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Meet The Therapists
 
 
 

We are dedicated to helping our clients with caring, empathetic support. 

Each client receives individualized treatment tailored to the needs of each clients unique concerns. 

 
 
 

During her graduate studies, Kate volunteered with Margaret Ann’s place where she was trained in grief therapy and co-facilitated grief groups. In addition, Kate also worked at Oconomowoc Developmental Training Center (ODTC), a residential facility of which cares for children and adolescents who are duly diagnosed with mental health and developmental disorders. 

 

As an intern, Kate worked with Walworth County Health and Human Services where she met with clientele individually, facilitated parenting groups, children's behavioral groups as well as Intensive Outpatient groups for addiction recovery. She has also volunteered with women’s and children’s Horizons where she was trained to help victims of domestic abuse. 

For several years, Kate worked closely with Kenosha County Department of Child and Family Services as an in-home therapist for adjudicated youth and their families. During this time, Kate’s focus was trauma, substance abuse and parenting.  Kate also worked for Rogers Memorial Hospital where she gained experience as a therapist  in, in-patient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization settings . Kate worked with children, adolescents, and adults in  mental health, dual  & addiction programs before working exclusively with  children and adolescents in the day treatment program.

Kate currently works as a psychotherapist with KB Psychotherapy. While Kate has worked extensively with children, adolescents and their families, Kate has since shifted her focus to adults specifically. Kate currently works with Adults dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, phobias and most other mental health disorders. She is trained in CBT, EMDR, DBT Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Thearpy, Person Centered, Active Parenting, and many more therapeutic modalities.

Kate’s style is eclectic; she will incorporate different therapeutic modalities in order to address the unique needs of her clients. However, Kate feels that EMDR is the most effective therapeutic method available.

 
 
 
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I believe it is a privilege to work with my clients.

It is my goal to  provide all of my clients with personalized, unbiased and supportive care.

-Kate Bullard

 
 

                About Kate 

 
 
 
About Kate
About Sarah
 
 
 
 

Sarah is a family and individual counselor licensed in Wisconsin with over 5 years of experience working in the mental health field. Sarah has helped clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, career challenges, AODA, OCD and ADHD. Sarah has also helped many clients who have experienced trauma and has a certificate in trauma. Sarah is trained in EMDR, DBT and CBT therapy.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), help both the therapist and the client get unstuck from extreme positions. DBT strategies keeps therapy in balance and helps clients reach their ultimate goals as quickly as possible. DBT requires a behavioral approach. This means that we assess the situations and target behaviors that are relevant to the client's goals in order to figure out how to solve the problems in their lives. Learn how DBT provides the client a systematic path to get the changes they desire to make.

Sarah uses a holistic, person centered therapeutic approach. This kind of therapy integrates spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being. Her goal is to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all these levels.

It takes courage to seek help in the quest of  a more fulfilling and happier life. It is especially brave to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step, Sarah is here to support and empower you & very much looks forward to working with you!

 
 
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About Sarah
About Holly
About Holly
 
 
 
 
 

Do you ever feel stuck in life?  Unresolved things from the past prevent you from being in the present?   The road to wholeness does not have to be travelled alone.  

 

Holly Kegel, LPC, NCC who enjoys facilitating wholeness in order to move forward in life while putting the past behind.  

Holly graduated from University of Wisconsin LaCrosse, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Therapy.  Later she earned a Master of Education Degree in Agency Counseling from Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington.  

 

Holly uses a variety of approaches to treat trauma, anxiety, depression and other life’s challenges by using Brainspotting (BSP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavior Therapy,  Solution Focused Behavior Therapy as applicable to client needs.  

 

Holly  works with ages 17 on up teaching the following skills:  coping,

stress,

self-regulation,

and self-care.  

Holly  welcomes  & helps adolescents, teens, and adults to increase their quality of life.  

 
 
 
 
 
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About Anna
About Anna
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

“Anna is a Licensed Professional Counselor who obtained her Master’s degree from Marquette University.

 

Anna has experience working with children, adolescents, and families in multiple settings. She previously worked for Rogers Behavioral Health and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, where she gained experience as a therapist in an outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization setting. Anna has experience with individual therapy, group based therapy, and working with parents and families.

 

Anna uses different therapeutic modalities in order to address the individual needs of her clients. Anna has helped clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, ADHD, and trauma. Anna is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Anna uses a person-centered and strengths-based approach to meet the needs of clients where they are to help them feel empowered to make their own choices and live a healthier life.

