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Jamie Mason, MA, LMFT
Clinical Supervisor Areas of Focus: Children & Families I am experienced in helping children and teens cope with the impacts of trauma and build healthy attachments with their caregivers. I support children, teens, and their families in learning to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, reactive attachment disorder, anger outbursts, and behavioral difficulties. Other specialties include couples therapy, co-parenting support, families coping with separation/divorce, and families with children with autism. |
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Amy Hering, MSW, LCSW
Clinicial Supervisor Areas of Focus: Couples/Relationships I am skilled in helping couples who want something more from their relationship. I am trained to help couples identify and overcome barriers that are standing in the way of emotional intimacy. Other specialties include helping couples prepare for marriage and helping couples heal from infidelity. I also provide therapy for individuals, group therapy, and relationship workshops. |
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Joel Gibson, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor Areas of Focus: Teens & Adults I believe that healing is a realistic and attainable goal, regardless of the set of challenges we are faced with. We all have the capacity to change. I am skilled in helping adolescents who are struggling to effectively process their emotions related to drug and alcohol use, death, developing and maintaining healthy relationships, the nuances of living in blended families, and the stressors and complexities of everyday life. Other specialties include helping adults and pre-teens effectively respond to challenges associated with depression, anxiety, shame, and the impact of sudden life changes. |
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Alison Lester, MS, LPC
Clinical Supervisor Areas of Focus: Women & Teens My approach focuses on meeting each person where they are at in the healing process and tailoring treatment to individual, cultural, and spiritual needs. I have extensive experience working with adolescents with issues including: trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, self-esteem, chemical dependency, grief/loss, identity development, anger/acting out behaviors, parental discord/divorce, interpersonal relationships, and self-harming behaviors. My skills include supporting women to effectively cope with relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and general life stressors. I enjoy helping others build mindfulness skills to allow them to change their relationship to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I believe the heart of change lies in our relationships and seek to provide the healing relationship necessary to support my clients in creating lasting changes. Licensed in WI and MN. |
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Nora O'Hara, MA, LMFT
Clinical Supervisor Areas of Focus: Adults & Couples I have experience with couples who are feeling lonely in their relationship and struggling to connect with their partner. I am also trained to help couples prepare for marriage as well as to help married couples take their relationship to a new level. Other specialties include assisting individuals in rediscovering meaning in their lives, building self-esteem and assertiveness skills,and adjusting during times of transition. I also help individuals cope with difficulties related to depression, stress, anxiety, and ADHD. |
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Stephanie Jensen, MSW, LCSW
Areas of Focus: Children, Adolescents & Families I have experience helping individuals who are living with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, challenges with family communication, divorce, child behavioral concerns, abuse and other traumas. I am skilled in play therapy and I utilize play therapy techniques in my work with children and families. I also have an interest in utilizing yoga calm techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy and a solution-focused approach to address therapy issues. |
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Nick Flier, MA, LPC
Certified Anger Management Specialist-I Areas of Focus: Children & Families I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist and I have experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced past trauma/abuse, anxiety and depression. I have also worked with children on the autism spectrum in addition to those who have struggled with attachments. My work with parents of these children has focused on combining the needs of the child with those of the family unit, through ongoing education and support. I am also certified in the treatment of Anger Management and I am passionate about seeing individuals find freedom from the effects of anger. Licensed in WI and MN. |
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Diane Garves, MA, LPC
Areas of Focus: Adolescents, Adults, Couples & Christian Faith I am experienced in assisting adolescents and adults navigate the challenges in life, find meaning and direction in life and maximize their strengths to cope with life stressors. I support individuals who are seeking to make sense of their life, their purpose, and improve their relationships. I support couples (dating, pre-marriage, and marriage) as they work to create the healthiest environment possible for both parties with the ultimate aim of designing a positive, supportive and loving union. This includes assisting couples in the midst of conflict, resentment, loneliness and bitterness. Other specialties include co-parenting support and family therapy. As your therapist, I see it as my role is to walk along side you through your journey of healing and towards renewed direction in life. My Christian faith lies at the center of the work I do, yet I do not force Christian beliefs or values on my clients. Should my client wish for a Christian perspective in our work together, that will be honored. |
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Craig Randerson, MSW, CAPSW
Areas of Focus: Adolescents & Adults I am skilled in working with young adults who may be experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, and family issues. I also have experience in a variety of treatments in wellness, including mindfulness, anxiety reduction, healthy relationships, and emotional well-being. I hold strong values in empathy, empowerment, and meeting clients where they are at. I believe that building therapeutic rapport is an important first step in the healing process, and I am very passionate in helping clients achieve their goals. I am under the supervision of Joel Gibson, MSW, LCSW. |
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Hannah Schmidt, MA, MFT
Areas of Focus: Children, Teens, & Families I have experience helping children, teens, and families work through challenges related to anxiety, depression, communication, behavioral concerns, and autism. I have special interests in trauma, interpersonal relationships, family stressors, foster care, and adoption. I believe in utilizing strengths to help clients reach their goals and I value creating an empathic and respectful environment to help clients uncover their true, authentic selves. I am under the supervision of Nora O'Hara, MA, LMFT. |
