Dr. Nicholas Heck is a clinical psychologist at Putnam County Hospital and sees patients at Putnam Pediatrics and Internal Medicine and PCH. He was raised in Owen County and attended IU, Bloomington where he majored in psychology. Dr. Heck obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees at The University of Montana in Missoula. Dr. Heck completed his training with a focus on rural, LGBTQ, and underserved populations. His first experience working in an integrated behavioral health setting was on the Flathead Indian Reservation in St. Ignatius, Montana. He finished his predoctoral training at the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center, followed by fellowship training in adolescent biobehavioral HIV intervention/prevention at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He has worked in juvenile court settings with justice involved youth and is well-versed in trauma-focused and multisystemic therapy approaches to working with children and adolescents. Dr. Heck provides testing/evaluation services for pediatric populations as well as therapy and consultation services for children, adolescents, and adults that are established within the PCH care network. Dr. Heck does not offer adult testing/evaluation services, couples therapy, or substance abuse treatment services for adults. His approach to therapy is time-limited, behaviorally- and contextually-based, and person-centered.       

Dr. Lawrence is a Clinical Psychologist at Putnam County Hospital in Putnam Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. Dr. Lawrence spent much of his youth in western Montana where he lived in a rural community where a majority of his family still resides. Dr. Lawrence obtained his Doctorate, and Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University – Fresno. He is a U.S. military veteran and also earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from The University of California, San Diego. Dr. Lawrence provides individual and group psychological services utilizing empirical evidence based approaches; primarily cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive processing therapy (CPT). Dr. Lawrence has extensive experience providing mental health treatment to patients in a variety of settings including local community health centers, VA hospital clinics, private practices, community outpatient clinics, and in an inpatient hospital setting. Dr. Lawrence is committed to the health of his patients and takes into consideration the biological, psychological, and social factors which may be impacting the individual. He enjoys working with a diverse array of patients including children, adolescents, young professionals and adults from various backgrounds. He believes in whole-body health and utilizes evidence-based practices to support individuals in achieving their personal, professional, and behavioral health goals.

Debora Swinford, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker at Putnam County Hospital and sees patients at Family Medicine of Cloverdale. She graduated with her Master of Social Work in 1982 and has been practicing as a licensed therapist for over 40 years. Ms. Swinford is a part-time provider and has been employed with Putnam County Hospital since February of 2022. She teaches yoga and loves long distant biking, swimming, hiking, and being a grandma to her 3 grandchildren. 

Kimberly Salsman is a licensed mental health counselor at Putnam County Hospital and sees patients at North Putnam Family Healthcare. She graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Psychology in 1988, Masters of Science in Community Mental Health Counseling in 1990, and has been licensed in Indiana since 1999. Mrs. Salsman has over 33 years of experience working in behavioral health services.  Early in her career she was trained in Brief Solution Focused Therapy at the University of South Carolina.  She has since been trained in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  She joined Putnam County Hospital in December of 2019. Through positions held as a therapist and director,  she has worked with child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, military, and offender populations.  Mrs. Salsman is experienced in mood disorders, trauma and assault, psychiatric diagnoses, and situational adjustment.