Category Archives: Childhood Behavioral Problem

Ariana Anderson, MS, LPC

Areas of Interest Emphasizes a collaborative approach.  This allows clients to be active participants in the treatment process and fosters an environment where problems can be addressed holistically; examining the challenges as well as the influences that life experiences play in the assessment and treatment process.  The ultimate goal is to create a judgment-free, welcoming, respectful, honest and safe environment where clients can feel completely comfortable expressing their feelings and challenges without fear of judgment or condemnation. Operates from an evidence-based/solution-focused mindset and believes that clients are the true experts in their lives.  They are healthy, competent, resourceful, and have the ability and fortitude to foster the awareness and change they desire.  Through a collaborative effort, self-awareness, strength-identification, the development of healthy and effective coping skills, and goal achievement are fostered.  Moreover, mindfulness, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) modalities are utilized.  Special interests include anxiety, anger, depression, interpersonal effectiveness, and self-esteem. Education Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Capella University- 2021 Graduate Certification in Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Counseling, Capella University- 2019 Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh -2017 Associates Degree, College of DuPage- 2015 Experience Experience emanates from an intensive and inclusive Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s Degree program, as well as providing both individual and couples counseling in a private practice setting.  Has worked with clients struggling with anxiety, anger, addiction, physical and mental abuse, depression, forgiveness, guilt and blame, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, sleep disturbances, OCD, and relationship/marriage problems. *Note: Ms. Anderson treats patients 12 & older.

Posted in ADHD, Adjustment to Divorce, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar, Career/Work Issues, Childhood Behavioral Problem, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Depression, Domestic Violence (perp), Gambling, Gay/Lesbian, General Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Insomnia, Manic Depression, Marriage Counseling, Men's Issues, Minority Issues, Obesity/Weight Loss, OCD, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Physical Abuse or Neglect, Pornography, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Seasonal Affective Dis, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Identity Issues, Social Anxiety, Social Skills Training, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Education, Victim of Sexual Abuse, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues |

Everest Brooks, MSW, LCSW, CSAC

Areas of Interest Assessment and treatment of clientele ages 13 to seniors.  Areas of interest include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders and working with the LGBTQ+ community.  I utilize a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral techniques and Motivational Interviewing in my approach to psychotherapy. Philosophy I am passionate about helping individuals maximize their potential to become their best self. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to promote healing and growth. Education Masters Degree in Social Work, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, December 2003 Bachelor of Arts Psychology and Sociology, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, May 2000 Experience Twenty years of clinical experience working in a variety of mental health settings including outpatient, inpatient and residential environments.  Background in working with both severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders providing individual, family and group psychotherapy. Licensed by the State of Wisconsin as a Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor.  Certified in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

Posted in Adjustment to Divorce, Anxiety, AODA Education, Bipolar, Career/Work Issues, Childhood Behavioral Problem, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Depression, Gambling, Gay/Lesbian, General Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Insomnia, Manic Depression, Marriage Counseling, Men's Issues, Minority Issues, Obesity/Weight Loss, OCD, ODD, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorder, Physical Abuse or Neglect, Pornography, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Religious/Spiritual Issues, Schizophrenia, Seasonal Affective Dis, Sexual Addiction, Social Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Education, Victim of Sexual Abuse, Young Adult Issues |

Jesen Daniel, MS, LPC

Areas of Interest Provides professional, confidential and accessible support to children, adolescents, couples, and families. Addresses varying mental, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral disorders. Supports individuals impacted with relationship, marriage, divorce, parenting, addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and self-esteem issues. Special interest in integration of faith based Christian counseling in psychopathologies and crisis intervention. Effectively addresses varying multi-cultural, cross-cultural and intergenerational views. Education Masters Degree in Professional Counseling, Concordia University of Wisconsin Masters Degree in Sociology, University of Bombay, India Bachelors Degree in Economics and Sociology, University of Bombay, India Experience Counseling experience in various settings with individuals and groups, including working with special needs students in the school system, experience as a therapist with the correctional population with dually diagnosed adults. Jesen is client centered and has the ability to come along side and build lasting rapport with clients to provide continuity in care and clinical insight. **Please note Ms. Daniel treats patients 18 years & older.

