Rice Lake ​Location

138 N Main St Suite 230, Rice Lake

​At Family Therapy Associates, we strive to provide the best possible counseling experience for every individual, family, and couple with specialized therapists. Our Rice Lake 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!

Meet Our Rice Lake Therapists
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Jill Bladl, MS, LMFT 
​Clinic Director
​Clinical Supervisor
Areas of Focus: Children (up to 12), Adults (18+), & Couples ​

I believe an environment that is inclusive, non-judgmental, and fosters the belief that you are heard and valued is the cornerstone for the growth, change, and healing you desire. I am passionate about creating that environment, so you feel nurtured, safe, and empowered to experience vulnerability, face challenges, and develop the coping skills necessary to regain your personal strength and find joy in your day-to-day. By using a combination of solution, narrative, cognitive behavioral and emotionally focused therapy we will work together to tailor your therapeutic journey to meet the individual or relational challenges you face.  
   
I have experience working with children, as young as age four, teens, and adults in individual and couple sessions. My areas of interest include anxiety, blended family processes, communication enhancement, depression, emotional regulation and related behavioral difficulties, healing from trauma and abuse, life transition changes, mindfulness practices, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, and stress management.

Jill Bladl, MS, LMFT 
​Clinic Director
​Clinical Supervisor
Areas of Focus: Children (up to 12), Adults (18+), & Couples ​

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Jaydn Alexander, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Rice Lake Clinic Lead
​Areas of Focus: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Women Across the Lifespan & Trauma ​ 
 
I am experienced in supporting children, adolescents, young adults and women through emotional regulation, coping skill development, feeling identification, trauma processing and social skill development. I trust in the power of art-making to guide the therapeutic process based on the needs of individuals. 

I am skilled in providing an adaptable space that meets the client where they are at and provides an opportunity for growth through creative exploration. 

I value the ability of art and other expressive therapies to reveal the inherent wisdom, strength and resilience within all of us. I work to help clients discover the positive attributes within themselves. My hope is that by providing an accepting space for free expression, clients can learn to trust themselves and discover their strengths through the art making process.
 

Jaydn Alexander, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
​Rice Lake Clinic Lead
Areas of Focus: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Women Across the Lifespan & Trauma ​ ​​

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Kristina Olson, MA, LPC
Areas of Focus: Children (ages 5+), Adolescents, Adults, Families, & LGBTQIA+ Community  
  
I aim to create an empathetic, warm, and collaborative environment, in which feelings can be expressed and supported. My experience stems from assisting children, adolescents and their family to navigate the challenges life presents, whether rooted in trauma, life changes, or future goals. Some special areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm behaviors, and the LGBTQIA+ community. 
  
My therapy methods are grounded in a behavioral approach, including cognitive and dialectical behavioral aspects, motivational interviewing, interactive play, and mindfulness/existential centering perspectives. When working with families, I include internal family systems and attachment theory approaches to facilitate exploration of our relationships while sustaining the individual identity. As an artistic individual, I also offer are creative expression through art and music, through which to share feelings and facilitate healing. I work from a strengths-based and holistic perspective striving to help clients find empowerment in their own therapeutic process.  
 

Kristina Olson, MA, LPC
Areas of Focus: Children (ages 5+), Adolescents, Adults, Families, & LGBTQIA+ Community  ​

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Kirsten Gunnarson, MSW, APSW
Areas of Focus: Adults, Men's Issues, LGBTQIA+ Community, Life Transitions

I believe clients have the innate ability to find healing and change within themselves through supportive guidance in a safe environment. My aim is to provide space for discussion, exploration, learning, and growth—however that looks. I follow the client's lead in identifying and approaching their concerns, including tailoring treatment methods to best fit their goals and learning styles. I approach every therapeutic relationship being trauma informed, culturally sensitive, and person-centered. I am passionate about increasing self-awareness, learning how to navigate challenges, and practicing healthy connection and communication.

​I have experience working with adults of all ages who struggle with both mental health and substance use. Common concerns have included anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, recovery, and navigating life stressors/transitions. I also offer support in men's issues, relationship difficulties, and dynamic family systems through individual therapy. I’ve assisted clients in finding support for navigating physical and mental disabilities, social services, the criminal justice system, family court, and more. My perspective is the seven dimensions of well-being (Physical, Intellectual, Environmental, Vocational, Social, Emotional and Spiritual) are all intertwined and therefore concerns should be addressed as such to best support holistic health.
 
I am under the supervision of Stephanie Jensen, MSW, LCSW
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Kirsten Gunnarson, MSW, APSW
Areas of Focus: Adults, Men's Issues, LGBTQIA+ Community, Life Transitions