Columbia Valley Community Health
Nyssa Petersen Ventura, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist at Columbia Valley Community Health, where professional roles have included Behavioral Health Therapist II and Behavioral Medicine Doctoral Psychology Intern since July 2014. Previous experience encompasses serving as a Clinical Psychology Extern at BHC Alhambra Hospital, as well as roles at Biola University and the University of California, Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, focusing on both clinical and research capacities. Nyssa Petersen Ventura holds a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Biola University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara, with an emphasis on Biopsychology and Experimental.
Columbia Valley Community Health
CVCH is a Federally Qualified Health Center that offers medical, dental, behavioral, midwifery, pharmacy, WIC, and outreach services to all residents of Chelan and Douglas counties, and surrounding areas, regardless of ability to pay. We care for over 35,000 patients per year between our nine locations in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, and Chelan, and various on-site locations, such as Wenatchee Valley College and Lincoln Elementary School. Our Mission: Partnering to achieve optimal health and wellness with compassion and respect for all. Our Vision: CVCH is a valued and sustainable community partner providing high quality, integrated, innovative, and barrier-free healthcare. We practice and model healthful living and provide an environment where patients and employees feel inspired, welcomed, supported, and respected. Our Workforce: CVCH has focused on practical, productive employee engagement efforts for the last 6 years. We have integrated engagement into several of our everyday processes and it's working! According to a 2018 survey by Sperduto & Associates, CVCH staff are more engaged than 92% of healthcare organizations across the country.