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Amber has over 10 years experience working with individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, providing behavioral and family therapy. She also has extensive experience working with children and adolescents with ADHD, PTSD, anxiety disorders and depression. Amber is passionate about integrating family systemic solutions in the current family process to help provide insight, motivation, and change. Her goal is to help individuals and families find healing through gaining skills that decrease anxiety, promote self and relational compassion, and address personal shame.
Amber believes multifaceted stressors unique to families' and individual's context and culture affect their functioning. She strives to help families and individuals find ways to strengthen their abilities. Amber strives to create an authentic space that promotes a sense of belonging and safety.
Andrew J. Schreier M.A., CSAC, LPC, ICS In working with clients, AJ seeks to meet them where they are and to understand the perspective of what is happening in their lives. He focuses on providing accurate assessment and diagnosis and creating treatment plans with goals the client believes will ultimately help them gain insight, heal, and grow as individuals through their trials and triumphs. AJ provides a framework based on applying ethics with different approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths Based Approach, and Narrative Therapy among others to understand a client's whole story and working together towards change. As a licensed Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, AJ has specialized in treating substance addictions with over ten years of experience working in group homes, halfway houses, and residential treatment programs. He focuses on relapse prevention, teaching and practicing coping skills, and creating a solid support network to help clients develop a foundation of recovery to stay sober. Group facilitation is another area of expertise as he has facilitated multiple groups focusing on a variety of issues (such as CBT, Anger Management, AODA, Men's Issues). AJ is Prepare-Enrich certified for premarital and married couples and certified to facilitate Thinking for a Change. Practice Focus Substance Addiction Behavioral Addiction Adolescents and Adults Group Therapy Men's Issues Skill Building and Role Playing Anger Management Mood Disorders Personality Disorders Family Conflict Chronic Illness Identity and Self-Esteem Issues Trauma, Grief, and Loss Education M.A. in Counseling from Ottawa University B.A. in Psychology and Human Services from Ottawa University CSAC - Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor
My wife and I have been married since 1984. We have two adult children in whose marriages and lives we have the deep privilege of loving engagement. My wife, Chris Mitchel, also works at New Life Resources. The two of us work together with couples seeking to bring healing and/or greater connection into their relationship.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Uncovering and reflecting the best in each client just as they are, Bethany sees their innate worth and encourages their God-given potential. Through attentive listening and compassionate feedback, Bethany desires to create a safe environment and secure relationship to explore life's joys and sorrows. Over time, clients gently reveal patterns to create ‘a-ha' moments where great change can occur for their well-being. Clients also gain confidence as they practice skills, reflect on and respond to feedback, and use their strengths to move toward collaboratively set goals.
Bethany is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has experience working with individuals, couples, and adolescents. She has worked as a telephone counselor for 211 in Waukesha County, so she is familiar with many resources in the local area. She is also a Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator. In addition, Bethany served an internship with Cru, encouraging spiritual growth in daily living.
Job Titles:
- Director of Pediatric and Neurodivergent Services
- Licensed Professional Counselor
As a therapist working with children, adolescents, and their families, Bryan lends perspective through the challenges of this ever-changing, exciting and challenging time of life. Bryan's approach focuses on developing a safe space for vulnerability and authenticity. He bases his approach on the idea that we want to be understood and accepted for who we are, at any age. Our stories, experiences and behaviors make sense when we develop understanding of ourselves and the way we are wired. We can then learn to share that authentic self and our story with safe others, creating healthy connection and support. Bryan focuses on identifying and enhancing strengths and interests, while developing strategies to overcome deficits and struggles. Bryan believes in creating an environment in which treatment provided involves research-supported interventions, focus on education and treatment plans and interventions creatively tailored to each individual. If we are interested and passionate about what we are learning, it leads us to be motivated to grow. This strength and interest-based approach is especially key in working with children, adolescents and the neurodivergent population (individuals with ADHD, those on the Autism Spectrum or Gifted/Twice Exceptional individuals).
