At Family Therapy Associates, we strive to provide the best possible counseling experience for every individual, family, and couple with specialized therapists. Our Eau Claire - Clairemont therapists are experienced with a variety of mental health needs including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief and loss, life changes, such as divorce, and more. Finding the right therapist can be a challenge. We're here to help you discover a great match that fits your specific needs, insurance, and schedule for appointments.
Schedule with one of our specialized mental health therapists today. Get back to being YOU!
Schedule with one of our specialized mental health therapists today. Get back to being YOU!
Meet Our Eau Claire - Clairemont Therapists
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Jessica (Jess) Modjeski, MSW, LCSW Eau Claire - Clairemont Clinic Lead Clinical Supervisor Areas of focus: Adolescents (12+) & Adults I have a wide range of experience in working with adolescents and adults coping with anxiety, depression, parenting issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, mood disorders and adjustment to life changes. I use an eclectic approach when working with clients to provide the best match in meeting individual needs. My practice approach pulls from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy and Trauma Informed Care with a Strengths Based focus. My goal as a clinician is to provide a safe, nurturing environment to explore your needs and work together to develop the skills necessary to meet your goals. I will work with you to build upon and celebrate your strengths. I believe change happens through relationships and look forward to truly getting to know you! Jessica (Jess) Modjeski, MSW, LCSW
Eau Claire - Clairemont Clinic Lead Clinical Supervisor Areas of focus: Adolescents (12+) & Adults |
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Jessica Stiteley, MS, LMFT Clinic Director Clinical Supervisor Areas of Focus: Children, Adolescents, & Families I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults within the scope of individual, relational, and family therapy. I have experience working with children and adolescents dealing with mental health challenges, such as: behavioral issues, difficulty managing emotions, self-injurious behavior, post traumatic stress and low self-esteem. I also support individuals learning to manage symptoms related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and problematic life experiences. I strive to provide a warm and safe environment to help individuals work through difficult challenges to create hope and positive changes in their lives. Other specialties include: couples therapy; families coping with separation, divorce, and co-parenting issues; play therapy; and school-based therapy. I am also certified in the Prepare/Enrich Assessment for couples. Jessica Stiteley, MS, LMFT
Clinic Director Clinical Supervisor Areas of Focus: Children, Adolescents, & Families |
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Gia Hepfler, PhD, LPC Clinical Supervisor Areas of Focus: Adolescents (age 12+), Adults, Couples, & Eating Disorders I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples who are dealing with trauma and different life stressors. All clients present with different strengths and struggles so I know that no single approach will fit for every individual. My passion is in being able to bring clients an experience in therapy where they find empowerment, healthier perceptions of themselves and ability to strengthen relationships. I have been trained in Gottman method, emotionally focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). Other specialties include: EMDR, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, DBT. Gia Hepfler, PhD, LPC
Clinical Supervisor Areas of Focus: Adolescents (age 12+), Adults, Couples, & Eating Disorders |
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Shawna Clough, MS, LMFT Areas of Focus: Children (ages 2-10), Adults, & Couples I have experience working with youth and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and other relational concerns. I am skilled in helping children and teens work through trauma and attachment wounds, substance use, and emotional dysregulation. I am also trained in supporting couples and people in non-traditional relationships who are looking for greater intimacy and connection. Other areas of interest include couples therapy, affairs/infidelity, co-parenting, grief work, boundaries, and family of origin issues. It’s important to have a space to talk about the most intimate aspects of our lives in a way that is non-judgmental, safe, and compassionate. My hope is to help people of all identities (gender, sexual, and relational) to feel embraced as they are, while working to become the version of themselves they hope to be. I like to work collaboratively with my clients and I appreciate a person centered approach, where the client is the expert in their life. I understand and appreciate the variety of concerns people are faced with and I look forward to walking beside clients as they identify their inner resources to work through complex issues. Shawna Clough, MS, LMFT
Areas of Focus: Children (ages 2-10), Adults, & Couples |
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Leslie Cole, MS LPC Rice Lake Clinic Lead Areas of Focus: 18+ Adults, College Age, & Young Adults I have experience in working with adults coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment to life transitions, and challenges within relationships and low self-esteem. I firmly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work to join in the process of navigating the barriers that can arise in one’s personal life within a safe and honest environment. I provide an eclectic approach of therapy that utilizes frameworks of person centered, narrative, directive, and a bit of humor. I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). Other specialties include: Trauma, PTSD, college age/young adult life struggles, and faith/religion based struggles. Leslie Cole, MS LPC
