Business Details
9 Years
experience
Child & Family Counseling Services in Wausau, WI
The Caring Tree is a dedicated outpatient counseling clinic specializing in child and family mental health services. Our team of licensed professionals employs evidence-based therapeutic approaches including play therapy, art therapy, and animal-assisted therapy to address trauma, mood disorders, and behavioral challenges. With over 30 years of combined experience in clinical counseling and education, we prioritize holistic care through family collaboration, school partnerships, and community advocacy.Our clinicians hold specialized certifications in trauma care, dialectical behavior therapy, and child development, ensuring comprehensive treatment tailored to each family's unique needs. We maintain strict compliance with CDC health guidelines while providing both in-person and telemental health services across Central Wisconsin.
Services
Play Therapy
Art Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Family Counseling
Telemental Health
Trauma Recovery
ADHD Management
Anxiety Treatment
School-Based Counseling
Child Behavioral Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Our team includes therapists with specialized certifications in trauma care and child development
- We integrate certified therapy animals into treatment plans for enhanced emotional engagement
- Offering school-based counseling services to improve accessibility for families
- Combining play therapy with evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT for children
- Maintaining strict CDC compliance while providing flexible in-person and virtual options
Associations and certifications
- DHS Approved Mental Health Provider
Services
Play Therapy
Play therapy utilizes age-appropriate activities to help children express emotions and develop coping skills. This evidence-based approach creates a natural therapeutic environment where children can process experiences through guided play sessions with licensed therapists. Our clinic integrates play therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques to address behavioral issues and emotional challenges.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Certified therapy animals enhance traditional counseling methods by providing emotional support during sessions. Our program includes dogs with Canine Good Citizen certification and small animals that help reduce anxiety. Research-backed interventions demonstrate improved engagement and faster therapeutic progress when animals are incorporated into treatment plans for children and families.
Telemental Health
Secure virtual counseling sessions provide accessible mental health care for remote clients. Our platform supports video and phone therapy sessions with licensed professionals, maintaining the same quality as in-person visits. This service accommodates busy schedules and eliminates transportation barriers while ensuring confidentiality and therapeutic effectiveness.
Family Counseling
Family therapy sessions address relationship dynamics and communication patterns affecting child development. We employ systemic approaches to improve family interactions while addressing specific mental health concerns. Our therapists work with all family members to create supportive environments that enhance individual treatment outcomes through collaborative problem-solving.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma treatment combines cognitive processing with sensory-based interventions for effective recovery. Our clinicians use evidence-based modalities like EMDR and trauma-informed care to address PTSD symptoms in children. The program focuses on building resilience while helping families understand and support the healing process through structured therapeutic activities.
People
Dr. Trena Loomans
Director of Clinical Operations
With over 30 years in child mental health, Dr. Loomans specializes in trauma care and art therapy. She holds a doctorate in clinical counseling and focuses on family systemic approaches to improve children's emotional well-being.
Melissa Niedfeldt
Therapist
Specializing in dialectical behavior therapy, Melissa treats children and adults with mood disorders and self-harming behaviors. She holds multiple certifications including Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and works with court-ordered clients.
Steve Swierczynski
Co-Owner
With 20+ years of business experience, Steve manages clinic operations and development. He oversees strategic planning while maintaining compliance with industry standards through his extensive corporate advisory background.
Megan Norland
Clinical Assistant
Megan uses play therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to help children with anxiety and trauma. She focuses on holistic treatment approaches while maintaining strong community partnerships to support client needs.
Aliya Brianne
Therapist
Aliya specializes in trauma care and self-esteem issues using multimodal approaches. With experience as a special education teacher, she integrates school-based perspectives into her work with children and families through person-centered therapy.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We specialize in treating children aged 3+ through adolescents, while also providing family therapy sessions.
Do you offer telehealth options?
Yes, we provide unlimited professional counseling via secure video or phone sessions for your convenience.
Are your therapy animals part of every session?
Certified therapy dogs and other animals are available to enhance engagement but participation is optional.
What mental health issues do you treat?
Our specialists address trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and mood disorders.
How can schools access your services?
As a Comprehensive Community Service partner, we provide on-site counseling at schools for easier access.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit card payments through PayPal and work with most major insurance providers.
