There is help here. There is hope here.

 

Mark Bjerke, PhD
Owner & Clinical Director

Licensed Psychologist
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Fuller Theological Seminary: Graduate School of Psychology, Pasadena, California

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families

  • Trauma

  • Couples and Marital Therapy


Jennifer Abele, MS, LMFT, CSAC

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
University of Wisconsin Stout

Training and Certifications:
Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Trained In Alternating Bilateral Stimulation
Prepare and Enrich Certified

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Substance Use Disorders

  • Financial Stress

  • Trauma

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Weight and Health Issues

  • Communication Skills

  • Conflict Resolution


Blake Bertrand, MA, LPC-IT

Licensed Professional Counselor - In Training

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health, Lakeland University, Plymouth, Wisconsin

Trainings & Certifications:
IFS Informed Therapist
IFIO Informed Therapist (IFS for Couples)

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Individuals, Couples, and Families

  • Christian / Faith-Based Counseling

  • Self-Leadership, Wellness, and Mindfulness

  • Trauma and Abuse

  • Grief and Loss

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Life Transitions


Kristi Channing, MS, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from UW-Eau Claire
Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Wisconsin - Stout

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Eating Disorders and Body Image

  • Life-Transitions

  • Self-Esteem and Empowerment

  • Spirituality and Purpose

  • Healthy Communication

  • Assertiveness Skills


Sarah Cooke, MS, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Bachelor's of Arts, Psychology, Eastern Michigan University - Ypsilanti, MI
Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Mount Mary University - Milwaukee, WI

Trainings & Certifications:
National Certified Counselor
Trained in Psychological First-Aid
Trained in Trauma-Informed Care
Trained in TF-CBT
Certificate in Adoption Competency

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Children, Adolescents, and Adults

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Trauma Resolution

  • Stress Management, Wellness, and Mindfulness

  • Self-Esteem

  • Faith-Based Counseling

  • Play Therapy

  • PTSD

  • Adoption


Samantha Dineen-Prindle, MS, LPC-IT

Licensed Professional Counselor - In Training

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Master of Science – Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Wisconsin – Stout 
Bachelor of Science – Psychology, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire 

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Adolescents and Adults

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Trauma and Abuse

  • Grief and Loss

  • Life Transitions

  • Stress Management and Wellness


Brandee Farrell, MS, LPC-IT

Licensed Professional Counselor - In Training

Practice Location: Barron and Eau Claire

Education:
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UW-Stout

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Individuals, adolescents 11+, young adults, and adults

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Trauma and Abuse

  • Grief - Making meaning after loss

  • Life Transitions

  • Christian/Faith-Based Counseling

  • Parenting

  • Purpose

  • Self-acceptance

  • Sexual Issues


Sarah Gailey, MS, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Fuller Theological Seminary: Graduate School of Psychology, Pasadena, California

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Individuals, Couples, Families

  • LGBTQA+ and Gender Identity

  • Sex Offender Treatment

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Healthy Communication

  • Anger Management

  • Domestic Violence

  • Faith and Spirituality

  • Life Transitions

  • Grief and Loss


Roberta Goodman, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Doctorate, Counseling Psychology, University of Colorado - Boulder, Boulder, CO

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Individuals and Couples

  • Grief and Loss of Relationship

  • Communication Issues

  • LGBTQ and Diversity Issues

  • Trauma Resolution

  • Life Transitions

  • Aging Issues

  • Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA)


Leah Gray, MS, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Vocational Rehabilitation - University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie, WI
Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling - University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, WI

Training & Certificates:
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - TFCBT

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Children, Adolescents, and Adults

  • Trauma

  • Grief and Loss

  • Play Therapy

  • Transitions

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Sex Offender Treatment

  • Addictions


Randy Guilhas, CSAC

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Practice Location: Barron and Eau Claire

Education:
Associate of Science in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counseling
Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, WI

