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Mental Health & Addiction Care

Meet Our Therapists


Pam Hauke, MSW, LCSW, SAC

EAP Coordinator for Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare in Kenosha, Racine and Burlington

 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Special training: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Wellcoaches™  Certified Wellness Coach, Wellcoaches™  Certified Health Coach, Crisis Debriefing,  professional public speaking, and corporate training

Areas of expertise: Employment-related issues, emotional intelligence skill development, stress management, codependency, health and wellness coaching, mental health, and chemical abuse and addiction

Style of Therapy: Cognitive-behavioral, rational emotive behavioral, reality, and client-centered

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan - Center for Employee Assistance

Phone: 262.687.2777

 

Mary A. Alford, MSW, CADC, CCSII

Education: Master’s Degree in Administrative Leadership and Supervision of Adult Education, Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Special training: Certified Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor

Areas of expertise: Issues related to alcohol and/or other drug abuse/addiction

Style of Therapy: Client-center, rational-emotive, reality and behavioral

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan - Center for Addiction Recovery

Phone: 262.687.8626

 

Michelle Antosiewicz, LCSW, CADC

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Special training: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Areas of expertise: Intervention team leader and family education facilitator

Style of Therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan - Center for Addiction Recovery

Phone: 262.687.8626




Paul R. Goetz, APSW

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Master’s Degree in Social Work from the Univerity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Special training: Master’s level Human Resource Management from Marquette University, Bilingual

Areas of expertise: Family conflict, Christian counseling, eating disorders, addictions, multicultural issues, immigrant and refugee issues, anger management, couples counseling and trauma.

Style of Therapy: Cognitive-behavioral, Client-centered

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center - Racine

Phone: 262.687.2273

 

 

Nancy J. Habrel, MSW, LCSW, LMFT

Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Special training: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Areas of expertise: Many family related areas including couple's therapy, blended families, remarriage and relationship problems.  Other areas of practice include mood disorders, anxiety problems, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, grief/loss and spirituality issues.  Nancy especially enjoys working with middle and high school students with school and family problems

Style of Therapy: Family and couple's therapy, systemic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center - Burlington

Phone: 262.763.8183

 

 

Hilary Houtsinger, MS, LPC, CSAC

Education: Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling, Mental Health from the University of Wisconsin-Stout

Special training: Chemical abuse and addiction

Areas of expertise: Chemical abuse and addition, codependency and adult children of alcoholics

Style of Therapy: client-centered, rational emotive, cognitive-behavioral and reality theories

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan - Center for Addiction Recovery

Phone: 262.687.8626

 

Pam Kaczmarek, LPC, PsyD

 

Education: Doctor of Clinical Psychology. Master of Arts Clinical Professional Psychology. Roosevelt University - Chicago, IL; Bachelor of Arts Psychology. Columbia College - Missouri. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Special training: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety & OC Spectrum Disorders, Dental & Medical Phobias, Cognitive Issues, Trauma Counseling Level II Certified, PTSD, Certified in EMDR level II, Certified in Child & Family Studies, Certified Family & Divorce Mediator. Works with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient setting.

Areas of expertise: Anxiety, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Compulsive Hoarding, Depression, Fertility Issues, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Grief

Style of Therapy: Eclectic: Cognitive-Behavorial (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, Experiential

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center - Kenosha

Phone:262.687.8268




Pam Koonz, LCSW, CSAC, NCGC

 

Education: Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Special training: Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug, Gambling Counseling; Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, State Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and  National Certification as a Gambling Counselor

Areas of expertise: Treating adults with family of origin issues, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, stress management, women's issues, spirituality, alcohol/drug abuse, gambling, grief/loss and other life adjustments.

Style of Therapy: Caring and respect for the individual's journey of personal growth. One therapy approach that Pam uses to address family of origin issues is Inner Child, which helps to process the hurts or abuse of childhood.

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center - Burlington, Kenosha and Union Grove Medical Clinic

Phone: 262.763.8183

 

Marlena Larson, PsyD

 

Education: Doctor of Psychology Degree from the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology

Special training: Post traumatic stress disorder, abuse issues

Areas of expertise: Depression, anxiety, child behavior disorders, emotional or behavioral issues and psychological testing.

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center - Racine

Phone: 262.687.2273

 

 

Rita Lewandowski, LPC

Education: Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Special Training: Licensed as a Professional Counselor

Areas of expertise: Women’s issues, Grief, Mood disorders, Anxiety/Panic Disorders

Style of Therapy: Cognitive-Behavorial, Eclectic, Christian

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center - Racine

Phone: 262.687.2273

 

 

Kathleen McNulty, LCSW

 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology  DePaul University Chicago, IL;  Master's degree in Social Work, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.

