State-Certified Counseling Center

Our Team, Wausau WI

Our caring team of professionals is dedicated to restoring health, wellness, & balance to ALL who come through our doors.

Staff Expertise

With an extensive team of therapists professionally trained in a wide array of services, our state-certified Mental Health & AODA Clinic is well staffed to provide clinical evaluations, as well as to provide individual, group, or family counseling in a prompt, effective, & discrete manner. All therapists are supervised by a licensed psychologist to ensure the best quality of care.

Our Services

Dennis Elmergreen, PsyD, LP

Dr. Elmergreen is Co-owner and Clinical Director of Elmergreen Associates. He has been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Wisconsin since 1986 and also serves as Clinical Supervisor for the Stockbridge-Munsee Health and Wellness Center for the Stockbridge-Munsee tribe.

Court officials, school-based professionals, tribal leaders, and medical practitioners can rely on Dr. Elmergreen’s 30+ years of trusted expertise to provide clinical evaluations in the Wausau metro area. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, as well as hiking, traveling, and reading.

Call 715-845-7175 to book an appointment with Dr. Dennis Elmergreen.

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Qualifications

COUNSELING / CLINICAL SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Depression Treatment
Evaluations (Court, School, Psychological, & more)
Male Mental Health
Personality Disorders Treatment
Weight Management

TREATMENT AREAS

Abuse (Physical, Mental, & Sexual) & Victimization
Academic Concerns
Adjustment Issues / Coping Skills
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Bullying
Career / Job Stress
Childhood Anxiety, Depression, & Phobias
Children of Divorce
Counseling for Bariatric or Gastric Bypass Surgery
Death & Dying
Depression / Mood Disorders
Divorce / Custody & Co-Parenting
Family Counseling
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
Gender Identity / Transgender
Geriatric Issues
Grief & Loss Adjustment
Individuation
Intimacy
Learning Disorders
Loneliness
Marital, Premarital, & Couples Counseling
Meditation / Relaxation
Mindfulness
Neglect (Physical & Emotional)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive–Compulsive Personality Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Panic Attacks
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Parenting / Blended Families / Adoption
Peer Relationships
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Relationships / Interpersonal Issues
Self-Care / Self-Esteem
Sexual Issues or Abuse
Sexual Issues or Dysfunction
Social Anxiety Disorder
Spirituality
Stress Management
Suicidal Thoughts
Widowhood & Grief

TESTING / CLINICAL EVALUATIONS

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
Bariatric Surgery or Gastric Bypass
Behavioral Problems
Child Custody
Court-Ordered (Civil Commitment / Competency to Stand Trial / Criminal Responsibility / Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity [NGRI] / Guardianship)
Disability (Including Social Security Disability)
Family
Fitness for Duty
Intelligence
Learning Disorders or Disabilities
Marriage / Divorce / Relationships
Memory
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Accident, Violence, or Abuse Victims)
Psychological (Anxiety / Depression / Bipolar Disorder)
School
Tribal Courts
Veterans Evaluations (PTSD & Mental Health Struggles)
Vocational / Career Counseling / Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

PREFERRED THERAPY APPROACHES

Client-Centered
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Eclectic
Experiential
Family / Marital
Humanistic
Interpersonal
Mindfulness Training
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Reality-Based
Skill-Building
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Strength-Based
Supportive
Trauma-Focused

AGES SERVED

Children (6–10)
Preteens / Tweens (11–13)
Adolescents / Teenagers (14–19)
Adults (20–64)
Elders (65+)

MODALITIES SERVED

Individuals
Couples
Families
Groups

QUALIFICATIONS

Dr. Elmergreen served as Clinical Supervisor for the Health and Wellness Centers at the Forest County Potawatomi and Stockbridge-Munsee tribal clinics and interned at Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison, Wisconsin.

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree: Rosemead School of Psychology, La Mirada, CA
Master of Science (MS) degree: Rosemead School of Psychology, La Mirada, CA
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree: University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point

Kandace Elmergreen, MS, LCSW

Kandace Elmergreen is Co-owner of Elmergreen Associates. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 25 years of experience. Ms. Elmergreen co-developed a divorce parenting program and a day treatment for at-risk children and teens now implemented by Marathon County. She is available to do presentations on anxiety/stress management, as well as other topics upon request.

Ms. Elmergreen works with her clients to restore balance to their lives. Her goal is to help her patients achieve mental and physical health so that they may be healed after a life change or loss. She endeavors to help people experience forgiveness and self-compassion to heal emotional wounds and attain equilibrium in their lives.

