Mark Bjerke, PhD
Owner & Clinical Director

Licensed Psychologist
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Fuller Theological Seminary: Graduate School of Psychology, Pasadena, California

Areas of Special Interest:

• Anxiety and Depression

• Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families

• Trauma

• Couples and Marital Therapy

Jennifer Abele, MS, LMFT, CSAC

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
University of Wisconsin Stout

Training and Certifications:
Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Trained In Alternating Bilateral Stimulation
Prepare and Enrich Certified

Areas of Special Interest:

• Substance Use Disorders

• Financial Stress

• Trauma

• Anxiety and Depression

• Weight and Health Issues

• Communication Skills

• Conflict Resolution

Blake Bertrand, MA, LPC-IT

Licensed Professional Counselor - In Training

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health, Lakeland University, Plymouth, Wisconsin

Trainings & Certifications:
IFS Informed Therapist
IFIO Informed Therapist (IFS for Couples)

Areas of Special Interest:

• Individuals, Couples, and Families

• Christian / Faith-Based Counseling

• Self-Leadership, Wellness, and Mindfulness

• Trauma and Abuse

• Grief and Loss

• Anxiety and Depression

• Life Transitions

Sarah Cooke, MS, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Bachelor's of Arts, Psychology, Eastern Michigan University - Ypsilanti, MI
Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Mount Mary University - Milwaukee, WI

Trainings & Certifications:
National Certified Counselor
Trained in Psychological First-Aid
Trained in Trauma-Informed Care
Trained in TF-CBT
Certificate in Adoption Competency

Areas of Special Interest:

• Children, Adolescents, and Adults

• Anxiety and Depression

• Trauma Resolution

• Stress Management, Wellness, and Mindfulness

• Self-Esteem

• Faith-Based Counseling

• Play Therapy

• PTSD

• Adoption

Samantha Dineen-Prindle, MS, LPC-IT

Licensed Professional Counselor - In Training

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Master of Science – Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Wisconsin – Stout 
Bachelor of Science – Psychology, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire 

Areas of Special Interest:

• Adolescents and Adults

• Anxiety and Depression

• Trauma and Abuse

• Grief and Loss

• Life Transitions

• Stress Management and Wellness

Brandee Farrell, MS, LPC-IT

Licensed Professional Counselor - In Training

Practice Location: Barron and Eau Claire

Education:
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UW-Stout

Areas of Special Interest:

• Individuals, adolescents 11+, young adults, and adults

• Anxiety and Depression

• Trauma and Abuse

• Grief - Making meaning after loss

• Life Transitions

• Christian/Faith-Based Counseling

• Parenting

• Purpose

• Self-acceptance

• Sexual Issues

Sarah Gailey, MS, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Fuller Theological Seminary: Graduate School of Psychology, Pasadena, California

Areas of Special Interest:

• Individuals, Couples, Families

• LGBTQA+ and Gender Identity

• Sex Offender Treatment

• Anxiety and Depression

• Healthy Communication

• Anger Management

• Domestic Violence

• Faith and Spirituality

• Life Transitions

• Grief and Loss

Roberta Goodman, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Doctorate, Counseling Psychology, University of Colorado - Boulder, Boulder, CO

Areas of Special Interest:

• Anxiety and Depression

• Individuals and Couples

• Grief and Loss of Relationship

• Communication Issues

• LGBTQ and Diversity Issues

• Trauma Resolution

• Life Transitions

• Aging Issues

• Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA)

Randy Guilhas, CSAC

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Practice Location: Barron and Eau Claire

Education:
Associate of Science in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counseling
Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, WI

Training & Certifications:
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Thinking for a Change

Areas of Special Interest:

• Substance Abuse Disorders

• Relapse Prevention

• Self-Awareness

• Spirituality

• Anger Issues

• Adolescents and Adults

Ellen J. Higley (she/her), LCSW

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Master of Science in Social Work, UW-Madison
Master of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, UW-Madison"
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Religious Studies and Women’s Studies

Areas of Special Interest:

• Emotional Wellness Throughout the Lifespan

• Life Transitions

• Anxiety & Depression

• Chronic Pain

• Grief & Resilience

• Coping with Social Oppression

• Recovering from Past Traumas & Violence

• Flourishing Despite Adversity

Jennifer Karper, MS, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist

Practice Location: Barron and Eau Claire

Education:
Masters of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Wisconsin Stout
Masters of Science, Family Studies and Human Development, University of Wisconsin Stout

Areas of Special Interest:

• Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Families

• Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, and Communication

• Abandonment, Grief, and Loss

• Bi-Culturalism and Life Transitions

• Anxiety and Depression

• LGBTQ+

• Stress Management, Wellness, and Mindfulness

Kevin Rooney, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Springfield MO

Areas of Special Interest:

• Anxiety and Depression

• Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families

• Trauma

• Behavioral Problems with Children

• ADHD Treatment

• Guardianship Evaluations

Elaina Schuh, MS, LMFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Wisconsin - Stou

Areas of Special Interest:

• Adult Individuals

• Couples Therapy

• Women’s Health

• Fertility / Infertility

• Grief and Loss

• Religious / Faith and Spiritual Counseling

• Mindfulness

• Anxiety / Stress Management

Krystal Smith, MS, LPC, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Master of Science – Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Wisconsin – Stout 
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

Training & Certifications:
National Certified Counselor

Areas of Special Interest:

• Adjustment Issues

• Anxiety and Depression

• College Issues

• Emotional Regulation

• Grief and Loss

• Personal Growth

• Women’s Issues & Health

• Young Adults (18-30)

Mary Sokup, MS, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Assistant Clinical Director

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Wisconsin - Stout

Training & Certifications:
Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Areas of Special Interest:

• Individual and Family Therapy

• Anxiety and Depression

• Life Transitions

• Communication Skills

• Trauma

• Stress Management

• Christian / Faith Based Counseling

Ryan Stepp, Psy.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Practice Location: Eau Claire

Education:
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, The Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology

Areas of Special Interest:

• Psychological Assessments (Children, Adults and Older Adults)

• Individual Therapy (Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Older Adults)

• Mood Disorders

• Anxiety Disorders

• Behavioral Concerns

• Anger Management

• Mindfulness

• Personality Disorders

• Life Transitions

• Performance Enhancement / Motivation

• Geriatric Psychology