Meet Our Team
Dr. Jodie Knott, Ph.D., BCBA
Director
Dr. Jodie Knott is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (#PSY20647) Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BACB Cert. #1-17-266626) whose specialties include psychological assessments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, mood disorders as well as child and family therapy. Dr. Knott specializes in ADHD and high functioning autism.
She utilizes her experience facilitating therapeutic, experiential learning interventions, as she has led groups of this nature for over 20 years.
Dr. Knott is committed to providing culturally sensitive, collaborative services. She utilizes a variety of treatment methods that have been found to be effective. Dr. Knott’s professional training includes a B.S. in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, and both a Masters in Counseling Family Human Services, and a Ph.D. in Counseling from the University of Oregon.
She has provided services to children and adults of all ages, in addition to having worked in a variety of settings including university counseling centers (providing services to students, adults, and children and their families), hospital services (inpatient and outpatient), county services (juvenile justice, foster care and day treatment), and private practice.
Martha Klassen, Psy.D., BCBA-D
Head Staff
Dr. Martha Klassen is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (#PSY29865) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BACB-D Cert. #1-12-10522). She obtained a Doctor of Psychology Degree from Pepperdine University.
Dr. Klassen provides outpatient psychotherapy services as well as conduction psycho-educational assessments at Quest Psychological Solutions and has worked with people with special needs since 2008. Martha spends less time at camp these days spends more of her time providing services out of the office.
Jamie Pence, M.S., OTR/L
Head of Occupational Therapy Services
Jamie is an experienced occupational therapist who combines a holistic and nurturing approach to help children achieve optimal independent functioning in their school, home and community environments. She has advanced training in treating sensory processing and sensory integration disorders, including the areas of self-regulation, attention and organization of behavior. She utilizes a child centered approach, selecting activities designed to give each child the ‘just-right’ challenge to facilitate developmental and/or behavioral change and promote positive self-esteem while also developing motor skills and bilateral coordination. Jamie received her B.S. in Human Development from the University of California Davis and her M.S. in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University. She has experience providing treatment in a variety of settings including the public school system, sensory integration clinics, and the home with children ages 0-18 years. Jamie creates two special occupational therapy events for our campers over the course of the summer.
Every year Quest employees gifted camp counselors and lead counselors provide quality instruction to children. Staff receive training on the Quest Therapeutic Model and daily support and educational opportunities. Quest staff often range from undergraduate and graduate students in fields such as psychology, education, speech and occupational therapy, as well as others who already have masters degrees.
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Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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