Behavioral Health Clinic

  Katrina Arnold, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who works with children, adolescents, and adults developing positive goals and skills, to promote positive changes. Katrina earned a Bachelor degree in Sociology/Child & Family Studies, from UW-Stevens Point, and a Master degree from UW-Oshkosh in Social Work (MSW). After obtaining 4000 clinical hours of advanced learning with the Department of Social Services, Department of Public Instruction, and in private practice mental health practice, Katrina became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within the state of Wisconsin. Katrina enjoys working with various ethnicities, genders, and children/teens, ages 5-18, and their families using a positive strength-based approach. Together we develop goals to work towards, and a plan of service to use in counseling. Katrina has helped clients with depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, social and relational skills, anger management, and other disorders. She uses a variety of th...

  What is Dry January? Dry January is an annual campaign in which people are encouraged to abstain from alcohol for the month of January. The campaign, which began in the United Kingdom, has gained popularity in other countries around the world as well. Why Participate in Dry January? The goal of Dry January is to give people an opportunity to reset their relationship with alcohol, improve their overall health, and save money. By abstaining from alcohol for a month, people can give their bodies a break from the effects of alcohol. This break can potentially improve their sleep, energy levels, and overall well-being. Dry January can also be a good opportunity to reassess one’s overall alcohol consumption and consider making long-term changes. Making long-term changes can help to reduce the potential negative effects of alcohol on their health. Participation in Dry January is voluntary and is not a treatment for alcohol use disorder. However, participating in Dry January can be a use...

  Overcoming PostPartum Depression The hours, days, and weeks after having a child are filled with a litany of emotions, from joy and excitement, anxiety and fear, and exhaustion and sadness. Unfortunately, despite all of the positives that can come from such a monumental moment in life, approximately 1 in 7 women will struggle with some form of Postpartum Depression, with most (1 in 5) keeping their symptoms to themselves and suffering in silence. Before talking about some of the ways that you can work to overcome it is important to specific a few things. If you (or somebody you love) is struggling with Postpartum Depression, please remember that it is not your fault. You have not done something wrong that has led to this period of depression and feeling this way does not mean that you are a bad parent or that you do not love and care for your new child. With this in mind, what are some ways that you can try to get through this difficult time? Firstly, remember that you are not al...

  January has earned the unfortunate nickname “Divorce Month” in recent times, as U.S. family law firms consistently see a 25-30% increase in divorce filings. There are a few reasons why divorce rates might be higher in January. One reason is that the holidays can be a stressful time for couples, and if they have been struggling in their relationship, the added stress of the holidays can be the final straw. Additionally, some people may want to wait until the start of the new year to start fresh and make a change in their lives. Finally, the end of the year can be a busy time with holidays, parties, and other commitments, so people may not have the time or energy to address relationship issues until the start of the new year. There are many different reasons why couples get divorced, and what causes a divorce can vary from one couple to the next. However, there are some common issues that can contribute to a couple’s decision to get divorced. Some of the most common reasons for div...