Sheryl Blake, LICSW, practices counseling at the Highlands and Newcastle primary care clinics through Valley’s Behavioral Health Integration Program (BHIP). She has experience and specialized training working with diverse populations, children, youth, families and adults with a broad range of issues. Her therapeutic style is collaborative and strength based, using tools from cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion-focused therapy and mindfulness techniques.

Sheryl graduated from the University of Washington in 2010 with a master’s degree in social work.

Daniel Letinsky, MD, graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA. He then travelled to New England for medical school at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and completed his residency training in family practice at Valley Medical Center.

Dr. Letinsky is especially interested in men's health, pediatrics, sports medicine, and caring for entire families. He performs many outpatient medical procedures including joint injections, circumcisions, and dermatological care (biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy).

In his free time, Dr. Letinsky enjoys playing basketball, running, reading, computers, and spending time with his family. He is a big fan of local sports, especially the Mariners.

Trisha Pollara, MD, received her undergraduate degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Pollara was born and raised in Southern California and moved to the beautiful Northwest to complete her residency training at Valley Medical Center. In her practice, she is especially interested in women's health, preventative care, and caring for whole families. She enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Stephenson received hismedical education at Western University of Osteopathic Medicine in Pomona, CA and completed his residency at Valley Medical Center. Practicing in the Newcastle Clinic as a family doctor, he offers comprehensive primary healthcare for individuals and families of all ages. Dr. Stephenson has special interests in musculoskeletal/sports medicine, pediatrics, preventive medicine, and outpatient procedures.

In his spare time Dr. Stephenson enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, hiking, reading, and playing basketball.

Angela Zhang, DO was born in China, but grew up in Eastern Washington. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Washington, her medical degree from Touro University California, and completed her family medicine residency at Valley Medical Center.

At the Newcastle Clinic, Dr. Zhang hopes to establish long lasting relationships with patients of all ages and backgrounds. Within family medicine, she has special interests in women's health, pediatrics and preventive care.

Other Interests

In her spare time, Dr. Zhang enjoys swimming, reading, traveling, and is an avid fan of the Seahawks and Sounders.