Education & Credentials: Masters of Science in Counseling, Mount Mary University, with majors in Community and Pastoral Counseling Certification in Older Adult Mental Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison ​ ​Practice Location: Telehealth Practice Philosophy: I respect and appreciate the uniqueness of each individual and believe a genuine, empathic therapeutic relationship is beneficial to growth and healing. Taking into account the client’s cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic background, I use evidence-based techniques to maximize beneficial outcomes for each client. My approach begins with establishment of a strong therapeutic alliance with nonjudgmental listening and acceptance. I believe my role is to help my clients become more self-directed, find meaning in life, and experience life more fully. Areas of Expertise: Grief/loss, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, trauma and life transitions. Treatment Specialties: Cognitive Behavior Therapy Board Certification & Organizations: Licensed Professional Counselor National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc Concentration: Adolescents, adults, older adults Personal Interests: I have three grown children, two grand-children, and one on the way, all who live in Florida. I enjoy visiting them quite often.

​Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee, WI ​Practice Location: Waukesha Clinic Practice Philosophy: Markeda firmly believes that genuine rapport and accountability form the bedrock of effective therapy. Her superpower lies in forging strong connections with her clients. In her therapeutic space, she doesn't just bring professional expertise; she exudes warmth, compassion, and authenticity, ensuring you feel truly heard and valued. In life's challenges, having a safe outlet to express your thoughts and emotions is essential ​​Areas of Expertise: With over six years of experience in the field, Markeda offers a unique perspective to her clients. She's adept at assisting individuals from diverse backgrounds with a range of needs. Her expertise spans coping skills, stress and anger management, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Treatment Specialties: Markeda tailors her approach to meet each individual's needs, drawing from a blend of treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths-based methods, solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed practices, and mindfulness. Concentration: Adults Personal Interests: Outside her professional pursuits, she finds joy in spending time with her loved ones, exploring diverse cultures through travel, and indulging in the pleasures of good food. Markeda is committed to making a positive impact both professionally and personally, enriching lives, and fostering community connections every step of the way.

Education & Credentials: Master of Science in Behavioral Health Psychology, concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Carroll University Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Minors in Animal Behavior and Criminal Justice – Carroll University ​Practice Location: School Services Practice Philosophy: I believe in being person-centered and taking a strengths-based approach when it comes to my practice. Everyone should feel as if their own feelings are valid. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment, along with empowering my clients to recognize their own unique strengths. I will provide a judgement-free space for my clients to feel comfortable and supported during their time with me. I believe in collaborating with my clients, side-by-side, and allowing them to lead their own sessions and lean on me for support, when needed. ​​Areas of Expertise: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, Anger Management, Panic Disorder, Collaborative Problem-Solving, and Substance Use Disorders. Treatment Specialties: Person-centered therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Treatment, Harm Reduction, and Mindfulness Techniques. Concentration: Children, Adolescents, Families Personal Interests: I enjoy spending my free time with family, friends, and my pets. I love to do anything that involves crafts and paints and I enjoy going for nature walks and watching the sunset.

Education & Credentials: Master of Arts in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health, Roosevelt University Practice Location: School Services Practice Philosophy: All kids have the ability to succeed with the right support, and success can look like a lot of different things. Through the counseling process, kids of all ages can improve their academics, attendance and behavior and learn to love their school experience. Areas of Expertise: Behavior and emotion management in school, collaboration with teachers and professional service staff, family involvement Treatment Specialties: ADHD, anxiety, anger coping, communication and problem solving skills, social skills development, family of origin issues Concentration: K-12 children and youth

