Our Staff

Our team is a special group of people. 

We are professionally trained, highly experienced, and motivated by a deep sense of purpose. 

Each of us has a story about why we do this work. We’ve seen people hurt by well-meaning but poorly trained therapists. That’s why many of us chose this profession. For many years we’ve walked alongside countless clients, helping them to find and walk the path that meets their deepest needs.

Doctoral Staff

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  • At the heart of Dr. Green’s approach is his understanding that our deepest needs are to know and be known, to love and be loved, and to connect with others. When these needs are met, we thrive; when they are unmet, we struggle. Drawing on his extensive experience in providing care, supervision, teaching, training, speaking, and leadership, Dr. Green brings a holistic approach to addressing your concerns and needs. He is committed to understanding each individual in their entirety, addressing all aspects of life to offer personalized and effective care.

    Dr. Green is a Licensed Psychologist and a member of the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. He has been with NLR since 1988. He plays an active role in training and supervising professionals in the field. In addition, he supports and provides care for ministry workers, including pastors, missionaries, parachurch leaders, and others in ministries.

    An author and frequent speaker, Dr. Green’s work spans a variety of topics, including guilt and shame, trauma, grief, forgiveness, and the integration of faith with professional practice. He is committed to the study and practice of integrating Christianity and Psychology.

    In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Green holds faculty appointments at several respected institutions, including Trinity International University and the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Prague, Czech Republic.

    Practice Focus:

    • Relationship Issues

    • Forgiveness Therapy

    • Grief

    • Trauma

    • Identity, Shame, and Guilt

    • Men’s Issues

    • Mood and Anxiety Disorders

    • Pastors, Pastor’s Families, and Church Leaders

    • Consultation to Churches and Para-Church Organizations

    Education:

    B.A., Trinity College, Deerfield, IL

    M.A. in Community Psychology, Bradley University, Peoria, IL

    Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

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  • 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.

    Practice Focus

    • Child/Adolescents/Adults

    • Geriatrics

    • Learning Disabilities/Autistic Spectrum

    • ADD/ADHD

    • Traumatic Brain Injury

    • Post-Concussion Evaluation

    • Independent Neuropsychological Evaluation

    • Medical-Legal Disability

    • Evaluation

    • Vocational Placement Testing

    • Employment Candidate Assessment

    Education

    M.A. from Illinois State University

    Psy.D. from Illinois School of Professional Psychology

    Dr. Young is an Adjunct faculty member at Marquette University & Assistant Clinical Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Visiting Professor at the University of Wisconsin.

Clinical Staff

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  • 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.

    Practice Focus

    • ADHD

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Twice-Exceptional/Gifted Individuals

    • Anxiety/Depression

    • Parent Support

    • Emotion Regulation

    • Social Skills Development

    • Academic Skill Development

    • Play/Experiential Therapy

    • Identity Development

    • Professional Leadership, Development and Training

    Education

    M.A. in Counseling from Marquette University

    PEERS Certified Provider

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  • 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.

    Debbie enjoys speaking on mental health issues providing information, insight and offering hope to those in need.   She has also been a repeated guest on the internet radio program, Recovery Now.  Debbie has advanced training in the treatment of Hoarding Disorder and Forgiveness Therapy.  She is also a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator.

    Practice Focus

    • Depression

    • Anxiety

    • Hoarding Disorder

    • Trauma/Abuse

    • Co-dependency/Boundaries

    • Grief/Loss

    • Forgiveness

    • Couples Counseling

    Education

    M.S. in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University

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  • 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

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  • Narratives shape how we understand and navigate the world. They influence how we interpret what happens to us, how we respond, and what we believe is possible. Changing our patterns begins with becoming aware of the stories that guide us.

    Ryan meets clients in a space where they feel heard and understood while exploring the narratives that shape their lives. His work moves beyond symptom relief toward building the capacities that make lasting change hold. His approach is clinically informed by current research and deepened by years of biblical training and pastoral experience.

    With over two decades of working with people of all ages across private practice, community mental health, and church settings, Ryan has developed a broad understanding of the challenges people carry. He spent more than a decade working with college students, has spoken at youth retreats in Mexico and the United States, and served as a missionary in both countries for 15 years.

