Meet Our Therapists...
Deanna Marincic, MSW, LCSW - Founder/Clinic Director
Deanna is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist who has been working in the mental health field treating individuals, families, and adolescents for over 25 years with all levels of care. She has worked extensively with teenagers, their families and adult clients with addictions, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, mood disorders, family and couples work, co-parenting, and behavioral management skill building. Deanna's experience also includes working with individuals experiencing grief, loss, and terminal illness. Her greatest calling lies in helping individuals heal from their past trauma and forge a path of strength and emotional growth.
In work with her clients, Deanna utilizes her humanistic approach along with formal training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a specialized treatment modality used to resolve trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy and Family Systems Approach.
Founder of Gals Institute LLC. in 2015 and with a growing team of skilled providers; Deanna launched mental health in schools. Partnered with 7 school districts, access to much needed services for families in the school setting is provided. Deanna and her team provide staff development, district support, school wide initiatives related to resiliency building and help schools destigmatize mental health and bridge services to families in the district. As a personal passion project to help families and kids six years and up develop confidence, self-esteem and much needed resiliency, Deanna has created several trademarked prevention and resiliency building workshops, using research based modalities in a engaging interactive multifaceted way to help support the whole family system. In 2017 after the demand for the workshops expanded, she founded Gals On The Go Project foundation that offers these positive impact programs to the community and school settings for no charge with the support of generous donors, fundraising and grants.
Deanna promotes prevention and healing in her work with clients and trains new clinicians in the same way. She was an Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF) board member 2013-2014 and President 2014-2016, and proudly awarded the 2017 Woman in Business of the Year by the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce. Deanna continues as an active member of the Oconomowoc and Delafield Chamber of commerce where she collaborates with other like minded business leaders committed to the emotional health of our community. As a sought after presenter, Deanna brings her down to earth personality to educate the community on issues such as socio-emotional adolescent development, anxiety, resiliency building, parenting, and treatment of addictions.
Deanna is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist who has been working in the mental health field treating individuals, families, and adolescents for over 25 years with all levels of care. She has worked extensively with teenagers, their families and adult clients with addictions, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, mood disorders, family and couples work, co-parenting, and behavioral management skill building. Deanna's experience also includes working with individuals experiencing grief, loss, and terminal illness. Her greatest calling lies in helping individuals heal from their past trauma and forge a path of strength and emotional growth.
In work with her clients, Deanna utilizes her humanistic approach along with formal training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a specialized treatment modality used to resolve trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy and Family Systems Approach.
Founder of Gals Institute LLC. in 2015 and with a growing team of skilled providers; Deanna launched mental health in schools. Partnered with 7 school districts, access to much needed services for families in the school setting is provided. Deanna and her team provide staff development, district support, school wide initiatives related to resiliency building and help schools destigmatize mental health and bridge services to families in the district. As a personal passion project to help families and kids six years and up develop confidence, self-esteem and much needed resiliency, Deanna has created several trademarked prevention and resiliency building workshops, using research based modalities in a engaging interactive multifaceted way to help support the whole family system. In 2017 after the demand for the workshops expanded, she founded Gals On The Go Project foundation that offers these positive impact programs to the community and school settings for no charge with the support of generous donors, fundraising and grants.
Deanna promotes prevention and healing in her work with clients and trains new clinicians in the same way. She was an Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF) board member 2013-2014 and President 2014-2016, and proudly awarded the 2017 Woman in Business of the Year by the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce. Deanna continues as an active member of the Oconomowoc and Delafield Chamber of commerce where she collaborates with other like minded business leaders committed to the emotional health of our community. As a sought after presenter, Deanna brings her down to earth personality to educate the community on issues such as socio-emotional adolescent development, anxiety, resiliency building, parenting, and treatment of addictions.
