Category Archives: LGBTQIA+
Rebecca Nedden, APNP
Areas of Interest Rebecca provides assessment, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy with a focus on pharmacological management of adults seeking collaborative and integrative partnership for their mental health journey. Special interests include mood, trauma, anxiety, substance use, the psychological well being of women (perinatal, perimenopausal, perimenstrual) and psychedelics/entheogenic plant medicines. Philosophy I am committed to creating safety and building relationships grounded in loving presence, curiosity, mutual respect, trust, and inclusive open mindedness that provides an opportunity to bring you whole, authentic self into the shared space: heart, mind, body, and spirit. I value an environment in which clients feel heard, validated, supported, and empowered as an active participant in their uniquely personal process of healing and growth. I believe that we are beings more complex than our individual biology with intimate, multidirectional interactions between our physical bodies, out thoughts and cognitions, our spiritual self, and our energetic bodies. I envision a kinder world, one in which every voice is respected and relationships are container for healing ourselves, our bonds to one another, and our inextricable kinship to the planet and all relations. Education Moraine Park Technical College, Registered Nurse Chamberlain University, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Naropa University, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Experience My first career as an EMT/critical care paramedic spanned 13 years and included work on a high-volume 911 service, roto wing emergency medical services, and trauma-center ER based paramedicine. Nursing became my second career and has given me diverse exposure to neonatal intensive care, primary care, pediatrics, internal medicine, behavioral health, neurology, urgent care, and emergency medicine. I share lived familiarity with first responders, healthcare providers, parents, and also as a peer with lived experience of homelessness, poverty, complex trauma, secondary/occupational trauma, disordered eating, and neurodivergence. Born and raised in Wisconsin within a rural agricultural community. I have spent over a year practicing in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico and Eugene, Oregon.
Julia Truog, MS, LPC-IT
Areas of Interest I create a client-centered, strengths-based environment, implementing an eclectic approach drawing from multiple counseling theories, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and solution-focused interventions. Areas of interest include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, women’s issues, and identity exploration. I value working with and advocating for those who hold marginalized identities. I am particularly passionate about working with those who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Philosophy I believe that self-knowledge and empathy are the keys to wellbeing and flourishment. I strive to create a therapeutic environment and relationship where clients feel comfortable reflecting upon their inner experiences and how those shape their reality. I work with clients to foster self-exploration, insight and action, building a path towards healing, compassion and resiliency. Education Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marquette University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Certificates in Environmental Studies and Education and Educational Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison Personal Information I enjoy spending time with friends, engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking and water sports, and attending concerts and other community events. *Note: Ms. Truog treats patients 10 & older.
Tanya Wald, MS, ATR, LPC
Areas of Interest Treatment of children, adolescents and their families with school related problems and at risk behavior. Life transition issues including career changes, school to work and divorce. Interest in depression, anxiety and woman’s concerns. Special interest in using the process of art making to enhance the therapy experience. Education Bachelors Degree, Art/Minor in Psychology, Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee. Masters in Science in Art Therapy, Mount Mary College, Milwaukee. Experience Experienced therapist working with individuals and groups of all ages in various settings; schools, correctional facilities and community based non-profit organizations. *Note: Ms. Wald treats patients age 4 & older.
Eva Wenzler, MA, LPC
Areas of Interest Working with children, adolescents, parents, and adults with issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, social skills, anger, and other life stressors. Diagnose and treat ADHD for children and adolescents. Collaborative therapeutic approach incorporates client’s goals, values, and strengths. Interest in cognitive behavioral treatments. Education Masters in Counseling (Child/Adolescent track), Marquette University. Bachelors Degree in Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Experience Individual, family, and group therapy at Affiliated Clinical Services. Individual therapy in middle and high school setting, group work with incarcerated youth and adults, in-home behavior management with young children and parents, and individual and family therapy in a local nonprofit setting. Previous experience working with youth and parents in a runaway, homeless youth shelter in Milwaukee. *Note: Ms. Wenzler treats patients age 5 to 25.