Compass Counseling Wausau is an outpatient mental health clinic dedicated to providing quality, caring, and confidential services to families, children, adults, and couples. We offer assessments and treatment, including court ordered, for a wide range of issues and concerns.
Services
Compass Counseling Wausau is an outpatient mental health clinic dedicated to providing quality, caring, and confidential services to families, children, adults, and couples. We offer assessments and treatment, including court-ordered, for a wide range of issues and concerns.
Some common concerns people seek counseling services for include:
- Depression
- Anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder
- ADHD
- Marriage counseling
- Family conflict
- Child and adolescent behavioral issues
- Grief
- Parenting concerns
- Divorce adjustment
- Eating disorders
- Abuse issues
- Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Our therapists are also able to work with family doctors, psychiatrists, case managers, and any other support people our clients might have to ensure continuity of care and the best possible outcomes.
Appointments
Compass Counseling is open for counseling services in Weston, Wausau, and Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. We are open for appointments Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The majority of our therapists also offer later afternoon appointments and evening hours by appointment.
The receptionist will send you paperwork through your online client portal. We will schedule an appointment for you once the paperwork is completed. Please be sure to take a picture of your insurance card in your portal as part of initial paperwork completion.
Your therapist will greet you and escort you to a comfortable home-like office and answer any questions you may have about the paperwork you completed. An assessment will then be completed to determine the appropriate course of treatment. This assessment will include detailed information about what brings you to therapy, symptoms, and personal history. This will allow your therapist to custom design your treatment. Your therapist will give you an opinion for treatment and schedule a return appointment as needed.
Our receptionist is available to schedule appointments and answer any questions you might have regarding appointments.
Our Staff
At Compass Counseling our therapists are Masters or PhD level professionals. Each counselor has expertise and experience in specific areas so we can offer you wide variety of counseling services. Please call our Weston, Wausau, or Wisconsin Rapids office and we can help you determine which counselor would be ideal for you based on your specific needs.
Alyssa Kress
LCSW
Wisconsin Rapids, Weston
Alyssa holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and has over 5 years working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system with substance use disorders. Alyssa also holds a substance abuse certification, and has experience in facilitating AODA and trauma focused groups. Alyssa enjoys working with families, and individuals of all ages.
Areas of Specialization:
- Substance Use Disorders/Addiction
- PTSD/Trauma
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Amber Myska
LCSW
Wausau
Amber holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and a Marriage and Family Therapy Certificate from UW-Milwaukee and a Bachelors Degree in Social Work from UW-Green Bay. She has experience in the following areas of practice: Child and Adult Mental Health, Child Abuse and Neglect, Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse, Poverty, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Corrections, Children Long Term Disabilities, and Rehabilitative Services. She works with children, adolescents, adult, and families.
Areas of Specialization:
- Children and Adolescent Behavioral Challenges
- ADHD
- Eating Disorders
- Child Behavior and Attachment Challenges
- Family Stress, Coping, and Parenting
- Adjustment
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self Esteem
- Trauma
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Andy Cameron
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Wausau
Dr. Cameron earned Masters and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from UW-Milwaukee. He has worked as a psychology instructor and addictions researcher but his primary focus is conducting therapy with individuals and families.
Areas of Specialization:
- Behavioral Addictions (gambling, shopping, internet use)
- Depression and Mood Disorders
- Anxiety and Phobias
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD) and OCD Spectrum Behaviors
- Codependency
- LGBT Issues
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Assessments and Treatment
- Couples
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Angie Huettl
MS, LPC, CRC
Weston, Antigo Schools
Angie is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from UW-Madison. Angie has worked with a diverse array of clientele acting as an advocate and counselor for those needing a voice for many years. Angie is passionate about helping children and families, trauma survivors, and individuals with disabilities. Angie believes that regardless of life’s challenges, one can rise above any challenge to create the life they want and deserve.
Areas of Specialization:
- Children, Teens, & Families
- PTSD & Complex trauma
- Disability, including ASD
- Solution-focused therapies
- CBT
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Blake Burton
MS, LPC
Weston
Blake has a Master's Degree from Concordia University of Wisconsin in counseling. He has served as a foster parent for eight years and has four years of experience as a therapist in the residential setting. Blake enjoys working with a wide variety of people. He believes we all have the power to make changes in our lives if we can understand the influences on how we make choices.
