Behavioral Health Clinic

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting around 40 million adults-almost 1 in 5 people. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that almost 300 million people, across the globe, have an anxiety disorder. Approximately 1 in 6 individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms will suffer from anxiety according to some research. Although we do not know exactly why they coexist, worrying is one of the most commonly reported symptoms of PTSD. The following are possible reasons individuals with PTSD can also experience significant symptoms of anxious distress: Worry can become amplified in a hyper-aroused emotional state, to the point where it becomes difficult to overcome. Many people may turn to their worrying as a way to cope with stressful situations. People can use worry as a distraction to keep their concerns and worries hidden from others. Another potential reason is that both conditions are induced by similar experiences. A prior e...

The Behavioral Health Clinic provides comprehensive testing/assessment for ADHD (ADD) for children, adolescents, and adults in Wisconsin. We utilize current best practices for assessment to incorporate your unique needs and life story to provide you with treatment recommendations that are helpful at home, school/work, and in your community. Our goal is to listen and utilize current research to answer your questions and provide you with assistance to improve your daily functioning and confidence. Individuals of all ages can benefit from therapy to address symptoms of ADHD (ADD) that include inattention, difficulties with focus, impulsivity/hyperactive behavior, and school/work difficulties. We will consult with your primary care provider with your permission to allow for comprehensive support and care. ADHD providers:  Dr. Schaefer (assessment and counseling), Dr. Weiland (assessment and counseling), Dr. Meggers-Wright (assessment and counseling), Dr. Stacy (assessment and counselin...

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We all have that moment where we feel as if life has taken its toll on us. This emotional tension or unnecessary pressure is what most of us know as stress. There are very many factors in our environment that make us feel under pressure or emotional strain. Bosses and colleagues in jobs, relatives, and neighbors at home or even personal issues such as lack of enough sleep are all possible causes of stress. Dealing with stress remains a very challenging issue because possible stressing situations are part and parcel of life. Stress has been deemed ‘the silent killer’ and this is no surprise since it has a range of harmful effects on your body. Stress causes unnecessary pressure to your body organs and in the worst case scenario, it may lead to organ failure and eventually death. All body systems, from the nervous system to the reproductive system, are affected by stress in one way or another. No one is immune to stress but there are strategies that will help you deal with it and therefo...

Meet Emily Lindberg, MS, LPC Emily Lindberg is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a specialization in children and adolescents, at Marquette University, and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at UW-Stevens Point. Emily has experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of symptoms and diagnoses, including clients with trauma and behavioral concerns. She currently serves clients ages 3 years old and up, individually. She also provides family and group counseling. She utilizes a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and solution-focused therapy. Emily’s approach allows clients to learn and develop skills to process and handle emotions, as well as learning and developing a sense of who they are as a person. Emily’s therapeutic interests include: Behavioral and Conduct Disorders Trauma ADHD Anxiety Adjustment issues School Problems Click here   to schedule an appoi...

Scheduling and then engaging in pleasurable activities, also called behavioral activation in the mental health world, is a therapy technique that is often used to treat individuals with depression and anxiety. Research consistently demonstrates that when we experience an increase in mental health symptoms, we are likely to begin isolating more. Inadvertently, we may not notice that we are not socializing as much or are not taking part in previously enjoyed endeavors. COVID-19 of course led nearly all of us to engage in fewer social endeavors. Scientists believe that, aside from the anxiety that COVID-19 itself induced, the related lifestyle changes involving isolation and the removal of pleasurable activities from our lives has resulted in significant mental health sequelae. As creatures of habit, it may take an extra push to get back into socializing and engaging in pleasurable pursuits. If you believe that these can be done safely,  Behavioral Health Clinic staff   encourage...

The Behavioral Health Clinic provides counseling for couples who are concerned with their relationship functioning in the state of Wisconsin. We have counselors who can help you navigate many relationship stressors including differences in parenting, difficult personality and value clashes, repairing trust in the wake of infidelity, and unsatisfying or mismatched sexual relationships. We also work with individuals who are struggling with making decisions about his, her, of their relationship. Our counselors use evidence based couples interventions such as Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy, Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy, Behavioral Sex Therapy, and Gottman-informed techniques to promote the health and well-being of relationships and the individuals in them. If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment or you’d like more information, please  contact us .

So, you have made the choice to participate in counseling. That’s so great, and I’m glad that you’ve begun to invest in your personal growth and wellbeing! You might be wondering, “Now that I’m in counseling, how can I get the most out of my experience?” How can you get the most “bang for your buck” so to speak? If this is what you’re thinking, here are some points to consider that can help you get the most out of your counseling experience: Find a counselor that you work well with.  Ask about your counselor’s credentials and licensure, familiarize yourself with options for counselors near you (or those available online), understand your counselor’s specialty areas and the concerns that your counselor works well with, and consider reading the blog I wrote titled “ 6 Things to Help you find the Counselor that is right for you ." Ask for, and understand, your treatment plan and goals . It is best practice for you and your counselor to discuss your goals for treatment and any diagnos...

So often people struggle to meet with a counselor, and on top of that it can often take more than one try to find a counselor that you connect well with. Research shows that your relationship you have with your counselor is a strong predictor of whether or not counseling has a positive outcome (Ardito & Rabellino, 2011). This means that it is especially important to find a counselor that really understands you and meets your needs. Knowing that finding the right counselor is a common task shared many, these are some points to consider when you are seeking a counselor: 1. Does your personality work well with their personality? Counselors are human, and just like you have some people that you naturally connect with and some you don’t, sometimes connections just don’t happen. This doesn’t mean that your personality is flawed or any one counselor’s personality is better or worse in performing counseling, it simply means that it might take more than one try to find a counselor with whom...