School Based Mental Health
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Why Have Mental Health Services in Schools?
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How Do I Know if My Child Needs Services?
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How Can I Get Services for My Child?
Students are referred by parent, school guidance counselor or student. Families complete an intake packet and return it to the school or directly to Family Therapy Associates. Individual student records are kept confidential and not shared with school staff. Sessions are tailored around each child’s school schedule and operate during school hours. Most insurances are accepted, including Medicaid. A discounted cash rate is available if paid on the same day of service.
To learn more about this service, contact your child’s school counselor or you may contact the School Based Services Coordinator at Family Therapy Associates 715-246-4840 ext 124.
Students are referred by parent, school guidance counselor or student. Families complete an intake packet and return it to the school or directly to Family Therapy Associates. Individual student records are kept confidential and not shared with school staff. Sessions are tailored around each child’s school schedule and operate during school hours. Most insurances are accepted, including Medicaid. A discounted cash rate is available if paid on the same day of service.
To learn more about this service, contact your child’s school counselor or you may contact the School Based Services Coordinator at Family Therapy Associates 715-246-4840 ext 124.
School Partnerships
In 2015 Family Therapy Associates began our first school partnership. Since then, the program has grown to include the following school districts: Altoona, Barron, Cadott, Cameron, Chippewa Falls, Frederic, Hudson, Luck, Mondovi, Osceola, Rice Lake, Somerset, St. Croix Central, St. Croix Falls, and Unity.
Family Therapy Associates strives to collaborate with the districts we serve to provide onsite mental health therapy. Additionally, Family Therapy Associates offers student mental health screenings, professional development for school staff, mental health awareness and acute grief response services for the districts we partner with.
Meet our School Based Therapists
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Stephanie Wilson, MS, LPC School Based Lead Provides School Based Services in the St. Croix Falls and Unity School Districts. I have experience working with individuals throughout the life span with a wide variety of struggles and life changes. I am passionate about providing a safe and healing space for individuals to work through challenges related to past trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, family changes, low self-esteem, and behavioral issues. I am trained in both Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Additionally, I enjoy providing school based and Telehealth psychotherapy services as well as providing clinical supervision. Stephanie Wilson, MS, LPC
School Based Lead Provides School Based Services in the St. Croix Falls and Unity School Districts |
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Stephanie Jensen, MSW, LCSW Provides School Based Services at Hudson-River Crest Elementary, Hudson-E.P. Rock Elementary and Somerset School District. I have experience helping individuals who are living with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, challenges with family and parent communication, divorce, child behavioral concerns, as well as trauma. I am trained in play therapy, and I utilize play techniques in my work with children and families. Additionally, I also have an interest in utilizing yoga calm techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, narratives as well as solution-focused approaches to address presenting issues with my clients. Licensed in WI and MN. Stephanie Jensen, MSW, LCSW
Provides School Based Services at Hudson-River Crest Elementary, Hudson-E.P. Rock Elementary and Somerset School District |
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Laurel Tinsley, MSW LCSW Provides School Based Services in the Chippewa Falls School District. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a comfortable and safe environment for processing thoughts and feelings. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and families who are struggling to cope with a wide variety of mental health related concerns including trauma, depression, and anxiety. In some cases, I find it important to include the entire family unit in sessions as this can be a powerful tool to affect lasting change. I am a kind and compassionate therapist. I enjoy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help my clients find ways to cope with strong emotions, overcome challenges, and reach their established goals. I have experience working with children and adolescents who are impacted by the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, behavior challenges, grief/loss, attention difficulties, and PTSD. I also have experience incorporating therapeutic principles amongst the family unit as a whole. Laurel Tinsley, MSW LCSW
Provides School Based Services in the Chippewa Falls School District |
