Therapists

Sharon Barger, Ph.D., LCSW, LPC, CRS, CADC
Background
Sharon earned a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from University of Wisconsin- Madison.

Specialties
Eating disorders, marriage/pre-marriage counseling, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, depression, disability adjustment/management, chronic illness, anxiety, weight-loss, and stress management.

Modes of Treatment 
Behavioral, addiction/rehabilitation, self-esteem enhancement, cognitive-behavioral, cognitive restructuring, systematic desensitization, solutions-focused, stress/anger management, and problem-solving therapies.

Accomplishments
  • State Certified Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
  • 30+ years experience counseling, advocacy, and supervision
Steven A. Elkind, Ph.D.

Background
Steven A. Elkind, Ph. D. received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology - Los Angeles in 1976.  He has worked in California, New York and the Midwest with a wide variety of outpatient and inpatient populations.  Dr. Elkind is a private practitioner in the Madison area providing direct services and consultation to individuals and organizations since 1999.  He works with individuals, children and adolescents and has a particular interest in couples work.  His work emphasizes how awareness and choice create the adventure of living.

Modes of Treatment
Steven specializes in individual, group, family, couples and marriage therapy.

Accomplishments
  • 30+ years practicing Psychology​
Peter Laubach, M.S.S.W., LCSW

​Background
Peter earned a Master of Science and Social Welfare from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Specialties
Developmental disorders, depressive, thought and anxiety disorders, PTSD and complex PTSD, substance abuse disorders,compulsive gambling, sexual disorders, personality disorders, chronic pain disorders, marital and relationship conflicts,occupational distress, gay and lesbian issues, spiritual and existential issues.

Modes of Treatment
Cognitive and behavioral therapies, psychodynamic, EMDR, interpersonal and problem-centered, psycho-education therapies with individuals, couples, groups and families.
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Accomplishments
  • 30+ years work in Mental Health and AODA
Mary Farmer-Oren, Occupational Therapist

Background
 Providing direct services and consultation to individual and organizations since 1980. An Associate degree in Occupational Therapy.

Specialties
  • Service Facilitation​
  • Physical health monitoring
  •  Individual skill development
  • Knowledgeable in working with the disabled and mental health population
Modes of Treatment
  • Coordinates and case manages referrals, providing resource information if additional services are needed.
​Accomplishments
  • 30+ years work in Mental Health 

Office Staff

Mary Olson
Business Manager

Deb Muskat
Office Assistant