Education & Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor- in training Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mount Mary University Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ​Practice Location: Waukesha Clinic, School Services Practice Philosophy: As a mental health therapist, I empower individuals to work toward growth and healing through the exploration of one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe environment. It takes strength and courage to embark on the journey of change and I will be right there beside you throughout offering guidance as well as a nonjudgmental, listening ear. I seek to explore the various biological, psychological, and social factors that have impacted an individual through a collaborative and strengths-based approach. I additionally reference and utilize a variety of treatment modalities to properly address and manage each client’s individual needs. Areas of Expertise: anxiety, depression, panic, trauma, anger issues, OCD, self-esteem, life transitions, self-harm, somatic symptom and chronic pain management, grief management, relationship issues Treatment Specialties: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, & Trauma Informed Care ​Board Certification & Organizations: Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training Concentration: Children/adolescents age 10+, and adults

Education & Credentials: MS in Professional Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling, Mount Mary University ​Practice Location: School Services Practice Philosophy: I am motivated to collaborate with individuals presenting with a wide range of challenges to help them live more successfully with a healthier sense of identity, control, and peace. It can be overwhelming when the same negative thoughts, feelings, or behaviors keep happening over and over. You don’t like the outcome, but you just don’t know how to make a change. I am here to listen, support, and work with you to achieve better outcomes and feelings of wellness. My focus is to build a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Together, we will identify your mental health needs and use individualized interventions, in addition to your personal strengths, to improve your well-being. Furthermore, I believe it is important to challenge unhelpful patterns that prevent us from creating change and develop a new narrative. ​ ​Board Certification & Organizations: National Certified Counselor (NCC) DPI Certified School Counselor American Counseling Association American School Counseling Association, Wisconsin School Counseling Association Concentration Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Families Personal Interests: In my free time, I am a foodie who enjoys being with family and friends, spending time outdoors, working out, reading, and cheering on all the Wisconsin sports teams.

Education & Credentials: Masters of Science in Counseling, UW Madison Bachelor of Science in Psychology, UW Madison ​Practice Location: Children’s Place in Waukesha Practice Philosophy: I am amazed at how resilient people are in the face of trauma, grief and loss, stress, and other challenging life circumstances. I truly believe that each person already has the resources and strengths within to move towards health, healing, and happiness, and I am here to walk alongside on that journey. I work hard to deeply understand children and families, their experiences, and the ways they have learned to cope, in a non-judgmental, safe and supportive setting. I can offer my knowledge and various strategies to address symptoms, which I'll invite people to practice in sessions. My treatment method is eclectic and based upon each client's unique needs. While I draw from traditional talk-therapy methods including CBT, I also incorporate art, movement, mindfulness, sand-tray and play therapy methods into treatment. ​ Areas of Expertise: Trauma, adoption, child sexual abuse, attachment issues, grief/loss, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, self-esteem, family issues including divorce, life transitions and adjustments, and challenges around being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Treatment Specialties: Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Play Therapy, EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Person Centered, LGBTQ + affirming, Theraplay-informed treatment, and Training in Adoption Competency ​Board Certification & Organizations: Licensed Professional Counselor American Counseling Association Member Association for Play Therapy Member Concentration: young children (3-5), elementary school age, preteens, teens, parents Personal Interests: Playing with my kids, reading, running, arts and crafts, listening to and creating music.

Education & Credentials: Master’s of Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee B.A. Psychology, North Park University Certified Trauma Treatment Professional Practice Location: Waukesha Clinic Practice Philosophy: Quality counseling depends on a quality relationship between therapist and client. A quality relationship is one defined by trust, warmth, empathy - and a bit of laughter now and then! While I maintain a high level of professionalism, a good therapeutic relationship can also feel like letting your hair down with a good friend over coffee. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Areas of Expertise: I have several years of experience as a group and individual counselor, and graduate level instructor in trauma counseling. I have worked with a wide variety of presenting concerns and have a strong background working with career and life changes, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, chronic pain, relationship and work stress, and trauma. Treatment Specialties: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, positive/strengths-based counseling, Trauma-focused CBT, grief, Christian counseling, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema-focused and insight oriented therapy) Board Certification & Organizations: Adjunct faculty UW-Milwaukee MSW program Member of NASW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Concentration: Age 18 and older Personal Interests: I really enjoy music: all different kinds, listening to it, concerts, playing my keyboard and singing. I also enjoy running and working out with friends at the gym. I am married, have two grown children and love to travel!

