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Therapist Paige Barger, MS, LPC Therapist Location: Cedarburg and West Allis Paige is passionate about creating an accepting, non-judgmental, and compassionate space for clients to share their individual stories and address life’s challenges. Paige approaches the therapeutic process from a person-centered framework and integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness techniques to foster self-awareness, understanding, and personal growth. She views therapy as a collaborative and unique journey for each individual and partners with clients to build on their inner strengths, help them navigate challenging thoughts, emotions, patterns, and situations, and enhance their well-being. Paige’s areas of interest include anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, women’s issues, and grief and loss.

Qualified Treatment Trainee Maggie Paulus, LPC-IT Qualified Treatment Trainee Location: West Bend and Cedarburg Maggie received her Master’s in Professional Counseling at Concordia University of Wisconsin and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communication Studies. She is passionate about creating a safe and empathetic space for clients to share life’s stressors. She approaches therapy as a heartfelt opportunity to help others gain tools and resources to navigate their life’s challenges. Maggie’s areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, burn-out, school-based issues, body-image concerns, stress management, and women’s issues. Maggie’s background with counseling adolescents in a school-based setting has helped her gain a counseling perspective and passion for this demographic. Using a person-centered and solution-focused approach has allowed Maggie to build a powerful therapeutic relationship with her clients to help heal and overcome challenges.

Qualified Treatment Trainee Rhea Ortman, LPC-IT Qualified Treatment Trainee Location: West Allis and Milwaukee Rhea is a compassionate individual who is dedicated to the healing journeys of survivors who have been through trauma. She has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is certified in trauma informed care. She has experience working with adult clients from various backgrounds with complex trauma histories. Her approach is collaborative, nurturing, empathetic, direct, and non-judgmental because she believes a safe, warm, and accepting environment is essential to the therapeutic process and guiding clients through their healing. Recognizing how minority status and oppression can add to mental health, traumatic experiences, and seeking support, she strives to create an inclusive space for all clients with different cultural backgrounds and identities. She uses an integrative approach and tailors treatment to the clients needs and goals, using psychodynamic therapy, person centered therapy, feminist therapy, trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques in effort to foster hope, empowerment, and resilience. Rhea’s area of interests include trauma work, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, attachment disruptions, and interpersonal relationships.

Therapist Nicole Fischer, MSSA, APSW, MFT-IT Therapist Location: Cedarburg and Telehealth I value the importance of creating a non-judgmental and authentic therapeutic relationship that enhances well-being while working through challenges, growth, and change. I partner with my clients to help them recognize and utilize their existing strengths while guiding the development of new solutions to help overcome problems. I have sixteen years of experience working with children, youth and families in a social services setting and recognize the challenges that individuals, couples, and families face as they navigate an increasingly complex world. I graduated with a Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University and have been a Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker in Wisconsin since 2008. I have completed post-graduate coursework at the Family Therapy Training Institute through Aurora Family Service in Milwaukee and hold a Marriage and Family Therapist In Training license. I tailor my treatment approach to meet the individualized needs of the clients I serve and utilize evidence-based methods including Solution Focused and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy models. I have had additional training in family systems and work with clients to improve relationship dynamics in couples and families. Some areas of interest include emotional wellness, couple conflict, parenting issues, life transitions and grief/loss. I understand how hard it can be to ask for help. My goal is to create and hold a safe and welcoming space for my clients to discuss life experiences and explore meaningful solutions.

Therapist Jane Jaszewski, MSW, APSW, LMFT Therapist Location: Milwaukee and West Allis Jane holds a Masters in Social Work and is a Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker with a license in Marriage and Family Therapy. She received her degree through the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and completed post graduate training at the Family Therapy Training Institute through Aurora Family Service in Milwaukee. Jane is certified and licensed by the State of Wisconsin and provides adult individual and couples counseling as well as family therapy. She believes the goal of therapy is to obtain a good working knowledge of inner resources so as to build upon natural abilities and instill a sense of hope. Her treatment approach uses a blend of psycho-educational, cognitive-behavioral and related therapeutic models to treat anxiety, depression, personal and interpersonal issues. Jane also draws from various skill sets to help clients develop healthy relationships and coping skills. She also addresses grief issues and matters of faith that may impact psychological and emotional well being.

Qualified Treatment Trainee Yadi Lopez, APSW - IT Qualified Treatment Trainee Location: West Allis I have a Masters in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. I am a Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker. I have experience working with adults, family, and elderly. My goal is to provide the best therapeutic experience for my clients taking into account all aspects of identity and culture. Theoretical orientation: I believe that it is important to tailor therapy to specific individuals, settings and presenting concerns. Therefore, I view my theoretical orientation as integrative with my foundation grounded on person-centered, feminism, and multiculturalism. I consider the therapeutic relationship to be the most important factor in the healing process. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment. I empower patients to utilize their strengths to make desired changes. I address cultural variables such as race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender, and spiritual beliefs not as independent variables but as intersecting identities that are all working together to influence the experiences of individuals. I am bilingual/bicultural and can speak Spanish.

