Counseling Care Center Staff

Greg Ammon, MS, NCC, LPC: Mr. Ammon has a Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling from UW-Whitewater and is a Nationally Certified Counselor. His experience includes providing mental health treatment to children, couples and families, as well as the treatment of OCD, depression and anxiety. Currently Greg is the Director of Patient and Family Services and the Counseling Care Center at Beloit Memorial Hospital. Maria-Maria Anleu, MD Psychiatrist: Dr. Anleu is certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She completed her Adult Residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago and her Child and Adolescent Fellowship at Childrens Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Anleu serves adults, children and adolescents and is fluent in Spanish. Jennifer Bleak, MD Psychiatrist: Dr. Bleak is a Board Certified Psychiatrist, completing her residency at the University of Chicago and a Psychiatric Fellowship in psychotherapy at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL. Her experience includes working in private practice, community mental health clinics, within a methadone clinic, and serving as clinical director at a mental health clinic for English speakers in Tokyo, Japan, where she lived for eleven years. Dr. Bleak serves all adult populations, focusing on individual mental health and addiction needs. Nancy Wilson, MD Psychiatrist: Dr. Wilson is a graduate of Queens University at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, with BA, BPHE and BEd degrees. After teaching Special Education for eleven years and working in research for one year, Dr. Wilson attended medical school at the American University of the Caribbean, Montserrat, West Indies, and then completed her residency in Psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She is BoardCertified in General Psychiatry and a member of the American Psychiatric Association. Previously, Dr. Wilson provided both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care in Northern Wisconsin for fifteen years. Her clinical interests are diagnostics, psychotherapy and medication management, as well as working in liaison with other medical specialties. Helen Link, APNP Nurse Prescriber: Ms. Link is a psychiatric clinical specialist and nurse prescriber board certified to provide care for children, adolescent, and adult psychiatric mental healthcare. Helen received her Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Post graduate training includes experience with group psychotherapy, and patient care in outpatient, inpatient and institutional settings. Keith Gibson, PhD Psychologist: Dr. Gibson has over 30 years of practice in psychology including his MS and PhD degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His additional experience has come from work in community mental health centers, private practice and research and program development. His particular interest is providing services to children, especially in the area of attention-deficit and disruptive behaviors. Amy Brodeski, MSW, LCSW, CADC: Ms. Brodeski has a Master of Social Work Degree from Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois. She is a licensed clinical social worker, an Illinois certified addictions counselor and specializes in school social work. Her clinical interests include working in the areas of anxiety, eating disorders, adolescent substance abuse and adjustment disorders in all ages.

