Therapists

The spirit and personality of Systemic Perspectives reflect the individual members of our practice. We come from different backgrounds and training, yet we share a sense of respect for each other and for the clients we serve. Check out our individual biographies, and get to know us better.

Liz Arndorfer LPC, SAC

is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor

Liz ArndorferAreas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Empowerment/Identity issues
  • Life transitions
  • LGBTQ
  • Mood disorders
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal ideations
  • Supporting families with loved ones with mental health symptoms
  • Women’s issues
  • Workplace stress

Learn more about Liz’s background and counseling philosophy.

Amy Biwer, LPC

is a Licensed Professional Counselor

AmyAreas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • Anxiety/panic
  • Depression/mood disorders
  • Trauma/PTSD including EMDR
  • Workplace/school stress
  • Family/relationship concerns
  • Life transitions
  • Strengthening self-esteem/resiliency
  • Women’s issues
  • Pain/chronic illness

Learn more about Amy’s background and counseling philosophy.

Courtney Davis, LCSW, CSAC

is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Courtney DavisAreas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • adjustment disorders/life transitions
  • adolescent/young adult
  • anxiety/panic
  • depression/mood disorders
  • grief and loss
  • parenting concerns
  • trauma (trained in EMDR)
  • women’s issues

Learn more about Courntey’s background and counseling philosophy.

Katherine Frost, PhD

is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Katherine FrostAreas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • History of trauma / Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Women’s Health
  • Personality Disorders
  • Military/Veteran history

Psychotherapy visits can occur in office or virtually. I do strongly prefer that the first visit occurs in the office due to initial paperwork. Assessments will occur in the office for test administration.
Learn more about Katherine’s background and counseling philosophy.

Cathy Durand-Graves, NCC, LPC (Wisconsin), LMHC (Iowa)

is a national board-certified counselor, licensed professional counselor, licensed mental health counselor

cathy-durand-graves-bioAreas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • Veterans and retired military recovery and readjustment
  • Trauma recovery, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) recovery
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Life transitions, including medical events
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, certified
  • Insomnia
  • Wellness, recovery, action, planning
  • Faith based
  • Holistic
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Support

Learn more about Cathy’s background and counseling philosophy.

Eric Habrel, Ph.D.

is a Licensed Psychologist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

Areas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • couples relationship problems, Emotionally-Focused Therapy with couples (EFT)
  • depression,anxiety,mood disorders
  • family relationship problems and parenting concerns
  • life stress management

Learn more about Eric’s background and counseling philosophy.

Kate Halbach, M.A., LPC

is a Licensed Professional Counselor

Areas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • adolescent & young adult life issues
  • trauma, survivors of child sexual abuse, sexual assault survivors
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Suicidal ideations
  • Life balance

Learn more about Kate’s background and counseling philosophy.

Elena Hennick, MS, LMFT

is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

Areas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • Marital/relationship stress, divorce, and blended family challenges, sibling conflict
  • parenting concerns, including parenting special needs children
  • depression and anxiety in children, adolescents, and adults
  • sexual abuse, suicide, and other forms of trauma

Learn more about Elena’s background and counseling philosophy.

Julie Kaczmarek, MSW, LCSW

is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Areas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • Anxiety/panic
  • Depression/mood disorders
  • Trauma/PTSD (trained in EMDR)
  • Grief and loss
  • Life transitions and Womens’ issues
  • LBGTQ
  • Geriatrics
  • Stress reduction/mindfulness

Learn more about Julie’s background and counseling philosophy.

Maria Olafsson, MSW, LCSW

is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Courtney DavisAreas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Body image issues
  • Life transition/adjustment issues
  • Interpersonal/Relationship stressors

Learn more about Maria’s background and counseling philosophy.

Lisa Schultz , MSW, LCSW,

is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Areas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • Mood Disorders/Depression
  • Anxiety/Panic Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Trauma/PTSD
  • Adult ADHD
  • Self-esteem/Self-empowerment
  • Women’s Issues

Learn more about Lisa’s background and counseling philosophy.

Pam Stiles, LPC, NCC

is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Board-Certified Counselor

Areas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • Anxiety/Panic
  • Depression/Mood Disorders
  • Adjustment Disorders/Life Transitions
  • Trauma (trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
  • Women’s Issues
  • Faith-Based Counseling (upon request)

Learn more about Pam’s background and counseling philosophy.

Karol Wendt, MSW, LMFT, LCSW,

is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Areas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • anxiety and depression
  • relationship problems
  • family therapy and parenting concerns
  • grief and loss
  • addiction
  • women’s issues

Learn more about Karol’s background and counseling philosophy.

Marcia Williams, RN, MSN, MS, LPC

is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Professional Counselor.

Areas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • grief – typical, complicated, traumatic
  • trauma
  • life balance
  • general therapy

Marcia also speaks in professional and educational settings on her areas of specialization.

Learn more about Marcia’s background and counseling philosophy.

Ellen Wood, MSW, LCSW,

is Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Areas of clinical interest/specialized practice:

  • alcohol and drug-related issues, relapse prevention
  • depression and anxiety
  • grief and loss
  • women’s issues
  • diabetic-related issues
  • families, couples and adolescents
  • stress management

Learn more about Ellen’s background and counseling philosophy.