Special training: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Areas of expertise: Children, youth, and adolescents ages 3-18. Trauma including abuse, Sexual behavior problems, Attachment Disorders, Adoption issues, childhood behavioral problems, ADHD, Anxiety and Depression

Style of Therapy: Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Play Therapy

Office locations: Child and Family Therapy Center, 3805 Spring Street, Building B, Suite 240

Phone: 262.687.8268

John Mewaldt, MS, CADC

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Education from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa; Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from the Univeristy of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Special training: Alcohol/drug addiction

Areas of expertise: Depression and anxiety

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center-Racine

Phone: 262.687.2273

 

 

Susan Mueller, LCSW, CSAC

 

Education: University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, School of Social Work, MSW

Special training: Christian Counseling, Certified Biblical Counselor and Education Foundation

Areas of expertise: Sustance abuse and addiction, depression and anxiety.

Style of Therapy: Cognitive-behavorial, Supportive and Solution-Focused

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center - Kenosha and Southside Medical Clinic

Phone: 262.697.8268

 

Nellie Naydenova, LMFT

 

Education: Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy-Bethel University

Special Training: Marriage and Family Therapy

Areas of expertise: anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, and adjustment disorders, couples relationship issues, divorce/separation issues, parent/child/adolescent relationship issues, anger, life stress, and self-esteem issues.

Style of Therapy:  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Therapy, Psychoeducational Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Couple Therapy

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Counseling Center - Racine

Phone: 262.687.2273

 

 

James Peterson, MS, LCSW, LPC, CSAC

Education: Undergraduate degree at Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin and Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

Special training: Alcohol and drug problems, mental health issues, family and interpersonal problems, anger management, attention problems, and older adult issues. Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker and Professional Counselor.  State Certified as a Substance Abuse Counselor and Traffic Safety Instructor.

Areas of expertise: Mood/anxiety problems, addictive behaviors, or relationship problems.  Children and adolescents with attention disorders and anyone with anger management problems.

Style of Therapy: Jim believes that patients seek help with resolving what is not quite right in their lives and that it is his responsibility to help them to achieve their life goals in a compassionate and respectful manner that promotes their sense of self-worth.

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center -Burlington and Union Grove Medical Clinic

Phone: 262.763.8183

 

 

Claudia Rohling, MSW, LCSW

 

Education: Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Bachelor of Science in Art-University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Credits in Art Therapy at Mount Mary College-Milwaukee.

Special training: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Art Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Parenting and Family Systems, Employee Assistance Programs, Speaking and Consulting, Author and Illustrator.

Areas of expertise: Individual, Couples and Family Therapy, Child and Adolescent Therapy, Parenting Education and Creative Parenting, Women’s Issues, Women and Creativity, Marital Issues, Separation/Divorce, Depression, Grief, Loss, Anxiety, LGBT,
Employment Stress, Loss of Job, Survivors of Sexual, Verbal and Emotional Abuse, ADD and ADHD, Anger Management, Stress Management, and Change as a Creative Opportunity.

Style of Therapy: Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as Art and Narrative Therapy. She believes it is important to provide a respectful, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for clients to feel safe to understand and improve themselves.

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center - Racine

Phone: 262.687.2273

Aaron L. Rutell, MS, LPC

Education: Master of Science, Education Psychology, Community Counseling

Special training: Trauma Counseling

Areas of expertise: Depression, anxiety, relationships, work-related issues, trauma, abuse history, adjustment, stress management, separation/divorce, loss/bereavement, mood disorders, impulse control, sexual issues, medical illness, families, adolescents and adults.

Style of Therapy: Insight-oriented cognitive behavioral

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center - Kenosha, Racine and Bankers Road clinic

Phone: 262.697.8268

 

 

Tina Schumacher, MSW, LCSW, CSAC

Education: Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work and School Social Work

Special training: Marriage and Family Therapy, Special Education, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Employee Assistance, Crisis Debriefing, Mediation and Negotiation, Forensic Social Work, Compulsive Gambling Disorder, Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions, DOT-SAP Evaluations. Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor.

Areas of expertise: I work with people who are experiencing Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Problems, Divorce, ADD/ADHD and Addictions.  I will see adults, adolescents, children, couples, families and groups.  I enjoy helping people facilitate the process of "breaking free" from life’s many challenges.

Style of Therapy: I offer a compassionate, relaxed, interpersonal style of therapy, with a multi-faceted approach.  If you are seeking ways to change ineffective behavior, struggling with your direction in life or want to develop a deeper awareness of yourself as an individual, I can help you find the solutions you’re looking for.

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center - Racine

Phone: 262.687.2273

 

Amy Williams, MSW

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Carthage College, Master’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Social Welfare

Special training: In-Home Family Therapy

Areas of expertise: Grief/loss, ADD/ADHD, domestic violence, stress management and other life adjustments, focus on children and families.

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center-Racine

Phone: 262.687-2273

 

 

Stacey Wright, LMFT

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Hope College in Holland, Michigan; Master’s Degree in Family Relations and Child Development with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma State University.

Special training: Family systems

Areas of expertise: children, adolescents, adults and families, behavior issues, ADHD, depression, abuse and grief/loss

Style of Therapy: Play therapy

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center –Kenosha

Phone: 262.697.8268

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