SHERMAN COUNSELING - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Licensed Professional Counselor

Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor who graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. Amanda then received her Master's Degree from UW-Oshkosh in Professional Counseling-Clinical Mental Health. She is a National Certified Counselor, Red Crossed trained in psychological first aid and foundations of disaster mental health. Amanda is also a member of the American Counseling Association and Wisconsin Counseling Association. Amanda has been working in the mental health field for 7 years and her approach to counseling is collaborative and eclectic. Her philosophy of counseling is based on the belief that the client possesses the power to change, and that it is her role to help the client become aware of how to understand and utilize that power. She also employs techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which empowers the client to dispute your internal thinking process and to encourage positive change. Amanda also uses techniques from Client-Centered, Family Systems, and Gestalt Therapy. When working with children and adolescents she utilizes art and plays therapy techniques. Amanda believes this approach allows the client the ability to discover how to utilize his/her own inner strengths and overcome any presenting issues.

Job Titles:

• Licensed Professional Counselor

Amy Henning is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and her graduate degree from the University of Tennessee. She specializes in child and family therapy working with children ages 3-17 and adults of all ages. She also works with couples dealing with marital or relationship issues. Amy has been working with children/adolescents and families for over 15 yrs. She has experience in a wide variety of settings, including a domestic abuse shelter, drug, and alcohol rehab center, various churches, birth to 3 programs, headstart programs, in-home, and outpatient counseling settings. Amy is skilled at working with most childhood disorders as well as many adult issues including depression, anxiety, divorce, abuse, marital issues, anger management, and stress reduction. Amy brings patience, understanding, and honesty to her counseling sessions. She is passionate about helping others in a non-judgemental setting and making others feel comfortable while working through their troubles.

Audra specializes in inclusivity of all individuals, couples, and families. With over 20 years of experience, Audra offers a safe and nonjudmental space for you to HEAL within, and find ACCEPTANCE for yourself wherever you are on your path. Audra is well versed in holistic and traditional therapies, and can help assist in any area(s) you wish to grow. LGBTQIA+ friendly. Audra Eggum, MSW, LCSW is a practicing psychotherapist who has an interest in holistic wellness and growth. Audra received her Masters of Social Work degree from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, and continues to become educated on the most up-to-date therapeutic interventions. She is well versed in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and has specialized training and teaching in Cultural Consciousness, Trauma-Informed Care, and Intuitive Awareness. Audra supports and is an advocate for LGBTQIA+ community, as well as diversity training educator. Audra is a trained Reiki Master Teacher and Quantum Touch Practitioner.

Job Titles:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Candace has a Masters's Degree from the University of Chicago. She has over twenty years of experience in counseling individuals and adults struggling with a variety of issues and concerns. Candace is especially known for her work with children and adolescence. She is trained in dealing with pediatric anxiety. Candace also focuses on adoptive families with pre-adoption and post-adoption issues. Candace has worked for a number of large clinics and agencies. She feels strongly that she can provide safe, confidential, and skilled counseling for you. Her philosophy in therapy is eclectic in behavioral science. Candace can also add a Christian and spiritual component if it is requested by clients. She also counsels couples that struggling with intimacy and communicating problems. Candace can provide separation and divorce counseling, in addition to working with depression, loss, and transition issues.

Job Titles:

• Licensed Professional Counselor

I believe that each person is doing the best they can with what they know. My goal is to build and expand what you know along with identifying what may be holding you back from your true potential. I aim to create a safe, healing environment that is warm, collaborative, respectful and client centered. My therapeutic approach is eclectic; pulling from CBT, Strengths-Based, Person-Centered, Family Systems, and Trauma-Informed Care. I am a trained Brainspotting therapist. Brainspotting can be used for anyone who is feeling stuck, struggle with unresolved trauma, want to rid themselves of unhealthy thought patterns, and much more.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Dan offers encouragement and assistance to individuals, couples, and families. He enjoys helping his clients with various relationship and mental health concerns: including anxiety, depression, parenting techniques, parent/child, and couple relationship, challenges. Dan earned his Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and i s a fully licensed and insured psychotherapist in the state of Wisconsin. Dan is formally trained in a variety of evidenced-based couple and family systems therapy approaches. Additionally, he works with individuals using Marsha Linehan's Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and the Beck Institute's Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with other scientifically proven tools to help people improve their relationships and lives. Outside of work, Dan enjoys motorcycling, playing guitar, working with his hands, and traveling with his family. A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dan has lived and worked in Central Wisconsin since 1994. Dan works with people of all ages but prefers to work with parents and the whole family system when a child is younger than age twelve. Dan is committed to providing you with confidential, welcoming, and affirming care helping you build a more satisfying life.