Erin Macier, MS, MFT
Erin specializes in providing therapy to children (6+) and adults. Adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma, grief/loss, and family conflict. She utilizes a combination of Trauma-Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and uses a family systems approach. Erin is also trained in EMDR which is used to help individuals with trauma and helps individuals break free from the negative cognitions and emotions tied to their past. Erin has had extensive experience working with at-risk teens and helping families navigate through struggles within the family system. As a licensed Marriage and family therapist she also works with couples at varies stages of their relationship along with co-parenting. Erin is our newest workshop facilitator for our community and school-based resiliency-based programs. Erin is a mother of 3 adolescents that keep her on her toes as they continue to inspire her.
Erin specializes in providing therapy to children (6+) and adults. Adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma, grief/loss, and family conflict. She utilizes a combination of Trauma-Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and uses a family systems approach. Erin is also trained in EMDR which is used to help individuals with trauma and helps individuals break free from the negative cognitions and emotions tied to their past. Erin has had extensive experience working with at-risk teens and helping families navigate through struggles within the family system. As a licensed Marriage and family therapist she also works with couples at varies stages of their relationship along with co-parenting. Erin is our newest workshop facilitator for our community and school-based resiliency-based programs. Erin is a mother of 3 adolescents that keep her on her toes as they continue to inspire her.
Michele Eimon, MS, NCC, LPC
As a nationally certified counselor, she provides social and emotional nourishment to individuals, couples and families struggling with relationships, life stressors, transitions and health challenges - in other words, all of the joys and challenges of being human. She also focuses on parents (such a tough, humbling gig!), and helping them develop healthy, fulfilling relationships with themselves, their children and each other. She has extensive experience in grief, loss and dealing with chronic illness, and companions people on these journeys to a place of hope and healing. When appropriate, she incorporates EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) into her sessions, which is a crazy sounding but highly effective energy technique that is based on the same principles as acupuncture. She has a solution-focused approach, which means she is committed to working with clients in an collaborative partnership to solve problems and achieve positive change: such as more enjoyable relationships, more ease and joy in daily life, less stress and strife, more energy and an increased sense of well-being. She enjoys living in the Lake Country area with her husband and two children (including one budding teenager.)
As a nationally certified counselor, she provides social and emotional nourishment to individuals, couples and families struggling with relationships, life stressors, transitions and health challenges - in other words, all of the joys and challenges of being human. She also focuses on parents (such a tough, humbling gig!), and helping them develop healthy, fulfilling relationships with themselves, their children and each other. She has extensive experience in grief, loss and dealing with chronic illness, and companions people on these journeys to a place of hope and healing. When appropriate, she incorporates EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) into her sessions, which is a crazy sounding but highly effective energy technique that is based on the same principles as acupuncture. She has a solution-focused approach, which means she is committed to working with clients in an collaborative partnership to solve problems and achieve positive change: such as more enjoyable relationships, more ease and joy in daily life, less stress and strife, more energy and an increased sense of well-being. She enjoys living in the Lake Country area with her husband and two children (including one budding teenager.)
Jen Michener, MS, LPC, CSAC
Jen graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stout with a Master’s degree in Clinic Mental Health Counseling with concentrations in Child and Adolescent Counseling and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Counseling. She is licensed both as a Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Jen works with children, adolescents and adults in and individual and group setting. Her main focus for individual and group therapy is on substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma and personality disorders. Jen’s approach is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness, and Solution Focused. Her goal when working with a client, is to help explore the individual goals and how to find solutions that are manageable and reasonable in order to promote change and increase meaning and happiness in the individual’s life. Through CBT and Mindfulness techniques, clients will learn to increase their awareness of their own thoughts in order to help promote understanding of emotional states and changes in behaviors, in a pursuit of am more balanced and satisfying life. Jen is a community advocate and educator on Substance Use disorders and prevention tools for parents and families. She works with not only the individual that is struggling with addiction but will works with the family members to help foster lasting change. She is also one of Gals Institute and Gals on the Go Project workshop facilitators and trainers.