Rice Lake Clinic Lead Areas of Focus: 18+ Adults, College Age, & Young Adults |
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Kylie Godfrey, MSW, LCSW Telehealth Lead Areas of Focus: Children, Teens, & Adults My focus in the therapy space is to create a trusting therapeutic relationship where I can fully understand an individual’s needs and their story so we can work to create the changes they want in their lives together. I believe in working with an individual to help them solve their own problems while giving them the space to be themselves and find their own path forward. I use a variety of modalities including a trauma-informed cognitive behavioral approach (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and person-centered interventions. I have specialized training in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). I am experienced in helping children, teens, and adults with issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidal ideation, sexual offending and addictions, and other mental health concerns. Kylie Godfrey, MSW, LCSW
Telehealth Lead Areas of Focus: Children, Teens, & Adults |
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Nicholas Peterson, MS, LPC Areas of Focus: Adults (18+), College Stage, Anxiety, & OCD I am experienced in therapeutically treating adults with a wide range of mental health concerns. I place high value on establishing a real and genuine therapist / client relationship. I am passionate about working with each client to promote one’s own self-sufficiency and self-discovery. I present myself with compassion and will always meet the client where he/she/they are at. I believe in challenging the client when appropriate, as often in discomfort comes profound growth. We are in this together. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, with emphasis on exposure and response prevention and behavioral activation. I also incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy for (emotional regulation, suicidal ideation, and assertiveness skill building), acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, self-compassion, and meditation / mindfulness. A few of my notable areas of specialty are Anxiety-based disorders with emphasis on OCD, Depression, Substance Use, life transitions, and sleep difficulties. Nicholas Peterson, MS, LPC
Areas of Focus: Adults (18+), College Stage, Anxiety, & OCD |
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Jordan Trent, MS, LPC Areas of Focus: Adults & Trauma Everyone has a unique story in life, and everyone deserves a space to express those stories. In my work, I place a strong emphasis on the connection between the past and the present. Through exploring this connection, I strive to help clients gain an increased awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, as well as make changes to improve their lives. Every single one of us is the way we are in the present because of what we have experienced in the past. Although I have experience and enjoy assisting with a wide range of mental health issues, I take special interest in trauma, grief, relationships, identity conflicts, life transitions, and anxiety. Jordan Trent, MS, LPC
Areas of Focus: Adults & Trauma |
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Leah Nightingale, MS, LPC, ATR Areas of Focus: Adolescents & Adults Artmaking can offer people the opportunity to express emotions without having to use their words. Often times words fail us and the creative process of making art offers an outlet for appropriate reflection and expression of emotions or experiences. I teach clients skills of self-regulation, mindfulness, positive coping skills, and feeling identification through the use of artistic media. I have experience working with adolescents and adults coping with anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. With the use of a humanistic and client-centered approach, I assist clients to uncover their emotions and give them resources on how to express themselves in a safe and healthy way. I strive to meet clients where they are at and help build a safe space for each client to grow toward the life they want to live. Utilizing artmaking can help guide the therapeutic process based on the needs of each client. Leah Nightingale, MS, LPC, ATR
Areas of Focus: Adolescents & Adults |
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Sophia Cree, MS, LPC Areas of Focus: Adolescents, Adults, & Aging Individuals I am passionate about and have experience working with teens, adults, and aging individuals with various mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and general life concerns. I find joy in being a part of someone’s journey and pride myself on developing strong relationships and creating a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic space for all individuals. I use a person-centered, collaborative and integrative approach to therapy and strive to individualize my approach based on each client’s unique needs and goals. As a therapist, I hope to support and guide my clients to create happiness, wellness, connectedness, and compassion in their daily lives and act as a catalyst for positive change. Additional interests include: helping individuals affected by trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and other unexpected life difficulties. I love to incorporate mindfulness & relaxation techniques, emotional regulation, boundary work, personal empowerment, and helping individuals find meaning and purpose. Sophia Cree, MS, LPC
