Archives: Bios

Unity Care NW service bios.

Abigail Asplund-Smith, LSWAIC

I joined Unity Care NW in 2024. I received my Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Washington. I have experience as a School Mental Health Counselor working with adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. I have worked with children of all ages, and am passionate about increasing supports and access to mental health services for youth and families. I strive to center client voice throughout treatment. Outside of work I enjoy going for walks outside and spending time with my dog.

Susan Fields, LMHCA

I joined Unity Care NW in 2024. I have a Master of Counseling Psychology from Northwest University and a Bachelor of Law and Justice and Paralegal Studies from Central Washington University. I have experience working in community mental health where I have met and counseled clients of different backgrounds. I strive to provide person-centered, trauma-informed counseling, and have much experience providing care to vulnerable and diverse populations. Outside of work, I like to hike and walk with my two dogs.

Adam Fryer, LSWAIC

I joined Unity Care NW in 2024. I received my Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Psychology from The University at Buffalo in New York. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, severe mental illness and case management for clients involved in the criminal justice system. I specialize in guiding populations from a broad spectrum of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds through meaningful transitions and have a passion for increasing access to quality care through cultural-humility.

In my personal life I love to play music and spend time with two cats, Shuri and Beebop.

Clay Beaulieu, LMHCA

I joined Unity Care NW in 2024. I received my Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Vermont State University, and have experience as an Outpatient Counselor, Crisis Clinician and Behavioral Interventionist. I strive to provide a person-centered and empathetic approach while collaborating with clients to reach their therapeutic goals. Outside of work I enjoy being outside playing sports such as baseball and basketball, exploring the mountains backpacking/ hiking and spending time with my family and dog, Roz.

Lea Lin, LMHC

I joined Unity Care NW in 2024. I received my Master of Mental Health Counseling from Western Washington University and Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Washington. I have experience providing therapeutic services for youth, adults and families from ethnically diverse and economically disadvantaged communities. It is my goal to provide compassionate and effective counseling services and to foster relationships to support each client’s holistic wellbeing.

Jennifer Strobel, ARNP

I joined Unity Care NW in 2023.

I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Science in Nursing from Seattle University.  I am a licensed Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of Washington and have been practicing family medicine since 2011. I enjoy working with patients of all ages and ranges of needs to help them improve their health and well-being.

Working in community health has developed my appreciation for the critical services provided to at-risk patients.  It is very rewarding to work at a clinic that provides compassionate, high-quality health care to every member of our community.

In my free time, I enjoy being with my family, traveling, cooking, gardening, and spending time outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Mike W.

I joined Unity Care NW in 2024.

I received my Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Idaho State University after receiving my Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois. After working in emergency medicine, I transitioned to family practice so that I could be involved with preventive medicine as well as early recognition and management of chronic conditions.

Adam Van Ness

Adam comes to the board with a background in finance and education. He has spent the last several years teaching continuing education courses on personal finance and investments at Whatcom Community College. Adam moved to Bellingham from Seattle in 2016 with his wife and two kids and has loved every minute of it. He is a firm believer in the healthcare exchange and that healthcare is a human right that should not be tied to employer choice.

Teresa Mansoor

Teresa was born in Whatcom County and graduated from Ferndale High, and left after graduation to see the world. She lived in King County off and on for many years and also had the opportunity to live in Cairo, Egypt for 10 years. In 2006, she returned home to Bellingham. In 2015, she returned to school earning an AA degree in 2017, and has been employed for the past 6 years with an organization that “Powers the World.” Having struggled in many areas in life and come out on the other side, she was happy at the opportunity to give back to the very organizations that were so kind during those times. She is honored to have been elected as a Board member and wouldn’t be where she is today without the help of Unity Care NW, Opportunity Council, and Work Source Whatcom County.

Cataline Harkleroad

Caty has a background in Molecular Biology and Virology. She received her BA in Public Health from Sacramento State in 1981. She retired in June 2021 after 40 years in the Biotech field where she worked as a Principal Scientist on various Diagnostic Tests used to protect the blood supply, and later as a Laboratory Supervisor, where she oversaw 70+ Research and Development labs. She is a transplant from the California East Bay Area and settled in the Blaine area where her husband’s family is from. She is currently the lead for the Blaine Emergency Response Team. She joined the UCNW Board in March 2024 and looks forward to serving the Whatcom County community.