ANEW Counseling Services

I welcome this chance to introduce myself to you. I know that choosing a therapist may feel a lot like throwing a dart at a long list of counselors. There are so many things to consider as you begin this process.

• How do I know that my counselor is competent and well-trained?
   

• Can I expect her to be supportive, challenging and relational?
   

• I want a therapist who has experience!

I earned my Bachelor of Social Work degree from Mankato State University, Minnesota. After five years of working in the field, I went on to earn my Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, with a focus on working with adolescents. Soon after beginning my internship at Briarpatch (an agency that provided – and still does – crisis and brief counseling to teens and their families), I found my passion – therapy! I saw first-hand what a difference a competent therapist could make in the lives of individuals and families who were hurting and feeling hopeless.

After twelve years at Briarpatch, I felt a desire to expand my counseling services beyond teens and families. In 2004, I was part of a group that opened Living Well Counseling Services in Madison. In 2015, I made the decision to leave Living Well to begin my own practice, ANEW Counseling Service, LLC. I meet with clients in Argyle, found in the beautiful rolling hills of the driftless area, southwest of Madison. I offer telehealth to anyone whom resides in Wisconsin.

I genuinely enjoy working with people from all walks and stages of life. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I will see young people individually, although the younger the child, the more imperative it is to have the parents participate in the counseling.