Our Team

Amy Gray, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, and obtained a Master’s degree in Counseling at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater.

As a licensed professional counselor, Amy works from a Person-Centered approach, believing that every person has the potential for personal growth and positive behavior change. She believes that the best therapeutic work takes place when the client feels safe, supported, and accepted for who they are. Amy is a firm believer that clients already possess the strength necessary to overcome life’s obstacles, and it is her passion to help her clients find that strength through therapeutic work.

Amy enjoys working with adults and teens ages 16 and up, unmarried/premarital/marital couples, and families. She has experience working with attachment/relational conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma, disrupted eating patterns/eating disorders, addiction, substance abuse, and LGBTQ+ populations. Amy was drawn to the counseling field because she enjoys watching her clients learn and grow. Amy, overall, is passionate about helping others along their life journey toward becoming the version of themselves that they aspire to be.

Affliliations

Psychology Today

Amy’s therapeutic interests include:

· Anxiety / Depression
· Trauma / Abuse
· Parent & Family Conflict
· Relationship Conflict / Infidelity
· Sex & Intimacy Concerns
· Premarital/Marital Therapy
· Co-Parenting / Divorce Issues
· Sexuality
· Gender Identity / Gender Expression

Ashley Miller, MS, LPC, SAC

Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master’s Degree in Community Mental Health from Southern New Hampshire University and her Bachelor’s Degree in Family Life Education from UW-Stevens Point. Ms. Miller has experience working individually with children, age 5 through adult in an outpatient setting, treating multiple symptoms and concerns. She has also facilitated groups for both teens and adults to provide support, education, and insight building to help positively impact mental well-being. Ms. Miller has experience with children and families in a variety of settings, prior to her clinical practice.

Ms. Miller’s approach to therapy is working with the individual, which can also include family, to address concerns and symptoms that are currently causing distress in their life. She understands many factors contribute to an individual’s well-being and she hopes to assist each person on a plan that addresses their specific concerns. Ms. Miller’s technique is primary through cognitive behavioral therapy; working on addressing on how an individual’s thoughts can directly impact behavior and mood. She also uses Solution-focused treatment to address the issues that are presently causing distress, and work on a resolution.

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Ms. Miller’s therapeutic interests include:

• Adolescent struggles and adjustments
• Parenting struggles
• Anxiety, Depression and other Mood Disorders
• Sexual abuse and relationship violence
• Self-esteem Issues
• Behavioral and conduct concerns

Dr. Brian Weiland is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has spent most of his life in North-central Wisconsin including receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UW-Stevens Point. He then received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and completed his clinical internship at Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Waterford, Wisconsin.

Dr. Weiland has conducted research in the area of successful psychotherapy and is, therefore, most interested in fostering a therapeutic environment where patients can feel safe to be their authentic selves. He believes it is the process of self-exploration that heals and allows patients to break free from worries and destructive patterns that leave clients feeling hopeless and trapped. Dr. Weiland utilizes a relational-dynamic approach which focuses on integrating past experiences with the here-and-now moments that occur in the office.

Dr. Weiland provides individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults ages 14 and up as well as couples therapy. He also conducts psychological testing to clarify diagnoses as well as to confirm or rule out ADHD. Dr. Weiland offers clinical supervision to other professionals as well as therapeutic services to psychology students/professionals who are looking to explore their own biases to be most effective with their patients.

His areas of clinical specialty include:

Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
Anger
Low Self-esteem
Christian Counseling
Grief
Trauma in its various forms

Dr. Weiland is a member of the American Psychological Association(APA), Wisconsin Psychological Association (WPA), and American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA). Dr. Weiland is also one out of four owners that direct Behavioral Health Clinic of Wausau.

Emily Lindberg, MS, LPC

Emily Lindberg is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a specialization in children and adolescents, at Marquette University, and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at UW-Stevens Point.

Emily has experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of symptoms and diagnoses, including clients with trauma and behavioral concerns. She currently serves clients ages 3 years old and up, individually. She also provides family and group counseling. She utilizes a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and solution-focused therapy. Emily’s approach allows clients to learn and develop skills to process and handle emotions, as well as learning and developing a sense of who they are as a person.

