Sharon Barger, Ph.D., LCSW, LPC, CRS, CADC
Background
Dr. Sharon Barger 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
30+ years experience counseling, advocacy, and supervision
State Certified Rehabilitation Specialist
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Steven A. Elkind, Ph.D.
Background
Dr. Steven A. Elkind, received a doctorate degree 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.
Specialties
Steven specializes in individual, group, family, couples and marriage therapy.
Accomplishments
30+ years practicing psychology
Background
Dr. Steven A. Elkind, received a doctorate degree 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.
Specialties
Steven specializes in individual, group, family, couples and marriage therapy.
Accomplishments
30+ years practicing psychology
Peter Laubach, MSSW, LCSW
Background
Peter Laubach earned a Master of Science in Social Welfare from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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.
Accomplishments
30+ years of work in Mental Health and AODA
Background
Peter Laubach earned a Master of Science in Social Welfare from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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.
Accomplishments
30+ years of work in Mental Health and AODA
Mary Farmer- Oren, Occupational Therapist
Background
Providing direct services and consultation to individual and organizations since 1980. Mary Farmer- Oren earn an associate degree in occupational therapy.
Specialties
Modes of Treatment
Coordinates and case manages referrals, providing resource information if additional services are needed.
Accomplishments
30+ years of work in Mental Health
Background
Providing direct services and consultation to individual and organizations since 1980. Mary Farmer- Oren earn 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 of work in Mental Health
Tammy Zinser-Minocha
Background
Tammy Zinser- Minocha earned a Master of Science in counseling from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Specialties
Individual counseling (from adolescents to adults), abuse, anxiety, coping skills, gender, transgender, women’s issues, vocational/job coaching, career assessment, self-esteem issues, work-life balance, trauma, chronic illness, grief/loss, disabilities, adjustment disorders, domestic violence, stress management, preparing for and managing life transitions.
- Modes of Treatment
Solution-focused therapy, humanistic counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, career counseling techniques, psycho-education.
Accomplishments
15+ years providing counseling services
Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Career Management Coach
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Mary Olson
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Deb Muskat
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