Rosangela Bacciotti Berbert, MSE, NCC, LPC

I am a licensed professional counselor and the executive director for Samaritan Counseling Center. I serve a limited number of clients in the Fox Cities and Oshkosh. I work with children, adolescents and adults, with a special eye for a client’s cultural diversity. I offer counseling in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Ali Ambroso, MA, LPC

My focus is on helping clients stop suffering through integrating their pain or trauma. Everyone handles life experiences and situations differently, and often we aren’t prepared to effectively handle the emotional consequences. Whether your pain has been the result of adverse experiences over a lengthy period of time or a more recent painful experience, you deserve to take the time and explore what counseling has to offer you. I use a collaborative approach to therapy with my emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I am also trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

I have an emphasis on working with families adjusting to change and finding effective ways for each family member to cope. I see clients in our Menasha office.

Doug Bisbee, M.Div., MA, LPC

I like to meet clients where they are at. If they seek support and understanding, I offer them a listening ear. If they seek direction and coaching, I offer them guidance. If they seek to include the comfort and insight of their spirituality and faith, I welcome the opportunity to walk with them. My hope is that our time together brings healing, hope and empowerment for each of the clients that I’m privileged to serve.I work with adults, couples, families and adolescents. I utilize mindfulness, mental health awareness, and proven therapeutic techniques to help my clients find the peace and wholeness they seek. Anxiety, depression, loss and grief, anger management and ADHD are among the many issues I address with clients. I see clients in our Fox Cities and Oshkosh offices.

Dede Bruss, MSE, LPC, SASA

Feeling safe and supported is very important when seeing a counselor. I strive to make that my top priority when working with people. My focus in counseling is to utilize a strength-based, positive approach to help people face life’s challenges and reach their personal goals. I want to give you an outside perspective and help you gain insight into yourself, empowering you to make positive changes and feel that life is more manageable and enjoyable.I am a licensed professional counselor with a substance abuse specialty authorization. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families on a variety of issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, relationship issues, family conflict and self-esteem. I see clients in New London and the Fox Cities.

Megan Burdick-Grade, MA, LMFT, WATR-BC

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a Wisconsin-licensed and nationally board certified art therapist. I specialize in work with children, adolescents and their families. I am trained in the use of EMDR as a healing resource in therapy.

Hannah Keesler, MS, LPC, SAC IT

My therapeutic approach focuses on healing the mind, body, and spirit. Therapy is a collaborative process in which my clients and I seek to better understand obstacles interfering with overall well-being. I use a strengths-based approach and integrate proven therapeutic techniques within a supportive environment for clients to attain personal goals. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, adjustment, and relationship difficulties are some of the concerns I address with individuals and families. I see clients in our Menasha office.

Mari Krueger, MSE, BSN, RN, LPC

I am a licensed professional counselor with more than 25 years’ experience in mental health nursing. I believe in a holistic approach to counseling and that the integration of mind, body, and spirit is the essence of health and healing. Through your journey to achieve personal goals, I will come along side you, support and guide you. Through the therapeutic process, I will provide a safe, supportive place for you to explore whatever challenges you may be facing. I enjoy working with individuals with chronic health issues, chronic mental illness, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, stress management, trauma, relationship issues, and others. I work with adults and adolescents age 15 and up in the Oshkosh and Menasha offices.

Kayci Lorenz, MSE, NCC, LPC IT

I am a professional master’s-level counselor who joined the Samaritan Center in 2016. In therapy, you and I will collaborate to reach your goals, building on your strengths and resiliency. I like to incorporate mindfulness into your therapy sessions. My goal is to give you a safe space to share your story. As our therapeutic relationship grows, you’ll foster self-compassion, learn about yourself and others, and find happiness in your life. I have an emphasis on working with young adults dealing with a variety of mental wellness concerns, including anxiety and stress management. I currently see clients at our Menasha location and at the UW-Fox Valley campus.

Kara Palasz, MA, LPC IT, CSAC

Life can be difficult at times, but you do not have to walk through it alone.  I am here to listen without judgement, seek to understand, and support you on your journey.  I believe healing and positive change come from releasing shame and connecting the mind/body/spirit.  I welcome the opportunity to get to know you and your goals.

I have experience working with clients of all ages, diverse spirituality, and with a variety of substance use and/or mental health concerns including: trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, ADHD, anger management, self-harm, borderline personality disorder, and substance abuse and/or dependence.  I serve children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in the Menasha and Oshkosh offices.

Dee Savides, MSW, LCSW

I look forward to meeting new clients and working with you to find healing from anxiety and depression. I have over 20 years of experience and enjoy working with marriage concerns, parenting challenges, finding creative solutions to family conflict, and helping individuals increase their confidence and faith in themselves. I am a person of faith and open to hearing how your sense of spirituality might give a spark of hope to your healing journey. Finally, I believe humor and imagination are powerful tools to make our lives better and hope we can make this journey to wholeness a creative endeavor we will enjoy together.

Dr. Tracy Siebers, Ed. D., LPC (Clinical Director)

When walking toward goals in life, individuals, couples and families often encounter challenges that can be difficult to manage and that create conflict. I enjoy collaboratively working with my clients to develop coping skills and tools to be more successful in meeting their goals. I seek first to understand each unique person and their desires from counseling. If my client seeks to integrate their spirituality and faith into the counseling process, I welcome the opportunity.  I am a bilingual English and Spanish therapist and serve children, adolescents, adults, couples and families facing concerns with depression, anxiety, anger management, behavioral problems, cultural adjustment, mindfulness, trauma and borderline personality disorder.

Becky Stellmacher, MSE, MS, LPC-IT

Every life is a journey. Your life’s journey may bring unexpected events with difficult emotional aftereffects.  If you are experiencing emotional consequences from unexpected experiences, I am willing to work with you to bring positive change in your life.  I believe that all individuals should be respected for their strengths. Working with you to build on those strengths to meet your personal goals is my priority. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness techniques integrated with supportive psychotherapy to give you tools you will use in your daily life, both during your time in counseling and after. I enjoy working with clients of all ages in the Kaukauna and Menasha offices.

Christy Webster, MSW, LCSW, CSAC

As an experienced licensed clinical social worker and clinical substance abuse counselor, I enjoy collaborating  with my clients as we identify  their strengths and concerns and as we move together toward achieving their counseling and personal goals.  I work with children – ages 8 and up, adolescents and adults dealing with a variety of challenges including relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral problems, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse, and compulsive gambling. I see clients in the Menasha and New London offices.