Meet the Lakeside Counseling Team

Hello, I’m Katie Lindskog!

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Katie Lindskog is the director of Lakeside Counseling Center. She earned her Masters in Counseling in 2005 and has had the opportunity to work in a diverse array of settings as a therapist and previously as a school counselor. In her experiences as a school counselor in Chicago Public Schools and Barcelona, Spain, as well as a psychotherapist in rural Wisconsin, Katie came to realize that a lack of access to quality counseling and psychotherapy services was a common thread and compelling reason behind her opening Lakeside Counseling Center.

At this time, Katie is actively not taking on new clients, however she is open to consultation calls with other therapists who are looking to increase access to mental health services and grow their services. She is also available for speaking engagements. Please reach out for more details.

Education: Undergraduate Degree: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Graduate Degree: Governors State University

Postgraduate Studies: University of Barcelona, Spain; University of Innsbruck, Austria

Year Graduated: 2005

License No. and State: 6283-125 Wisconsin

Contact Katie

Don’t hesitate to reach out to our office to get in touch or schedule an appointment with Katie.

Hello, I’m Jeannie Lindskog!

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

As a therapist, I am dedicated to offering a valuable therapy experience that helps my clients to increase in self-acceptance and resilience, so they can lead lives that are more satisfying and fulfilling. During therapy, I help individuals to unlock the power within themselves to make positive change and become a healthier and happier person. My role is to provide the facility, support, and knowledge my clients need to develop the life skills and strategies they need to handle any experience.

Education 

• Masters Degree in Counseling – Governors State University, 1995

Licensure, Advanced Training & Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  

Jeannie Welcomes

• Men

• Women

• Couples

• Adolescents

• Families

Clients Who Often Choose Jeannie Struggle With

• Stress

• Life Transitions

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Relationships

• Parenting

Counseling Approach

I strongly believe in the restorative value of the therapeutic relationship and always work in collaboration with you, to build off your strengths, lessen stressors or meet challenges you are facing. I try to find what will be the most effective way to help you achieve your goals and live a happier life. My therapy approaches include: 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Compassion-Focused Therapy 

• Mindfulness-Based Therapy 

• Family Systems Therapy 

• Positive Psychology

• Strength-Based Therapy 

Hello, I’m Ashley Riley!

Licensed Professional Counselor, SAC-IT

I work from a very person-centered approach, meeting my clients where they are at and helping them achieve their personal goals. I focus treatment on identifying an individual’s positive potential and build on that.

Education 

• Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from The University of Wisconsin – Stout in 2014

• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse concentration from University of Wisconsin – Stout in 2017

Licensure, Advanced Training & Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor

• Substance Abuse Counselor-in-Training

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained

Ashley Welcomes

• Children of all Ages 

• Adolescents 

• Adults 

• Couples 

• Families

Clients Who Often Choose Ashley Struggle With

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Substance Abuse

• Trauma

• Relationship Issues

• Self-Esteem Issues

Counseling Approach

Treatment is guided to meet each individual’s personal needs and goals. Together, we achieve goals using a combination of therapy approaches, including: 

• Mindfulness

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• EMDR Intensives

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 

Hi, I’m Raquel Medrano!

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS

I believe the therapeutic relationship in counseling is essential for personal growth and healing. My treatment approach begins with creating a sense of safety, belonging, and connection through the use of a person-centered, holistic, and culturally competent counseling lens. All while implementing clinical interventions deriving from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish – University of Wisconsin–Whitewater – 2016

• Master of Science in Counselor Education – University of Wisconsin–Whitewater – 2019

Licensure, Advanced Training & Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor

• EMDR Trained and EMDR Intensives

Raquel Welcomes

English and Spanish speaking individuals ages 16+ of any/all ethnicities, race, faith, gender, and sexuality.

Clients Who Often Choose Raquel Struggle With

• Provides Immigration Assessments and Evaluations

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Relationship problems

• Stress

• Emotional difficulties

• School/work-related problems

• Low self-esteem

• PTSD and other trauma related disorders

• Borderline personality disorder

Counseling Approach

I am a culturally competent, bilingual therapist who utilizes a person-centered and holistic counseling approach to serve the cultural and unique needs of individuals requesting services. As a clinician, I provide unconditional positive regard, humor, and active listening to build rapport and create a safe space for clients to express themselves freely and work toward personal growth and healing. I typically encourage my clients to lead their sessions while I provide guidance through supportive psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and deeper exploration to gain insight into presenting concerns.

