Category Archives: Sexual Identity Issues
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.
Ryanne Wendt, MSW, LCSW
Areas of Interest Assessment and treatment of all ages in individual, family and group therapy. Eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from CBT, DBT, Christian counseling, motivational interviewing, and trauma informed therapies. Special interests include trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation, and life stress and adjustment issues. Philosophy Ryanne believes that there is beauty in the challenges of life. Each challenge presents an opportunity to be our authentic selves, practice resilience, and create fulfillment. She enjoys collaborating with clients to identify goals and problem areas, then seek realistic solutions and healing. Education Masters in Social Work: Mental/Behavioral Health Direct Practice, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2018 Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Justice Minor, University Oshkosh, 2016 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained Trauma Informed Care Certificate Experience Previous clinical experience includes school-based counseling, intensive outpatient programming, outpatient counseling, and Christian counseling. Presentation experience for local organizations on topics of social media, suicide prevention and trauma. Personal Outside of the clinic, Ryanne enjoys walking her two dogs, Henry and Leinie, and spending days at the lake. She also enjoys listening to podcasts, studying the enneagram, reading fiction novels, and baking. **Ms. Wendt sees clients ages 5 and up and offers EMDR for clients ages 11-60
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