Areas of Specialization:
- Youth and Families
- Solution Focused Approaches
- Parenting Issues
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Carmen Letarski
M.S., LPC, SAC-IT
Wausau
Carmen holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Vermont University and is dually licensed in both Substance Abuse and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She completed her internships at Compass Counseling and at ACS Clinical Services. She has experience working with anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and addictions. Carmen also has experience working in Treatment Court Programs with adults dealing with substance abuse and legal issues. Carmen uses a strengths-based, person-centered approach to work with adolescents and adults in developing healthy coping skills toward mental wellness.
Areas of Specialization:
- Substance Abuse
- Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
- Adjustment
- Eating Disorders
- Trauma and Abuse
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness
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Dana Weideman
LPC
Wisconsin Rapids
Dana received her Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, she also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She completed her internship with Compass Counseling. Dana has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and anger.
Dana has previously worked in case management with severe mental illness and homeless population and as a youth counselor with dually diagnosed children and adolescents. She is passionate about helping individuals identify healthy coping skills and build self-esteem and self-worth. Dana strives to help people reach their full potential and cope with the difficulties of this complex world. She has experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
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Hannah Luker
MSW, LCSW
Wisconsin Rapids
Hannah has her Master’s degree in Social Work and Mental Health from University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Family Studies from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Hannah previously worked providing individual and group therapy to clients at the inpatient and residential levels of care. She works primarily with adults. She incorporates treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Areas of Specialization:
- Eating disorders
- Substance Use
- Depression
- Anxiety and OCD
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Hazel Woody
APSW
Telehealth Only
Hazel graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She then went on to obtain her Master’s degree in Social Work from Arizona State University. Hazel’s main area of practice is with children, specifically addressing childhood trauma. She has experience and knowledge navigating the child welfare system, working with both biological and foster parents. Hazel also has experience with faith-based counseling for clients that wish to incorporate their beliefs into their treatment services.
Areas of Specialization:
- Trauma
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Faith-based counseling
- CPS/ child welfare
- ADHD
- ODD
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Heidi Dampier
LPC-IT
Weston
Heidi holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Counseling from Lakeland University and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Upper Iowa University. Heidi is passionate about working with children and educating them on Interoception and developing coping skills. Having been a military spouse, Heidi is also passionate about working with military families/dependents.
Areas of Specialization:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy
- Anxiety
- Self-Esteem
- Adjustment Disorder
- ADHD
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Jessica Noah
LMFT
Wisconsin Rapids
Jessica is a licensed marriage and family therapist in training and a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Jessica completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in February 2012 from the University of Phoenix and Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2016. Jessica began her internship with Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Consulting LLC in 2014 and completed it in 2016 at Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Consulting LLC.
Jessica was trained in the area of Systems Theory in which the focus is more on the whole system/family rather than the problem or issue pertaining to one particular person. Jessica is also trained in TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention). She is specialized in General Family Therapy and enjoys working with couples, families, and children of all ages, particularly ages 7-15.
Jessica uses a variety of approaches to help her clients, depending on individual needs. Through a collaborative effort with the individual, couple, or family, Jessica incorporates principles from cognitive-behavioral, psycho-educational, solution-focused, mindfulness-based therapy, and play therapy based modalities. Each treatment plan is highly tailored to the needs of the client.
Areas of Specialization:
- Marital Issues
- Divorce and Separation
- Adoption
- Anxiety Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- ADHD
- Grief and Loss
- Self-esteem Issues
- Behavioral Issues
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Juel Higuera
MSW, LCSW
Weston
Juel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from UW-Milwaukee and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from UW-Stevens Point.
Juel began her career in the mental health field in Milwaukee where she worked in residential treatment, intensive in home care coordination, and provided intensive in home therapy services. In 2002 Juel transitioned to Wood County, 2007 Portage County, and in 2012 Marathon County where Juel has provided Mental Health Therapy.
Juel has worked in the Social Welfare field for 25 years.