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Danelle (Dani) Mortenson, MSEd, LPC Provides School Based Services in the Frederic and Osceola School Districts. I want you to leave our sessions feeling heard and understood in a way you haven't been and feeling more courageous. Life can be difficult for us at times, and yet, resiliency exists and can be developed. While working with youth, I utilize play, creative arts and other intentional activities to assist in communicating emotions and working through difficulties. It's important to me to hear your story, to be solution-focused, holistic person-centered, to gain awareness, build coping skills, and facilitate a team approach as much as possible in your healing journey. Some areas of specialization I'm developing: trauma, grief, and burnout. Danelle (Dani) Mortenson, MSEd, LPC
Provides School Based Services in the Frederic and Osceola School Districts |
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Jamie Mason, MA, LMFT Provides School Based Services in the Somerset School District. 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. Jamie Mason, MA, LMFT
Provides School Based Services in the Somerset School District. |
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Craig Randerson, MSW, LCSW Provides School Based Services in the Hudson School District. 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. Craig Randerson, MSW, LCSW
Provides School Based Services in the Hudson School District |
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Alicia Peterson, MSW, APSW Provides School Based Services in the Somerset School District I strive to provide a therapeutic space that is safe, judgment free, compassionate, and person-centered. I believe that establishing a positive therapeutic relationship is key to obtaining desired outcomes; therefore, building rapport and trust with clients is a top priority. It is my goal that my clients feel supported, empowered, and prepared to deal with a variety of life stressors. While I have experience working with people across the lifespan, I am especially interested in working with children and adolescents, as well as individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. I have experience helping clients learn to cope with and work through anxiety, depression, trauma, emotion regulation, and OCD. I adopt an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing various theories to best serve my clients. I have received training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am under the supervision of Joel Gibson, MSW, LCSW. Alicia Peterson, MSW, APSW
Provides School Based Services in the Somerset School District |
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Terri Wegener, MS, LPC-IT Provides School Based Services at Chippewa Falls School District. I am experienced in working with youth who have a variety of mental health issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, anger management, LGBTQIA+ related concerns, and trauma-based struggles. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, strength-based interventions, and activity-based therapies. I strive to and have been successful in creating a positive, safe, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment that allows clients to share their problematic experiences, increase confidence and feel empowered to make changes. I enjoy inspiring clients to recognize their individual strengths, build emotional awareness, and develop effective life skills. Although I work with a wide variety of youth, as an identical twin, I am especially passionate about working with twins and their families to understand healthy attachment, individuality, and potential twin-related difficulties throughout development. I am currently under the supervision of Stephanie Wilson, MS, LPC. Terri Wegener, MS, LPC-IT
Provides School Based Services at Chippewa Falls School District |
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Ashley Johnson, MS, LPC-IT Provides School Based Services in the Unity and Somerset School District I am passionate about working with children and their families. I enjoy utilizing a developmental and play-based approach that gives children a natural language to communicate while helping them to develop confidence and tools to thrive. I strive to empower and support my clients through collaboration with caregivers and building on children’s interests, needs, and strengths within a safe and caring environment. I have experience working with children and families managing life changes, domestic violence, trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, and loss. I am under the supervision of Nick Flier, MA, LPC. Ashley Johnson, MS, LPC-IT
Provides School Based Services in the Unity and Somerset School District |
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Michaela Gilles, MS, LPC Provides School Based Services in the Osceola, St. Croix Falls and Unity School Districts I strive to meet clients where they are at while building a safe, collaborative, and authentic environment that allows the client to share, explore, and process their experiences without judgement. I enjoy using creative interventions to meet and address their needs and goals while helping them build awareness and understanding of their emotions, thoughts, and the world around them. I am trained to work with individuals of all ages; however, my past experiences have focused on working with children, adolescents, and their families. I have experience working with individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, anger, family challenges, and trauma. Michaela Gilles, MS, LPC
Provides School Based Services in the Osceola, St. Croix Falls and Unity School Districts |