Call 715-845-7175 to book an appointment with Kandace Elmergreen.

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Qualifications

COUNSELING / CLINICAL SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Depression Treatment
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Family Counseling / Relationship Issues
Female Mental Health
Male Mental Health

TREATMENT AREAS

Abuse (Physical, Mental, & Sexual) & Victimization
Academic Concerns
Adjustment Issues / Coping Skills
Anxiety
Career / Job Stress
Communication / Social Skills
Death & Dying
Depression / Mood Disorders
Divorce / Custody & Co-Parenting
Family Counseling
Fertility Stress / Infertility
Gender Identity / Transgender
Geriatric Issues
Grief & Loss Adjustment
Habit Control / Procrastination
Individuation
Intimacy
Loneliness
Marital, Premarital, & Couples Counseling
Menopause
Mindfulness
Miscarriage
Neglect (Physical & Emotional)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive–Compulsive Personality Disorder
Panic Attacks
Parenting / Blended Families / Adoption
Peer Relationships
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Pregnancy
Relationships / Interpersonal Issues
Self-Care / Self-Esteem
Sex Therapy
Sexual Issues or Abuse
Sexual Issues or Dysfunction
Social Anxiety Disorder
Spirituality
Stress Management
Widowhood & Grief

PREFERRED THERAPY APPROACHES

Behavior Modification
Client-Centered
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Experiential
Family / Marital
Humanistic
Interpersonal
Mindfulness Training
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Skill-Building
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Strength-Based
Supportive
Trauma-Focused

AGES SERVED

Adolescents / Teenagers (14–19)
Adults (20–64)
Elders (65+)

MODALITIES SERVED

Individuals
Couples
Families
Groups

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): State of Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services
Master of Science (MS) Degree: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree: Biola University, Los Angeles, CA

Courtney Derus, PsyD, LP

Dr. Courtney Derus is a Licensed Psychologist. She works within a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive lens with children, adolescents, and adults.

Dr. Courtney Derus understands that it can be difficult to seek out help; therefore, she is devoted to empathetically getting to know you.

She will work to collaboratively and respectfully develop a plan for your healing. She draws from compassionate, non-judgmental, and strength-based strategies to empower individuals towards their goals.

Call 715-845-7175 to book an appointment with Dr. Derus.

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Qualifications

COUNSELING / CLINICAL SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Depression Treatment
Anger / Stress Management
Child Therapy Services
Evaluations (Court, School, Psychological, & more)
Trauma Therapy

TREATMENT AREAS

Abuse (Physical, Mental, & Sexual) & Victimization
Academic Concerns
Adjustment Issues / Coping Skills
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)
Bullying
Career / Job Stress
Childhood Anxiety, Depression, & Phobias
Children of Divorce
Counseling for Bariatric or Gastric Bypass Surgery
Death & Dying
Depression / Mood Disorders
Divorce / Custody & Co-Parenting
Family Counseling
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
Gender Identity / Transgender
Geriatric Issues
Grief & Loss Adjustment
Individuation
Intimacy
Learning Disorders
Loneliness
Marital, Premarital, & Couples Counseling
Meditation / Relaxation
Mindfulness
Neglect (Physical & Emotional)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Panic Attacks
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Parenting / Blended Families / Adoption
Peer Relationships
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Relationships / Interpersonal Issues
Self-Care / Self-Esteem
Sexual Issues or Abuse
Sexual Issues or Dysfunction
Social Anxiety Disorder
Spirituality
Stress Management
Suicidal Thoughts
Widowhood & Grief

TESTING / CLINICAL EVALUATIONS

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
Bariatric Surgery or Gastric Bypass
Behavioral Problems
Child Custody
Court-Ordered (Civil Commitment / Competency to Stand Trial / Criminal Responsibility / Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity [NGRI] / Guardianship)

Jeffrey C. Rothweiler, PhD, LP

Dr. Jeffery Rothweiler is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Wisconsin. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association (APA), American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA), Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM), and Wisconsin Psychological Association (WPA).

Dr. Rothweiler applies a full range of psychological knowledge, strategies, and skills assisting patients to empower themselves with greater clarity and balance in happier relationships with themselves and others.

Call 715-845-7175 to book an appointment with Dr. Rothweiler.