As Director of Pediatric and Neurodivergent services at New Life Resources, Bryan seeks to develop the highest quality of care for children, adolescents and the differently wired. He provides leadership, development and training of therapists on the Pediatric and Neurodivergent treatment team. Bryan also has a passion to educate the larger community in pediatric and neurodivergent care through collaboration and training in schools, healthcare organizations and churches.
Bryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with diverse experience. In addition to his work at New Life Resources, Bryan has worked in intensive outpatient, residential and in-home care in the treatment of children, adolescents, and their families. He works with children/adolescents ages 3-18, specializing in treatment of neurodivergence. Bryan also works with neurodivergent adults, building on strengths and supporting the struggles that come with being differently wired.
Chris integrates faith and psychology for a strengths-based, hope-focused approach to counseling. She meets each client with warmth and respect and seeks to create a space where people feel safe, heard, and understood. From a place of relational depth, clients will build practical skills for understanding the signals behind their emotions, calming their body, and thinking through their choices as they seek healing and growth. Chris is passionate about facilitating clients' access to their unique strengths and interests to use as tools on their journey. She enjoys utilizing nature as a way for clients to connect with their mind, body, and spirit.
Chris has experience with adult individuals and couples in mental health and community settings. She sees clients virtually.
Knowing and being known are essential to all of us. Dr. Green strives to understand each person in their wholeness, considering all aspects of each person. From this vantage point, individualized and effective care is offered.
Dr. Green is a Licensed Psychologist and member of the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. He joined NLR in 1988 and has served as Clinical Director since 1991. An author and frequent speaker, Dr. Green's publications include the following topics: guilt & shame, trauma, grief, forgiveness, and integration of faith and practice.
Dr. Green holds several faculty appointments, including with Trinity International University and the Evangelical Theological Seminary of Prague, Czech Republic.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Debbie is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She sees clients at both the Delafield and Waukesha offices of New Life Resources, Inc. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, seniors, and couples. Debbie's passion is to help those who are hurting gain freedom from the bondage of the issues they face. She works collaboratively with clients empowering them to achieve their goals.
Our constant striving to measure up leaves us exhausted, ashamed, and feeling alone. Diana values developing strong client-counselor relationships that create a safe space for clients to be heard, valued, and lean into growth. She believes that each individual is deeply valuable and has the potential to meet goals and live a balanced and healthy life. Diana's hope is that each person will grow in their ability to utilize their strengths, skills, and resiliency to impact their relationships for the better.
Diana has worked in full-time ministry since 2011, serving in a variety of roles and working with people of all ages. Through her time in ministry, Diana developed a passion for helping prevent burnout and helping others develop communication skills in relationships, whether personal or professional. Her desire is to walk alongside those who are seeking to create health in their mental, physical, spiritual, and social lives. When not serving in ministry or working, Diana enjoys leaning into her creativity through making gourmet chocolates.
Diana's approach is faith-based and emotionally focused. She received her education through a faith-based university and has worked in private and community settings.
Jeff has experience working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families in both mental health and church settings. He has worked in outpatient and inpatient mental health facilities. In addition, he has served for twenty years as a preaching and teaching minister of a local church. Each summer, he volunteers at a Christian summer camp for high school students, teaching, counseling, and mentoring.
Jessica strives to meet clients exactly where they are. She embraces individuals from all walks of life, including every religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity. She delights in bringing a smile to the room and creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen and heard. Life can be tough, but Jessica believes that with a little compassion and understanding, they can navigate its twists and turns together.
Jessica's approach is rooted in being person-centered, where clients lead the way in their sessions. She loves to explore the mind-body connection in therapy, using mindfulness and the senses to increase self-awareness. She taps into the natural language of children through play, expressive arts, and movement to communicate in ways that are more innate for them. When children feel like they are in a safe space to be their authentic selves, growth can take place.
With prior experience in working with children on the autism spectrum, Jessica is part of the Pediatric and Neurodivergent treatment team at New Life Resources. She is passionate about tackling the unique challenges that are faced in a society built for neurotypical individuals and accepting everyone for their individuality. Additionally, she has specialized training in working with survivors of sex trafficking, guiding them toward safety, healing, and empowerment. Recognizing the importance of trauma-informed care, Jessica understands that trauma impacts everyone differently.