Job Titles:

• Licensed Professional Counselor

My goal as a therapist is to provide each person compassionate psychotherapy that leads to satisfying changes, restoring balance, and living a more meaningful life. Successful therapy takes transparency, commitment, personal accountability, and mutual respect. I will work to help you identify inherent strengths, heal past and present wounds, and generate change from within yourself. I provide a nonjudgmental space in which you can take an honest look at what is happening in your life as you grow and move forward. I do this by looking at underlying thoughts, feelings, actions and relationships that have contributed to the development and maintenance of the struggles that you are currently experiencing. I value warmth, empathy, and transparency in my approach to allow for you to feel safe and comfortable sharing your experiences. I am curious about your experiences, and my curiosity helps me to understand your perspective and develop treatment plans and interventions that are a match to you. Therapy looks and feels different for each individual person however therapy should be a supportive and collaborative relationship that fosters personal growth, self-reflection, and builds off of the areas you already do so well. At times through the therapy process I will guide the discussion in order for you to discover more about yourself and the areas you struggle with. Other times I am direct and prescribe interventions and skills that I have you practice in the session. I may provide homework from time to time which can be used to help transition the work that is done in the therapy session outside of the office. This gets people the biggest bang out of their therapy time. I have my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UW Milwaukee and my Master's degree of Science and Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UW Oshkosh. I have specialized training in family therapy. I practice co-parenting, family therapy, couples therapy and individual therapy for ages 10 and up, in the treatment of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, mood disorders, behavior issues, life transitions, stress management, family conflict, relationship struggles, parenting and co-parenting.

Hi! My name is Emily Hoch. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, and Level I Internal Family Systems trained therapist. I'm a therapist who believes in the transformative healing power and potential of the human spirit. My therapeutic style is ethical, holistic and heart centered. Adults from all backgrounds are welcome. I have specialized experience and passion working with complex relational trauma, anxiety, depression, worthlessness, shame and self-confidence. Together we'll focus on understanding all aspects of who you are, uncover new solutions, and develop pathways for a meaningful and empowering life.

Job Titles:

• Licensed Professional Counselor

Do you find that you are "stuck" in your thoughts? Do you engage in maladaptive behaviors that are not in line with who you want to be? Are you plagued with anxiety, guilt and shame? Do you often think about the past with regret or blame or worry endlessly about the future? Perhaps you are not feeling motivated, have a lack of energy and are overwhelmed? Whether you have been struggling for many years or have only recently begun to feel this way let Gina release you of this heaviness and help you process through these thoughts and emotions so that you may improve the quality of your life. Gina has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2005. She earned her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois and her undergraduate degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois. She specializes in the treatment of adults, adolescents ages 14 and up, couples and families. Areas of expertise are included but not limited to:

Job Titles:

• Licensed Professional Counselor

Job Titles:

• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Patient Counselor

Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a National Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She earned her Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling with an emphasis in Community Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides treatment to children ages 10 and up, adolescents, and adults. She received her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and her Bachelor's degree from Moody Bible Institute in Biblical studies.

Job Titles:

• Licensed Professional Counselor

The first steps towards counseling can be vulnerable but I believe you are fierce and brave. It's important to me that my clients feel heard and leave our sessions feeling relief, having a new perspective, or ideas for change. Therapy is your space for self-exploration. In therapy, I prioritize taking each individual's unique identity and experience into consideration in order to work collaboratively toward your goals. It is important that my clients feel understood and heard by me and know that I genuinely care about their individual experience and their overall well-being. I'm accepting, non-judgemental and I strive to radiate feelings of warmth and safety.

Job Titles:

• Licensed Professional Counselor

Katie is a Licensed Professional Counselor, earning her master's degree in Counseling from Lakeland College. In her free time, Katie enjoys painting, reading, and chasing her 2 young, energetic sons around. A few of Katie's favorite things include Golden Retrievers, coffee, and live music.