Emily’s therapeutic interests include:

Behavioral and Conduct Disorders
Trauma
ADHD
Anxiety
Adjustment issues
School Problems

Emily Peterson, MS, LPC

Emily Peterson, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in Psychology and Interpersonal Communication. She then received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Winona State University. Ms. Peterson takes a humanistic and holistic approach with an emphasis in empathy and authenticity in the therapeutic environment. Her clinical experience is primarily with individuals and groups working on a wide spectrum of issues including Anxiety, depression, adjustment, personality disorders, mindfulness, and relationship issues. Ms. Peterson takes an affirmative approach with LGBTQ+ folks who struggle with issues related to gender and sexuality; she finds this work especially fulfilling.

Ms. Peterson believes in maintaining a safe and collaborative environment where both the client and counselor can be their authentic selves. She aims to provide evidence-based treatments that are effective in creating noticeable change for the client. Ms. Peterson focuses on skill-building and enjoys working collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals. She also works with individuals and groups to understand how thoughts and feelings can affect behavior.

Ms. Peterson sees individuals that range in age from 14 years of age and older. Some treatments she utilizes include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Person-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, she has extensive experience working with students to obtain testing, class, and general accommodations in the college setting. Emily works closely with Dr. Kevin O'Connell at Aspirus Wausau Family Medicine for psychotherapy clients desiring Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for gender affirmation.

Affiliations

Psychology Today

Emily Peterson’s specialties include:

· Anxiety Disorders
· Gender and Sexuality Exploration
· Stress Management and Adjustment Disorders
· Depression and Mood Disorders
· Mindfulness and Muse: Brain Sensing Headband
· Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Individual and Group Setting
· Relationship and Communication Issues
· Career and College Exploration and Preparation
· Specialty Population(s): College Students, LGBTQ+, Borderline Personality Disorder

Erinn McCabe, LPC, SAS, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Substance Abuse Specialty. She received her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Erinn’s expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns.

Erinn provides play therapy for children ages 3 years and up and is trained in Theraplay-based methods to promote healthy attachment in children and adults. She is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help individuals that struggle with adjustment concerns and trauma. Erinn’s philosophy is grounded in interpersonal and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, as well as mindfulness. Erinn is an open-minded individual who provides empathy and guidance to her clients working through difficult moments in their lives.

Erinn’s specialties include:

Trauma/Abuse and EMDR Therapy
Anxiety, Depression and Other Mood Disorders
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Child and Adolescent Counseling (ages 3 and up)
Parenting/Co-Parenting/Divorce Issues
Attachment Concerns
Adjustment Issues
Gender Identity/Gender Expression
Marriage/Couples Counseling

Heather Meggers-Wright, Ph.D.

Dr. Meggers-Wright is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She completed her Ph.D. at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri; her clinical internship at South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, Texas; and her doctoral residency at the Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dr. Meggers-Wright works with individuals, couples, and families to help them take advantage of their strengths and opportunities to lead a well-lived life. Her clients find her to be warm and caring, with a tendency to bring in humor. Her clients also find her to be goal-focused in that she works together with her clients to create achievable goals and actively take steps to reach them. Dr. Meggers-Wright is also one out of four owners that direct the Behavioral Health Clinic of Wausau.

Dr. Meggers-Wright is dedicated to providing evidence-based treatments that are supported by science as being effective in producing measurable change. Evidence-based treatments are typically short-term and are flexible enough to respect that every person is a unique individual.

Dr. Meggers-Wright specializes in high-quality care to busy professionals who have increased privacy concerns due to their occupation or community involvement. She offers online counseling using a HIPAA-secure video platform to maximize convenience and confidentiality if office visits create a barrier for treatment. Video-based counseling is covered by many insurers, and she accepts self-pay for those whose insurance coverage is behind the times.