Qualifications

COUNSELING / CLINICAL SPECIALTIES

Anger / Stress Management
Anxiety / Depression Treatment
Evaluations (Cognitive, Diagnostic pre-surgical, Pre-treatment, & more)
Health Psychology/Chronic illness
Couples Counseling/Family Counseling / Relationship Issues
Pain Management
Personality Disorders Treatment
Trauma Reduction/ Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

TREATMENT AREAS

Abuse (Physical, Mental, & Sexual) & Victimization
Academic Concerns
Adjustment Issues / Coping Skills
Anger Management
Anxiety
Assistance with medication taper-down and/or withdrawal (e/g., Benzodiazepines, Opioids, SNRI’s, other)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
Avoidance
Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Career / Job Stress
Chronic Pain Management
Coping
Death & Dying
Depression / Mood Disorders
Family Counseling
Geriatric / End-of-Life Issues
Grief & Loss Adjustment
Habit Control / Procrastination
Marital, Premarital, & Couples Counseling
Meditation / Relaxation
Mindfulness
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive–Compulsive Personality Disorder
Panic Attacks
Peer Relationships
Phobias
Pornography or Sex Addiction
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Relationships / Interpersonal Issues
Self-Care / Self-Esteem
Social Anxiety Disorder
Stress Management
Suicidal Thoughts

TESTING / CLINICAL EVALUATIONS

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
Behavioral Problems
Fitness for Duty
Cognition/Learning
Diagnostic/Differential diagnosis
Pre-surgical
Pre-treatment
Psychological (Anxiety / Depression / Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, and more)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Accident, Violence, or Abuse Victims)
Evaluations (PTSD & Mental Health Struggles)

PREFERRED THERAPY APPROACHES

Behavior Modification
Biofeedback
Client Centered
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Integrated
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Hypnotherapy
Interpersonal (Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT))
Psychodynamic
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Trauma Reduction

AGES SERVED

Adolescents / Teenagers (14–19)
Adults (20–64)
Elders (65+)

MODALITIES SERVED

Individuals
Couples
Families
Groups
Partners/Associates

QUALIFICATIONS

Before earning his license in Psychology in the state of Wisconsin, Dr. Rothweiler completed his residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship at Elmergreen Associates.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree: University of Utah, Salt Lake City (Research assistant to Dr. Lorna Benjamin.)
Master of Science (MS) degree: University of Utah, Salt Lake City (Research assistant to Dr. Lorna Benjamin.)
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree—Psychology: University of Washington, Seattle (Worked 3 years as a Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) research assistant to Dr. Marsha Linehan.)
Contract negotiator/Purchasing Agent for computer hardware and software, The Boeing Company, Seattle Washington (5-years).
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree—Business: University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA

Anxiety / Depression Treatment
Anger / Stress Management
Child Therapy Services
Evaluations (Court, School, Psychological, & more)
Trauma Therapy

TREATMENT AREAS

Abuse (Physical, Mental, & Sexual) & Victimization
Academic Concerns
Adjustment Issues / Coping Skills
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)
Bullying
Career / Job Stress
Childhood Anxiety, Depression, & Phobias
Children of Divorce
Counseling for Bariatric or Gastric Bypass Surgery
Death & Dying
Depression / Mood Disorders
Divorce / Custody & Co-Parenting
Family Counseling
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
Gender Identity / Transgender
Geriatric Issues
Grief & Loss Adjustment
Individuation
Intimacy
Learning Disorders
Loneliness
Marital, Premarital, & Couples Counseling
Meditation / Relaxation
Mindfulness
Neglect (Physical & Emotional)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Panic Attacks
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Parenting / Blended Families / Adoption
Peer Relationships
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Relationships / Interpersonal Issues
Self-Care / Self-Esteem
Sexual Issues or Abuse
Sexual Issues or Dysfunction
Social Anxiety Disorder
Spirituality
Stress Management
Suicidal Thoughts
Widowhood & Grief

TESTING / CLINICAL EVALUATIONS

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
Bariatric Surgery or Gastric Bypass
Behavioral Problems
Child Custody
Court-Ordered (Civil Commitment / Competency to Stand Trial / Criminal Responsibility / Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity [NGRI] / Guardianship)

PREFERRED THERAPY APPROACHES

Behavior Modification
Biofeedback
Client Centered
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Integrated
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Hypnotherapy
Interpersonal (Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT))
Psychodynamic
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Trauma Reduction

AGES SERVED

Adolescents / Teenagers (14–19)
Adults (20–64)
Elders (65+)

MODALITIES SERVED

Individuals
Couples
Families
Groups
Partners/Associates

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree: University of Utah, Salt Lake City (Research assistant to Dr. Lorna Benjamin.)
Master of Science (MS) degree: University of Utah, Salt Lake City (Research assistant to Dr. Lorna Benjamin.)
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree—Psychology: University of Washington, Seattle (Worked 3 years as a Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) research assistant to Dr. Marsha Linehan.)
Contract negotiator/Purchasing Agent for computer hardware and software, The Boeing Company, Seattle Washington (5-years).
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree—Business: University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA

Julie M. Gruenwald, MS, LPC

Julie M. Gruenwald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has been practicing with Elmergreen Associates since 2011.