    Ryan also brings the perspective of a former athlete. A four-sport athlete in high school, an all-state basketball player, and an NCAA Division II competitor, he understands how sport shapes an athlete's mental health and how quickly it can tip toward burnout and diminished performance. He believes athletes compete at their highest potential when mental health comes first.

    Practice Focus

    • ADHD

    • Anxiety, Depression, and other Mood Disorders

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Behavioral Addictions

    • Career Counseling

    • Prepare/Enrich Certified

    • Forgiveness and Reconciliation

    • Identity and Self-Esteem

    • Life Transitions and Adjustments

    • Men’s Issues

    • Missionary Care

    • Family Issues

    • Pastoral Care

    • Shame and Guilt

    • Spiritual Concerns

    • Sports Performance

    • Trauma, Grief, and Loss

    Education

    M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grace College, Winona Lake, IN

    PEERS Certified Provider

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  • 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.

    Practice Focus

    • Women’s Issues including Identity, Self-Esteem, Boundaries, Separation, and Divorce

    • Parenting Issues

    • Anger Management

    • Grief/Loss

    • Abuse/Trauma

    • Stress Management Related to Work, Relationships, and Life Transitions

    • Depression/Bipolar

    • Anxiety including OCD/PTSD/Social Phobia/Self Harm

    • Using Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Internal Family Systems, EMDR Therapy

    Education

    BSW in University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

    MSW from University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

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  • When working with clients, Rich may see two individuals sitting in a safe, quiet room for an hour exploring pain, despair and hope; what isn’t working, what does work, and what God might be up to. All this occurs in an effort to get unstuck by calling into play all best-fit strategies, resources, and power for healing and growth.

    Rich is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has training and experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Rich served as a missionary with the Evangelical Free Church mission in the Czech Republic for 13 years as field director, church planter, and teacher at a national seminary. He has served as chaplain at Rogers Memorial Hospital in addition to his clinical services at New Life Resources.

    Rich sees clients via teletherapy and in Kenosha.

    Practice Focus

    • Depression and Anxiety

    • Personality Disorders

    • Marital Counseling

    • Family Counseling

    • Leadership Training

    • Communication, Empathy and Negotiation

    Education

    M.A. in English Literature from California State University–Fresno

    M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

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  • 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.

    Practice Focus

    • Identity, Shame and Guilt

    • Emotionally-Focused

    • Spiritual/Faith Integration and Concerns

    • Grief and Loss

    • Trauma and Abuse: Sexual, Relational, Physical, Natural

    • Depression, Anxiety and Other Mood Disorders

    • Personality Disorders

    • Family Issues

    • Relational Functioning and Concerns

    Education

    M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Trinity International University

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  • 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.

    Practice Focus

    • Adolescents and Adults

    • Depression and Anxiety Disorders

    • Marital Counseling

    • Family Counseling

    • Behavioral Addictions

    • Personality Disorders

    • Spiritual Concerns

    Education

    B.A. in Professional Ministry, Rochester College, Rochester Hills, MI

    M. Div. from Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN

    M.S. in Professional Counseling at Concordia University, Mequon, WI

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  • Amber has over 10 years experience workingwith 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.
    Amber sees clients in our Waukesha office.

    Practice Focus

    • Couples, Individual and Family Therapy

    • Individuals and Families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Trauma within the Family System

    • Spiritual Support and Integration

    • Grieving in Multiple Contexts

    • Anxiety Within the Family System 

    Education

    B.S. in Human Services and M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN

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  • 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, Richfield, and West Bend locations.

    Practice Focus

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Guilt and Shame

    • Anger Issues

    • Stress Management

    • Life Transitions

    • Grief and Forgiveness

    • Parenting Support

    • Marriage Support

    • Family Challenges

    • Spiritual Counseling

    Education

    M.S. Counseling from Mount Mary University

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  • Kim feels honored to walk alongside others as they navigate life’s challenges. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering space where clients feel heard, valued, and encouraged to pursue healing and growth. By using an integrative and collaborative approach. Kim tailors her therapeutic methods to meet the unique needs of each client. With a background that includes theological studies, she is also passionate about incorporating Biblical principles with evidence-based therapies for clients who seek faith-based care.