Education & Credentials: Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology, Emporia State University, Kansas.   Practice Location: School Services  Practice Philosophy: I believe the key to individual growth and healing is providing the client a safe, non-directive environment, where they can access their inner expert, healer, guide, and teacher that has far more knowledge than anyone else. I believe in using nature as a means for healing, to decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as yoga and meditation to find inner peace. I also love helping clients express themselves through art projects, such as dioramas, as a means to express what is difficult with words.     Areas of Expertise: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Holographic Memory Resolution, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Trauma Sensitive Yoga   Treatment Specialties: Trauma informed, EMDR, attachment wounds, grief/loss, early childhood neglect, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, family violence, transitional challenges   Board Certification & Organizations: Licensed Professional Counselor PATH Program Therapist, Whittier Elementary   Concentration: Grade school aged children and their families

​Education & Credentials: Master’s of Science in Art Therapy from Mount Mary University Bachelor’s of Art in Art Therapy from Capital University ​Practice Location: School Services Practice Philosophy: I believe that every person carries their own stress, trauma, and burdens, but these are not what define who we are, or our character. I will work with you to define where your story begins and where your story is headed despite any challenges you may be facing. I hold a personal belief that art can be found in everything and does not always include a paint brush and paper. I will help you define your story in a creative way that makes sense to you. I aim to help each individual by defining "what is art" in order to avoid an intimidating and stressful atmosphere. The challenges that we experience in life are not our defining traits and through working together we will continue to change the ending of your story. ​​Areas of Expertise: Grief and loss, adolescent and childhood abuse Treatment Specialties: I blend a combination of Narrative and Gestalt based practices together to help you identify the whole picture of your life’s story, while working through our sessions with an expressive and art-based approach Concentration: Children and Adolescents

​Education & Credentials: Master of Science in Professional Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Concentration- Mount Mary University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology- Carthage College ​Practice Location: Waukesha Clinic Practice Philosophy: Through a person-centered and strength-based approach to therapy, I believe that individuals have the power to achieve immense growth and positive change in their lives. I view individuals as the experts of their own realities and, thus, find that the therapeutic process should be a collaborative journey. As we work together to uncover individualized pathways to healing and wellness, I always strive to create a safe environment and trusting relationship for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Healthy connections and supportive relationships are often central to our overall well-being. ​​Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, Depression and Other Mood Disorders, Trauma, Life Transitions, Stress Management, Relationship Conflicts Treatment Specialties: I embrace an integrative and tailored approach to therapy based on an individual’s unique needs and goals. This may include Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Informed Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), or Mindfulness. Board Certifications & Organizations: American Counseling Association Wisconsin Counseling Association Concentration: Adults and Adolescents

Education & Credentials: Mount Mary University - MS in Professional Counseling, Concentrations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh - BA in Communication Studies, Emphasis in Interpersonal Communication Practice Location: School Services, Waukesha Clinic Practice Philosophy: There is always a “why” behind each emotion we feel, each thought we have, and subsequently, each action we take. I strive to create a safe and compassionate environment where clients can explore their “why”, process, and gain new insight as we work towards what success means for them. During counseling sessions, the client is the driver and I am the passenger as we embark together on the journey of healing, hope, and wellness. Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, depression, trauma, emotion-regulation, ADHD, stress management, school related challenges, life transitions Treatment Specialties: I utilize an individually tailored approach to treatment that could include cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered, strengths-based, mindfulness, play therapy, and trauma-informed approaches. LGBTQ+ affirming Board Certifications & Organizations: American Counseling Association Wisconsin School Counseling Association Concentration: Children, adolescents, adults Personal Interests: I love to spend time in nature locally and in new places taking long walks and observing wildlife. I also love relaxing while enjoying the arts, TV and movies, true crime podcasts, and reading. At home I enjoy baking, playing instruments, and spending time with my husband and our two cats.