Kristen J. Henke, PhD. has been a practicing, licensed Psychologist in Wisconsin since 1993. Prior to joining Sherman Consulting, she served as the Rehabilitation Psychologist for a local hospital system for over 20 years. Dr. Henke earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Mississippi in 1992 having previously completed her internship at the Missouri Health Sciences Psychology Consortium in Columbia, Missouri. She also completed a Fellowship in Clinical Heath Psychology in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine. Kristen possesses extensive training and experience in treating patients with acute and chronic health conditions. Her area of expertise includes chronic pain management and adjustment to injury and illness (cancer, stroke, brain injury). She has also enjoyed great success helping people cope with anxiety, depression, and other stress-related conditions. She takes the time to listen and to understand each person's unique needs and expected outcomes from therapy. She collaborates with her clients helping them develop the personal skills needed to reduce their symptoms and improve their overall wellness.

Job Titles:

• Licensed Professional Counselor

Lisa A. Hidde, MSE, NCC, LPC, is a mental health therapist who specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, ODD, self-esteem, career planning and life transitions, relationship issues and anger management. She works with children ages 8 and up, adolescents, adults and families. Lisa is eclectic in her therapy approach, utilizing CBT, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, behavior therapy, play therapy, family and parent training approaches to treatment. Lisa is passionate about helping each client gain a sense of empowerment by encouraging them to identify and utilize their strengths to overcome difficult life experiences. The treatment philosophy is client-centered and strength-based while encouraging client empowerment and validation. Lisa received her Master of Science in Counselor Education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She is licensed through the State of Wisconsin as a Licensed Professional Counselor and is a Nationally Certified Counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors.

Matt received his Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and his Masters of Professional Counseling from Lakeland College. His primary areas of study included human development, interpersonal relationships, and behavior. Matt believes that all individuals begin life on a path to reach their fullest potential but often face challenging life events and relational interactions that sway them off course. Matt feels his purpose is to assist his clients with finding their way back onto their path. To accomplish this, he provides a safe, trusting, and judgment-free environment for his clients to work towards positive emotional and behavioral change. Matt enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and couples primarily using Cognitive Behavior Therapeutic techniques but incorporates Solution-Focused, Positive Psychological, Strengths-Based, and Interpersonal strategies for an eclectic approach to client care. He loves helping his clients discover and utilize their strengths, skills, and positive attributes. Matt also has interests in communication skills building for clients who struggle with interpersonal as well as work relationships. He feels effective communication strategies greatly contribute to successful relationships and believes healthy interpersonal relationships are paramount to client wellbeing. Matt grew up in the Fox River Valley area and currently resides there with his wife and two children. He feels the Valley has much to offer and is an excellent place to live and raise a family. In his leisure time, Matt enjoys spending time with family and friends camping, hiking, snow skiing, and attending sporting events. He also enjoys working on home improvement projects.

Job Titles:

• Licensed Professional Counselor

Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. She is a Plover, WI native and has spent the past decade living and working in Central Wisconsin. Megan earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and went on to receive her Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Psychology from UW-Madison. Megan works with a person-centered, holistic approach to understand each patient and their unique circumstances. She uses a variety of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), muscle relaxation, grounding and breathing techniques, and Motivational Interviewing to assist with creating and maintaining behavior change. Megan also has 20 hours of training in Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), an evidence-based somatic therapy for the treatment of psychological trauma. She also has expertise in vocational rehabilitation and assisting individuals with mental and/or physical disabilities overcome barriers in the workplace.

Mike Anderson has been doing individual, family, and couples therapy for over 30 years. He is an associate of the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and a member of The International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Professional Counselor. Mike's graduate degree is in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin with undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Philosophy. His approach is eclectic with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral, existential, and problem-solving therapy. He has been trained in transactional analysis and enjoys working with the Christian and spiritual perspectives. Mike also has significant experience in working with sexual perpetrators, teenagers, and veterans. He has worked in an adolescent correctional facility and has been a director of a therapeutic community.

Job Titles:

• Counselor
• Professional Counselor

Sarah Foss is a licensed professional counselor and clinical substance abuse counselor. She received her master's degree in mental health counseling from the University of Wisconsin Stout in 2008 with a substance abuse counseling specialization. Sarah has more than 15 years of experience treating clients in both residential and outpatient settings using evidence based treatment interventions. She works primarily with clients struggling with addiction, depression and anxiety issues. She also works with individuals, couples and families to address relational concerns. Sarah's approach to therapy is meeting clients where they are at in the change process, helping them determine where they want to go, and developing a plan of how to get there. She believes strongly in the power of self-talk and how our thoughts and belief systems influence our ability to accomplish what we want to in life. She provides a relaxed therapeutic setting where clients can feel comfortable working on personal issues.

Job Titles:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Steph is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma and substance use disorders. She received both her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and has experience working with individuals across the lifespan and across all levels of care.