Meet Our Therapists

Pam Hauke, MSW, LCSW, SAC

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

Schooling/Educational background: 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, Wellness Coach, and crisis debriefing

Areas of expertise: Employment-related issues, corporate training, emotional intelligence skill development, stress management, 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, CCS II

Schooling/Educational background: 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-centered, Rational Emotive Behavorial, Reality

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan - Center for Addiction Recovery

Phone: 262.687.8626

Michelle Antosiewicz, LCSW, CADC

Schooling/Educational background: 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

Jo Ann Bachar, MS, CADC, AMFT

Schooling/Educational background: BA in Psychology, MS in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Special training: Family-based alcohol and drug abuse treatment, Marriage and Family therapy

Areas of expertise: Marriage and family therapy, addictions, mood disorders, grief/loss, stress management and chronic pain and illness issues.

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center - Racine

Phone: 262.687.2273

Paul R. Goetz, APSW

Schooling/Educational background: 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

Schooling/Educational background: 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

Schooling/Educational background: 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.

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan - Center for Addiction Recovery

Phone: 262.687.8626

Pam Koonz, LCSW, CSAC, NCGC

Schooling/Educational background: Pam received her 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: Pam's areas of specialty include 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: Pam's overall approach is one of 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

Schooling/Educational background: 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

Schooling/Educational background: 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

John Mewaldt, MS, CADC

Schooling/Educational background: 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

Schooling/Educational background: Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.

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

Areas of expertise: Substance 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

Schooling/Educational background: Master's 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

Schooling/Educational background: Jim received his Undergraduate Degree at Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin and his 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: A majority of Jim's patients seek help with mood/anxiety problems, addictive behaviors, or relationship problems.  Jim especially enjoys working with 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

Aaron L. Rutell, MS, LPC

Schooling/Educational background: 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

Schooling/Educational background: 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: Depression, stress, anxiety, relationship problems, divorce, ADD/ADHD and addictions, adults, adolescents, children, couples, families and groups.

Style of Therapy: 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

Sofia Thorn, MSW, LCSW

Schooling/Educational background: Master's prepared Clinical Social Worker, Bachelor in Social Work, Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Special training: EMDR I Training, Child Grief Facilitator Certificate, Child Trauma Work, Parent-Child Attchment Assessor, Child Attunement Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapy Certificate

Special Certification: EMDR I, Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy

Areas of expertise:  PTSD, attachment issues, child trauma, PDD and Asperger's

Style of Therapy: Systemic, EMDR, CBT, Attachment/Attunement

Office location:  Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center - Kenosha

Phone: 262-697-8268

Amy Williams, MSW

Schooling/Educational background: 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

Dawn Wirebaugh, M.Ed., LPC

Schooling/Educational background: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Loyola University of Chicago, Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Oklahoma. 

Special training: Mental, emotional and behavioral problems, adolescent and adult addiction.

Areas of expertise: experience in a variety of clinical settings including outpatient, in-home, day treatment and residential with a variety of clinical issues such as depression, ADHD, anxiety, addiction, anger management, self-esteem and couple/family difficulties.

Style of Therapy: Dawn utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy including cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, behavioral modification, solution-focused therapy and the family’s system approach with children and families. 

Office location: Wheaton Franciscan Counseling Center – Racine

Phone: 262.687.2273

Stacey Wright, LMFT

Schooling/Educational background: 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