Effective at noon on Thursday, 3/19 all Family Services locations will be closed to outside community and customer foot traffic, including walk-in traffic to the Crisis Center. The Crisis Center and Sexual Assault Center hotlines remain open and continue to provide 24/7 services. Building closures will remain in effect until April 24th, at which time we will reevaluate our need to remain closed to the community. As always, please contact us if you have any questions or concerns at (920) 436-6800 in Green Bay and (920) 739-4226 in Menasha.
Family Services offers traditional, outpatient counseling in Green Bay and Menasha.
Services include individual, couples, and family counseling; group counseling and support groups; specialized children’s therapy; and counseling for alcohol and other drug addiction.
Most insurance is accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid.
300 Crooks St.
Green Bay, WI 54301
Appointments:
(920) 436-6800
Currently Not Accepting New Clients or Interns
Current Position: Program Manager/Therapist
Joined Family Services: 1992
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Since 1992, Vicky has been working with children, adults and families in a variety of settings including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment, Community Treatment, In-Home Family Therapy and Outpatient.
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Provides therapy for individuals (ages 4 to adult) on a variety of issues related to situational problem-solving and/or mental health. Helps individuals with affective disorders such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic mental health. Also has an extensive background working with families on family/relationship issues, parenting challenges, anger management, abuse, and other major life changes and stress. Training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Informed Care.
Current Position: Outpatient Therapist
Joined Family Services: 2013
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Has worked with at-risk youth, adults, couples and families since 2005 with experience in a variety of settings including outpatient, foster care, day treatment, schools and homes.
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Works with individuals and families, ages four to adult. Provides treatment related to behavioral concerns, mental health disorders, self-esteem, communication skills, anger management, abuse and trauma, family dynamics, grief and loss, and parent/child conflicts. Has training in Trauma-Informed Care and debriefing techniques related to recently experienced trauma, and in Theraplay, an attachment focused play therapy style between children and their caregivers.
Current Position: Psychotherapist
Joined Family Services: 1987
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Over 19 years experience working with child, adolescent, adult and family therapy.
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Works with adult and adolescent sex offenders, cognitive behavioral modification, and family therapy. Also works in the area of adolescent and adult male victims of sexual abuse, anger and violence management, criminal thinking, and related issues. Trained in Trauma-Informed Care.
Current Position: Therapist, Willow Tree Cornerstone Child Advocacy Center
Joined Family Services: 2019
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Over 20 years experience providing counseling services in the Green Bay area. Has worked with adults, adolescents, children and their families in a variety of settings.
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Works with children and adolescents age 3 to 17 experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, adoption, self-harm, sexual identity, anger management, trauma, and parent-child/adolescent issues. Helps clients adjust to change through grief and acceptance while encouraging clients to find peace and acheive their goals. Trained in Play Therapy.
Current Position: Outpatient Therapist
Joined Family Services: 2010
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Experience with children, adolescents, adults and their families in an outpatient setting since 2010.
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Works with individuals, ages 9 to adult, dealing with mental health, trauma and abuse, behavioral concerns, parent/child conflicts, self-esteem, and communication. Training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Informed Care.
Current Position: Therapist
Joined Family Services: 2013
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Five years of experience providing case management and mental health services to children, adults, and families in community settings including Healthy Families and Outpatient Treatment.
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Works with individuals (ages 2 – 64) and families with mental health and behavioral concerns. Provides treatment related to parent-child relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, pregnancy, postpartum, domestic violence, and other stressful life events. Trained in Trauma-Informed Care.
Current Position: Therapist
Joined Family Services: 2005
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Has worked with at-risk youth, adults and families in various settings since 2002, including Outpatient Counseling, Day Treatment, Sexual Assault Center and a domestic violence shelter.
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Works with clients, ages 4 to adult, providing treatment to individuals with mental health disorders as well as for issues such as parent/child conflict, behavioral concerns, self-esteem, communication skills, anger management, abuse and trauma, grief and loss. Training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Informed Care.
Current Position: Outpatient Therapist
Joined Family Services: 2008
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Seven years of experience providing mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults in community settings including crisis center, outpatient and residential treatment. Actively involved with suicide education and prevention efforts in Brown County.
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Works with clients, ages four to adult, presenting with mental health and behavioral concerns. Provides treatment related to depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, grief and loss, relationship counseling, parent/child conflict, ADHD, and other life stressors. Trained in Trauma-Informed Care.
Current Position: Outpatient Therapist
Joined Family Services: 2013
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Counseling experience working with adults and adolescents (ages 13 and up), individually and in groups, in outpatient, day treatment, and residential settings since 2011.
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Works with individuals coping with grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, relationship issues, and other stressful life events. Trained in Trauma-Informed Care.
Current Position: Outpatient Therapist
Joined Family Services: 2007
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Has worked with adult men and women releasing from prison since 2007, helping them to transition from prison to the community. Also has experience facilitating Cognitive Behavioral Thinking groups.
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Works with adults and adolescents (ages 11 and up). Provides treatment related to anger management, anxiety, communication, depression, self esteem, behavioral concerns, mental health disorders, and stress. Utilizes several therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strength-Based Therapy. Trained in Trauma-Informed Care.
Current Position: Therapist & DBT Group Co-Facilitator at the Counseling Clinic
Joined Family Services: 2015
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Since 2011, Amy has been providing therapy to children and adolescents in a variety of settings including In-Home, School, and Outpatient. She is also currently co-facilitating a DBT group for adults.