    Kim has a deep passion for supporting individuals who have experienced abuse and trauma, including relational and narcissistic abuse, and guiding them toward healing and restoration. Her extensive experience includes mentoring women in various situations and providing counseling in both community and clinical mental health settings. Kim currently works with clients in West Bend and at our Main Office in Waukesha.

    Practice Focus

    • Trauma and Abuse: Narcissistic, Sexual, Relational, and Physical

    • Depression and Anxiety

    • Shame and Identity

    • Women’s Issues

    • Grief and Loss

    • Forgiveness and Reconciliation

    • Anger Issues

    • Life Transitions

    Education

    M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Trinity International University

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  • 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

  • Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families find hope and healing through a blend of clinically sound therapy and faith-integrated guidance. Drawing from evidence-based practices such as CBT, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused therapy, Lisa supports clients in navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, life transitions, loss, and spiritual concerns.

    Grounded in a holistic view of human flourishing, Lisa believes emotional, relational, and spiritual health are deeply interconnected, and partners with clients to cultivate resilience, clarity, and hope. Whether clients are seeking explicitly Christian counseling or a gentle, values-aligned approach, Lisa offers a safe, compassionate space to explore both psychological and spiritual growth.

    Practice Focus:

    • Relationship Issues

    • Family Conflict

    • Parenting Support

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Grief and Loss

    • Forgiveness

    • Spiritual Concerns

    Education:

    M.S. in Professional Counseling from Carlow University, Pittsburgh PA

    B.S. in Psychology from Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids MI

  • Taylor is passionate about helping individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges and move toward healing and growth. She strives to create a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients can safely explore their experiences, deepen self-understanding, and build meaningful change. Taylor believes therapy is most effective when clients feel genuinely known and accepted, and she approaches counseling through a person-centered and integrative lens that honors each individual’s unique story, strengths, and goals.

    Taylor is especially passionate about helping individuals heal from past trauma and the lasting ways trauma can affect both the mind and body. She values helping clients better understand the connections between their experiences, emotions, relationships, and physical responses while developing practical tools for emotional regulation, resilience, and healing. Her approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to the unique needs and pace of each client.

    In her work, Taylor incorporates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR therapy. She also enjoys supporting couples in strengthening communication and connection.

    Taylor has experience working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic illness, identity and self-esteem concerns, stress, and life transitions. She feels honored to walk alongside clients as they navigate difficult seasons, discover their strengths, and work toward greater healing and emotional wellness.

    Practice Focus

    • Depression and Other Mood Disorders

    • Anxiety and Panic Disorders

    • Trauma and Abuse

    • PTSD

    • Chronic Illness

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • ADHD

    • Identity and Self-Esteem

    • Stress Management and Life Transitions

    • Spiritual Integration

    • EMDR Therapy

    • Prepare/Enrich Couples Counseling

    Education

    MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University

    BS in Social Work from Greenville University

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  • 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.

    Practice Focus

    • Stress Management

    • Family Issues

    • Career Counseling

    • Prepare/Enrich Certified

    • Identity and Self-Esteem

    • Burnout/burnout prevention

    • Spiritual/faith concerns

    • Pastoral/Ministry Professional Care

    Education

    MA in Clinical Mental Health and Counseling from Liberty University

    BS in Business Administration from The University of Missouri-Columbia

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  • Jennifer has a warm and compassionate presence. She is inspired by the courage of her clients, and she believes that it is a sacred honor to join them in their life’s journey. Jennifer believes the best approach is the one that best fits the client; therefore, she partners with her clients to create treatment plans and goals. She is passionate about helping clients recognize their strengths, explore their values, define their beliefs, and identify their supports and resources.

    Jennifer provides a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to share their feelings, hurts, hang-ups, goals, and victories. She understands that people seek counseling for many reasons, which often includes the desire to overcome hurts and challenges. Jennifer would love to partner with you to address the challenges you face today and further explore ways to create a more fulfilling tomorrow.

