Home-Based Counseling
Home-Based Therapy
This service provides support for families, couples and children in the privacy of their own home to create the changes that they want to see. Services are provided by a licensed mental health therapist and include family therapy, marriage therapy and/or relationship counseling, child therapy and life transition(s) as well as issues related to grief and loss. This service may also be appropriate for clients who require special accommodations due to specific concerns, such as medical concerns, that prevent them from meeting in an office setting. Although this therapy may be covered by insurance, additional travel fees may apply.
Home-Based Parenting Intervention
This service is directed to parents of struggling youth who are at-risk of being placed outside of their home or who are already in placement and vulnerable to decompensation upon return. This type of in-home therapy is not direct mental health treatment, but rather an approach utilizing systemic interventions, parenting education and behavior modification techniques that encourage structure, predictability and necessary safety for at-risk youth to be successful. This service may be appropriate when other services have been tried but have not yielded a desired result and/or a family is willing but unable to attend in-office appointments. Although this service is not typically covered by insurance, additional payment options may be available.
Intensive In-Home Treatment
This service provides 4-8 hours of support per week (upon insurance approval) to families struggling with intense or aggressive behaviors in the home due to trauma, reactive attachment disorder or a child is at risk of out of home placement. A combination of parenting support, systemic interventions and behavior modification as well as frustration management techniques are utilized in this intervention. These services may be available through county funding or may be covered by some insurances including Medical Assistance. Please note that intensive in-home therapy is not a covered service for any autism spectrum diagnosis or developmental disability diagnosis through Medicaid.
This service provides support for families, couples and children in the privacy of their own home to create the changes that they want to see. Services are provided by a licensed mental health therapist and include family therapy, marriage therapy and/or relationship counseling, child therapy and life transition(s) as well as issues related to grief and loss. This service may also be appropriate for clients who require special accommodations due to specific concerns, such as medical concerns, that prevent them from meeting in an office setting. Although this therapy may be covered by insurance, additional travel fees may apply.
Home-Based Parenting Intervention
This service is directed to parents of struggling youth who are at-risk of being placed outside of their home or who are already in placement and vulnerable to decompensation upon return. This type of in-home therapy is not direct mental health treatment, but rather an approach utilizing systemic interventions, parenting education and behavior modification techniques that encourage structure, predictability and necessary safety for at-risk youth to be successful. This service may be appropriate when other services have been tried but have not yielded a desired result and/or a family is willing but unable to attend in-office appointments. Although this service is not typically covered by insurance, additional payment options may be available.
Intensive In-Home Treatment
This service provides 4-8 hours of support per week (upon insurance approval) to families struggling with intense or aggressive behaviors in the home due to trauma, reactive attachment disorder or a child is at risk of out of home placement. A combination of parenting support, systemic interventions and behavior modification as well as frustration management techniques are utilized in this intervention. These services may be available through county funding or may be covered by some insurances including Medical Assistance. Please note that intensive in-home therapy is not a covered service for any autism spectrum diagnosis or developmental disability diagnosis through Medicaid.
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Aaron Johnson, MS, LMFT
Areas of Focus: Adolescents & Families Serving: Polk, Pierce, & St. Croix County I am trained to help adolescents and teens who may be displaying difficult behaviors at home or in school or may be having difficulty coping with stressors and maintaining healthy relationships. I am experienced in reunification support, in-home parenting support and skill building, as well as, behavior modification for youth who are displaying negative behaviors. I am passionate about the opportunity for progress that home-based counseling provides families and youth who are not a good fit for traditional therapy. |
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Karis Johns-Christenson, MS, LMFT
Areas of Focus: Adolescents, Adults, & Couples Serving: Pierce & St. Croix County I am skilled in helping adolescents and adults cope with challenges associated with relationships, family changes, self-esteem, and communication. I am trained to help couples achieve greater closeness through more heartfelt, effective communication. Other specialties include helping individuals heal from grief and loss and build greater awareness by utilizing mindfulness-based strategies. |
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Diane Garves, MA, LPC
Areas of Focus: Adolescents, Adults, Couples & Christian Faith Serving: Polk & St. Croix County 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: Adolescence & Adults Serving: Polk & St. Croix County 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 currently under the supervision of Joel Gibson, MSW, LCSW. |
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John Reitan, MS, MFT
Areas of Focus: Children, Families, & Adults Serving: Chippewa, Dunn, & Eau Claire County I am trained to help children and families build strong and positive relationships with each other based on their strengths and values. Likewise, I am passionate about helping adolescents and children who are dealing with sudden life changes, such as a divorce, as well as stressors that can be present in a blended family. I am skilled in helping adults, adolescents, and children who are dealing with the effects of trauma, depression and anxiety, and I strive to help each client overcome the impact of this on their ability to succeed at work, school, or in relationships. I value every client's unique journey, and I welcome incorporating a Christian perspective into my work with families if this is requested by clients. I am currently under the supervision of Robin R. Abraham, Psy.D., LP. |
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Lisa Metza-Peterson, MSW, CAPSW
Areas of Focus: School and Community Based Services Serving: Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, & Eau Claire County I am passionate about working with children and families who are experiencing challenges due to generational trauma, trauma within the family, addiction issues, and communication challenges. I whole heartedly embrace strength based interventions; every individual and family has strengths! My goals are to help you identify your strengths, your inner wisdom during this process together. My hope is to walk with you providing encouragement, insight, and compassion in your journey toward recovery and wellness. I am currently under the supervision of Robin R. Abraham, Psy.D., LP. “Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.” Quote from David Richo |