Ms. Gruenwald uses a variety of approaches to improve the quality of life for her clients. She is flexible, compassionate, and determined to help clients overcome their current life issues and to become more confident.

She approaches each client as unique and utilizes the best methods for each person’s specific situation. Ms. Gruenwald specializes in trauma recovery for all ages, including such areas as PTSD, battered women, and abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological).

Call 715-845-7175 to book an appointment with Julie M. Gruenwald.

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Qualifications

COUNSELING / CLINICAL SPECIALTIES

Anger / Stress Management
Anxiety / Depression Treatment
Child Therapy Services
Family Counseling / Relationship Issues
Trauma Therapy

TREATMENT AREAS

Abuse (Physical, Mental, & Sexual) & Victimization
Academic Concerns
Adjustment Issues / Coping Skills
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)
Bullying
Career / Job Stress
Childhood Anxiety, Depression, & Phobias
Children of Divorce
Communication / Social Skills
Death & Dying
Depression / Mood Disorders
Divorce / Custody & Co-Parenting
Family Counseling
Fertility Stress / Infertility
Grief & Loss Adjustment
Loneliness
Marital, Premarital, & Couples Counseling
Meditation / Relaxation
Neglect (Physical & Emotional)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive–Compulsive Personality Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Panic Attacks
Parenting / Blended Families / Adoption
Peer Relationships
Phobias
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Pregnancy
Relationships / Interpersonal Issues
Self-Care / Self-Esteem
Social Anxiety Disorder
Spirituality
Stress Management
Suicidal Thoughts
Teen Stress
Widowhood & Grief

TESTING / CLINICAL EVALUATIONS

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
Behavioral Problems
Marriage / Divorce / Relationships
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Accident, Violence, or Abuse Victims)

PREFERRED THERAPY APPROACHES

Client-Centered
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eclectic
Family / Marital
Play
Reality-Based
Strength-Based
Supportive
Trauma-Focused

AGES SERVED

Preschoolers (4–5)
Children (6–10)
Preteens / Tweens (11–13)
Adolescents / Teenagers (14–19)
Adults (20–64)
Elders (65+)

MODALITIES SERVED

Individuals
Couples
Families

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certification: State of Wisconsin
Master of Science (MS) degree–Clinical Psychology: University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree–Psychology: University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

Colleen Angel, LPC, SAC-IT

Colleen Angel has been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Wisconsin since 2017 and a Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC-IT) since 2018. She joined Elmergreen Associates in 2017 after having served as an Information Professional since 1995. She is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the Midwest Brainspotting Institute(MBI).

Colleen listens to clients to learn about who they are through stories they tell about themselves. She focuses on helping clients to choose goals, plan treatments, and claim their power to live in healthy relationship to themselves and others. She believes that all people can improve themselves, and she assists each person to find the best ways to meet his or her unique therapeutic goals. Colleen enjoys meeting new people and learning new things. Some of her favorite people include her son and her two furry, four-legged cats.

Call 715-845-7175 to book an appointment with Colleen Angel today.

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Qualifications

COUNSELING / CLINICAL SPECIALTIES

Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse (AODA) / Addiction Recovery
Anger / Stress Management
Anxiety / Depression Treatment
Identity
Life Coaching / Personal Development

TREATMENT AREAS

Academic Concerns
Adjustment Issues / Coping Skills
Alcoholism
Anger Management
Anxiety
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Career / Job Stress
Communication / Social Skills
Death & Dying
Depression / Mood Disorders
Grief & Loss Adjustment
Individuation
Loneliness
Panic Attacks
Peer Relationships
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Self-Care / Self-Esteem
Social Anxiety Disorder
Spirituality
Stress Management
Substance Abuse / Opioid Addiction
Widowhood & Grief