Jen graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stout with a Master’s degree in Clinic Mental Health Counseling with concentrations in Child and Adolescent Counseling and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Counseling. She is licensed both as a Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Jen works with children, adolescents and adults in and individual and group setting. Her main focus for individual and group therapy is on substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma and personality disorders. Jen’s approach is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness, and Solution Focused. Her goal when working with a client, is to help explore the individual goals and how to find solutions that are manageable and reasonable in order to promote change and increase meaning and happiness in the individual’s life. Through CBT and Mindfulness techniques, clients will learn to increase their awareness of their own thoughts in order to help promote understanding of emotional states and changes in behaviors, in a pursuit of am more balanced and satisfying life. Jen is a community advocate and educator on Substance Use disorders and prevention tools for parents and families. She works with not only the individual that is struggling with addiction but will works with the family members to help foster lasting change. She is also one of Gals Institute and Gals on the Go Project workshop facilitators and trainers.
Angie Byers, MS, LPC
Angie earned her Masters of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the accredited, Walden University and her Bachelor of Arts Degree from UW-Milwaukee , majoring in both Psychology and Communication. Angie has been working in the field since 2010 and has extensive experience working in both outpatient and intensive outpatient settings conducting individual, group and family therapy. Angie's areas of expertise include, eating disorders, co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, other mood and anxiety disorders, self esteem and body image issues, adjustment difficulties, grief/loss, family/martial conflict and self harm. She is integrative in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Angie works with adolescents, adults and families to promote meaningful change through emotional awareness, effective communication and building resiliency. Angie believes in working collaboratively with clients to meet them where they're at and assist with developing insight and tools to enhance their life and relationship with self and others. She also believes therapy isn't just for "fixing problems" but a wonderful opportunity to get to know yourself and build self esteem and confidence that will last a lifetime. Aside from providing therapy, Angie is passionate about awareness and prevention initiatives and is our newest workshop leader. She is the mother of two adorable children.
Angie earned her Masters of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the accredited, Walden University and her Bachelor of Arts Degree from UW-Milwaukee , majoring in both Psychology and Communication. Angie has been working in the field since 2010 and has extensive experience working in both outpatient and intensive outpatient settings conducting individual, group and family therapy. Angie's areas of expertise include, eating disorders, co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, other mood and anxiety disorders, self esteem and body image issues, adjustment difficulties, grief/loss, family/martial conflict and self harm. She is integrative in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Angie works with adolescents, adults and families to promote meaningful change through emotional awareness, effective communication and building resiliency. Angie believes in working collaboratively with clients to meet them where they're at and assist with developing insight and tools to enhance their life and relationship with self and others. She also believes therapy isn't just for "fixing problems" but a wonderful opportunity to get to know yourself and build self esteem and confidence that will last a lifetime. Aside from providing therapy, Angie is passionate about awareness and prevention initiatives and is our newest workshop leader. She is the mother of two adorable children.
Sofia Corcoran, MS, LPC
Sofia is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Board Certified Counselor who specializes in working with children and adolescents. She has experience in helping children and adolescents promote effective coping to manage difficult emotions, gain insight into family dynamics, and increase awareness of their own self-identity through a strength-based approach. She has treated a number of children with mood disorders, trauma, and emotional and behavioral issues. Sofia utilizes play therapy and mindfulness techniques into her treatment utilizing the latest in state of the art treatment modalities. Sofia is also trained in EMDR therapy a specialized treatment for trauma, anxiety and other emotional struggles.. Sofia is the newest Gals Workshop lead facilitator excited to lead our workshops to the younger populations. Sofia is a leader in helping promote prevention and resiliency among our adolescents and families.
Sofia is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Board Certified Counselor who specializes in working with children and adolescents. She has experience in helping children and adolescents promote effective coping to manage difficult emotions, gain insight into family dynamics, and increase awareness of their own self-identity through a strength-based approach. She has treated a number of children with mood disorders, trauma, and emotional and behavioral issues. Sofia utilizes play therapy and mindfulness techniques into her treatment utilizing the latest in state of the art treatment modalities. Sofia is also trained in EMDR therapy a specialized treatment for trauma, anxiety and other emotional struggles.. Sofia is the newest Gals Workshop lead facilitator excited to lead our workshops to the younger populations. Sofia is a leader in helping promote prevention and resiliency among our adolescents and families.