Therapist James Eiff, MSW, LCSW Therapist Location: Telehealth James works with children, adolescents, and adults providing individual, couples, and family therapy. From small private practices to large psychiatric treatment institutions like Rogers Memorial Hospital, he has cultivated experience working with diverse clientele in a variety of treatment settings and has lead therapy groups focused on trauma, anger management, personality disorders, depression, and anxiety. James graduated with his Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with concentrations in behavioral and physical health and trauma therapy. He has provided consultation for programming revision in the areas of trauma and personality disorders and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Waukesha. James’ eclectic approach to therapy draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, depth psychology, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and solution focused therapy. In 2007, he traveled to southern India to study coping strategies used by survivors of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. Always amazed by resiliency of the human spirit, James employs a strength-based approach that looks at all behaviors as adaptive and seeks to avoid judgmental attitudes that prevent greater understanding, a requisite for sustainable positive change.

Co-Director and Therapist Dr. Joy Myers, PhD, CSAC Co-Director and Therapist Location: Cedarburg, West Allis and West Bend Dr. Myers has a PhD in educational psychology. Since 1982, she has been working with individuals, couples and families. She specializes in issues related to ongoing recovery including eating disorders, childhood physical abuse, goal setting, adoptee issues and budget counseling. In addition, she has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and grief. She has expertise in working with individuals who have suffered crisis, grief and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Myers is Semi-Retired.

Therapist Gary Swan, LCSW Therapist Location: West Allis “Be with those who help your being.” -Rumi I have been a credentialed employee of Northshore Clinic, for eight years, and a retiree from Aurora Psychiatric Hospital for over twenty years. Its been a privilege to have worked with adult chemically dependent patients and their families in Residential, Partial and Intensive Outpatient therapy levels of care. I have learned the compassionate side to listening and then educating individuals, couples, and their families, and helping them to build supportive systems together. Group therapies have encouraged interactions in a socially acceptable way to out growing their problems. I feel grateful to have had others’ teach me about their lives. I am academically educated in trauma, anxiety, depression, and alcohol and other drugs of abuse. Additionally before my formal degrees, I have had my own personal struggles with life experiences. As I have learned through adversity, I have gained new insights to helping others. This allows me to have a more empathetic perspective while supporting others in achieving their goals. In my understanding of human growth and development, I believe that people are amazingly adaptive. It is common for people to react to stress when facing certain personal endeavors, identity crises, and/or strained relationship struggles. Some experience problems with attachment or co-dependency issues, and can feel overwhelmingly insecure and/or have life-long mood swings which disrupts their lives. Some eclectic approaches or modalities to helping a process for change might be, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, positive psychology, family system and/or client centered theories as a guide. “Do or do not, there is no try.” -Yoda. We each learn by “doing.” This is your life’s journey, you don’t have to go it alone. Buddha once stated.” Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.” Just believe… you are worth another chance!

Therapist Thomas J. Shiltz, MS, CSAC Therapist Location: West Allis Since 1972, Tom has been working the chemical dependency and eating disorders field as a therapist, consultant and workshop presenter. He is the author of “Ten Steps for Preventing Student Relapse”, “Student Guide for Relapse Prevention”, and “Eating Concerns Support Group Curriculum”. Mr. Shiltz’s psychotherapy practice at Northshore Clinic includes individual, couples, and family counseling, primarily in the areas of eating disorders, trauma, and addictions. In addition to his clinical work, Mr. Shiltz is on staff at Rogers Memorial Hospital. As Training Specialist for the hospital, Mr. Shiltz develops and delivers professional workshops, assists with research development, provides consultation services to schools and mental health agencies, and writes and publishes training materials. Mr. Shiltz is an ad hoc instructor for Cardinal Stritch University and is a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders.

Qualified Treatment Trainee Eileen Luther, MA, LPC-IT Qualified Treatment Trainee Location: Cedarburg and West Allis Eileen is passionate about providing a safe place that offers unconditional positive regard, compassion and understanding to all clients. She uses a collaborative but organized approach with clients in order to create a feeling of empowerment to find peace and fulfillment in life. Eileen provides child centered therapy for ages 5 to 10 utilizing play therapy techniques and art therapy techniques, and for ages 10 and up utilizes a collaborative and strength based approach that is individualized to each person and their needs. She has experience working with people who struggle with PTSD, Complex/Developmental trauma, adoption/foster care history, Anxiety, managing anger, LGBTQIA+ needs and major life transitions. In addition to CBT interventions, Eileen also utilizes somatic techniques and mindfulness to help handle what you are facing.

Qualified Treatment Trainee Emily Skorik, MS, LPC-IT Qualified Treatment Trainee Location: Milwaukee Emily is a dedicated Clinical Mental Health Counselor passionate about creating a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their authentic selves. With a belief in the human capacity for growth and change, Emily collaborates with clients to identify goals, highlight strengths, and develop tools to navigate life’s challenges. Grounded in a humanistic approach, Emily integrates evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and client-centered therapy. She views therapy as a partnership, where trust and connection serve as the foundation for meaningful progress. Emily has clinical experience working with children and adolescents in school-based settings, helping young individuals manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relational challenges. Her areas of interest include anxiety, depression, stress management, relationships, personal growth, and general mental health concerns. Emily earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is committed to supporting clients in a nurturing environment, empowering them to create purposeful lives rooted in meaningful connections.