    Practice Focus:

    • Depression/Anxiety

    • Life Transitions

    • Social Anxiety

    • Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia

    • Women’s Issues

    • Identity/Self-esteem

    • Chronic pain/Illness

    • Grief/Loss

    • Guilt/Shame

    • Forgiveness

    • Emotion Regulation

    Education:

    B.S. in Biochemistry - Oklahoma Christian University

    M.A. in Humanities - Harrison Middleton University

    M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Liberty University

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  • Isa is passionate about helping kids, adolescents, and adults find healing and growth through counseling. She has been working with adolescents and kids for over 10 years and enjoys the challenge of helping others find support in writing their individual stories. Isa has worked with kids, teens, and adults and has found enjoyment in each population. She desires to provide space for clients to open up about their past and find healing for their present.

    Isa has been a follower of Christ from a young age and believes that her work will naturally incorporate God’s work. She meets clients where they are, whether they have a relationship with God or not. Isa primarily uses the following therapeutic techniques: Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and CBT. Isa believes in adjusting each treatment to each individual to help them feel understood in addition to being challenged to grow and heal.

    Practice Focus

    • Trauma/Abuse

    • Anxiety/Depression

    • Emotion/Behavior Regulation

    • Adolescents/Children

    • Neurodivergent individuals

    • Self-Esteem/Self Respect

    • Parent Support

    • Combating Loneliness

    Education

    MSE from the University of Wisconsin-Superior

    BA, Psychology, Alverno College


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  • “To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved… is a lot like being loved by God.” – Tim Keller

    Lisa approaches counseling with warmth, empathy, and respect for each person’s story. Her clinical approach is influenced by person-centered and attachment-based theories, which highlight the healing power of genuine connection and emotional safety. She believes that when clients feel truly seen and heard, they are better able to explore the patterns, emotions, and relational dynamics affecting their well-being.

    Lisa combines this relational approach with a systems perspective, helping clients understand how their family history, relationships, and broader environment influence their current challenges and growth. She works with individuals, couples, and families and has experience in both community mental health and private practice settings.

    Her Christian faith informs her work, providing a framework grounded in grace, hope, and the inherent worth of every person. Lisa creates space for concerns in a way that respects each client’s values and beliefs, including the option to integrate faith when desired.

    Before becoming a counselor, Lisa spent fourteen years in full-time ministry, including overseas missions work. These experiences have shaped her sensitivity to cultural transitions, identity shifts, and the unique stressors often present in ministry settings.

    Practice Focus

    • Relationship and Interpersonal Issues

    • Life Transitions and Adjustments

    • Women’s Issues

    • Anxiety and Mood Disorders

    • Identity, Shame, and Guilt

    • Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion

    • Trauma (including Complex and Developmental Trauma)

    • Grief and Loss

    • Spiritual and Faith-Related Concerns

    • Vocational Stress and Burnout

    Education

    M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grace College, Winona Lake, IN

  • “Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.”
    Hebrews 13:3

    Erica approaches counseling with a heart for walking alongside others with compassion, hope, and encouragement. In addition to being a counselor, she is a Christ follower, a wife, and a mother. She believes that when clients feel truly heard and seen, they are better able to explore and understand their overall well-being and rediscover the beauty of life.

    Her Christian faith is incorporated within her practice and serves as the foundational root of her therapeutic approach. Erica recognizes that each client is unique and that not every therapeutic approach works for every individual. She is passionate about meeting clients exactly where they are, coming alongside them as they explore the narrative of the story they are living out. Through an integrative and holistic approach, she blends various techniques together to best support her clients’ needs.

    Alongside her counseling work, Erica is currently enrolled in District School of Ministry and is in the process of obtaining a ministry license. She serves in various areas within the church, with a special passion for prison ministry. She deeply values coming alongside women to offer hope and encouragement and finds meaning in witnessing lives transformed from dead to life.

    Education

    B.S. in Psychology
    Concordia University

    M.S. in Professional Counseling
    Concordia University

  • Zack is passionate about ensuring that each person's story is heard, understood, and valued. His clinical approach draws from person-centered and narrative theories, highlighting the importance of connecting with our story and ourselves. He believes that clients are the experts of their own stories, and that by giving them a safe environment to be seen and heard, they can explore and understand that story more fully.

    Zack also incorporates his Christian faith into his approach, providing a framework for individual stories within the broader narrative of God's story. He strives to create counseling relationships founded on grace, worth, and empathy, mirroring the Biblical model. Zack values and respects each individual client's beliefs and value system, and has the option to integrate faith if desired.