Joelle Lefevre, RD
Joelle is a Certified & Registered Dietitian at Workforce Health with a Bachelor’s degree in Science with a major in Nutrition. Her specialties include giving presentations and workshops out in the community or at corporations on various health and nutrition topics to adults and children. She also coaches clients for weight loss, diabetes management, decreasing risks of chronic diseases and ways to promote a healthier and more organic way of cooking and eating. Joelle feels most clients do not give themselves enough credit for the lifestyle changes they have already made. Her philosophy is to celebrate the small victories and be proud of any steps that you are taking towards better health. Joelle is a facilitator for Gals workshops that teach healthy relationships with food for kids and adults. Joelle loves being outside in her garden, spending time with the friends and family, watching her kids sporting events and teaching fitness classes at the YMCA.
Joelle is a Certified & Registered Dietitian at Workforce Health with a Bachelor’s degree in Science with a major in Nutrition. Her specialties include giving presentations and workshops out in the community or at corporations on various health and nutrition topics to adults and children. She also coaches clients for weight loss, diabetes management, decreasing risks of chronic diseases and ways to promote a healthier and more organic way of cooking and eating. Joelle feels most clients do not give themselves enough credit for the lifestyle changes they have already made. Her philosophy is to celebrate the small victories and be proud of any steps that you are taking towards better health. Joelle is a facilitator for Gals workshops that teach healthy relationships with food for kids and adults. Joelle loves being outside in her garden, spending time with the friends and family, watching her kids sporting events and teaching fitness classes at the YMCA.
Becca Rosecky, MA., LPC-IT
Becca earned her Masters of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from the accredited, Mount Mary University. Becca is a National Board Certified Counselor and is currently completing her 3,000 hours at Gals Institute working with kids, teens and young adults that struggle with anxiety, depression, mood disorders blending families, and other issues that make life stressful. Becca has a passion with working with kids, adolescents, and their families make changes to fit thier family mission statement. Her specialized training is in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Therapy (ET) with kids for severe anxiety and OCD. Becca is integrating mindfulness and emotion regulation skill building when working with her families to help build resiliency and healthy coping. She is excited to bring her skills to Gals Institute and continue her growth and training as a provider for kids and families. Becca is a Gals Institute workshop facilitator and works with our school partnerships by offering trainings to elementary school
teachers how to integrate healthy conflict resolution and empathy in the classroom.
Becca earned her Masters of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from the accredited, Mount Mary University. Becca is a National Board Certified Counselor and is currently completing her 3,000 hours at Gals Institute working with kids, teens and young adults that struggle with anxiety, depression, mood disorders blending families, and other issues that make life stressful. Becca has a passion with working with kids, adolescents, and their families make changes to fit thier family mission statement. Her specialized training is in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Therapy (ET) with kids for severe anxiety and OCD. Becca is integrating mindfulness and emotion regulation skill building when working with her families to help build resiliency and healthy coping. She is excited to bring her skills to Gals Institute and continue her growth and training as a provider for kids and families. Becca is a Gals Institute workshop facilitator and works with our school partnerships by offering trainings to elementary school
teachers how to integrate healthy conflict resolution and empathy in the classroom.
Alissa Darin, MA., LPC-IT, NBCT
- Alissa Darin is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Education and Kinesiology. She received her Masters in Counseling from Marquette University. Alissa has spent the past 20 years serving in the field of education as a teacher, school counselor, and administrator. She holds her National Boards for Professional Teaching in the area of School Counseling and is currently completing her 3,000 hours at Gals Institute as an Licensed Professional Counselor - In Training. Alissa’s focus is in helping adolescents, adults, couples and families thrive using Solution-focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and a family systems approach. She works with individuals ages 10 and up, couples and families that struggle with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance use and addiction, marital struggles, blending of families, failure to launch and sports injuries. Additionally, she is a Love and Logic facilitator and promotes prevention as a speaker for parent groups, conferences and agencies focusing on mental health topics, parenting and drug/alcohol use issues.