TESTING / CLINICAL EVALUATIONS

Psychological (Anxiety / Depression / Bipolar Disorder)
Substance Abuse

PREFERRED THERAPY APPROACHES

Brainspotting (BSP)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eclectic
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Narrative Therapy (NT)
Person-Centered
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Spirituality
Strength-Based
Transactional Analysis (TA)

AGES SERVED

Young Adults (18–19)
Adults (20–64)
Elders(65+)

MODALITIES SERVED

Individuals
Groups

QUALIFICATIONS

Colleen trained in Brainspotting (BSP) beginning in 2016 and continuing through the current year: Training with Dr. David Grand, Dr. Pie Frey, Dr. Ruby Gibson, and several other trainers.
She has led group work in AODA recovery for state and county level programs. She also interned at Wood County, WI, assisting counselors with Day Treatment and an Intensive Outpatient Program designed for clients with AODA issues who were enrolled in the Wood County Drug Court program.
Colleen has enjoyed working with university students to adjust to individuating and succeeding in new roles away from home.

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certification: State of Wisconsin
Substance Abuse Counselor in Training (SAC-IT) certification: State of Wisconsin
Master of Arts (MA) degree–Counseling: Lakeland University, Plymouth, WI
Master of Arts (MA) degree–Organizational Communication: University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree–Psychology: University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point

Gary Grote, MDiv, CSAC

Gary Grote joined the staff of Elmergreen Associates in 2016. After his first career of 22 years as a Lutheran pastor, Gary has been working in the field of substance use disorders since 2000 as an outpatient case manager and counselor. He became a Registered Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor I in 2002, a Substance Abuse Counselor in 2006, and a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in 2008.

Gary is a member of the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) and has extensive experience with Driver Safety Plans for individuals required to engage in AODA (Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse) counseling following a citation for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI).

Mr. Grote is deeply dedicated to the meaningful, joyful, rewarding, and challenging journey of RECOVERY, walking side-by-side with clients to gain and maintain sobriety and working with clients toward the goal of rebuilding lives that have been damaged by addiction.

Gary has a heart for helping individuals stay clean and sober while under the pressure of community supervision (e.g., probation and parole). In the safe space of a respectful, caring, and trusting relationship, the client and counselor together will form positive and realistic goals that grow out of a client’s own strengths, needs, hopes, and dreams.

Call 715-845-7175 to book an appointment with Gary Grote today.

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Qualifications

COUNSELING / CLINICAL SPECIALTIES

Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse (AODA) / Addiction Recovery

TREATMENT AREAS

Alcoholism
Gambling
Substance Abuse / Opioid Addiction

TESTING / CLINICAL EVALUATIONS

Substance Abuse

PREFERRED THERAPY APPROACHES

Client-Centered
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)

AGES SERVED

Adolescents / Teenagers (14–19)
Adults (20–64)
Elders (65+)

MODALITIES SERVED

Individuals
Couples

QUALIFICATIONS

Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification: State of Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services
Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree: Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul, MN
Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree–Psychology: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
Completed two year-long internships in college and hospital chaplaincy in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN.

David Derus, PsyD

Dr. David Derus is a licensed psychologist in the state of Wisconsin. He works from a culturally sensitive cognitive behavioral perspective with individuals ages 12 and up.
Understanding that seeking out help can be hard, he takes time to cultivate a strong working relationship to ensure his clients feel comfortable.
Dr. Derus also works as a Mental Performance Coach and offers 1:1 training for athletes looking to improve their performance, position group and team training, and coaching consultation.

Call 715-845-7175 to book an appointment with Dr. David Derus today.

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Qualifications

MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACHING

Burnout
Choking
Confidence
Conflict Resolution
Coping Skills
Coping with Injury
Emotion Regulation
Focus and Concentration
Grounding
Harnessing and Maintaining Flow States
Improving Self-Talk
Meditation
Mindfulness
Relaxation
Team-building
Visualization

TREATMENT AREAS

Abuse (Physical, Mental, & Sexual) & Victimization
Academic Concerns
Adjustment Issues / Coping Skills
Anger Management
Anxiety
Athletic Performance
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)
Bullying
Career / Job Stress
Childhood Anxiety, Depression, & Phobias
Children of Divorce
Counseling for Bariatric or Gastric Bypass Surgery
Death & Dying
Depression / Mood Disorders
Divorce / Custody & Co-Parenting
Family Counseling
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
Gender Identity / Transgender
Geriatric Issues
Grief & Loss Adjustment
Individuation
Intimacy
Learning Disorders
Loneliness
Marital, Premarital, & Couples Counseling
Meditation / Relaxation
Mindfulness
Neglect (Physical & Emotional)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Panic Attacks
Parenting / Blended Families / Adoption
Peer Relationships
Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Relationships / Interpersonal Issues
Self-Care / Self-Esteem
Sexual Issues or Abuse
Social Anxiety Disorder
Spirituality
Stress Management
Suicidal Thoughts

TESTING / CLINICAL EVALUATIONS

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
Behavioral Problems
Cognitive and Memory Testing
Performance Based Evaluations for Athletes

Austin Gonzalez-Randolph, Psy.D.