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Monica Shafer, MS, LPC-IT
Area of Focus: Teens & Adults I am trained to work with individuals of all ages experiencing depression, anger, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, addiction, and eating disorders. I have experience in working with children and adolescents at risk of out of home placement, along with their families, to develop skills and build upon strengths. My approach to treating individuals is very eclectic, though focuses on meeting each person’s individual needs. I provide a warm, open and accepting space to build a strong relationship with the individual, as the relationship is essential to the change process. I am under the supervision of Joel Gibson, MSW, LCSW. |
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Stephanie Greier, MA, LPC
Areas of Focus: Teens & Adults I believe the essence of therapy is to provide a safe, compassionate, and comfortable place for clients to express themselves without judgment. Within the therapeutic relationship, I believe the therapist acts as a guide to help their clients increase self-awareness, self-confidence, and personal understanding so they feel comfortable making choices that will help them live a healthier, happier life. I have experience working with individuals living with the effects of anxiety, depression, severe and persistent mental illness, trauma, substance use, medical issues, chronic illness, criminal behavior, and personality disorders. Licensed in WI and MN. |
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Michelle Johnson-Dupre, MA, LPC
Areas of Focus: Teens & Adults I enjoy helping adults and adolescents discover their inherent strengths as they seek healing and positive change in their life. Through an integrative, strength-based, and person-centered approach, I support individuals experiencing the impact of life-changing events such as chronic or terminal illness, trauma, caregiver burnout, postpartum or parenting issues, peer issues, and professional or school-related stress. I have extensive experience in mindfulness-based practices and helping individuals find meaning in their present struggles. Other areas of focus include anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, women’s issues, identity, and spiritual exploration. Licensed in WI and MN. |
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Jessica Morton, MS, LMFT
Areas of Focus: Adolescents, Couples, & Families I view therapy as a partnership to begin a new chapter in a client’s life. Rather than seeing people as “broken,” I see problems as a system-wide issue requiring all involved to work together. Once lines of communication have been opened, invalidated needs and feelings can be addressed. I listen to each person with equal respect because we are all human with the capacity to grow. I work to guide and support your journey toward inner confidence, healthy relationships, and life satisfaction. I am most practiced in working with teens who struggle in the following areas: depression, anger, anxiety, bullying, adoption, divorce, trauma, and social skills. With couples, I have addressed subjects such as grief/loss, infidelity, intimate partner violence, as well as others. I have focused my strengths-based specialty on couples’ communication, co-parenting, family therapy, career concerns, mindfulness practices, and specific troubles associated with social anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and self-esteem. |
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Steven Charpentier, MA, LPC
Areas of Focus: Adults (Psychological Testing & Therapy) Children (Psychological Testing Only for ages 6 and up) I am currently enrolled in a doctorate program for Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have experience providing psychotherapy and psychological testing to individuals across the lifespan and in a variety of clinical settings. My clinical focus is treating anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression and I have training and experience in a wide variety of therapeutic techniques. However, research shows that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor when it comes to progress in psychotherapy. Therefore, my focus is on establishing a strong rapport with each client as well as a safe and therapeutic environment for the individuals I have the opportunity to serve. The therapy approaches I most often use include Psychodynamic, Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also have training and experience in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In addition to psychotherapy, I provide psychological testing and neuropsychological testing to help clarify diagnosis and inform treatment for concerns related to a variety of issues including: ADHD and mood disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety, bipolar). |
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Katelyn (Katie) Torguson
Professional Counselor Intern Areas of focus: Individuals, Teens and Adults I am experienced in helping teens and adults cope with the impacts of trauma, depression and anxiety. I support teens and adults in learning ways to help manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. Other specialties include chemical dependency and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am under the supervision of Alison Lester, MS, LPC. |
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Julie Bergeman
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern Areas of focus: Individuals, Couples, & Families I am skilled in helping individuals, couples, and families work through barriers and challenges to reach their desired goals. I am passionate about seeing individuals, couples and families live the life they desire and I strive to work with each person to establish a therapeutic environment and approach to help them discover the life they wish to live. Other specialties include: Anger management, Parenting skills, Trauma informed care, Grief and Loss. I am under the supervision of Alison Lester, MS, LPC. |
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Kathryn Hector
Professional Counselor Intern Areas of Focus: Children, Adolescents, and Adults, LGBTQIA+ community I have experience working with children with Autism as a crisis counselor with all ages. I am trained in Adlerian Individual Psychology and Child Development, and believe in using a strengths-based, collaborative approach to navigating life’s challenges. My philosophy is that every person and family has the potential to live authentic, satisfying lives when they have the skills and understanding to move forward. My main areas of interest are childhood behavior and developmental challenges, parenting, and helping individuals facing life changes and stresses. I am an LGBTQIA ally and am Trans-affirming. I am under the supervision of Alison Lester, MS, LPC. |