Training & Certifications:
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Thinking for a Change

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Substance Abuse Disorders

  • Relapse Prevention

  • Self-Awareness

  • Spirituality

  • Anger Issues

  • Adolescents and Adults


Sandra Helpsmeet, MS, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Masters of Science-Marriage and Family Therapy; University of Wisconsin Stout

Training & Certifications:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Wisconsin
Level I and II Training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Advanced Training in Developmental needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS)
Registered Yoga Therapist with Yoga Alliance

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Life Transitions

  • Stuck Behaviors, Beliefs, and Emotions

  • Trauma Resolution

  • Depression and Grief

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Blending Eastern & Western Approaches

  • Mindfulness and Spirituality


Ellen J. Higley (she/her), LCSW

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Master of Science in Social Work, UW-Madison
Master of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, UW-Madison"
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Religious Studies and Women’s Studies

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Emotional Wellness Throughout the Lifespan

  • Life Transitions

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Chronic Pain

  • Grief & Resilience

  • Coping with Social Oppression

  • Recovering from Past Traumas & Violence

  • Flourishing Despite Adversity


Christine Huggett, MS, LPC-IT

Licensed Professional Counselor – In Training

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Bachelor of Science – Psychology, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Master of Science  –  Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Viterbo University

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • LGBTQ+

  • Self-Esteem & Empowerment

  • Grief & Loss

  • Stress Management & Wellness

  • Life Transitions


Jennifer Karper, MS, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist

Practice Location: Barron and Eau Claire

Education:
Masters of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Wisconsin Stout
Masters of Science, Family Studies and Human Development, University of Wisconsin Stout

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Families

  • Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, and Communication

  • Abandonment, Grief, and Loss

  • Bi-Culturalism and Life Transitions

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • LGBTQ+

  • Stress Management, Wellness, and Mindfulness


Kevin Rooney, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Springfield MO

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families

  • Trauma

  • Behavioral Problems with Children

  • ADHD Treatment

  • Guardianship Evaluations


Elaina Schuh, MS, MFT-IT

Marriage and Family Therapist - In Training

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Wisconsin - Stou

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Adult Individuals

  • Couples Therapy

  • Women’s Health

  • Fertility / Infertility

  • Grief and Loss

  • Religious / Faith and Spiritual Counseling

  • Mindfulness

  • Anxiety / Stress Management


Krystal Smith, MS, LPC-IT, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor - In Training

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Master of Science – Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Wisconsin – Stout 
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

Training & Certifications:
National Certified Counselor

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Adjustment Issues

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • College Issues

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Grief and Loss

  • Personal Growth

  • Women’s Issues & Health

  • Young Adults (18-30)


Mary Sokup, MS, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Assistant Clinical Director


Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Wisconsin - Stout

Training & Certifications:
Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Individual and Family Therapy

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Life Transitions

  • Communication Skills

  • Trauma

  • Stress Management

  • Christian / Faith Based Counseling


Ryan Stepp, Psy.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, The Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Psychological Assessments (Children, Adults and Older Adults)

  • Individual Therapy (Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Older Adults)

  • Mood Disorders

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Behavioral Concerns

  • Anger Management

  • Mindfulness

  • Personality Disorders

  • Life Transitions

  • Performance Enhancement / Motivation

  • Geriatric Psychology


Katie Street, MA, LPC-IT

Licensed Professional Counselor - In Training

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Master of Arts, Counseling, Crown College

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Individuals & Couples

  • Adults & Adolescents

  • Christian / Faith-Based Counseling

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Body-Image, Self-Esteem, & Wellness

  • Communication Skills & Conflict Resolution


Lynn A. Wilson

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Practice Location: Eau Claire, Barron

Education:
Masters of Science in Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Trauma

  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing

  • Conflict Resolution/Communication

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy

  • Grief/Loss

  • Stress Management

  • Emotional Freedom Technique

  • Parenting