Education & Credentials: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Psychology - University of Wisconsin Whitewater Masters in Social Work - University Wisconsin Milwaukee Licensed Clinical Social Worker Registered Play Therapist Practice Location: Children’s Place in Waukesha Practice Philosophy: While I’m highly integrative in my approach to models of therapy, the core of my therapeutic practice is focused on providing a healing, engaging, playful, and often humorous, therapy relationship with clients, that aims to promote insight and positive change, so they can start or deepen their healing journey, and to start living the life they dream of. Therapy is a judgement-free space where we can explore, and begin to change, all sorts of struggles and experiences we’ve had in life. And the nice thing is we’ll work at a pace that you’re comfortable with, so you never have to discuss anything you don’t feel ready or comfortable to. Areas of Expertise: In addition to general psychotherapy work for depressive and anxious feelings, I specialize in working with: ADHD, trauma and neglect recovery, helping when we’re struggling with changes or transitions in life, helping improve self-esteem and self-worth, stress management, dreamwork, healing from childhood mental/emotional wounds, and helping with one’s personal / spiritual growth. LGBTQ+ affirming. Treatment Specialties: Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Emotional Freedom Technique / Tapping, Psychodynamic and Jungian- Oriented Psychotherapy. ​Board Certification & Organizations: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Registered Play Therapist Board member of the Wisconsin Association for Play Therapy ​Concentration: Children 10 and older, adolescents and adults

Education and Credentials: Masters of Art Therapy in Counseling- Mount Mary University Bachelors of Science in Counseling- Ashford University Bachelors of Arts- Ashford University Practice Location: Children's Place Practice Philosophy: Parent-child connection is at the center of everything. I love engaging with families in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). In just a few weeks I get to see the parent-child relationship flourish. Children's behaviors decrease, parents' confidence increases, and a new relationship is formed. Areas of Expertise: Behavioral issues, Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Trauma, Self-harm Behaviors, Mood Disorders Treatment Specialties: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Board Certification & Organizations: Licensed Professional Counselor Registered Art Therapist Certified in PCIT Concentrations: Children ages 3-6 years and 11 months Personal Interests: In my spare time I love to engage in creative activates. I enjoy watercolor painting, oil painting, collaging and crocheting. I also like to create in the kitchen where I learn new recipes and make them my own. I love traveling to new and interesting places. I love trying the local foods wherever I go.

Education and Credentials: Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance, LPC Practice Location: Waukesha Clinic Practice Philosophy: I strive to create a warm, trusting atmosphere where clients can share their stories and process their hurts, struggles, and stresses. Each person is the expert on their life and so, together, we develop a plan that will lead to emotional health and improved relationships. My work is guided by the belief that all persons have inherent value and can experience positive change. Areas of Expertise: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Relationship Conflicts, Anger Issues, Trauma, Substance Use Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Career Change and Life Transitions, Grief, and Domestic Abuse. Treatment Specialties: I used an integrative approach based on individual needs, which could include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Interpersonal, Solution Focused, Interpersonal, Emotion-focused strategies, Christian Counseling and EMDR Board Certification & Organizations: Licensed Professional Counselor Member of American Counseling Association Member of Wisconsin Counseling Association Appointed to Wisconsin Governor’s Council on Offender Re-entry ​​​ Concentrations: Adults, Couples, and Adolescents Personal Interests: I enjoy the outdoors, including hiking, biking, gardening, and being near the water. I like to read for learning and for pleasure. Above all, I find joy in spending time with my family and friends.

