Our Team

Scovel Psychological Services and GeroMedical Psychological Services strive to provide quality care through compassionate and responsive treatment to the community in the greater metropolitan area of SW Washington, Vancouver and Portland. We recognize that its employees are the foundation to the quality and success of its services. All of our clinical staff hold doctoral degrees, licensure and continually seeks educational and training opportunities to further develop and advance in their specialty area.  Our administrative staff seeks to ensure support, access and a healing environment.


Derick Scovel, PhD
Derick Scovel, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Education/Training: University of California at Davis
California State University at Sacramento
California School of Professional Psychology
Specialties: Geriatrics, Medical Psychology, Psychotropic Medications, Psychological Evaluation, Forensic Evaluation, Guardianship/Capacity Evaluation

Elizabeth Sawyer Scovel, PhD
Elizabeth Sawyer Scovel, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist
Education/Training: University of California at Berkeley
California School of Professional Psychology
University of California San Francisco – Department of Neurology
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Specialties: Neuropsychological Evaluation, Psychological Evaluation, Forensic Evaluation, Guardianship/Capacity Evaluation, ADHD/ADD Evaluation

Eva Jussila, AAS, CPC
Eva Jussila, AAS, CPC
Office Manager
Education/Training: Concorde Career College
Charter College
Specialties: Medical Office Administration, Insurance Billing and Coding

Eden, Bichon Frise
Eden, Bichon Frise
Therapy Dog
Education/Training: Canine University
Specialties: Enjoys Fine Cuisine, Walks and Meeting People