Areas of Specialization:
- Adults, Children, Seniors, Adolescents, and At Risk Youth
- Trauma, Abuse, Neglect, Attachment Concerns.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Impulse Control, and other Behavioral Disorders
- Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Eating Disorders
- Personality, Attachment related disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Liz Unrath
MA, LPC
Wausau
Liz has a wide range of education and clinical experience. Liz received her Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Lakeland College and her undergraduate degree from the University of MN. She has over 11 years working in mental health in the areas of Residential Treatment, Outpatient Mental Health, College Counseling and Employee Assistance Programs. Liz uses a holistic, strength-based approach to therapy when working with all ages and areas of concern. She is trained in EMDR which is used to help eleviate symptoms of trauma. She also uses other treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and mindfullness.
Areas of Specialization:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- PTSD
- OCD
- Anger Management
- Trauma and Abuse
- Career and Work Issues
- Self-esteem Issues
- Grief and Loss Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Caregiver Issues
- Children and Adolescent Behavioral Issues
- Adjustment Issues
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Mark Mixdorf
PhD, LCSW
Weston
Mark holds a PhD and has 20 years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Areas of Specialization:
- Marriage Counseling
- Depression
- Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
- ADHD
- Family Conflict
- Personality Disorders
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Mary Joswick
MS, LPC
Wausau
Mary earned a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Concordia, a Master's in Education from University of LaCrosse., and an undergraduate degree in Special Education K-12 from the University of Stevens Point. Mary has gained experience through her internship at Compass in the areas of anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and abuse with all ages. She has a love for helping and learning about people, using new techniques and has a passion for working with women in all stages of life, trauma, relationships, and families that are blended or going through divorce. She has 20 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher working with children and adolescents. Mary provides Mental Health Counseling to adolescents, adults and families. She uses a Person-Centered Approach meeting clients where they are along their journey as well as allowing nonjudgmental exploration of their barriers and inner strengths developing healthy coping skills and choices necessary to be their best self and lead quality lives.
Areas of Specialization:
Areas of specialization include:
- Anxiety and Depression
- Women’s Emotional Health
- Relationship Conflict
- Adjustment Disorder
- Trauma and Abuse
- Self-Esteem
- Cognitive & Dialectical Behavioral Therapies
- Mindfulness Practices
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Monica Waldvogel
MA, LPC
Weston
Monica holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Community Counseling from Lakeland University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Promotion and Wellness with an emphasis in health coaching from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She also has her yoga teacher training and integrates mindfulness into her therapeutic approaches for positive empowering changes towards a healthy lifestyle. Monica works with children, adolescents and adults.
Areas of Specialization:
- Depression and Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Self-Esteem
- Adjustment Disorder
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Pajnag Moua
MSW, APSW
Weston
Pajnag holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from UW-Madison and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies also from UW-Madison. Pajnag is passionate about working with children, youth, and maternal health. She has experience with youth and young adults aging-out-of-foster care and hospital care coordination experience in perinatal services.
Areas of Specialization:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Life transitions
- Grief
- Women's Emotional Health
- Trauma
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Rick Rogich
LCSW, SAS
Wausau
Rick is a clinical therapist with a broad range of educational and professional experience. He received his Masters Degree in Social Work from Loyola University with specialized training in Substance Use and Addictions and has a Juris Doctor Degree. Rick’s background also includes working with adults, children and elderly with mental health challenges in guardianship matters. Rick takes a strengths-based approach to therapy with adults, couples and families, integrating mindfulness practices with the following treatment models: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Narrative Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Areas of Specialization:
- Anxiety and Depression
- Couples Therapy
- Family Stress and Parenting
- Substance Use and Behavioral Addictions
- Trauma
- Employment and Relationship Stress
- Anger Management
- Grief and Loss
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Rick Vela
MSW, LCSW
Wisconsin Rapids
Rick has a Master's degree in Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, San Bernardino. Rick is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with thousands of hours of mental health therapy experience. Before moving to Wisconsin, Rick worked in Children’s Protective Service in California helping "at risk" children and strengthening their families. Rick began working in the field of Mental Health for the Tomah VA Hospital in 2008 and now practices as a mental health clinician at the Wisconsin Rapids clinic. Rick is a "Wisconsin Batterers Treatment Providers Association - Certified Individual." Rick works with all ages and is especially sensitive to problems faced by women, children and adolescents.
