Serving couples, families, and individuals through clinically grounded, spiritually integrated care.

Marriage and family therapy

Professional Notice:

This counseling ministry operates independently and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

My Role at the Clinic for Christian Counseling

I serve as an LMFT-IT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - In Training) with the Clinic for Christian Counseling, offering relationally focused therapy grounded in marriage and family systems. My goal is to support clients in their emotional, relational, and spiritual wellbeing—with a warm, practical, and compassionate approach.

I see clients on:

  • Wednesdays – Rice Lake Office

  • Thursdays – Rice Lake Office (Eau Claire Office every other week)

All clinical work is supervised by Tonya Hughes, LMFT.

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About

  • I work primarily with couples, families, and individuals navigating relational challenges, life transitions, or emotional struggles.
    My lens is systemic—helping you understand the patterns shaping your relationships—and my posture is invitational, collaborative, and grounded in Christian values when desired by the client.

    • Marriage & Couples Counseling

    • Parent–Child & Family Systems

    • Anxiety, Depression, Stress, & Life Transitions

    • Identity Formation & Spiritual Integration

    • Vocational Ministry

    • Bilingual/Bicultural Therapy (Spanish)

  • I grew up as a missionary kid, spending my childhood immersed in cross-cultural ministry until the age of 14. Those formative years shaped my passion for people, relationships, and the intersection of faith and everyday life.

    I completed my undergraduate studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, where I first began exploring psychology, spiritual formation, and relational development.

    I earned my master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from UW–Stout, deepening my understanding of systemic work with couples, families, and individuals.

    Before returning to the therapy profession, I spent seven years on staff at a local church. That season gave me a deep appreciation for the emotional, relational, and spiritual pressures that individuals, parents, couples, and ministry leaders often carry.

    Today, all of these experiences—cross-cultural, academic, clinical, and leadership—inform the compassionate, integrated approach I bring to the therapy room.

Schedule A session

Appointments can be made directly through the Clinic for Christian Counseling.
If you have questions prior to scheduling, I’m glad to help.

Schedule through office

FAQs

  • Most sessions are about 45-55 minutes. This gives us enough time to slow down, reflect, and do meaningful work without feeling rushed. Longer sessions may be arranged for couples or family work if beneficial and available.

  • Yes—when you desire it. Many clients appreciate weaving together emotional, relational, and spiritual health, and I’m comfortable integrating Scripture, prayer, or spiritual formation practices as part of therapy.
    If faith integration is not what you’re looking for, therapy remains fully respectful, client-led, and clinically grounded.

  • Absolutely. While my training is in marriage and family systems, many people come for individual therapy to work on patterns, wounds, or relational challenges.
    Systems work simply means we consider the bigger story you’re part of—your relationships, experiences, and environment—to help you grow in a fuller and more sustainable way.

  • Sometimes, yes. If it seems clinically appropriate and all parties agree, we may bring a spouse, partner, or family member into sessions later on.
    Other times, individual work remains the healthiest and most effective path. We’ll make that decision together carefully and respectfully.

  • Telehealth is available for clients who prefer to meet virtually or who live farther from the office. I use a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform to ensure privacy and a smooth experience.

  • Our first session is a chance for me to get to know your story and for you to get a sense of how I work. I’ll ask about what brings you in, what you hope will be different, and any background that feels important.
    My goal is to create a calm, safe, and collaborative space where you feel heard and understood—not analyzed or judged.

  • I primarily work with adolescents and families together, helping strengthen communication, trust, and emotional connection. For younger children, I typically involve parents more directly in the process to ensure the work is supportive and effective.