Dr. Austin Gonzalez is a postdoctoral fellow who received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. He has experience working with children, teens, young and older adults. Dr. Gonzalez draws from a variety of approaches, including Carl Rogers Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic therapy.

Call 715-845-7175 to book an appointment with Austin Gonzalez.

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Qualifications

TESTING / CLINICAL EVALUATIONS

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
Bariatric Surgery or Gastric Bypass
Behavioral Problems
Responsibility / Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity [NGRI] / Guardianship)
Cosmetic Surgery related
Disability (Including Social Security Disability)
Family
Intelligence
Learning Disorders or Disabilities
Marriage / Divorce / Relationships
Memory
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Accident, Violence, or Abuse Victims)
Psychological (Anxiety / Depression / Bipolar Disorder)
Surgery related testing / assessments

Susie Rood, MS, LPC

Susie is a Licensed Professional counselor who has experience working with a wide variety of individuals from all walks of life. Susie utilizes different therapeutic techniques to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, LGBTQ+ issues, life transitions, abuse/other trauma history and other mental health concerns. Susie’s approach emphasizes utilizing one’s individual strengths to build upon the abilities the individual has to cope with the struggles they are experiencing. Susie is a non-judgemental, open minded person who emphasizes empathy, encouragement, and guidance to her clients. Approaches that Susie utilizes to help her clients achieve their goals include cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, dialectical behavioral, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused.

Call 715-845-7175 to book an appointment with Susie Rood.

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Qualifications

COUNSELING / CLINICAL SPECIALTIES

Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse (AODA) / Addiction Recovery

TREATMENT AREAS

Alcoholism
Gambling
Substance Abuse / Opioid Addiction

TESTING / CLINICAL EVALUATIONS

Substance Abuse

PREFERRED THERAPY APPROACHES

Client-Centered
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)

AGES SERVED

Adolescents / Teenagers (14–19)
Adults (20–64)
Elders (65+)

MODALITIES SERVED

Individuals
Couples

QUALIFICATIONS

Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification: State of Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services
Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree: Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul, MN
Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree–Psychology: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
Completed two year-long internships in college and hospital chaplaincy in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN.

Lexie Strasser, LPC

Ms. Strasser’s approach to counseling is client-centered, compassionate and supportive. She aims to be an encouraging support to those working with her while offering tools to improve mental well-being.

Ms. Strasser has been trained in EMDR for the treatment of trauma. She is also trained to provide AODA counseling to address substance abuse concerns in addition to her clients’ mental health needs. Lexie often draws from mindfulness, self-compassion and dialectical behavioral therapy in her practice.

Call 715-845-7175 to book an appointment with Lexie Strasser.

Qualifications

TREATMENT AREAS

Abuse and victimization
Adjustment issues/coping
Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse (AODA)/Addiction Recovery
Anxiety
Career/job stress
Communication skills
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills
Depression/mood disorders
Divorce/co-parenting
Family counseling
LGBTQ+ issues
Marital counseling
Mindfulness skill building
Grief and loss
Panic attacks
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Relationship issues
Social anxiety
Stress management

Over 25 Years of Service

Together, Dr. Dennis Elmergreen & his wife Kandace Elmergreen co-founded Elmergreen Associates Counseling Center in 1992. They have been married for over 30 years & have three children together. They opened their private practice in an elegant Victorian home on Grand Avenue — an inviting setting specifically crafted to be beautiful & nurturing to themselves, their staff, & their patients.

Our Services

Why Choose Us?

With an extensive team of therapists professionally trained in a wide array of services, our state-certified Mental Health & AODA Clinic is well-staffed to provide clinical evaluations, as well as to provide individual, group, or family counseling in a prompt, effective, & discrete manner. All therapists are supervised by a licensed psychologist to assure the best quality of care.

Expertise

We’ve provided trusted clinical evaluations & services to the Wausau area for over 25 years. We are a state-certified Mental Health & AODA Clinic in Wausau.

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