Staff

Erika attended Adler School of Professional Psychology, now Adler University, where she received a Master of  Arts degree in counseling psychology in April 2006.

In January of 2008, Erika received her license as a professional counselor and in April of 2009 she received a substance abuse specialty authorization.  In 2022 she received her Independent Clinical Supervisor Certification. She is also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).

Erika started working in private practice after graduation and began working part time at Lake Geneva Wellness Clinic in June of 2008. Erika became the owner and clinic director of Lake Geneva Wellness Clinic, LLC in 2011.  She supervises masters level clinicians entering the field.

Erika has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She especially enjoys helping parents broaden their parenting skills toolbox.  She enjoys helping people set boundaries to strengthen their relationships.  

In addition to helping people with a variety of emotional and mental wellness issues; she specializes in helping individuals who struggle with substance use disorders.  Erika believes that people can find freedom to be who they are, realize their potential, while making life as fulfilling and meaningful as possible.

***Duanne is currently not taking new clients***

Duanne received a Master in Social Work from Michigan
State University in 1968.  He has been licensed as a
Clinical Social Worker since February 6, 1995 when the state of Wisconsin first began licensing social workers. Mr. Lafrenz has training in parenting techniques, trauma
counseling, HIV counseling, Men’s issues, hypnosis, and grief therapy.  Mr. Lafrenz has a psychodynamic basis to his understanding of client’s issues and needs. He has
found that building on a client’s strengths and positive relationships to be a very effective tool to help the client move into a better mode of living in the community and with himself/herself. Mr. Lafrenz has 40 years experience working with people individually, in family groups, and in group therapy. Duanne works comfortably with adults of any age, adolescents and children.

***Laurie is currently not taking new clients***

Hi, my name is Laurie Linden. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor.  I am excited about positive change, how about you?  I have been working as a LCSW and SAC for fifteen plus years.  My background includes working with individuals, marriage and family, women's issues and alcohol and drug addiction.  I earned my Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2005.  

I have seen positive change over the course of my career and want to invite you to share in my endeavor to build positive relationships and interactions in your daily life.  I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution focused therapies to challenge negative thoughts and behaviors which seemingly, set us up time and time again for failure.  I would love to be a part of your endeavor for positive behavioral change.  My goal is to enhance your ability to interrupt the cycle of the same 'old' way of behaving and responding each time you attempt to do the next right thing. 

I believe that you are the expert in what you are going through and, the expert in making the positive changes.  I offer supportive therapy as well as introspective therapy to delve deeper into topics which have gone uncovered, all in an effort, to increase your awareness of how to better manage your daily challenges and setbacks.   

I look forward in working with you to offer you the support you need to make the positive changes you are seeking.  I hope to hear from you soon to begin the journey of positive change.  I see adults ages 25 and up.

Ashlie received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in May 2017. She meets her clients with a compassionate, nonjudgmental disposition and admires the strides (large and small) clients take as they engage in counseling.

Ashlie has experience working with adolescents and adults individually. She works with individuals who present with various, diverse concerns which may include anxiety/depressive symptoms, relationship conflicts, grief/loss experiences and other life transitions that lead to feelings of hopelessness and discouragement.

She offers coping skills and support while encouraging her clients to meet their therapeutic and wellness goals.

Alexandria (Alie) received her master’s degree in social work from University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee in December of 2020. She is  Advanced Practice Social Worker. 

She enjoys working with children, teens and adults in a wide range of ages and socio economic backgrounds. She has a wide variety of experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, substance/ alcohol use, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, developmental disabilities, trauma, child welfare involvement,  complex medical diagnosis, medical trauma, and more.

Alie believes that her clients are the experts on their lives and she is a partner helping them meet their therapeutic and lifestyle goals. 

Have you been to a therapist who said they couldn’t help you?  Or a therapist who didn’t help you?

Have you ever thought: “What’s wrong with me?”  “Who am I?”  “Why can’t I be happy like everyone else?” “Why does everything feel like such a struggle?”

Have you ever felt stuck, a never-ending sadness, uncontrollable anxiety or fear, explosive anger or shutting down?
Do you struggle with having satisfying relationships? Or finding your purpose and meaning in life?

Well, the good news is that you’re not alone. I help people in finding clarity, building resilience, restoring hope, and transforming their lives.

As an experienced, passionate, empathetic, and client-centered psychotherapist, I support and treat clients with various mental health challenges, such as attachment and relational trauma, Complex PTSD, dissociative disorders (including BPD and Dissociative Identity Disorder), mood swings, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, relational and family issues and substance abuse disorders.

Together, we will create a strength-based, customized treatment plan to meet your needs. 
My integrative, heart-centered counseling philosophy is built upon Neuroscience, Attachment Theory, Relational Psychotherapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, and a strength-based, client-centered approach.

I have multiple certifications and trainings in Trauma-Informed Care, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Attachment Trauma, Dissociative Disorders, Complex PTSD, Personality Disorders, Internal Family Systems, Inner Parts & Inner Child Work, Memory Re-processing (through Clinical Hypnotherapy), Psychoanalytic Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

My goal is to help you identify and build upon your strengths, instill hope, and envision new possibilities for your life. I can help you discover your hidden potential and create a meaningful life that reflects your hopes and dreams, values, and passions.
Big changes happen through small steps. Take the first step today. Join me in discovering a new you.

                 “Healing Hearts and Healing Minds, one session at a time.”