    In addition to being a counselor, Zack is also a husband and father. He also spent three years working in ministry, focusing on adult discipleship and community. These identities and experiences have shaped Zack's approach to counseling and caring for others.

    Education

    B.S. in Communications UW Milwaukee

    M.A. in Counseling Crown College

  • Since the beginning of Adam’s fall, sadness and destruction have permeated our lives. When life is taking a toll on us, we often wonder– What is wrong with me?

    As your therapist, Regina understands that it might be uncomfortable sitting in a counseling room in front of a stranger, sharing your personal thoughts and feelings. Regina is dedicated to creating a safe space for you to process painful memories, and she feels honored that you are trusting her with those stories. Regina has walked alongside with her clients from early teenager years to later adulthood, and seeks to tailor her counseling sessions to your needs.

    Regina primarily focuses on CBT and DBT skills with the integration of psychoanalytic and trauma-informed perspectives. She believes in holistic healing, starting from the roots, rather than simply trimming the branches with band-aid solutions. Regina is committed to thoughtfully incorporating spiritual elements, both implicitly and explicitly, only in ways that feel meaningful and helpful to you. As your counselor, she prays that God would give her strength, wisdom, and the right words to say, so she can best serve her clients.

    Practice Focus

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Trauma/PTSD

    • Adjustment Disorder

    • Grief

    • Spiritual Concerns

    • Burnout

    • Identity/Self Esteem

    • Emotion Regulation

    • Guilt/Shame

    • Cultural Identity

    Education

    B.S in Secondary Education, Martin Luther College

    M.A in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Bethany Lutheran College

Current

Graduate Level Interns

At New Life Resources, we believe in nurturing the next generation of compassionate and skilled counselors. Our graduate-level interns are emerging professionals who bring fresh perspectives, dedication, and a deep commitment to the healing journey. Under the supervision of experienced clinicians, they provide high-quality, affordable counseling services while continuing to develop their expertise.

Rooted in Christian values and guided by a heart for restoration, our interns offer care to all, regardless of religious background. Their presence allows us to expand our reach, providing more individuals with the hope, clarity, and connection they need to embrace new life.

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  • Abigail is a graduate student pursuing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Mount Mary University. She strives to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported, and she values collaboration in the counseling relationship. It is her desire that when a client walks into the room they feel safe to be their authentic self. She has a background in biblical counseling, which informs her ability to support clients who desire to integrate faith into their mental health journey.

    She believes that meaningful change happens when clients feel safe, understood, and empowered. Her role as a counselor is to walk alongside individuals in their healing journey, helping them uncover their strengths, build resilience, and gain insight. She especially loves working with children and adolescents and is passionate about helping young people navigate life’s challenges with confidence and hope. Additionally she has experience in the mental health side of sports training, and is interested in chronic illness/pain management.

    Education

    In process - M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mount Mary University

Staff

On Extended Leave

At New Life Resources, we recognize that seasons of rest, family care, professional development, and personal renewal are an important part of sustaining healthy and effective ministry and clinical work. Our Staff on Extended Leave remain valued members of our team and continue to be part of the New Life Resources community during their time away.

Whether pursuing advanced training, caring for loved ones, welcoming a new season of family life, attending to personal needs, or engaging in other meaningful opportunities, these staff members have our full support as they invest in the areas that allow them to return refreshed and strengthened.

Rooted in our commitment to holistic well-being, we believe that caring for those who provide care is essential. While these team members are not currently accepting appointments, we look forward to welcoming them back when the time is right and are grateful for the impact they have had—and will continue to have—on the lives of those we serve.

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  • 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.

    Practice Focus

    • Women’s Issues

    • Life Transitions

    • Perinatal mental health

    • Grief/Loss

    • Stress Management

    • Depression and Anxiety

    • Identity/Self Esteem

    • Marital Intimacy

    Education

    MSW from University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Support Staff

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(Left) Carolyn, (Right) Sharon

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Kathy, Patty, and Pat

Let’s get there together.

Our confidential conversations come with no judgment. You can be vulnerable here. For many clients, talking with someone at New Life Resources is the first time they’ve been able to speak the truth about their story, questions, and fears. That vulnerability can take time, and that’s ok. We’ll find a path forward together.

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