Areas of Interest
Assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults through individual and family therapy. Special interests include trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment, life transitions, school-related issues, social skills, relationship stressors, family dynamics, grief and loss, emotion dysregulation, self-esteem, and other life stressors.
Utilizes therapeutic approaches that include person-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness, trauma-informed, cognitive-behavioral, and strength-based perspectives to foster a trusting and supportive environment. Through these approaches we can work collaboratively on growing, healing, reflecting, and developing healthy coping strategies.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire- 2011
Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Viterbo University- 2014
Certification in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)- 2020
Experience
Previous clinical experience includes providing individual and family therapy in home, school, and outpatient clinic settings, as well as facilitating groups for children and adolescents in a day treatment setting. Specializes in trauma treatment for children ages 4-18. Presented on topics including stress management, mindfulness, and meditation.
*Note Ms. Henke sees clients ages 4 and older.