Specialist Panel
Nari Hsiu, DO
Dr. Nari Hsiu is originally from Tacoma, WA and is a graduate of the University of Washington. She obtained her osteopathic medical degree at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, WA. She completed psychiatry residency training at the University of Washington, Idaho Advanced Clinician Track and is a recent graduate of the Boise Addiction Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Hsiu currently works at the Boise VA Medical Center. She is excited and honored to participate in ECHO Idaho.
Nari Hsiu, DO
Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Specialist, Boise VA Medical Center
Victoria Thompson, LCSW
Victoria currently works at the VA as a Suicide Prevention Specialist helping Veterans and families through emotional crises. Victoria worked as a social worker in Pediatrics and Hospice care for five years at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center. She maintains her own practice in Boise and has served as adjunct faculty at Boise State in their BSW and MSW Programs. Victoria also serves as the Capitol City Chair for NASW Idaho. Victoria is honored to participate in ECHO Idaho's panel.
Victoria Thompson, LCSW
Suicide Prevention Specialist, Boise VA Medical Center
Andria Hollingshead, LIMHP, LDC, LMHC, SUDP
Andria is a licensed mental health and substance use therapist in the state of Washington and Idaho and has been practicing with the VA for 10 years. Andria has also been in private practice for the past year. Andria holds additional certifications as a trauma professional, integrative mental health and nutrition professional and as a supervisor. She graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2014, was a member of Chi Sigma Iota, and graduate Summa Cum Laude. Andria is an Army Veteran and retired after 23 years of service. She is a single parent, and a lover of dogs and music. She was recently selected as a therapist for Who’s Who Among American Counselors in 2023.
Andria Hollingshead, LIMHP, LDC, LMHC, SUDP
SUD Program Manager, Counselor, Spokane VA Medical Center
Chris Stoehner, AEMT
Chris is a Navy and Marine Corps team veteran of the Global War on Terror. His primary role while serving was as a Hospital Corpsman. Since leaving active Duty, he has worked within multiple non-profit organizations, including Idaho Backcountry Veterans to serve his fellow veterans. Chris currently serves as the North Idaho Chapter President of the Idaho Backcountry Veterans.
Chris Stoehner, AEMT
Advanced EMT, Idaho Backcountry Veterans
Kirk Stadelmeyer, LCSW, ACADC
Kirk holds dual licensures for Clinical Social Work in both Idaho and Washington state. Additionally, Kirk holds a SUDP Certification in Washington and an ACADC Licensure for the state of Idaho. Kirk has been working with patients with substance use disorders since 2005 in both the private sector and within Veteran Affairs. Currently, Kirk is the SUD Outpatient Program Manager for the Boise VA Medical Center.
Kirk Stadelmeyer, LCSW, ACADC
SUD Outpatient Program Manager, Boise VA Medical Center
Sarah Samson, LCSW
Sarah was raised in New Hampshire and spent much of her youth engaged in causes related to domestic violence and homelessness. She graduated from Boise State University in 2004 with a degree in psychology and began working as a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist serving children with emotional disturbances. Sarah graduated from Northwest Nazarene University in 2014 with a master’s in social work with an emphasis on addictions and trauma. She began working for Ada County Drug and Veteran’s Courts in October 2014 and ran several trauma and anxiety-specific groups during her time there. She began working as the lead therapist for the Ada County Mental Health Court program in January 2020. She also runs several trauma-specific groups as well as helping facilitate the mental health court alumni group with group members.
Sarah Samson, LCSW
Therapist Team Coordinator, Trivium Life Services
