It is my belief that we all have tremendous capacity to heal and to change our lives for the better. I am someone who has always loved the research on human resiliency and the inspiring true life stories of people overcoming adversity. It speaks to the incredible power we all have to survive and even flourish in response to our challenging life circumstances. When people choose therapy, they deserve someone who will listen with a fully present, compassionate and nonjudgemental viewfinder. People also deserve someone who will provide a safe, kind and sacred space. It is my steadfast commitment to meet you where you are at and help you navigate through life’s challenges. You may be living with your own or others’ mental illness and/or addiction, dealing with losses and unexpected transitions, feeling overwhelmed with some new circumstances, and/or tired of feeling stuck. It takes courage to start unpacking the layers of baggage that have been weighing you down.
I have over 30 years of experience working with preteens, adolescents and families in the public school setting. Currently I have a small private practice to support the individualized needs of my clients. My extensive experience includes working with youth and families dealing with normal developmental issues as well as life altering challenges such as poverty, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, bullying, LGBTQ issues, family change, mental illness, and grief and loss. I am also very interested in working with adults of all ages and walks of life who are perhaps feeling worn out from being slammed with too many life challenges and want support on recovering and reaching their higher goals of achieving optimal health by learning to live more positive, healthy, well balanced and meaningful lives.
I am a solutions based provider who will listen and help guide you.
Together we can work on finding peace and clarity through life’s toughest challenges and plant new seeds of well being and transformation.
Education
- MSW, University of Illinois—Chicago, 1988
Areas of Interest
- Individual counseling with pre-teens, adolescents and their families
- Family changes—separation; divorce and blended family issues
- Adults–life transitions; health issues; personal growth; self-acceptance
- Workplace stressors
- Depression
- Anxiety
- PTSD
- Grief and loss
- LGBTQ Issues
- Health & Wellness
- Positive Psychology
- Mindfulness and Mindful Self Compassion
Treatment modalities
- Strength based
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- EMDR—Level 1; pursuing Level 2 training in August, 2019
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness & Mindful Self Compassion
- Evidence based psychoneuroimmunology self care approaches
- Holistic—mind-body-spirit
- Bibliotherapy
Insurances accepted
- Alliance
- Anthem (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
- Anthem (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)—Blue Priority—pending
- WEA Trust
- WPS
- Forward Health WI (BadgerCare)
- Care Wisconsin
- CCS (Comprehensive Community Services) Program for children and adults
- Group Health Cooperative
- Dean Health Plan
- Quartz
- Medicare
I can be reached at (secure) voice mail 608-256-5115 x14 and/or via email carol@moontreecenter.com
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the BRAVEST thing that we will ever do.” –Brené Brown from The Gifts of Imperfection