Education & Credentials: Master of Science, Educational Psychology/Community Counseling University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Evergreen - Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider – for delivery of telemental health services in the treatment of trauma and clinical issues – curriculum by Janina Fischer. ZUR Institute - TeleMental Health & Digital Ethics: Ethical, Legal, Clinical, Technological and Practice Considerations ​Practice Location: Telehealth Practice Philosophy: Pamela earned her degree in Educational Psychology and Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She was licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the State of Wisconsin in 1995. She is passionate about brain science and innovations in the profession. She has continued to learn and serve for nearly 30 years in an array of community-based settings including universities and urban schools, non-profit agencies, private practice, and community health. She believes in supporting the development of new professionals and has enthusiastically supervised therapists in training and graduate students in both clinical and educational settings. She is committed to the needs of individuals and families, and to their connection to the community at large. Pamela believes that the power of human healing is catalyzed by creativity and connection established in the safety of integrity and mindfulness. She believes in the innate drive to thrive and overcome hardship in pursuit of purpose. Therapeutic power lies in the joining of courage, curiosity, and compassion with this desire to grow. There comes a time in the present when one realizes that what helped and was necessary to survive in the past, no longer serves. For Pamela, psychotherapy is a space of becoming. It is a collaboration in which people commit to champion human dignity on the road to thriving. It is an ever-livening journey of unburdening in the service of internal freedom and vitality. ​ Areas of Expertise and Treatment Specialties: Trauma treatment and traumatic growth, Neuro-Specific Meditation, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Therapy, guided imagery, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, grief and loss, Brief Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Creativity, Art and Psychodrama, and depth psychology.

Education & Credentials: Bachelor of Arts - University of Wisconsin, Parkside Master in Community Counseling - Mount Mary University, Milwaukee. ​ ​Practice Location: School Services ​ Practice Philosophy: I enjoy working with children and families to offer a biological-psychological-social approach to therapy. My foundation for therapy lies in attachment theory to understand how our earliest experiences and attachments impact our core beliefs, relationships, behaviors, and the way we interact with the world we live in. Areas of Expertise: Developmental and behavioral Concerns in Children, ADHD, Anger Management, Trauma, Mindfulness, Attachment, and Parenting Skills. ​Treatment Specialties: Trauma Informed, Narrative Attachment therapy, Play Therapy, Sensorimotor Techniques, and Self- Regulation Skills Board Certification & Organizations: Licensed Professional Counselor National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) American Counseling Association and Wisconsin Counseling Association Member ​Concentration: Children, adolescents, and family Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, being outside, and playing soccer.

​​Education & Credentials: University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Masters of Science in Social Work University of Wisconsin Milwaukee – Masters of Science in Educational Leadership University of Wisconsin Whitewater – Bachelors of Art in Social Welfare ​Practice Location: Telehealth Practice Philosophy: My practical view of the function of counseling is as a journey of self-exploration by the client, meant to increase his/her level of self-understanding and self-awareness. Explore to Understand to Act. ​ Areas of Expertise: Adoption, Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence, Separation and Divorce, Abuse and Neglect, Family/Relationship Issues, Parenting Issues, Children, Teens and Adolescents Issues, Behavioral Concerns, Education and School Related Issues Treatment Specialties: Solution Focused – Brief Therapy ​Board Certification & Organizations: State of Wisconsin Advanced Practice Social Worker Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction School Social Worker Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction School Administrator Concentration: Adolescents, Teens, Families, Adults, Parents, Couples Personal Interests: In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, especially my grandchildren, gardening and reading. I also like learning and being exposed to new things.

Education & Credentials: Bachelor of Science & Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Psychology- University of Wisconsin Platteville Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling- University of Wisconsin Whitewater. ​Practice Location: Waukesha Clinic School Services Practice Philosophy: I am committed to creating a safe, secure and supportive environment in which clients can feel comfortable to grow and heal. I aim to help my clients improve and accomplish meaningful and positive life changes by becoming free from unwanted thoughts, behaviors, or feelings. I work with clients on affect regulation, mindfulness and improving thought patterns while educating and empowering them to make changes needed to lead a more fulfilling life. ​ Areas of Expertise: Conduct Disorder, Anger Management, Social Skills, Substance Use Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Depression, Bipolar, Relationships/Family Issues, Anxiety, and Mindfulness. Treatment Specialties: I utilize a holistic approach that could include: Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Eating disorder intuitive therapy, Solution focused, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed Care and EMDR. ​Board Certification & Organizations: Licensed Professional Counselor Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor Independent Clinical Supervisor-in training Editing Disorder Intuitive Therapist American Counseling Association (ACA) National Certified Counselor Concentration: Adolescents, teenagers, adults, couples, families Personal Interests: Being a mother of 2 and spending time with family and friends.