In addition to her work at New Life Resources, Jessica works in a comprehensive community services program, and has done counseling in a family counseling center, residential treatment facility, and children's advocacy center to treat children, adolescents, college students, and parents.
Job Titles:
- Advanced Practice Social Worker
Kari is an Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW, LCSW-IT) passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space, and working together with clients to identify and remove obstacles to a flourishing life. Each person's story differs, but life challenges are universal. Wherever you are in life and whatever you are facing, you don't need to do so alone. Let's work together to identity supports, strengths, and find the path forward.
Kim is privileged to be able to walk with others through the challenges of life. She believes that building a relationship with clients where they feel safe, heard, and valued will help create an atmosphere where change and healing can occur and will empower clients to reach their goals. Kim uses an integrative and collaborative approach, with therapies that fit the client and what they are going through. Having an education that includes the study of theology, her desire is to integrate Biblical truth with applicable therapies for clients who desire that direction of care.
She has a passion for working with clients who have suffered abuse and trauma, including narcissistic abuse, and helping clients heal from their wounds. Kim has had many years of experience working with and mentoring women in a variety of situations and has experience counseling individuals in both a community and mental health setting. Kim currently sees clients in West Bend, and our Main Office in Waukesha.
Life is full of struggles and it's OK to ask for help. Lots of people are dealing with anxiety and fatigue or feeling hopeless and conflicted about many things. As a therapist, Pat views her role as a guide to help individuals navigate the issues impacting their ability to live and thrive in ways that are meaningful to them. By building a relationship through respect, communication and trust, Pat works collaboratively with a client to create a powerful team, together exploring goals and how to best achieve them.
Pat integrates a person-centered, strengths-based approach in therapy, using elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychoeducation, mindfulness, and motivation practices. She believes that spirituality is an important consideration for clients on their therapeutic journey to overall wellness.
Pat has experience providing spiritual counseling to adolescents, teens, adults, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Prior to becoming a therapist, Pat spent 30 years in corporate communications. She values and understands the importance of good communication, which is grounded in listening and creating a non-judgmental space for people to openly share and explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through her professional and life experience, Pat can relate to and empathize with individuals from all walks of life and various life stages and transitions. Pat currently sees clients in our Waukesha office.
While every person is unique because of their specific experiences in life, our humanity finds each of us facing common challenges to our psychological, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Rebecca believes that everyone has an innate value and worth and should be regarded with dignity, respect, and compassion. Her goal is to offer the gift of being heard along with unconditional support and guidance with the hope that each person can become their best self by enhancing their strengths and addressing areas of struggle. Rebecca's approach to counseling is to integrate spiritual disciplines with appropriate psychological treatments.
Rebecca has served in church ministry in various cultural and economic communities since 1997. She started working as a pastoral counselor in 2012 and has experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples. In addition, Rebecca worked in an outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation center for women in group and individual settings.
Ryan is passionate about meeting clients in a safe space where they feel heard and understood while exploring the narratives that shape their lives. Through this exploration, he helps clients identify strengths and solutions, moving them closer to their therapy goals. Ryan's approach is clinically informed by the latest research and enriched by years of biblical training and pastoral experience.
With 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages across various contexts-including private practice, community mental health, and church settings-Ryan has developed a broad understanding of different life challenges. He has spent over a decade working with college students and has spoken at youth retreats in Mexico and the United States. Additionally, Ryan has served as a missionary in both countries for 14 years.
Ryan also brings a unique perspective from his extensive sports background. As a four-sport athlete in high school, an all-state basketball player, and a competitor at the NCAA Division II level, he understands how sports can impact an athlete's mental health, leading to burnout and diminished performance. He believes that to thrive and compete at your highest potential, mental health must be a priority.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Professional Counselor
The relationship between client and counselor is central to the counseling experience, and Sarah seeks to create a safe and authentic relationship which leads to vulnerability, deep connection, and whole-heartedness. In working with clients, she has seen how shame is a common experience that keeps clients from connecting with themselves, others, and their desired life. Sarah's passion is to see clients better understand their own emotional experiences and the messages behind those emotions, and heal from past trauma and wounding relationships. The purpose? To build a better sense of self and create deep, healthy relationships with those around them.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Sarah has experience working with adolescents and adults of all seasons of life in both private and community settings. She has her master's degree from a faith-based, internationally-acclaimed university, and has worked as a church ministry leader of young adults. Sarah's approach is faith-based and clinically-informed, though she values meeting her clients right where they're at.