Areas of Focus: Adolescents, Adults, & Aging Individuals |
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Alaina Culbertson, MSW, LCSW Areas of Focus: Children (5+), Adolescents, Adults, Trauma, & Depression As a therapist, my goal is to make my clients feel safe and comfortable. I want them to be able to freely talk about and process their thoughts and feelings. I will support my clients any way I can. My goal is to help them reach their true potential and achieve their treatment goals. I believe in meeting my clients where they are at and working collaboratively with them to determine where they want to be. I consider myself to be a kind, open-minded, and compassionate therapist that is willing to work with anyone. I have experience working with neurodiverse populations, veterans, and individuals struggling with the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and crisis stabilization. Alaina Culbertson, MSW, LCSW
Areas of Focus: Children (5+), Adolescents, Adults, Trauma, & Depression |
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Kayle Fox, MS, MFT Areas of Focus: Teens, Adults, Couples, & Families I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families to create positive growth and lasting change in all aspects of one’s life. I use a systemic lens and incorporate evidence-based practices to assist clients in working through barriers and creating symptom relief. I strive to provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe environment where everyone can feel heard and valued. It is my goal to work together to create goals that are most important to you so you can strive toward reaching your full potential. I have special interests in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, aging and life transitions, self-esteem, self-worth, and communication skills. I am under the supervision of Nora O'Hara, MA, LMFT. Kayle Fox, MS, MFT
Areas of Focus: Teens, Adults, Couples, & Families |
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Emily Erikson, MS, MFT Areas of Focus: Children (10+), Adolescents, Teens, Adults, Couples & Sex Therapy As a therapist, it is my goal to create a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment for all of my clients. I seek to create a safe space where all feel comfortable exploring difficult and challenging topics. I believe that the client is the expert on their life and see it as my job to remain curious while offering alternative views and tools. My mission is to empower clients to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. While I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client’s individual needs, my approach to therapy generally includes a systemic, strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed lens. I hold a graduate level certificate in sex therapy. I enjoy working with couples seeking to change and enhance their sex life. I also enjoy working with all individuals looking to explore how they fit into the GSERD Matrix. My other areas of interest include trauma, anxiety, depression, couples counseling, parenting and co-parenting, and separation and divorce. I am under the supervision of Gia Hepfler, PhD, LPC. Emily Erikson, MS, MFT
Areas of Focus: Children (10+), Adolescents, Teens, Adults, Couples & Sex Therapy |
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Alyssa Horst, MSW, APSW Areas of Focus: Children (5+), Adolescents, & Young Adults I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with experience in supporting children, adolescents, and adults through various emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. With a strong belief in the power of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I work hard to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches, including therapeutic play, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and skill-based work, I tailor treatment to each individuals' unique needs, helping them develop coping strategies, emotional resilience, and healthier ways to navigate the world around them. In addition to individual therapy, I work hard to collaborate with parents, schools, and other support systems to foster a holistic approach to healing and growth. I am under the supervision of Jessica (Jess) Modjeski, MSW, LCSW. Alyssa Horst, MSW, APSW
Areas of Focus: Children (5+), Adolescents, & Young Adults |
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Julianna "JT" Tavale, MSW, APSW Areas of Focus: Adolescents (12+), Adults, Couples, Families & Trauma I believe in creating a safe space for clients in order to collaborate as a team and to help individuals succeed in self-growth, quality of life enjoyment, and empowerment. I am skilled in providing support for adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, negative self-image, communication and trauma. I support assisting individuals in identifying negative coping patterns and growth of adapting and learning new coping skills and adjusting those to benefit day-to-day life functioning. My therapeutic approach is established in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and all practice is performed with a trauma informed lens. Each modality is chosen to be specifically individualized to fit your treatment goals and needs. It is my goal to support, empower, and guide you to the best version of yourself that you can achieve. My commitment and dedication to therapy, self-growth, and uplifting others motivates me to provide the most ethical, trauma informed, and therapeutic experience within your time here. I have special interests in trauma, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, communication styles, and grief/loss. I am under the supervision of Joel Gibson, MSW, LCSW. Julianna "JT" Tavale, MSW, APSW