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Marie Hanby, MS, LPC-IT Provides School Based Services in the Rice Lake School District. Establishing a collaborative working relationship with clients to help them achieve their therapeutic goals in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere is my number one priority. I find assisting my clients to find their own path and achieve post traumatic growth is not only possible but also rewarding. My Christian faith informs who I am and how I relate to the world, and I seek to honor my clients' right to decide whether to integrate a faith informed approach in our work. I have trained to work with individuals of all ages and have experience working with adolescents, college age, and older adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationship skills, life transitions and substance use. I have experience integrating expressive arts and play therapy in sessions. My special interests include domestic violence, betrayal trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions due to aging, divorce, empty nests, reentry to college or the workforce. I am under the supervision of Jessica Stiteley, MS, LMFT. Marie Hanby, MS, LPC-IT
Provides School Based Services in the Rice Lake School District |
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Alaina Culbertson, MSW, CAPSW Provides School Based Services at Mondovi, Cadott and Altoona School Districts 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. I am under the supervision of Joel Gibson, MSW, LCSW. Alaina Culbertson, MSW, CAPSW
Provides School Based Services at Mondovi, Cadott and Altoona School Districts |
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Carly Tebo, MSW, LCSW Provides School Based Services at Luck and Unity School Districts I aim to develop safe connections with individuals that encourage open exploration of challenges and patterns across the lifespan. I enjoy supporting individuals in learning the tools they need to navigate relationships, heal from trauma, and find their true and genuine selves. I lean on creative expression and authenticity to foster unique therapy experiences for all. As we work toward personal change, I maintain awareness of systemic barriers individuals may face in society and utilize validation, collaboration, and advocacy skills to support them through these obstacles. Carly Tebo, MSW, LCSW
Provides School Based Services at Luck and Unity School Districts |
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Ethan Halainen, MSW, APSW Provides School Based Services in the St. Croix Falls School District Sometimes, being a human is hard. When life gets overwhelming and the usual supports in a person's life aren't enough, I'm here to help. Whether it's navigating peer relationships in school or the challenges of adult life, I help people identify and build on their own strengths and wisdom. My approach puts the experience and expertise of the client at the center of the therapeutic process, with my experience and expertise used to guide them in creating the life they want to live. I have experience and interest in working with a variety of challenges that individuals face, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship and behavioral issues. My work has been primarily with adolescents and their families, but I have training, experience, and interest in working with individuals across the lifespan - I work with children as young as 8. I also have specific training and knowledge that can help people who feel marginalized in some aspect of their lives. Whether it is because of disabilities, race, religion, or other factors, I utilize a variety of evidence-based methods to help each person find their own unique solutions. I also offer a safe space for children, adolescents and adults who are LGBTQIA+, or who are exploring these identities, to find the support and acceptance they need to thrive. I am under the supervision of Shannon Brice, MSW, LCSW Ethan Halainen, MSW, APSW
Provides School Based Services in the St. Croix Falls School District |
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Kylie Godfrey, MSW, LCSW Provides School Based Services at Altoona School District 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 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
Provides School Based Services at Altoona School District |
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Douglas (Doug) Ramich, MS, LPC Provides School Based Services at Unity School Districts I enjoy providing opportunities that encourage growth through meeting the needs and concerns of clients in a safe and caring environment. I have a passion for working with students in all grade levels (PreK to Senior) and specialize in assisting students navigate school related challenges. I have experience with helping individuals who are living with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Trauma, and everyday school stressors. I strive to provide a safe therapeutic environment in a school-based setting to assist students in growing and succeeding. My professional career spans over 30 years working in schools providing guidance for students navigating everyday challenges. Douglas (Doug) Ramich, MS, LPC
Provides School Based Services at Unity School Districts |
