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When you visit one of our clinics or therapists, you will see we are committed to hosting our customers as a guest in a warm, relaxing and comforting environment. We are a “one-stop shop” with a wide variety of services available to assist with many issues. We are creative, resourceful, understanding, genuine and will “go the extra mile” to assist our customers.

	Andy Wolf, LCSW Siren, Spooner, and Ladysmith offices National Association of Social Workers Licensed Clinical Social Worker Involved in Clinical work for the past 16 years Andy believes in supporting and encouraging individuals and families to find new ways of interacting that enhance relationships. He offers a safe supportive environment to explore these changes. Andy believes in an educational and solution focused approach emphasizing client strengths.

	Scott Jacobs, MS LMFT Eau Claire, Menomonie, and Ladysmith offices American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (Clinical member) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Wisconsin Medicaid Provider Clinical work spanning 25 years Scott believes in helping individuals and families learn from their histories. He creates a supportive therapeutic setting that encourages people to make healthy personal and relationship changes in all aspect of their life.

	Louise Monson, MS, LPC, SAC Ladysmith office • Substance Abuse Counselor • Licensed Professional Counselor/Wisconsin Medicaid Provider • Certified Divorce Mediator • American Counselor Association (ACA) member Louise enjoys helping people of all ages and diversities. She has an extensive history in counseling children and families to improve their relationships. She also has experience in working with couples and strengthening their communications. She works with women and has a great deal of experience counseling people on their grief issues. She has worked to develop a Youth Sexual Offender Program and encourages coordination of other services impacting the client. She uses such therapies as narrative, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral and emotional enhancement with a faith based structure. She is also a certified alcohol/drug counselor and has worked with groups, intoxicated drivers program and one-to-one therapy. She enjoys helping others.


	Warren D. Stouffer, BSW, CSAC Siren and Spooner offices • Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor • Research based practice • Intoxicated Driver Program Assessment Trained Warren works from a research based perspective. Motivating individuals to improve their lives and the lives of their families. He promotes self-efficiency working from a strengths perspective by encouraging spiritual, emotional, and mental growth.


	Darren Cox, LPC, SAC Siren and Spooner offices • Licensed Professional Counselor • Substance Abuse Counselor • Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling Darren’s work began in the field of counseling in 2001. With a background in Christian counseling he serves a wide range of client’s. His primary areas of focus include marital restoration, adolescent behavioral issues and individual mental health concerns. He also co-facilitates a three county program to promote change in men who engage in domestic violence.

	Wendy Prigge Spooner office • Intoxicated Driver Program Trained • 20 years of experience in the clinical field Wendy invites individual and family members to help themselves by identifying what they want to change and assists them in the process. She uses empathetic, supportive, and educational as well as insight oriented therapy to promote change. She believes in an atmosphere of respect and positive self-regard.

	Anjuli (AJ) Simon, LPC, CSAC, CSIT Ladysmith, Siren and Spooner offices • Licensed Professional Counselor • Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor • Wisconsin Medicaid and Group Health Provider Anjuli believes in providing a safe, neutral environment allowing individuals and families to express their thoughts and feelings without being judged or criticized. Anjuli utilizes a variety of therapy techniques in order to join with clients in a therapeutic alliance and promote lasting change.

	Dr. James Rugowski, M.D., Psychiatrist Siren and Spooner offices Specialty: Psychiatric evaluations / medication management.

	Laurel Guertin, LCSW Siren and Spooner offices • Master in Social Work degree • Experience in Community Integrated Living program (similar to CSP), in-patient psychiatric hospital and outpatient mental health settings Laurel uses a systems based approach in her interactions with clients. Through compassionate listening, she assists individuals, families and groups to explore their personal strengths, relationships and community resources. She encourages clients to explore the impact these resources can have in meeting their desired goals.

