Staff
Mel Rose, PsyD, LICSW, (she/her)
Executive and Clinic Director​​
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Mel is a clinical psychologist and licensed clinical social worker who brings 25 years of clinical experience to her role as JM's Clinic Director. Her area of specialization is pediatric psychology. She has served as both a Regional and Executive Director for outpatient mental health and residential treatment programs. Mel is a lover of the outdoors and a fierce proponent of animal assisted therapy.
Ellen Emmenegger, MA, M.Ed., LMHCA,
Therapist
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Ellen, a former educator, has served the children and families of Jefferson County as a psychotherapist at Jumping Mouse for the past 3 years, providing lasting change for children who have suffered from adversity through providing a secure base through attuned relationship and healing through play therapy.
John Borges, MA, LMHCA
Therapist
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John joined Jumping Mouse in 2024 after spending 12 years working with children in a crisis-stabilization setting. During that time, he learned what it means to really meet and witness another's experience, and he recognized the healing wholeness that is possible in these moments of authentic meeting. John feels very fortunate to have found himself at home here at Jumping Mouse, where the heart of healing is centered with the wholeness of the child.
Steve Roe, LMHC
Therapist
Steve attended the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. He began working at Jumping Mouse in 2006 and has provided therapeutic services to children for the past nineteen years. For Steve, the most attractive element at Jumping Mouse is the concept of working with the child in a long term, depth oriented, play setting which a parent need not worry about paying if it is a hardship to them.
Claire Foden, LMHC
Therapist
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Claire is a Children's Play Therapist at Jumping Mouse, with 10 years of experience serving children and families in need of mental health, relational and case management support. Claire grew up in Port Townsend and was a client at Jumping Mouse when she was a child, knowing first-hand the long-term benefits of receiving these services. Claire's life loves include family, friends, animals, the ocean, climbing trees, playing games and being of service.
Tamsin Pargiter, LSWAIC, (she/her)
Therapist
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Tamsin has been working at Jumping Mouse since March 2024. Tamsin uses play as a way to help kids and families reconnect with themselves, each other, and everything that makes our lives meaningful. Tamsin has been working with youth and their families in various contexts since 2018.
Lauren Anderson, LMFTA, (she/her)
Therapist
Lauren has been working with families and young people since 2006. Her background is in non-profits, teaching and teacher-coaching, and she has been a mental health clinician since 2021. Lauren loves working with kids and families and is reminded of the transformative power of play each week. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her young family and exploring the Olympic Peninsula.
Mace Mooney, LMHCA
Therapist
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Mace has been working as a therapist at JM for over 2 years. Mace, who can be spotted by their monochrome outfits, is passionate about providing safe places where kids can discover who they are through self-expression and play. A kid at heart themselves, you will find Mace playing pinball, gardening, or listening to podcasts when not at Jumping Mouse.
Eamon Redding
Administrative Assistant
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Eamon is Jumping Mouse Children's Center's Administrative Assistant. They have previously worked with non-profit and grassroots organizations as an organizer, facilitator and educator. They are constantly learning and growing as a person and as a professional. In their free time, Eamon enjoys getting outside, crafting & creating, and community care activities.