Areas of Specialization:
- Emotional Regulation (anger, anxiety)
- Depression
- Self-Esteem Building
- Sexual Abuse
- Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence Prevention
- PTSD
- Grief and Loss
- Guilt/Shame and Shame-Based Problems
- Assertiveness Building
- Marital Issues
- Relationship Building Skills
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Robin Swanson
MA, LPC
Wisconsin Rapids
Robin holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Lakeland University and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Sociology from UW- Stevens Point. She works with children, adolescents, and adults.
Robin has experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma or conflict within their relationships and has worked with those clients to foster hope, happiness, and balance in their lives.
As a counselor, she works to create a safe and accepting environment where her clients feel empowered to improve their lives.
Areas of Specialization:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relations
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Image and Esteem
- Stress Management
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Samantha Casey
LSW, LPC
Wisconsin Rapids
Samantha has a master’s degree in Community Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology. Before working at Compass Counseling, Samantha worked with “at risk” youth and their families in homes, at schools, and in the community. Sam has experience providing both individual and group therapy for children, teens, and adults.
Sam collaboratively works with her client’s individual needs to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. She understands that life presents unique circumstances and dilemmas and is able to offer a tailored approach for clients. With over 5 years of behavioral health experience, she strives for a safe and open environment for clients to address their concerns and challenges.
Areas of Specialization:
- Grief
- Anger Management
- Depression/Anxiety
- Trauma
- Life Adjustments
- Self Esteem
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Shannon Cole-Cameron
MSW, LCSW, SAS
Weston
Shannon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Substance Abuse Specialty and earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, treating both mental health and substance abuse issues. Shannon provides therapy services for individuals ages 12 and up, couples, families, and groups, and uses a strengths-based approach to help empower her clients.
Areas of Specialization:
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
- Chemical and Behavioral Addictions
- Grief and Loss
- Couples/Marital Therapy
- Family Therapy
- EMDR
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Stacy Martin
MS, LPC-IT
Wausau
Stacey holds a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UW-Stout, with academic concentration in Crisis/Trauma and Addictions and a bachelor’s in psychology with emphasis in Human Services from UW Stevens Point. She has worked in a variety of settings with people of all ages.
Stacey employs a variety of treatment modalities including expressive arts and somatic therapy to work collaboratively with clients to make manageable and lasting changes in their lives. She is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for treatment of PTSD.
Areas of Specialization:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-harm and suicidal ideation
- Relationships
- PTSD
- Trauma
- ADHD
- Parenting
- Life transitions
- Shame and shame-based concerns
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Tara Ollmann
MS, LPC
Antigo Schools
Tara has a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. She has worked with children and adults with severe and persistent mental illness in community settings. Previous experience includes residential work, case management, and intensive in-home therapywith children and their families.
Areas of Specialization:
- Youth and Families
- Parenting Issues
- Solution-focused therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
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Ted Conachen
MSW, APSW
Wisconsin Rapids, Weston
Ted graduated with his MSW, from the University of Wisconsin- Green Bay and is currently obtaining his hours to receive his LCSW. Ted earned his Bachelor’s degree in social work, from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. His approach is relational focused and seeks to utilize the client’s strengths and resiliencies to build a positive therapeutic relationship. Ted has worked with teens, adults, and families to address stress, anxiety, life transitions, grief, attachment, parenting, and depression. Ted typically works with individuals aged 15 and older.
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Tracy Peterson
MS, LPC
Weston
Tracy holds a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from UW-Stout and a Bachelors Degree in Education. She has worked as a teacher, inpatient social worker, and in corrections in the past. She works with adolescents and adults.
Areas of Specialization:
- Eating Disorders
- Self-harm and Personality Disorders
- Depression and Anxiety
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- Wisconsin Rapids
- Weston
- Wausau
- Antigo Schools
- Telehealth Only
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Compass Counseling accepts most insurance including BadgerCare. As a courtesy to our clients, we will bill your insurance directly. Please contact your insurance company to verify your benefits and to learn more about your deductible and or copays.
We also accept self-payment for those clients who do not have insurance and will work with you to set up payment plans for self-payment and co-pays.
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- HSA Debit Card
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Weston
(Main Office)
3704 Weston Ave.Weston, WI, 54476
Phone: 715.298.6364
Fax:: 715.298.6365
Wausau
530 Grant StreetWausau, WI, 54403
Phone: 715.298.6364
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Wisconsin Rapids
1210 Parkwood Dr.Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 54494
Phone: 715.298.6364
Fax:: 715.298.6365
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