Clinic Staff

Dean J.M. Mooney, PH.D., NCSP – Director (Click on name for more information and Resume/Curriculum Vitae)

Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Doctorate
Certified School Psychologist – Vermont
Nationally Certified School Psychologist

Jonathan Gilmore, M.S., C.A.S. Licensed Psychologist  – Clinician (Click on name for Resume/Curriculum Vitae)

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Jonathan Gilmore is a Clinician in psychology, neuropsychology and psychotherapy with a M.S. in Clinical Psychology and a post-baccalaureate Certificate of Advanced Study in secondary education. He performs neuropsychological evaluations and general psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and adults. His areas of specialty include neuropsychological assessment of children, adolescents and adults with or suspected of having pervasive developmental disorders, and psychotherapy with suicidal or traumatized adults. He also facilitates Heartbeat Vermont, a support group for people who have lost loved ones to suicide. In addition to his work at the Maple Leaf Clinic, he was an adjunct instructor in the Division of Psychology and Human Services at the College of St. Joseph in Rutland, Vermont until the school’s recent closure.

Lindsey Gail Johnston, M.S. Licensed Psychologist  – Clinician (Click on name for Resume/Curriculum Vitae)

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Lindsey Johnston is a Clinician in psychology and psychotherapy who graduated in 2013 with her M.S. in Clinical Psychology from College of St. Joseph in Rutland, Vermont. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Theology in 2009 from College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lindsey believes that each individual had a distinct story and deserves a therapeutic approach tailored to their strengths and needs. Lindsey has experience with crisis intervention, crisis assessment, psychological evaluation, and providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. Her areas of specialty include EMDR, and working with LGBT(QIA) individuals.

Benjamin Turner, M.A., C.A.G.S. – Clinician (Click on name for Resume/Curriculum Vitae)

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Benjamin Turner is a Clinician in psychology, school psychology, neuropsychology, and psychotherapy with an M. A. and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Psychology. He performs both neuropsychological and psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and adults.  He maintains a special interest in working with service members and military families, as well as individuals with video game addiction.


Seth J. Peets, M.A., C.A.G.S. – Clinician
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Seth Peets is a Clinician in psychology, school psychology, and psychotherapy with an M.A. and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Psychology. He performs psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and adults. He maintains an active interest in the science behind developing an Autism Spectrum Disorder and the psychotherapeutic treatment of individuals with autism who struggle in their day-to-day lives.


Kayja Champine, LCMHC – Clincian

Kayja Champine, LCMHC is a licensed mental health clinician working out of the Rutland Office. She has been working with the pediatric population for several years now providing direct support to children and their families including, newly, navigating the “new normal” since the COVID pandemic has taken place. Kayja loves helping others, but her favorite title is mom. With her free time, she enjoys spending it with her husband and daughter, looks forward to annual trip to the beach, making new memories, sharing laughs, and having dance parties!

Catherine Johnson, M.S. – Clinician 

Catherine Johnson is a clinician, hypnotherapist, artist, and former teacher. She will complete her M.S. in Psychology through Purdue University with a focus on addictions in December 2023. Catherine recently relocated from Washington state and has a professional interest in client-centered therapies to help children and adults resolve trauma. Dobi is her therapy dog (a rescue), who is usually here with her at the office.

Alexandra Welych-Miller – LCMHC

Benjamin Prandini – Student Intern

Benjamin Prandini is currently in his second year of the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University New England. He is developing competency with various psychological assessment tools, working with clients of all ages. Benjamin is a lifelong Vermonter who graduated from the University of Vermont with a dual major in Psychological Science and Athletic Training in 2020. He has a professional interest in the active military and veteran populations.

Elle Gilbert – Student Intern

Henna Chandel – Student Intern

Alexandria Schermerhorn – Student Intern

BobbieJo Lack – Office Manager

BobbieJo Lack is Maple Leaf Clinic’s office manager. She handles all the day-to-day, behind the scenes tasks which keep the office running smoothly. She was born in New Hampshire and moved to Vermont in 2007 with her 2 daughters. She has a clinical background and currently works with Regional Ambulance as a CPR instructor. In her free time she enjoys traveling and Karaoke.

Elisabeth Peck – Receptionist/Digital Services Administrator

As you enter Maple Leaf Clinic in Wallingford, the first smiling face that you will most likely meet will be Elisabeth Peck.  She is the Receptionist and Digital Services Administrator for Maple Leaf Clinic, and is a Vermont native who is currently pursuing an Associate’s degree through the Community College of Vermont. Elisabeth enjoys riding her motorcycle throughout Vermont as well as traveling around the world.

Eugene King – Jack of All Trades

When you arrive at Maple Leaf Clinic in Wallingford, there is a chance you may bump into this young man doing chores on the outside of our building. Eugene takes great pride in maintaining our lawn, plants, painting projects, pressure washing, and general tasks around. Many of our clients enjoy their greeting and small conversations on their way in. Eugene brings a great energy to Maple Leaf Clinic.

Skip

Skip is a Tennessee Walker Hound mix rescued from South Carolina.  He loves Halloween since it is his birthday.  He has already treed two bears, although he had no idea what to do with them once he had them.  He is a high energy dog who loves to run and run and run, swim, and try to make friends with the chickens in his neighborhood, although they are having no part of it.