Dr. Meggers-Wright’s specialties include:

Sex and Intimacy
Anxiety and Fear
Weight and Self-Esteem
Depression and Bi-Polar
Trauma (sexual; combat)
Medical Diagnosis and Chronic Pain
Pre-Surgical
Psychological Testing
Psychotherapy for individuals (15 and older), couples, and group work

Judy Lemke, MS, LPC, LCSW

Judy Lemke is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a wide variety of experience in Mental Health and Substance Abuse issues. She completed her Master’s Degree in Counseling at the University of Wisconsin –Stout and her Bachelor’s Degree in Comprehensive Social Work from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Clients who counsel with Judy will find her to be engaging, patient, thorough, and genuinely interested in them as individuals with unique strengths and abilities. She has extensive experience in assisting individuals with co-occurring disorders, relationship issues, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, change of life events, trauma, self-esteem issues, and post-divorce co-parenting struggles.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered and solution-focused interventions are an integral part of her approach in encouraging her clients to become confident in their creation of achievable goals, ability to make positive changes, and sustain their progress throughout and after the therapeutic experience. Judy enjoys counseling adolescents, couples, families and facilitating groups. She is also able to offer individual therapy through online counseling. It is her strong belief that there are no life challenges, large or small, that cannot benefit from the therapeutic process.

Judy’s therapeutic interests include:

Anxiety, Depression and other Mood Disorders
Stress: General Life/Change of Life events
Adjustment Issues
Self Esteem Concerns
Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Trauma (Self defined)
Couples/Relationship Issues
Co-Parenting Challenges
Substance Abuse
Online Counseling

Lauri Doepke, MS, LPC, NCC

Lauri Doepke, MS, LPC, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UW-Stout, and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UW-Eau Claire. In her ten-plus years of clinical experience, Lauri has counseled individuals of varying ages and degrees of mental health needs. She has extensive experience in working with adolescents in residential and outpatient settings, as well as adults in an outpatient setting.

Lauri’s approach to therapy begins with a person-centered focus; building up the relationship and trust with each individual, then using a strengths-based, goal-oriented approach to build of off what has worked in the past and is currently working for the individual. Lauri also favors cognitive-behavioral therapy as a treatment approach to challenge negative thought patterns that keep individuals stuck emotionally and cognitively. Lauri has found these methods to be effective in developing and maintaining a therapeutic rapport, and in meeting treatment goals outlined by individuals. She is warm hearted, witty, down to earth, and genuinely has the best interest of each individual she works with in mind.

Lauri’s therapeutic interests include:

• General Life Stressors/Change of Life Events
• Anxiety and Fear
• Depression and Other Mood Disorders
• Adjustment Issues
• Conduct and Opposition
• Relational Issues
• Self-Esteem Issues
• Psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families

Melanie Strand-Glatczak, LPC, CSAC, CS-IT

Melanie Strand-Glatczak, LPC, CSAC, CS-IT is a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. She completed her Masters in Integrated Behavioral Health and a Certificate of Addiction Studies from the University of Minnesota. Ms. Strand-Glatczak’s therapeutic approach is integrative with a primary focus on Cognitive Behavioral therapy. Her clinical experience is in the treatment of anxiety disorders, trauma/PTSD, depression, and substance abuse disorders. Ms. Strand-Glatczak’s specialty is in the treatment and study of trauma and substance use disorders.

Ms. Strand-Glatczak works with individuals and groups to establish a plan to help with their struggle with addiction and/or trauma. She sees individuals that range in age from 13 years of age until late adulthood.

She has received formal training from the Center of the Treatment and Study of Trauma and Anxiety in Philadelphia, PA and is certified in Pro-Longed Exposure Therapy. Ms. Strand-Glatczak has also been trained in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) from The Midwest Center for EMDR Training and Therapy. Being trained in two evidence based treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder allows her the capacity to determine which is the best fit for the client.

Melanie Strand-Glatczak’s specialties include:

• Addiction
• Impaired Professionals
• Simple and Complex Trauma/PTSD
• Phobia
• Anxiety
• Depression

Michelle Lassa, M.S., LPC

Michelle Lassa, M.S., LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin -Stout and earned her Master of Science degree in Forensic Psychology from California State University – Los Angeles. Michelle has well over a decade of clinical experience working with a wide variety of ages, genders, ethnicities, socio-economic statuses, and mental health issues within correctional settings and community settings. With a trauma-informed care approach, Michelle has experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Michelle is also trained in Crisis Intervention Prevention, Crisis Negotiation, Suicide Prevention, and Verbal Judo techniques.

She has a creative clinical approach that might surprise you. She enjoys thinking outside of the box while challenging you to engage in evidenced-based clinical techniques for building and maintaining your best life. Michelle is a very caring and kind individual, remembering that you are a human being first. Michelle ensures a tailored therapeutic approach with clients being fully involved with their treatment planning and therapy processes. As an individual and group therapist for many years, Michelle strives to provide a confidential, safe, and friendly environment for therapy participants to enhance their skills and receive adequate support. Previous clients of Michelle’s have stated she is approachable and offers a judgment-free zone for therapy.

Michelle’s Therapeutic Interests:

• Anxiety, Depression, & Mood Instability
• Trauma: Physical & Sexual Abuse/First Responder Trauma
• Post-Traumatic Stress Management & Recovery
• Criminal Justice Issues/High Risk Offenders
• Severe Mental Health Illnesses & Personality Disorders
• Suicide/Self-Harm Prevention
• Work/Life Balance of Stressors & Changing Events
• Self-Esteem/Confidence Issues
• Adolescent Behavior/Performance (ages 10+)
• Relationship Communications
• Grief & Loss

Skilled therapist specializing in the treatment of children and adults struggling w/ mental health and substance abuse.

Rachel Sheldon, MA, LPC, NCC

Rachel Sheldon, MA, LPC, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She received her master’s degree in Community Counselor from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Rachel provides individual counseling to children and adults ages 5 and up. She also provides couples counseling, family therapy, and group counseling. She works with a wide variety of people and concerns, and has specialized training in trauma recovery, whole health (physical and mental wellness), eating disorders, adjustment issues, and working with children, adolescents, and young adults.

Rachel strives to build a warm and supportive environment where people feel heard, understood, and supported. She works with people to meet their goals for physical and emotional wellness as they work through everyday stressors and major life challenges.

Rachel’s areas of clinical specialty include:

Trauma Recovery

Physical and Mental Wellness

Stress Related to a Medical Diagnosis

Eating Disorder

Child and Adolescent Counseling

Anxiety and Depression

Adjustment to Stressful Events

Relationship Issues

Rachel Zentner, MSE, LPC, SAS

Rachel Zentner, MSE, LPC, SAS, is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master’s Degree in Community Health Counseling from UW-Oshkosh, and her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science from UW-Stevens Point. In her ten plus years of clinical experience, Rachel has counseled individuals of varying ages and degrees of mental health needs. She has extensive experience in working with adults and adolescents addressing their personal goals in therapy. Rachel has a Substance Abuse Specialty designation and is also a trained EMDR practitioner.

Rachel focuses first on learning how her clients view their goals and values and then helps them craft a plan to reach those goals. Through a strong foundational relationship, clients can expect a fully present clinician and to learn techniques to try both in and out of sessions to change unhelpful patterns.

Professional Affiliations

Good Therapy - Mindful Based Interventions

Good Therapy - Acceptance Committment Therapy

Rachel’s therapeutic interests include:

• Trauma (as defined by the client)
• Somatic Experiencing/Healing (EMDR, yoga, etc.)
• Anxiety and Fear
• Depression and Other Mood Disorders
• Adjustment Issues
• Relational Issues
• Self-Esteem Issues
• Psychotherapy for individuals and couples/marriage

See Rachel Zentner on WSAW on preventing a relapse of Mental Recovery

Rachel on WSAW TV

Shannon Huff, Ed.S., is a licensed School Psychologist. She received her Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Steven’s Point. Ms. Huff holds current licenses from the State of Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board for the private practice of School Psychology and from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for School Psychology.

Shannon Huff is only accepting testing patients in our Wausau location.

Shannon Schaefer, Ph.D.

Dr. Schaefer is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She completed her Ph.D. at Marquette University (APA accredited) and her clinical internship at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center (APA accredited) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Dr. Schaefer’s orientation is largely cognitive-behavioral with an emphasis on solution-focused interventions. She works from the strengths of her patients, encouraging their positive growth and change. Initial assessment of problem areas and strengths is typically part of a full diagnostic evaluation at the outset. See more under “Services” to learn more about how psychotherapy works.

Dr. Schaefer is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Wisconsin Psychological Association (WPA). Dr. Schaefer is also one out of four owners that direct Behavioral Health Clinic of Wausau.

Dr. Schaefer’s specialties include:

• Depression and bipolar disorders
• Anxiety, stress, phobias
• Couples/relationships
• Psychological evaluations
• Adjustment issues
• Children’s conduct/oppositional Issues
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Pre-adoptive and pre-surrogacy issues
• Children and adolescents
• ADHD/learning disabilities
• Parenting

Dr. Schaefer would also be available as a media consultant for any of the above issues.

Stacy Stefaniak Luther, PsyD, LPC

Stacy Stefaniak Luther, PsyD, LPC, received her Psychology Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Psychology with specializations in Clinical Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development from Capella University in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Stacy completed her Bachelor’s Degree at Northern Michigan University, with a focus on Elementary Education. She also holds an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. She works with individuals ages 2 (with parent) and up. Dr. Stacy has been working with children ranging in age from infancy through adolescence and with parents in a variety of environments for over 20 years. Dr. Stacy enjoys working with families and her professional interests include child development, attachment, challenging behaviors, Postpartum Depression and women’s reproductive health, parenting skills, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Stacy uses an eclectic approach that focuses on the individual client and his or her story. She uses a client-centered focus with psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, behavioral, and play therapy strategies. Dr. Stacy has had training in Applied Behavior Analysis, Love and Logic Parenting, the Greenspan Floortime Approach, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills, and Sand Tray therapy. She approaches each client as a valued individual and provides treatment in an individualized manner with a non-judgmental approach. Dr. Stacy is also one out of four owners that direct Behavioral Health Clinic of Wausau.

Dr. Stacy has experience providing services to children, adolescents, and adults. Her areas of specialty include:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Attachment and Reactive Attachment Disorder
• Behavioral Disorders
• Parenting
• Pregnancy and Postpartum Adjustment and Depression
• Childhood Depression
• Pre-Adoptive, Adoptive, and Foster Care Families
• Social Skills
• Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment

Timothy E. Freundl, MS, LPC

Timothy E. Freundl, MS, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He received his master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and is currently completing his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology, an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited institution, in Milwaukee, WI. He recently moved back to Central Wisconsin after completing his yearlong internship at a nationally recognized mental health treatment facility and APA accredited psychiatric hospital, Rogers Memorial Hospital, in Milwaukee, WI.

Tim grew up in Central Wisconsin, attended St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI where he received his undergraduate degree in psychology, and then moved to Milwaukee for graduate school and internship. Here he has had a broad range of clinical experiences working with diverse populations and individuals with a multitude of diagnoses at different treatment settings ranging from inpatient, outpatient, and residential; providing group, individual, couples, and family therapy as well as psychological testing; and treating all age groups spanning childhood through elderly adults. Though he has had a wide breadth of training, his focal point and clinical specialization is with high-risk/suicidal, internalizing and externalizing children and adolescents in the inpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient community mental health setting.

AFFILIATIONS

Psychology Today

In his experiences, Tim has worked with many children, adolescents, and young adults dealing with a wide variety of issues. Some of the most common include, but are not limited to:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Obsessions/Compulsions
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Personality Disorders
• Psychosis
• Psychosomatic Complaints
• Anger/Aggression
• Suicidal Ideation
• Self-Harming Behavior
• Bullying
• Low Self-Esteem
• Abuse
• Trauma
• Substance Abuse
• Grieving/Bereavement
• Family Dynamic/Relational Issues
• Social media and its effects
• Adjustment/Enculturation
• Issues
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Legal/School/Occupational/Social Challenges
• Behavioral/Mood regulation difficulties

Tim employs evidenced based therapeutic approaches designed to best meet the specific and changing needs of his clients over time. He is a firm believer in the humanistic approach along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and positive psychology – which he is very passionate about. Tim is highly committed to building a strong therapeutic alliance that is strength-based and assures that every client feels cared for, safe, comfortable, and heard. In his free time, he loves being outdoors, staying active, sports, and spending time with friends and family.

Melinda Koch - Business Operations Manager

Hometown: Montello, Wisconsin

Education:

-Human Resources & Community Relations, MS – University Wisconsin Stevens Point, WI

-Health Education and Wellness, BA – Mount Marty College, Yankton, South Dakota

-Business Management Certification – University of St. Thomas, College of Business, Minneapolis, MN

Current Position/Duties: Business Operations Manager

If you were to receive a million dollars, how would you spend it? I would help provide income to my family, invest, and donate money to area food pantries/shelters.

What do you enjoy doing to relieve stress? As funny as it sounds, I clean and organize. I like staying active from boating, camping, exercising, and being with family.

What is your favorite line from a movie? “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore …”

Anne Wunsch - Accounting Manager

Hometown: Antigo, Wisconsin

Education: Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a Communications Minor from UWSP

Current Position/Duties: Accounting Manager. I assist the clinic owners by managing and implementing efficient and effective accounting practices of the clinic, to include oversight of the revenue cycle, payroll, tax reporting, and business accounting. I am also back-up for the Practice Manager.

If you were to receive a million dollars, how would you spend it? Hah! Pay taxes on it and see what is left over!

What do you enjoy doing to relieve stress? Reading, laughing, spending quality time with family and my bestie, and breathing deeply!

What is your favorite line from a movie? “Just keep swimming!”

Charity Fancher - Front Office Operations Administrator

Hometown: Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology

Current Position/Duties: Front Office Operations Administrator. I serve as the point person, organize, provide for, and manage the front office administrative operations. I also ensure the smooth running of the administration functions of the front office to help improve company procedures and day-to-day operations.

If you were to receive a million dollars, how would you spend it? I would buy a farm with lots of goats, horses, and cats. I love animals so I would spend my days taking care of them, ie: playing and spoiling them. I would also buy a summer house in Bora Bora.

What do you enjoy doing to relieve stress? I enjoy gardening and planting flowers.

What is your favorite line from a movie? “Buzz your girlfriend, WOOF!”

Kacey Hermening - Front Office Representative

Hometown: Mosinee, WI

Education: B.M. in Vocal Performance; Musical Theatre Conservatory Program in NYC

Current Position/Duties: Front Office Staff

If you were to receive a million dollars, how would you spend it? I would travel, have a personal masseuse, give it to some charities, and live stress free!

What do you enjoy doing to relieve stress? Getting a massage, drinking wine, and cooking.

What is your favorite line from a movie? “Just keep swimming!” – from Finding Nemo

Charlenn Baumgartner - Front Office Representative

Hometown: Adams-Friendship, WI

Education: Bachelor of Arts in History, Spanish and Political Science from UW-Stevens Point. I am currently working on my technical diploma in Human Resources from Mid-State Technical College.

Current Position/Duties: Front Office Representative. I check patients in, verify insurance benefits, prepare patient charts and other duties as assigned and/or needed.

If you were to receive a million dollars, how would you spend it? I would pay bills, especially those pesky student loans and get out of debt. I would then invest and put away for myself and my family, especially my children. Traveling would be a definite!!

What do you enjoy doing to relieve stress? I like to run and do bootcamp classes (high intensity interval training). I also enjoy reading and knitting and of course, spending time with my family.

What is your favorite line from a movie? “There’s no crying! There’s no crying in baseball!”