I incorporate interventions deriving from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) tailored to each client’s needs. In addition to utilizing the former treatment modalities I like to incorporate the following specific treatment techniques: mindfulness, guided meditation, body scan, progressive muscle relaxation, grounding and breathing techniques for relaxation and emotional regulation, cognitive restructuring, and training in problem-solving, social skills, and effective communication skills.

Hi, I’m Brie Pero!

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I believe that effective therapy starts with a strong therapeutic relationship, so I try to bring humor and my authentic self into sessions. I want to provide a space where clients feel heard, validated, and understood. I am open to exploring a variety of interventions approaches, so that a client’s needs and wants are met in a way that fits them best.

Education 

• BA Psychology -University of Wisconsin- Madison, 2013

• MS Marriage and Family Therapy- Capella University, 2020

Licensure, Advanced Training & Certifications

• LMFT

• EMDR Trained

Brie Welcomes

• Individuals

• Adolescents

• Couples

• Families

Clients Who Often Choose Brie Struggle With

• Trauma

• Relationships

• Depression

• Communication

• Self-esteem

• Anxiety

Counseling Approach

My goal is to empower clients and identify their strengths, so that they can meet goals in all areas of their life. I use a variety of approaches to help heal trauma, manage challenges, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. Our work might include: mindfulness, CBT, systemic therapy, solution-focused therapy, or play therapy.

Hi, I’m Cassie LaMarche!

Licensed Professional Counselor – In Training (LPC-IT)

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the keys to healing. Not only is that trust and support there, but the therapeutic relationship also allows clients to look at the more uncomfortable things in their life in a safe environment. I am person-centered in my approach and enjoy working together with my clients to achieve their goals. 

Education 

• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – University of Wisconsin-Stout – 2022 (Concentrations are in Eating Disorders and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling)

Licensure, Advanced Training & Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor – In Training (LPC-IT) – Wisconsin 

• National Certified Counselor (NCC) 

• EMDR Trained

Cassie Welcomes

I welcome all individuals 12 years or older of any ethnicity, race, faith, gender, and sexuality.  

Clients Who Often Choose Cassie Struggle With 

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Eating Disorders

• Substance Use

• Trauma

• Body Image/Self-Esteem

Counseling Approach

Treatment should be a place where clients should feel supported and heard out. I believe meeting my clients where they are at and having them tell their story is an important part of the healing process. The client ultimately knows themselves the best, and the therapist is there to support in what ways they can. While I have some preferred treatment modalities, I ultimately listen to the client’s concerns and pull my techniques and interventions based on those needs. Some of these modalities include Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy.

Hello, I’m Ann-Marie Makongho!

Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE

I see therapy as a team effort between the client and the therapist. I take on a holistic approach to helping the client by providing support that looks at the client as a whole and not just their mental health needs. My work with clients is strength-based, client-centered, and trauma informed care.

Education 

• Sociology and Anthropology – University of Buea, Cameroon – 2015

• Human services – University of Wisconsin-Platteville – 2018

Licensure, Advanced Training & Certifications

• LPC

• Mental Health First Aid

• CBITS trained

• EMDR Trained

Ann-Marie Welcomes

• Teens

• Adults

• Couples

• Families

• Children ages 7 and above

Clients Who Often Choose Ann-Marie Struggle With 

• Provides Immigration Assessments and Evaluations

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Relationships

• Substance use

• Trauma

• Self-development

Counseling Approach

I see therapy as a team effort between the client and the therapist. I take on a holistic approach to helping the client by providing support that looks at the client as a whole and not just their mental health needs but also their physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. My work with client is strength-based, client-centered, and trauma informed care. This includes providing a nurturing, supportive, and safe space for clients to address their needs and support them better managing their struggles. I use a variety of modalities and tools depending on your needs and goals. Some of them include:

• CBT, Cognitive-behavioral therapy

• MI, Motivational Interviewing

• SFT, Solution-Focused Brief therapy

• Mindfulness

• EMDR, Eye movement desensitization reprocessing

Hello, I’m Mercy Greenwald!