Areas of Focus: Adolescents (12+), Adults, Couples, Families, & Trauma |
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Alastair (Ali) Wright, MA, LPC-IT Areas of Focus: Teens, Adults, & Couples I have experience working with individuals who are healing from trauma and addiction, as well as those navigating grief, depression, and anxiety. I believe that the client is the expert on their own life, and honor this by using holistic approaches that promote self-inquiry, build upon strengths, and improve emotional regulation. I work with clients from all backgrounds to help them find greater meaning and purpose in life so that they can create and achieve their personal goals. I strive to provide a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I embrace approaches that are integrative, experiential, and client-centered. I value walking with others through their unique life journeys, so they may feel empowered to be vulnerable and open to creating the change they want for themselves. I am under the supervision of Jessica Stiteley, MS, LMFT. Alastair (Ali) Wright, MA, LPC-IT
Areas of Focus: Teens, Adults, & Couples |
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Kendra Konkel, MSW, APSW Areas of Focus: Children (5+) & Adults I am experienced in helping children and adults manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and communication with family. Other specialties include couples, families, blended-families, divorce/separation, and teenagers. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, family and couple communication, healing from trauma, stress management, and blended family processes. I strive to create a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment that ensures my clients are valued and understood. I am passionate about helping clients feel safe in their environment, empowered to advocate for themselves, and equipped to navigate challenges. I provide a calm and relaxed approach to foster better connection and communication with my clients. I strongly believe that each client has an individual experience that should be reflected in the care and support they deserve. I am under the supervision of Jessica (Jess) Modjeski, MSW, LCSW. Kendra Konkel, MSW, APSW
Areas of Focus: Children (5+) & Adults |
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Sidney McConkey Professional Counselor Intern Areas of Focus: Adolescents, Young Adults, & Life Transitions I am experienced in helping adolescents and young adults navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. My client focus includes individuals dealing with low self-esteem, anxiety, relationship concerns, and family communication issues. I also specialize in supporting clients through life transitions and ensuring they have the tools and support necessary to manage these changes effectively. I strive to provide a warm and empathetic environment where clients feel safe and understood. My approach is centered on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their emotions and experiences openly. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to empower them to overcome obstacles and achieve their personal goals. My passion lies in helping clients build resilience, improve their mental well-being, and foster healthier relationships. It is my goal to support clients in their journey toward healing and growth, helping them find strength and clarity in their lives. I am under the supervision of Gia Hepfler, PhD, LPC. Sidney McConkey
Professional Counselor Intern Areas of Focus: Adolescents, Young Adults, & Life Transitions |
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Lydia Deering Master of Social Work Intern Areas of Focus: Children (8+), Teens, Couples, & Families I have experience helping individuals, couples, and families manage anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and the effects of trauma. My areas of interest include the impact of out-of-home care (adoption, foster care, guardianship, etc.), infertility, and attachment. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults. My goal is to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel safe to express themselves. I am passionate about helping individuals and families feel empowered to advocate for themselves and equipped to navigate challenges. I am under the supervision of Jessica (Jess) Modjeski, MSW, LCSW. Lydia Deering
Master of Social Work Intern Areas of Focus: Children (8+), Teens, Couples, & Families |
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Ashley Lippert Professional Counselor Intern Areas of Focus: Children, Adults, Anxiety, Depression, & Grief My passion for this field started with wanting to be a positive, supportive, genuine person who will have an impact on someone's life. It is my goal to provide a comfortable, open, and trusting environment for clients to work to better themselves. I value a strong client-therapist relationship as this will be beneficial throughout the therapy process. My therapy approach is client centered, as I believe everyone has control of their own life and the changes they want to make. I want to help clients recognize their strengths, build emotional awareness, and develop effective life skills. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults of all backgrounds. I have experience working with individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns and different life stressors. I am under the supervision of Gia Hepfler, PhD, LPC. Ashley Lippert
Professional Counselor Intern Areas of Focus: Children, Adults, Anxiety, Depression, & Grief |
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