Christine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has 40 years of experience helping clients overcome difficult life struggles. Having lived in rural Southwest Wisconsin for 26 years, she has specialized knowledge and understanding of issues affecting farm families and rural residents.

Christine’s focus is on individuals, couples, and families who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, obsessions/compulsions, and panic disorders. She has special interest in life-altering transitions such as marriage, divorce, career/work issues, parenting, loss of loved ones, retirement, and aging.

Christine is dedicated to meeting the needs of her clients, accomplished by her diverse interests and eclectic training. She uses a psychodynamic model to understand underlying issues, Jungian psychology to probe unconscious forces, and cognitive behavioral techniques to effect change. She has additional experience in art therapy, visualization, and inner-child work. Her goal is to find the psychotherapy approach and treatment that is right for each client. She works in collaboration with primary care physicians.

Christine is passionate about helping individuals confront and overcome difficult life challenges. Although crisis is never welcomed, she believes that it affords opportunities to grow and change. Although challenges may appear insurmountable, Christine believes each person has the inner-strength and resources to overcome difficult obstacles. She helps clients recognize, access, and use this intrinsic personal strength to deal with the hardships of life.

Education and Training

Christine received her Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from the University of California-Santa Barbara and her Master's Degree in Social Work from New York University, New York City. She has specialized in outpatient psychotherapy for 40 years and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin.