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Our Therapists

Carly Klein LCSW

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Carly can be contacted directly at (414) 291-9487 ext 508

Your journey towards healing and self-discovery begins today! Carly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with her Substance Abuse Counseling in training license. She has eight years of direct clinical experience and specializes in working with adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns, trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, suicidality, self-harm and individuals facing adversity.

You will be greeted with warmth and empathy during your therapeutic journey with Carly. She will walk alongside you, without judgment, while you meet your greatest potential and end cycles that no longer serve you. She recognizes that changing behaviors, beliefs and thoughts can be challenging and will meet you with patience and genuine compassion. She is a creative therapist who welcomes feedback from her clients to ensure you are given quality services that meet your needs.

Carly practices strength-based and trauma-informed care, while highlighting how the intersectionality of your race, gender identity, sexual orientation and socio-economic status affects your path to recovery. Carly is a social justice advocate in the community and uses a social justice-informed lens to help advocate for equity and inclusion for her clients. She recognizes that having a safe and sustainable community and having access to resources is vital to overcoming mental health and substance use concerns.

Carly uses a variety of techniques including Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt Therapy and Internal Family Systems.

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Emma Nelson MS, LPC-IT

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Emma can be contacted directly at (414) 291-9487 ext 504

Emma is a Mount Mary graduate who has experience working with young individuals from early childhood through late teen years and their families. She currently works with children, teens, and young adults. Her therapeutic style is trauma-informed, invokes unconditional positive regard, and focuses on validating the child and family experience. She sees clients as unique individuals and practices an integrative model of therapy based on the needs of the client. Emma utilizes models such as Play Therapy, Behavior-Modification, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a Family Systems approach.

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Krystal Buchanan MS, LPC, NBCC

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Krystal can be contacted directly at (414) 291-9487 ext 505

“When things change inside you, things change around you – Unknown”

I have been working in the behavioral health field for 6 years with children and adolescents who are living with various disorders and environmental struggles. I graduated with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus on children and adolescents from Marquette University. I also have as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with double minors in social work and human relations from the University of Iowa (Go Hawks!) I am currently nationally board certified in counseling, as well as being a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Wisconsin. I have experience working individually with people ages 6-18, and I have worked closely with my client’s parents as well as families. I take a person-centered, strengths-based approach to meet clients where they are. I believe building a strong relationship is the foundation of therapy. I think it is important to maintain a non-judgmental stance and instead look through a lens of curiosity throughout life, and especially in therapy. I am trauma informed and knowledgeable in both CBT and DBT, including specific interventions for OCD, Anxiety, Depression as well as self-harm and suicidality. The thing I love most about being a therapist is watching my clients grow and having the opportunity to be part of their journey. I pride myself on the passion I have for what I do, and how that translates into my ability to advocate for my clients.

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Mary Garvens MS, LPC

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Mary can be contacted directly at (414) 291-9487 ext 501

From emotional problems such as sadness, anxiety, and anger to difficulties with relationships, everyday responsibilities, and life transitions, stress and trauma can have a profound impact on our ability to feel well and engage fully with the world around us. It is my belief that despite these troubles we all have an incredible capacity for healing. Healing is not a one-size-fits-all experience, however, so I work with each person individually to create a plan that works to best meet their unique needs. I utilize elements from various theories, including Psychodynamic, DBT, and Poly-Vagal and enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. If this sounds like a comfortable fit for you, I invite you to reach out to me via email [email protected] at (414) 291-9487 ext. 501.

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Tessa Stevenson MS, LPC-IT

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Tessa can be contacted directly at (414) 291-9487 ext 502

Tessa (pronouns: she/they) has always had a passion for promoting mental health and utilizing counseling as an avenue to support one’s overall well-being. She believes that counseling is a collaborative process and encourages her clients to make choices for themselves while offering a safe environment for them to do so. Her counseling style is warm, nonjudgmental, and focuses on one’s self-concept through the use of a variety of techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and multicultural counseling theories. Additionally, she practices trauma-informed care and utilizes a strengths-based perspective in order to highlight what each individual already possesses. Tessa has specific interests in working with individuals identifying within the LGBTQ+ community, people wishing to process through trauma, and anyone who is interested in exploring the current state of their mental health.

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z Alec Sternig MS, LPC

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Alec can be contacted directly at (414) 291-9487 ext 500

Alec has more than 10 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families along their therapeutic journey. His style is warm and attentive and he believes that human beings can find their balance when they are provided with a safe, supportive, growth-promoting environment. He is here to listen, offer feedback, and help clients make the change they want to see in their lives. Alec believes counseling is an active process and that it is much more likely to be productive when clients have a sense of ownership regarding what they would like to change. He draws on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as well as Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems to help clients find their strengths, focus their energy, build their skills, and connect with their inner potential.

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