Scott desires to help clients live authentic lives with meaning, purpose, and hope. Using an integrative approach of mind, body and soul and meaningful connections with themselves, God and others, clients experience greater emotional, relational and spiritual well-being.
He has earned graduate degrees in Christian studies and counseling and has experience in spiritual mentoring and church leadership. He also holds certifications in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), the treatment of sexual addictions and training in treatment of gambling addictions.
Dr. Sonia is a Board Certified Licensed Counseling Psychologist. She is passionate about meeting clients where they are, walking alongside them with compassion and encouragement as they navigate challenges in a safe space. She sees her clients as biological-psychological-social-spiritual beings and provides collaborative care based on their specific needs and values.
Dr. Sonia provides Christian integration and trauma-informed psychological services. She utilizes psychodynamic / relational, internal family systems (IFS), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), exposure, forgiveness, narrative, and experiential / art therapies. She has experience serving a diverse population of adults, adolescents, children, couples, families, and groups in outpatient, community, in-home, and hospital settings (day treatment, partial hospitalization, inpatient, residential).
Dr. Sonia is providing both in person visits in Waukesha and Kenosha, as well as teletherapy at this time.
Dr. Young is a Licensed Psychologist and a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist with an extensive background in traumatic brain injury, concussion, and post-traumatic stress disorder for adults and children. As an adjunct faculty member, Dr. Young teaches at both the graduate and post-graduate level on topics to include Neuroscience, Cognitive and Personality Assessment, and Psychopharmacology. Dr. Young is a speaker at the local, regional, and national levels on a variety of topics concerning the practice of Psychology/Neuropsychology.
Tyler Esposito M.A., LPC-IT The way we walk through life, and how we deal with stress, how we cope with loss, how we interact with others, are all greatly impacted by the contexts we have lived in which weaves the unique narratives of each of our lives. A person's story can be shaped by relationships, trauma, mental illnesses, and more. Tyler strives to meet his clients in the midst of their story and develop a trusting relationship to ensure each individual knows that they are not walking through life alone. Coming to counseling can be a crossroads in life for a lot of people. It is at these crossroads that Tyler joins clients in developing obtainable goals to facilitate life change and personal growth. Tyler's approach is both theologically and psychologically informed. He integrates a narrative approach with tools from both cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, however, Tyler's priority is to understand the client as a unique person and use techniques that fit the specific individual. Tyler has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. He is currently seeing clients at the Waukesha and Germantown locations. Practice Focus Anxiety Depression/Bipolar Identity/Self Esteem Couples Family Issues Trauma Grief Spiritual Concerns Experience with Substance and Behavioral Addictions Education M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University
Warda is a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at Marquette University. As a therapist, Warda takes a collaborative, depth-oriented, and integrative approach. She understands the desire for immediate relief from the difficulties that bring someone to therapy, while also maintaining an openness to exploring the factors that contributed to the development of the challenges.
Warda approaches each client with curiosity, respect, and warmth, believing that the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of effective therapy. By focusing on the trust and connection between herself and her clients, she can explore each individual's unique needs in a way that promotes meaningful, lasting transformation.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Everyone has a special, unique story. There's a tendency to compare our story with another's. The truth is, there is no story that is more important than another's…they are just different. Yvonne counts it a privilege to walk alongside individuals and families in whatever chapter of their life story they find themselves. Yvonne's goal is to provide a setting of safety and trust so that healing and change can occur at the client's pace. Yvonne uses therapies that fit the client rather than trying to have the client fit the therapy. She believes that a listening ear and a sense of hope can go a long way no matter what the struggle.
Yvonne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in outpatient and inpatient settings, counseling all age groups.