruby’s practice specialties include EMDR (EMDRIA trained), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. Ruby applies all interventions with a client-centered-approach. In her free time, Ruby enjoys spending time with friends and family and participating in hobbies such as reading, entomology, and painting.

Kellie Pierce, LMSW

Kellie grew up in Longmont, Colorado, but now calls Southeast Idaho home. She graduated from Idaho State University in 2019 with a bachelor’s in sociology, emphasizing gender and sexuality studies. She found her passion in social work and mental health and pursued a master’s in social work, which she received in 2024 from Boise State University. Kellie is dedicated to providing compassionate, affirming mental health care to individuals of all ages, including children, teens, and adults. She specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ populations, helping clients navigate mental health challenges while fostering acceptance, resilience, and personal growth. Her therapeutic approach includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques. She is passionate about supporting neurodivergent youth and their families, helping them understand and address unique challenges while fostering strong connections. In addition to clinical work, she has a background in non-profit work and outreach for the LGBTQIA+ community in Southeast Idaho and currently sits on the board for The Closet. She strives to create safe and inclusive spaces for all. Kellie enjoys traveling with her family and friends in her free time and exploring new spaces. She loves all things literature and enjoys book clubs. She currently helps facilitate Reading Time With The Teens, an LGBTQIA+ book club for queer teens and their allies. Her interests include music, piano, dance, and all things Frida Kahlo.