 

She focuses on creating a safe and nonjudgmental space to build trust with clients and help clients realize their strengths, potential, and achieve their goals. Anna strives to provide hope for the future and facilitate positive change for all individuals. Everyone has the ability to take control of their lives and find effective ways to deal with the many challenges life can bring. Anna will provide the validation and support clients need to do just this

 
 
 
 
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About Kerri
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
About Kerri

Kerri is independently licensed in both Wisconsin and Indiana, Telehealth only for Indiana clients. 

Children and families are her primary clinical focus. She works mainly with children who have experienced abuse or neglect, trauma, self-harm or suicide tendencies, and foster care/adoption. 

Before counseling, Kerri was a houseparent for teenage girls in a residential setting and also worked for an international anti-child sex trafficking organization.

She is EMDR certified and a consultant -in-training. Kerri uses different therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills training, building self-worth or identity, sand-tray, journaling, art in therapy, TF-CBT, and play themes to assist clients in their healing process.

Like all of KB Therapists, Kerri's office is judgment free and a safe space to not be okay. It is one of Kerris greatest passions to see clients learn to grow, to heal, and to thrive. 

 

Specialties

Child Abuse/Neglect                        Family Conflict

Adoption                                              Peer Relationships

Anxiety                                                 School Issues

Borderline Personality (BPD)            Self Esteem

Depression                                          Self-Harming

Sexual Abuse                                      Spirituality

Suicidal Ideation                                  Stress

Relationship Issues                             Trauma and PTSD

 

 

 
 
 
 
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About Shanta

Shanta is a mental health and substance abuse counselor  with a master's degree from Capella University. She has experience working in a school setting with children with autism, ADHD and behavioral issues as well as with adults with anxiety, depression, BPD, ADHD, autism and trauma. 

Shanta utilizes different modalities based on the needs of the client, mainly using person-centered modalities, DBT and CBT. She is passionate about helping people live their best lives and believes that everyone deserves to feel happy, healthy and accepted. She is committed to providing her clients with the support that they need to achieve their goals. 

Shanta believes that feeling empowered and in control of their lives is an important part of mental well-being and works with clients to achieve this through creating a safe and supportive environment. 

Shanta is eager to learn and grow and is committed to continue to find new ways to support clients and to provide them with the best possible care. 

 
 
 
 
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About Amy

Amy is a licensed professional counselor who obtained her master’s degree from Mount Mary University and has had over 5 years working I the mental health field.

 

Amy has worked for Rogers Behavioral Health and has experience working with various levels of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, as well as inpatient care. Amy has worked with young children, teens, as well as adults with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety, OCD, depression, anger management, ADHD, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, self-esteem issues, stress management, grief, relationship concerns, and substance use.

 

Amy uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to address the specific needs of her clients and is trained in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and group therapy.

Amy believes in specialized care tailored to best suit each client’s needs and support their unique goals to a fuller, healthier, balanced life. Amy uses many approaches, such as person-centered, eclectic, positive psychology, and mindfulness strategies to best support her clients on their journey. Amy strives to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental, and open environment to help her clients while using humor and honesty to engage and build strong therapeutic relationships. 

 
 
 
 
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About Will

Will is a Licensed Professional Counselor 

Will received his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Wisconsin Parkside.

 

Will is also trained in Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) with Kenosha and Racine, which helps individuals with a more integrated treatment

approach. At Professional Services Group (PSG), Will has experience in an outpatient setting helping children, teenagers, adults, and groups. This

journey has helped Will to understand and help the effects of a number of mental health symptoms, including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and schizophrenia.

Meeting clients where they are at is the focus of Will’s work. He is oriented with Person-Centered Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and TF-CBT. This combination is used to help individuals work towards concrete goals and understand the progress that they make along the way.

 

Will seeks to help clients understand that they already have the solutions to their struggles and are more than capable of being their own greatest support.

 
 
 
 
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About Sara

Sara is a licensed professional counselor who has been working in the mental health field since 2019. She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from Mount Mary University.

Sara has previously worked at Rogers Behavioral Health in both intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. She is trained in several therapeutic modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, group-based, and family therapy settings. Sara has experience working with various different concerns including autism, anxiety, ADHD, depression, family conflict, OCD, self-esteem, self-harming behaviors, and suicidal ideation.

Sara believes that everyone has innate potential and the ability to find inner peace while working towards their ideal self. She aims to guide clients in navigating their challenges and finding healthy ways to cope with life’s ups and downs. She practices using an integrative approach, using techniques from different theories and modalities to find what best helps each person. Sara understands that it is not easy to feel vulnerable, and strives to keep a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel comfortable while working towards their goals.

 
 
 
 
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