Posted in ADHD, Adjustment to Divorce, Adoption/Fostercare Issues, Anger Management, AODA Education, Autism/Aspergers, Childhood Behavioral Problem, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Codependency, Depression, Domestic Violence (perp), Eating Disorders, General Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Manic Depression, Marriage Counseling, Minority Issues, Obesity/Weight Loss, OCD, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Physical Abuse or Neglect, Pornography, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Reactive Attachment, Religious/Spiritual Issues, Sexual Identity Issues, Social Anxiety, Social Skills Training, Substance Abuse, Victim of Sexual Abuse, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues |

Sean Fauls, MS, LPC

Areas of Interest Assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.  Experienced in individual, family, and group therapy for mental health and substance abuse disorders.  Special interest in depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, stress, anger management, self-esteem, trauma, grief, relationship problems, family issues, work related problems, and couples issues.  Treatment focuses include cognitive behavioral, behavioral, client centered, motivational enhancement, and solution focused approaches. Education Masters Degree in Counseling from Medical College of Virginia in 1998 Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1995 Licensed by the State of Wisconsin as a Professional Counselor with an AODA subspecialty Experience Many years of experience in outpatient clinic settings providing individual and group treatment for mental health and substance abuse disorders to children, adolescents, and adults.  Also provided case management and counseling to adults with severe mental illness.   *Note: Mr. Fauls treats patients 6 & older.

Posted in ADHD, Adjustment to Divorce, Anger Management, AODA Education, Career/Work Issues, Childhood Behavioral Problem, Codependency, Depression, Gambling, Gay/Lesbian, General Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Insomnia, Manic Depression, Marriage Counseling, Men's Issues, Minority Issues, Obesity/Weight Loss, OCD, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Personality Disorder, Pornography, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Religious/Spiritual Issues, Seasonal Affective Dis, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Identity Issues, Social Anxiety, Social Skills Training, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Education, Victim of Sexual Abuse, Young Adult Issues |

James K. Giese, Ph.D.

Areas of Interest Research-based approaches to the treatment of adolescent drug and alcohol abuse; the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with depression and/or anxiety, academic and/or behavioral problems; and adults dealing with addictive behaviors such as, substance abuse, gambling, sexual and eating disorders. Education Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Marquette University, 1998 M.S., Clinical Psychology, Marquette University, 1995 B.S., Psychology, UW Stevens Point, 1991 Experience Over twenty years of outpatient experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from a variety of backgrounds with a broad range of problems. Ten years of research experience studying how various risk factors are related to the development of drug and alcohol abuse in adolescents. Personal Data Married with three children. Enjoys bike racing, rock climbing and hiking.

Posted in ADHD, Adjustment to Divorce, Adoption/Fostercare Issues, Anger Management, AODA Education, Autism/Aspergers, Career/Work Issues, Childhood Behavioral Problem, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Depression, Gambling, Gay/Lesbian, General Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Insomnia, Learning Disability, Manic Depression, Marriage Counseling, Men's Issues, Minority Issues, Obesity/Weight Loss, OCD, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Personality Disorder, Physical Abuse or Neglect, Pornography, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Reactive Attachment, Seasonal Affective Dis, Sexual Abuse Victim, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Identity Issues, Social Anxiety, Social Skills Training, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Education, Victim of Sexual Abuse, Young Adult Issues |

Kellyn Henke, MS, LPC

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.  Kellyn is a trained EMDR provider through the EMDR Institute.  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 Trained Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) provider- EMDR Institute- 2024 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 all ages.  Presented on topics including stress management, mindfulness, and meditation. *Note Ms. Henke sees clients ages 4 and older.

Posted in ADHD, Adjustment to Divorce, Adoption/Fostercare Issues, Anger Management, AODA Education, Bipolar, Career/Work Issues, Childhood Behavioral Problem, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Depression, General Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Insomnia, Manic Depression, OCD, ODD, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Personality Disorder, Physical Abuse or Neglect, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Reactive Attachment, Schizophrenia, Seasonal Affective Dis, Sensory Processing, Social Anxiety, Social Skills Training, Substance Abuse Education, Uncategorized, Victim of Sexual Abuse, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues |

Marissa Matocky, LPC-IT

Areas of Interest Assessment and treatment of all ages in couples, individuals and group therapy.  Special interests include couples counseling, parent coaching, relationships, women’s mental health, perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and trauma.  I also have a special interest in working with clients that have Type One Diabetes and parents of children that have been diagnosed with Type One Diabetes. Philosophy I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to encourage my clients to take care of their mind, body and spirit. I use modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and trauma informed care.  I believe in using clients’ strengths and providing a safe space for them to feel comfortable to explore and understand their authentic self, as well as support them in growing and meeting their goals. Education Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Wisconsin Superior Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Personal Information I enjoy any nature based activities including hiking and camping.  I also love anything art and/or crafts!