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Works with individuals, ages 5 to adult, who are coping with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Focus is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), a components-based treatment model in which children and parents learn new skills to help process thoughts and feelings related to traumatic life events; manage and resolve distressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to traumatic life events; and enhance safety, growth, and parenting skills. Provides Trauma-Informed Care and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and co-facilitates a DBT Skills Group for adults focusing on mindfulness skills, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal relationships. Amy is also trained in Sports Counseling.
1810 Appleton Rd.
Menasha, WI 54952
Appointments:
(920) 739-4226
Current Position: Outpatient Therapist
Joined Family Services: 2016
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Has worked with children, at-risk youth, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations using individual therapy or group therapy with experience in the holistic approach of healing mind, body, and spirit.
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Works with clients, ages seven to older adult, presenting with mental and behavioral health concerns. Provides treatment related to depression, anxiety, stress management, anger management, self-esteem, and grief and loss. Focus is on mindfulness based Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Choice Theory, and Person-Centered Therapy. A holistic approach is taken to healing mind, body, and spirit as needed in a person’s life.
Current Position: PATH Therapist/Outpatient Therapist
Joined Family Services: 2015
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Has worked with at-risk youth, behaviorally challenged children and adolescents, and adults. Has experience with self-harm and depression/anxiety, both individually and in groups and experience with transgender individuals.
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Works with clients, ages 6 to older adult, who are presenting with mental and behavioral health concerns. Provides treatment related to depression, anxiety, stress management, anger management, self-esteem, values, positive communication, expressing feelings and emotions, self-harm behaviors and teaches positive coping skills. Focus is on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Anger Management, Coping Skills and Play Therapy.
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Outpatient Therapist
Joined Family Services: 2015
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I have had the incredible opportunity to work with: high-risk youth, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have provided therapy both individually and in groups in a variety of settings including: day-treatment, elementary through high school, college, and outpatient. I have found a home in outpatient therapy where I am able to reach a diverse group of clients.
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I regularly counsel clients who are struggling with emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues from age 13 through adulthood. The people I help are challenged by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, troubled relationships, separation, and divorce, family conflict, grief and loss, sexual abuse, trauma, gender and identity concerns, intimacy problems, stress management and social isolation. My clients have described me as energetic, unique, empathetic and genuine. There is never a one-size-fits-all treatment strategy. Each person, as well as couples, deserve individualized therapy that is tailored to their specific needs. I have an integrative and eclectic approach, which often uses: Person Centered, Positive Strength Based, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, Mindfulness and Creative Therapy. I also have been trained in Internal Family Systems and completed the 10 core competencies of Trauma, PTSD, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness and Yoga. I encourage new clients to call me if they have particular issues or questions about therapy at (920) 739-4226 ext. 112.
Current Position: Outpatient Therapist
Joined Family Services: 2018
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Two years of experience providing case management to individuals in an outpatient behavioral health clinic. Six years of experience working with adults and juveniles involved in the criminal justice system. Has one year of experience working with women and children in a domestic violence shelter. One year experience working with children in a day treatment setting.
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Provides counseling services children, adolescents, and adults in school and clinic settings. Enjoys providing services to minority and LGBTQIA populations. Works with individuals seeking treatment for a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, domestic violence, and anger management. Takes a strengths-based approach while utilizing a variety of techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
Current Position: Psychotherapist
Joined Family Services: 1995
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Over 23 years of experience working with adolescents, teens and families at inpatient settings including treatment foster care, group home and residential treatment. Provides individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues. Also works with young children in play therapy.
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Family systems, play therapy, domestic violence, anger management, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, attachment issues, depression, divorce/blended families, grief and loss, marriage/couples therapy, parent/child relationships, personal growth, post-traumatic stress, self-esteem issues, sexual abuse treatment, stress, and women’s issues.
Current Position: Program Manager/Therapist
Joined Family Services: 2012
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More than five years of experience working with adults in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings.
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Provides counseling to individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, major life stressors, and substance abuse issues. Utilizes several therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strength-Based Therapy. Trained in Trauma-Informed Care.
Current Position: Psychotherapist
Joined Family Services: 1991
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Over 40 years of experience providing counseling services to individuals, couples/partners, families and groups in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Strong background working with veterans and other victims of violence, abuse, assault or trauma.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, disruptive behavior disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and conduct disorders.
Current Position: Outpatient Counselor/Therapist
Joined Family Services: 2014
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Two years working as an outpatient therapist; three years working as a crisis counselor; one-year internship at a counseling clinic in Denver, CO which focused on using the creative arts therapies as well as traditional therapies; one-year volunteering at Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence in Boulder, CO.
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Works with older children, teenagers, and adults for issues relating to depression, anxiety, relational issues, trauma (physical, sexual, emotional abuse, medical injury, injury resulting from an accident or natural disaster), dissociation, domestic violence, social anxiety, self-esteem issues, family issues (parent-child conflict, family dynamics), issues with self-harm or suicidal ideation, and LGBTQ and gender identity issues. Trained in CPT for PTSD, an effective, evidence based treatment for PTSD and trauma. Uses a person-centered, holistic approach that utilizes mindfulness and body-based interventions, as well as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, skill building, and solution-focused therapy. Trained in Trauma-Informed Care.