Education & Credentials: Master of Social Work, University of Wisconsin –Milwaukee Certification in Marriage and Family Therapy- University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Bachelor of Arts in Social Work- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Practice Location: Telehealth Practice Philosophy: I believe therapy is a path towards mind, body and spirit, health and healing. It is an honor when a client chooses me to join them on their journey. I respect who they are and join with them as they begin writing the next chapter of their life, whatever that may be. Areas of Expertise: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), childhood neglect/abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, panic, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting, sexual assault, and depression. Treatment Specialties: Family systems based, Trauma Informed, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Board Certification & Organizations: Licensed Clinical Social Work – State of Wisconsin Concentration: Age 18 and older Personal Interests: I am forever reading and learning something new. I love visual arts and spend much of my free time working with fabric, paint and ink. My husband and I share an interest in U.S. History and focus our traveling around “history” trips. As a mother to five and grandmother of eight, life is always an adventure!!

Education & Credentials: Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Liberty University ​Practice Location: School Services Practice Philosophy: I believe the strength of the counseling relationship is about connection. Clients improve the most when they are validated and encouraged. When they are shown respect, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I help my clients to achieve their goals and establish healthy boundaries in their lives. Ultimately the job of a good therapist is to help their clients to become stronger, healthier, and more self-sufficient. To teach their clients self-therapy techniques, interventions, and methods they can use throughout their lives. ​​Areas of Expertise: Depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and anger management Treatment Specialties: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Christian Counseling. Concentration: Children, young adults, and families Personal Interests: I enjoy watching football and movies. Playing tennis, video games, tabletop games with my friends and five children. I also enjoy studying theology and attending church.

Education & Credentials: In Progress: Mount Mary University- MS in Professional Counseling, Concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practice Location: Waukesha Clinic Practice Philosophy: I believe that each person has their own unique strengths and experiences, and that therapy should be tailored to fit you as an individual. I strive to meet you where you are while recognizing that you are the author of your own story. I encourage you to remain curious and self-compassionate as we work to understand and navigate your life’s journey and learn about possible new directions. Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life and Family Transitions Treatment Specialties: I practice from narrative, person-centered, and solution-focused perspective. Therapy interventions are tailored to each individual but may include play therapy, mindfulness practices, and creative mediums. Board Certification & Organizations: American Counseling Association Concentration: Children, Adolescents, and Adults

Education & Credentials: Master of Science in Art Therapy from Mount Mary University Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Benedictine College Practice Location: School Services Practice Philosophy: I strive to promote empowerment, connection, understanding, and holistic well-being with clients. I operate from a strength-based approach, honoring a client’s wisdom and experience. ​​Areas of Expertise: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and trauma, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, emotion and behavior regulation, and adaptive art making. ​ Treatment Specialties: I practice from Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential theories. I am also fond of Mindfulness techniques. Board Certifications & Organizations: Licensed Professional Counselor Registered Art Therapist Concentration: Children and Adolescents Personal Interests: Outside of work, I can be found in my home studio, painting away. I also enjoy absorbing as much sunlight as possible, hiking, photographing flora and fauna, and visiting lakes.

Education & Credentials: Master of Science in Counseling Clinical Substance Abuse Counseling Practice Location: Telehealth Practice Philosophy: I believe in the empowerment of each individual client through active and engaged sessions by working together in addressing and adjusting behaviors that would help the patient reach their personal and professional goals. ​​Areas of Expertise: I have 20+ years’ experience working with a diverse population helping clients with issues of depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, substance use disorders, Anger issues, and Domestic abuse. ​ Treatment Specialties: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness. Board Certifications & Organizations: Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Wisconsin Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, Member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association Concentration: Adults and couples Personal Interests: I enjoy traveling international and domestic. Love road trips specially with my family and listening to educational podcast in Spanish and English.