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I want to be a part of my client’s healing process, where we work as a team to look at and dismantle the barriers to living fully. This also means understanding the systems that are working to chip away at one’s resilience and growth. You are the expert in your own life, and I see therapy as a collaborative effort. 

Education 

• BA in Gender Studies and Philosophy–Coe College – 2002

• MSSW – UW-Madison –2010

Licensure, Advanced Training & Certifications

• LCSW—also trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral

• Therapy (TF-CBT)

Mercy Welcomes

• Families (parents with young children)

• Adolescents and teens

• Young adults

• Couples

Clients Who Often Choose Mercy Struggle With

• Provides Immigration Assessments and Evaluations

• trauma 

• complex trauma

• identity-based trauma (racism, transphobia, homophobia, classism, immigration trauma, and more)

• survivors of violence (systemic and interpersonal)

• anxiety

• depression

• self-harm

• identity work/gender work

• parent-child stress and struggles

Counseling Approach

I see myself and those who I work with as interconnected with the systems we live within—many of those systems have been designed and maintained to do harm to many people. We work from the assumption that for many people, simply trying to exist in this world can feel traumatizing. Through the lens of liberation-based therapy, we will work together to both address the systemic conditions we cannot control, as well as the personal perspectives, thoughts and feelings we can control. We will work together to build a sense of trust and respect, knowing that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to help provide perspective, reflection and relationship around how to get to the place you want to be. I use a Motivational Interviewing approach in managing concrete problems, as well as other talk-based interventions. I am trained in differing cognitive-base styles that we may use in treatment if it feels beneficial to you. I primarily use talk-based therapy, but we can also dive into art and writing-based expression. For young people, I can employ play-based interventions as well. 

Hello, I’m Kimberlyn Sorvaag!

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As a therapist, I strive to foster a safe and welcoming environment to help promote open communication and self-exploration. I will work to meet you exactly where you are, help you become empowered by your individual strengths, and encourage mindfulness within your everyday life.

Education 

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Psychology- Valparaiso University- 2017

• Master of Social Work- University of St. Thomas- 2018

Licensure, Advanced Training & Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• EMDR-trained

Kimberlyn Welcomes

• Adults ages 18+

Clients Who Often Choose Kimberlyn Struggle With

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

• Stress

• Self-Esteem Concerns

Hello, I’m Amanda Schield!

Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.” – Carol Rogers (Humanistic Therapy) 

I hold a strong orientation of person-centered therapy which emphasizes positive regard, authenticity, empathy, and acceptance. We need these conditions before change is possible. My first intent is to provide this space while we work together to find out what you need and how to support you in reaching your goals. 

Education 

• Undergraduate degree: Viterbo University – 2014

• Graduate degree: University of Wisconsin–Stout – 2017

Licensure, Advanced Training & Certifications

• LPC (Wisconsin) and LMHC (Washington State) 

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Adults and Children 

• EMDR Intensives

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 

• Play Therapy

• Circle of Security (COS) Parenting

• Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)   

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Hello, I’m Samantha Cunningham!

Registered Art Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor-IT

I believe therapy should be creating a supportive, safe and trustworthy environment to help faciliate growth and change. It is important that I meet you where you are at and to  make sure that you feel seen, heard and understood. Authenticity, compassion, creativity and humor are also important in creating the therapeutic alliance. 

Education 

• B.A. Art therapy – Mount Mary University– 2017

• M.S. Art therapy with a concentration in counseling – Mount Mary University – 2020

Licensure, Advanced Training & Certifications

• Registered Art Therapy

• Licensed Professional Counselor

• Substance Abuse Counselor In Training

Hello, I’m Katie Plotz!

Licensed Professional Counselor 

Counseling is a collaborative process. I strive to meet each client where they are at, validate their experience, and assist them in making healthy lifestyle changes. 

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology - University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire -2005

• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - University of Wisconsin – Stout -2007

Licensure, Advanced Training & Certifications 

• Licensed Professional Counselor with Substance Abuse Specialty

• Independent Clinical Supervisor 

• EMDR trained