Terri Alm, MSN, PMHNP
Terri is a board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. She has been a nurse for over 20 years, earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Alverno College, and her master’s degree from the University of St. Francis. Her role at Gals Institute LLC is to provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment (medication and/or non-pharmacological interventions). We are excited to have her as part of the Gals Institute Clinical team, working together to help our clients on their journey of wellness. Terri’s approach is holistic, and based on the understanding that there is a critical connection between physical and mental health. She believes medication can be beneficial, yet understands medication is not the only tool to be utilized. By providing education and guidance on things such as proper nutrition, sleep habits, physical activity, as well as medication, Terri believes patients can be empowered to make informed choices regarding their health. She looks forward to partnering with patients on their journey to health and well-being. Terri is a speaker and advocate in the area of addiction, anxiety and mental health issues. As a client of Gals Institute your family will have access to Terri and her services.
Terri is a board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. She has been a nurse for over 20 years, earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Alverno College, and her master’s degree from the University of St. Francis. Her role at Gals Institute LLC is to provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment (medication and/or non-pharmacological interventions). We are excited to have her as part of the Gals Institute Clinical team, working together to help our clients on their journey of wellness. Terri’s approach is holistic, and based on the understanding that there is a critical connection between physical and mental health. She believes medication can be beneficial, yet understands medication is not the only tool to be utilized. By providing education and guidance on things such as proper nutrition, sleep habits, physical activity, as well as medication, Terri believes patients can be empowered to make informed choices regarding their health. She looks forward to partnering with patients on their journey to health and well-being. Terri is a speaker and advocate in the area of addiction, anxiety and mental health issues. As a client of Gals Institute your family will have access to Terri and her services.
Holly Krings, MSW, LCSW
Holly is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist who works with adolescents and adults; she has been working in the helping professions field for the last 10+ years. Holly received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychological Science from Montana State University and her Masters in Social Work from the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. Holly uses a strengths based integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Solution Focused approaches to help work on difficulties with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, grief, self esteem and trauma. Holly specializes in working with individuals and groups to achieve improved communication, regulate emotions, challenge thinking patterns, build resiliency and facilitate alternative coping strategies. Holly also has specific experience working with individuals who have been impacted by interpersonal violence and sexual assault. Holly is a mom to three sweet young kids. Gals Institute is excited that Holly has joined our family and mission to help support families.
Holly is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist who works with adolescents and adults; she has been working in the helping professions field for the last 10+ years. Holly received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychological Science from Montana State University and her Masters in Social Work from the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. Holly uses a strengths based integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Solution Focused approaches to help work on difficulties with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, grief, self esteem and trauma. Holly specializes in working with individuals and groups to achieve improved communication, regulate emotions, challenge thinking patterns, build resiliency and facilitate alternative coping strategies. Holly also has specific experience working with individuals who have been impacted by interpersonal violence and sexual assault. Holly is a mom to three sweet young kids. Gals Institute is excited that Holly has joined our family and mission to help support families.