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Johnna Klein, MSW, APSW Provides School Based Services in the Cameron, Barron and Rice Lake School Districts I believe my role is to develop a strong relationship with the student. My goal is to become a consistent adult in their life, outside of their home environment, who listens, supports, encourages and assists in developing and achieving their goals. Working together, the student and I will define their therapy goals. My focus is to help students identify and recognize their strengths. As our work together progresses students begin to understand that they have what is needed to work towards overcoming life’s daily challenges. We continue to practice those skills as well as develop other interpersonal tools. I work with students from a strengths-based perspective. I want to aid students to identify and fine tune their skills, which, when practiced, allows them to be problem solvers. I use Choice Theory to help students understand the consequences or benefits of their choices and to own the choices they make. This assists students in realizing they have a level of self-control within their own lives. They can change some of life’s difficulties by shaping their choices differently. The sessions I lead with students have covered an array of topics, concerns, questions, struggles and challenges. Some examples would be relating to their mental health, behavior struggles, family issues, friend issues, academic struggles, self-esteem, bullying and more. I am under the supervision of Stephanie Jensen, MSW, LCSW Johnna Klein, MSW, APSW
Provides School Based Services in the Cameron, Barron and Rice Lake School Districts |
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Jessica (Jessie) Love, MS, LPC-IT Provides School Based Services in the Barron School Districts As humans, we all experience something that may be difficult to deal with alone, though as we may try. Therefore, it is my goal to create an environment where these experiences can be shared, processed, and reimagined as strength for the present and future, whatever that may mean for the client. It is imperative that a strong, authentic therapeutic relationship is founded in order to build and maintain trust (something I think many people find in short supply in their lives at times), creating a connection where healing and growth begins. I have experience working with drug and alcohol addiction in both adolescents and adults, which is my passion. It was my clients that inspired me to learn more and do better so I can provide more insights on other mental health topics that often go hand in hand with substance use. Topics such as anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, conduct disorders, family mental health/addiction issues that may have molded parts of who we are today, but that we may not want to play as big a role in our future. Join me in this journey! I am under the supervision of Alison Lester, MS, LPC. Jessica (Jessie) Love, MS, LPC-IT
Provides School Based Services in the Barron School Districts |
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Brianna Grahovac, MS, LPC-IT Provides School Based Services in the Somerset School District My goal is to foster a trusting, non-judgmental, safe space for clients. I believe it's essential to build a therapeutic relationship through empathy and compassion with clients in order to help them work towards their goals, wellness, and healing. I tailor my interventions based on my client’s needs to identify and address their mental, emotional, and behavioral concerns. My areas of special interest include working with adolescents and adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns or life stressors. I am under the supervision of Nick Flier, MA, LPC. Brianna Grahovac, MS, LPC-IT
Provides School Based Services in the Somerset School District |
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Shawnna Horman, MFT Provides School Based Services in the Mondovi School District. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment that allows clients the space to express, explore, or sit with whatever difficulties or situations that life has thrown at them. I personally believe that this is best accomplished by creating a trusting therapeutic relationship where I can understand, and support clients’ needs and their journey. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults in capacities such as individual, family, and relational therapy. I have experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults in navigating mental health challenges, such as low self-esteem, identity exploration, behavioral issues, and complex trauma. Other specialties include but are not limited to couples therapy, families coping with separation, divorce, and/or co-parenting issues, complex trauma, LGBTQIA+, grief, anxiety, and depression. I am under the supervision of Jessica Stiteley, MS, LMFT. Shawnna Horman, MFT
Provides School Based Services in the Mondovi School District. |
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Christina Bichner, MSW, APSW Provides School Based Services in the Chippewa Falls School District. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and families navigating trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and interpersonal distress. My other interests include family conflict resolution, foster care, parenting, and attachment concerns. I enjoy helping families better understand both themselves and each other to foster stronger connections and relationships. I have a strong passion for providing a therapeutic atmosphere that focuses on connection and emotional safety. I value the importance of building a trusting relationship as we walk together through the healing journey. I look forward to supporting clients as they begin to gain increased understanding, awareness, and connections with themselves and others. My professional work is grounded in trauma-informed, client centered, and holistic psychodynamic approaches. I am under the supervision of Jessica Modjeski, MSW, LCSW. Christina Bichner, MSW, APSW
Provides School Based Services in the Chippewa Falls School District. |
Additional therapists may offer this service along with in person office-based counseling. Please contact our office at 715-246-4840 for more information.
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