	Mandi Amundson, LMFT Siren office • Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor • MA in Marriage and Family Therapy; Bethel Theological Seminary • Chemical Dependency Certificate; University of Minnesota • Chemical Dependency & Intimacy Issues Certificate; University of Minnesota • EMDR Certified Level 1 Mandi's work began in the field of chemical dependency in 1977 working in an in-patient setting in St. Croix Falls and then at Hazelden. Her work since that time evolved into a variety of therapy modalities including work in: therapeutic foster care programs, in-patient settings, residential programs, in-home therapy as well as well as out-patient therapy. Mandi uses a systems approach in working with individuals, couples, families, and organizations.

	Jackie Perro, LCSW Spooner office • Specialized treatment of families and children • Master's of Social Work, University of Minnesota • Spooner Community Education Advisory Council - Member Jackie specializes in treatment of families and children through an in-home therapy model. Jackie has spent her life dedicated to serving the economically disadvantage. Past experience includes working with families in poverty in various areas of Southwestern United States and Mexico.

	Robin Abraham, Psy.D. Menomonie office • Seven years experience working in Saudi Arabia as a teacher • Specialized treatment of individuals with eating disorders • Past work as an Academic Advisor for the U.S. Dept. of Education • Nine years work experience as a Counseling Psychologist at the University level Robin has a broad experience in a number of different settings. Robin utilizes several different treatment modalities including: Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and others. Robin received her Doctor of Psychology at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.

	Karen Kaufman, LMFT Spooner office • Co-founder, trainer, and team member of a five county Critical Incident Stress De-Briefing Team • Extensive training as a Professional Coach and is Certified as a Professional Coach • Mental Health Coordinator for Project Headstart Karen comes with a broad range of education and experience with specific training in the area of Marriage and Family therapy. Karen works with individuals, adults, adolescents, children and their families, and couples providing a full range of outpatient psychotherapy services.

	Ruth Pooler, MS, LMFT Ladysmith office • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Ruth brings more than ten years of experience to Aurora Community Counseling. Ruth works with individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents and also works with foster families. Ruth uses a strength-based approach in her counseling and tailors therapy to suit the individual needs of each client. Ruth is also Prepare/Enrich certified and enjoys working with couples. In her free time Ruth enjoys reading, playing games, and spending time with her family.

	Anne Focht, LCSW, SACIT, IDP-AT Siren, Spooner and Ladysmith office • Master’s of Clinical Social Work • Intoxicated Driver Program Assessment Trained • Substance Abuse Counselor in Training Anne has a broad range of clinical experience and education. Anne believes in meeting each client where they are emotionally and developing client-driven goals. Anne utilizes a variety of different therapy approaches and a strength-based approach to assist each client in achieving their goals and increasing life satisfaction. Anne works with individuals, families, and groups.

	Sue Brooks, M.A., LMFT Siren office • Licensed marriage and family therapist • Certified in prepare/enrich counseling • Trained in family mediation with Rule 114 status (MN) Sue is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has interests and experience working with children and adults with a variety of mental health concerns. Sue’s primary focus is working with families and individuals and has worked with individuals with anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. Sue values a systems approach to therapy and incorporates cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and narrative therapy in her work. Sue also has interest in assisting military families with issues related to PTSD, trauma, deployments and family re-integration.

	Michelle Sanderson Ladysmith office • Masters degree in counseling • LPC in training • SAC-IT Michelle has a Master’s in Counseling degree and her professional philosophy is to assist individuals in identifying their own internal resources to find contentment and fulfillment in life. She helps individuals pursue and achieve meaningful relationships, pleasures and experiences in their lives. Michelle works from a person-centered perspective, assisting individuals, families, and couples in a manner that fits their individual uniqueness and specific needs.

	Anita Vlcek, MS, LPC Menomonie and Eau Claire offices • Licensed Professional Counselor • Specializes in work with children and families Anita has a variety of training and experience including: cognitive behavior therapy, applied behavior analysis, and crisis intervention. Anita specializes in working with children and assisting with parenting needs. She is eager to apply her experience and compassion with individuals and families as they begin to address issues that will help them to improve their quality of life and attain a sense of fulfillment.