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Erin Zupke, LCSW, CSAC
Erin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor who has been working in the field since 2010. She graduated from the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Masters of Social Work Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy Certification and Trauma Counseling Certification. She specializes in anxiety management for children (6+), youth and adults, as well as assisting her clients move through depression, grief, fear, anger and trauma to build healthy relationships with themselves and others, and create a meaningful and purposeful life. Passionate about family systems, she enjoys helping couples improve communication skills, manage expectations and learn effective conflict resolution skills. Erin is also a mom, so she understands kids - and parents - and uses the latest child development research to help other parents navigate the journey of parenthood. Erin incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness modalities into her goal-based, practical approach to empower people to challenge thoughts, change behavior, live in the moment, cope with stress and regulate their emotions. Erin is currently working toward certification in Aromatherapy and integrating its benefits toward emotional wellness. Erin will be offering only Telehealth services as of May 2021. |
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Ashley Learned, MS, LPC
Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. She obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Cardinal Stritch University. In addition to providing individual therapy, Ashley has extensive experience working with eating disorders, anxiety and depression in both Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program settings. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults and families. Her areas of expertise and focus include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, grief recovery (including pet loss and bereavement), adjustment difficulties, and interpersonal skill building. Ashley believes in creating a safe space for clients to explore their inner world, and gain insight into their emotions through the use of curiosity versus judgement. Within this process, clients discover their strengths, find meaning, and identify areas in which they would like to improve. Her approach is based on the unique needs and interests of each individual, often taking from elements of several therapeutic approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Somatic Breathwork. Ashley recognizes that seeking therapy can take a tremendous amount of courage, and she believes it is a beautiful opportunity to move towards a more whole and connected relationship with yourself and others.
Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. She obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Cardinal Stritch University. In addition to providing individual therapy, Ashley has extensive experience working with eating disorders, anxiety and depression in both Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program settings. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults and families. Her areas of expertise and focus include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, grief recovery (including pet loss and bereavement), adjustment difficulties, and interpersonal skill building. Ashley believes in creating a safe space for clients to explore their inner world, and gain insight into their emotions through the use of curiosity versus judgement. Within this process, clients discover their strengths, find meaning, and identify areas in which they would like to improve. Her approach is based on the unique needs and interests of each individual, often taking from elements of several therapeutic approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Somatic Breathwork. Ashley recognizes that seeking therapy can take a tremendous amount of courage, and she believes it is a beautiful opportunity to move towards a more whole and connected relationship with yourself and others.
Erin Kelly, MS -Graduate Student/May 2021 LPC-IT
Erin earned her Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from the accredited, Mount Mary University. Erin is a National Board-Certified Counselor and is currently completing her further training and 3,000 hours as she joins the Gals Institute team. Erin’s area of specialty is working with kids, teens, young adults, and families. Erin has worked with the adoption and foster care system helping children and family work on healthy attachment skills and families navigate today's challenges. Erin utilizes an eclectic person-centered approach of therapeutic modalities utilizing techniques from talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness with her clients. Erin meets the client where they are at and helps them emotionally process feelings, underlying trauma, divorce, relationship issues, abuse, neglect, anxiety, and depression to achieve the client’s unique goals.
Erin is excited to join Gals Institute and ready to help families thrive. Erin will be starting to accept client referrals May 2021.
Erin earned her Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from the accredited, Mount Mary University. Erin is a National Board-Certified Counselor and is currently completing her further training and 3,000 hours as she joins the Gals Institute team. Erin’s area of specialty is working with kids, teens, young adults, and families. Erin has worked with the adoption and foster care system helping children and family work on healthy attachment skills and families navigate today's challenges. Erin utilizes an eclectic person-centered approach of therapeutic modalities utilizing techniques from talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness with her clients. Erin meets the client where they are at and helps them emotionally process feelings, underlying trauma, divorce, relationship issues, abuse, neglect, anxiety, and depression to achieve the client’s unique goals.
Erin is excited to join Gals Institute and ready to help families thrive. Erin will be starting to accept client referrals May 2021.
Jenny Washburn, Clinic Coordinator & Assistant to Deanna Marincic
Jenny is the friendly voice and caring listener on the phone during the new client intake process.
She has 20+ years of customer service, with a background in retail sales and veterinary technology.
She is the assistant to our director and makes sure our office is running smoothly.
When not at work she is a mom to 2 active teenage girls and enjoys hiking, being on the water, and travel.
Jenny is the friendly voice and caring listener on the phone during the new client intake process.
She has 20+ years of customer service, with a background in retail sales and veterinary technology.
She is the assistant to our director and makes sure our office is running smoothly.
When not at work she is a mom to 2 active teenage girls and enjoys hiking, being on the water, and travel.