Nicole Gougeon, MSSW, LCSW: Ms. Gougeon has a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her experience includes treating behavior disorders and trauma in children, the treatment of chronic mental illness, depression and anxiety, effective parenting techniques, and divorce adjustment with children and families. She is also a licensed facilitator of the Sandcastles program for children of divorce. Sally Greer, MS, NCC, LPC, IL CADC: Ms. Greer has a Master of Science in Human Services Counseling from National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois. She is an Illinois certified addictions counselor and has over 30 years experience volunteering, working and supervising in the field of social services and mental health. She has extensive experience working in the field of alcohol and drug addictions, domestic violence and individual trauma. She also works with families who have a family member diagnosed with a life threatening illness. Her clinical interests include womens issues, depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns with individuals, couples and families. Sharon Huff, RN, MSC, LPC: Sharon graduated from Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing, received her AD from the University of Alaska, BS from the College of St. Francis and her MSC from the University of Wisconsin. She has practiced as a Clinical Nurse Specialist as well as a psychotherapist. She is a Certified Trauma Specialist and is certified to practice in the State of Wisconsin and is also a Nationally Certified Counselor. Clinical expertise include cross cultural education, forensic work, teaching, public speaking, writing, disaster training, and individual, family and group therapy. Currently, Sharon provides clinical triage services and facilitates the Chronic Pain Support Group. Andrew Jadczak, MA, LPC: Mr. Jadczak has a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University in Chicago, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. His clinical experience includes working with various age groups to address anxiety issues, relationship conflicts, personality disorders, adjustment issues, psychosis, oppositional defiant disorders and anger management issues. Tracy Jurgens, MSW, LCSW: Ms. Jurgens has a Master of Social Work degree from Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois. She is a licensed clinical social worker in the State of Wisconsin. Her experience includes school and medical social work, as well as providing mental health treatment to clients of various ages. Tracy is particularly interested in the treatment of anxiety, depression, anger difficulties and helping people improve the quality of relationships in their lives.
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Carol Katroscik, MSW, LCSW: Ms. Katroscik has a Master of Social Work degree from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. She has over 30 years field experience working with adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety, eating disorders and sexual abuse in both men and women. She also works with recovering alcoholics and affected family members and provides individual, marital and family treatment, as well as Employee Assistance Programs consultation. Claudia Klein, MS, LPC, LCPC: Ms. Klein has a Master of Science in Counseling from Southwest Missouri State University. She is licensed in Wisconsin and Illinois. Her experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults in individual and group therapy. Her clinical interest include the treatment of anxiety and depression, relationship conflicts, improving self-esteem, and helping people recover from sexual abuse and trauma. Brandi Lander, LCSW, CSAC: Ms. Lander has a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. She is dually licensed for both mental health and substance abuse counseling in Wisconsin and Illinois. She specializes in the treatment of co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders in adolescents and adults. Brandi has inpatient and outpatient experience with individuals in crisis dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, personality disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Brandi facilitates groups for the Addictions Program and also sees patients individually or as a family. Her personal interests include boating, golfing, traveling and interior decorating. Karen Mascharka, MS, LPC, LCPC: Ms. Mascharka has a Master of Science in Counseling from Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota. Her clinical interests include working with children, adolescents, college students, adults and families, on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, abuse and weight management issues. Ms. Mascharka enjoys traveling, volleyball, jogging, reading and spending time with her family. Kathleen Miller, MS, LPC, ICS, CSAC: Ms. Miller has a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Education from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. She is licensed in Wisconsin and Illinois and certified in EMDR. Her experience includes working with children to seniors in individual, group and family therapy. Her clinical interests include treatment of traumatic stress, grief and chronic illness, child and adolescent issues, spirituality and strengthening marriages and families. She specializes in the treatment of cooccurring disorders (mental health and addictions), military and first responders, and provides programming clinical supervision. She enjoys her family, volunteer work, tennis, golfing, skiing, flying, camping, singing and gardening. Sharon A. Mueller, MS, LPC, NCC: Ms. Mueller has a Masters in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received postgraduate certification in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois. Her specialized areas of interest include depression, anxiety disorders, stress reduction, self-esteem, gender and identity, relationship and parenting issues. She is a Certified Life Force Practitioner - using yoga, meditation, and breath techniques to manage stress, depression, and anxiety. Laura Neece, MA, NCC, LCPC, LPC: Ms. Neece has a Masters of Arts in Counseling and Education from the University of Denver, in Denver, Colorado. Her experience includes work with children, adolescents and families. Her clinical interests include ADHD, adjustment disorders, and sexual abuse in children, parenting skills, discipline and depression. She enjoys all outdoor activities with her family including skiing, mountain biking, swimming, gardening and hiking. Shelly Patchett, MSW, LCSW: Ms. Patchett has a Master of Social Work degree from Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois. She is a licensed clinical social worker in both Wisconsin and Illinois. Her clinical interest include treating anxiety disorders, depression, traumatic stress, grief, anger and relationship concerns. She provides services to adolescents, adults, couples, families and the LGBT population. Molly Polyock, MS, NCC: Ms. Polyock has a Master of Science degree in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and is a Nationally Certified Counselor. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in Sociology from UWMilwaukee. Molly is currently working toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. Molly serves as the clinics Mental Healthcare Coordinator, performing triage assessments, managing crisis intervention needs, assisting psychiatrists and prescribers with medical needs, and individual and group counseling. Tom Reilly, MSW, LCSW, SAC-IT: Mr. Reilly completed his Graduate Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana, Illinois and obtained Masters degrees in Counseling and Sociology at Roosevelt University in Chicago. He is licensed in Wisconsin and Illinois. Clinical interests include working with trauma and its effects on the individual, particularly as it affects the recovering alcoholic and the family system. He works with Mental Health concerns as well as in the Addictions Program. He is an avid reader and loves 20s and 30s Rhythm and Blues. Laura Trippiedi, MS, LPC, LCPC: Ms. Trippiedi has a Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. She has experience working with all ages and especially enjoys working with children and adolescents. Clinical interest include working with anxiety, depression, abuse issues and family dynamics. She has past experience working in foster care, public mental healthcare and residential treatment programs for adolescents. Ms. Trippiedi enjoys running, roller blading, ice skating, rowing, snowboarding, hiking, reading and being with family and friends.

Key to Degree Titles

AD Associates Degree APNP Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber APSW Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker BEd Bachelor of Education BPHE Bachelor of Physical and Health Education BS Bachelor of Science CADC Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor CSAC Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor ICS Independent Clinical Supervisor LCPC Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker LPC Licensed Professional Counselor MA Master of Arts MD Doctor of Medicine MS Master of Science MSC Master of Science Counselor MSEd Master of Science in Education MSW Master of Social Work MSSW Master of Science in Social Work NCC National Certified Counselor PhD Doctor of Philosophy RN Registered Nurse SAC-IT Substance Abuse Counselor In Training
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