Posted in ADHD, Adjustment to Divorce, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar, Career/Work Issues, Childhood Behavioral Problem, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Depression, Gambling, General Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Insomnia, Manic Depression, Marriage Counseling, Minority Issues, Obesity/Weight Loss, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Physical Abuse or Neglect, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Seasonal Affective Dis, Sensory Processing, Social Anxiety, Social Skills Training, Victim of Sexual Abuse, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues |

Elizabeth Paasch, MA, LPC

Areas of Interest Assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults regarding mental health concerns. Special interest in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, anger management, and healthy communication. Provides a cognitive-behavioral approach to individual and family therapy, which embraces individual strengths and comprises a strong working alliance with the client. Education Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, Cardinal Stritch University Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology, Wisconsin Lutheran College Experience Counseling experience in various settings including individual and group therapy in both school and community based non-profit and outpatient mental health settings. Additional experience in the helping profession includes working in a group home with dually diagnosed adults and providing in-home therapy for children with autism. *Note: Ms. Paasch treats patients ages 6 & older.

Posted in ADHD, Adjustment to Divorce, Anger Management, Autism/Aspergers, Career/Work Issues, Childhood Behavioral Problem, Depression, General Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Learning Disability, Manic Depression, Obesity/Weight Loss, OCD, ODD, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Religious/Spiritual Issues, Seasonal Affective Dis, Social Anxiety, Social Skills Training, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues |

Bridget Pogodzinski, MS, LMFT

Areas of Interest Bridget works with individuals, couples, and families(ages 12 and older) struggling with a variety of mental health concerns, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, stress management, behavioral concerns, emotional/behavioral dysregulation, anger/aggression, impulse control, focus/concentration challenges, ADHD, OCD, interpersonal challenges, relationship/marital conflict, adjustment concerns, parenting, safety concerns, grief and loss, and trauma, including PTSD.  Bridget works with clients using an eclectic approach, drawing from CBT, DBT, Narrative, Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, Christian counseling, and Solution-Focused therapies amongst other therapeutic approaches. Philosophy Bridget views clients and their lives through a systemic lens and has a passion to work with clients and families from a place of deep empathy, excitement to collaborate and learn more about their unique strengths, remind them of their immense resiliency, and participate in their continued growth.  She works with clients through a strengths-based and holistic approach, taking into consideration all of the many aspects of life that make us who we are.  Bridget has a desire to walk with clients on their journeys through life, recognizing and emphasizing their unique strengths that will aid them in achieving the life, wellness, and fulfillment they desire within themselves and their relationships.  She desires to enhance the lives of clients by fostering hope and empowerment within themselves presently and for their futures. Education and Experience Bridget has been practicing therapy since June of 2020.  In 2019, she earned her BS in Family Social Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  She completed her MS program in Marriage and Family Therapy at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin May 2021. Bridget has experience providing therapy to individuals, couples and families in outpatient, group, school, Telehealth and intensive outpatient group settings.  She also has experience working with clients through a Christian counseling lens.  Presentation experience in school settings on topics of mental health, social media, and self esteem. Personal Outside of the clinic, Bridget enjoys exercise, specifically running, cooking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends, especially in nature. *Ms. Manke treats patients 12 & older.

Posted in ADHD, Adjustment to Divorce, Adoption/Fostercare Issues, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar, Career/Work Issues, Childhood Behavioral Problem, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Depression, Eating Disorders, Gambling, Gay/Lesbian, General Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Insomnia, Manic Depression, Marriage Counseling, Men's Issues, Minority Issues, Obesity/Weight Loss, OCD, ODD, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Personality Disorder, Physical Abuse or Neglect, Pornography, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Reactive Attachment, Religious/Spiritual Issues, Schizophrenia, Seasonal Affective Dis, Sensory Processing, Sexual Abuse Victim, Sexual Identity Issues, Social Anxiety, Social Skills Training, Victim of Sexual Abuse, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues |

Srutha Rajkumar, MD

Areas of Interest Assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and teenagers. Areas of expertise include anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, behavioral problems, Autism/Aspergers and learning disabilities. “I use a multi-pronged approach to treat my patients which includes education, medication and psychotherapy” Education Degree in Medicine, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India Residency in psychiatry completed at Sinai Samaritan Medical Center Fellowship in child and adult psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin Board Certified in Adult, Adolescent and Child Psychiatry Information **Dr. Rajkumar also speaks Hindi and Telugu. * Note: Dr. Rajkumar treats patients ages 5-30.  

Posted in ADHD, Anxiety, Autism/Aspergers, Childhood Behavioral Problem, Depression, General Anxiety, Learning Disability, Manic Depression, Medication Management, OCD, Seasonal Affective Dis, Social Anxiety, Young Adult Issues |