Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Counseling Services in Portage, WI
Compass Counseling is a state-certified outpatient mental health clinic dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals, couples, and families. Our team of master's-level therapists adheres to a professional code of ethics, prioritizing confidentiality, professionalism, and evidence-based clinical treatments. We recognize the profound impact of family dynamics on individual well-being, integrating this understanding into personalized therapeutic approaches. With expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and relationship challenges, we offer flexible appointment hours to accommodate diverse needs.Our mission is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can navigate life's difficulties and achieve meaningful growth. Through ongoing community engagement and specialized training in modalities like DBT, CBT, and Gottman therapy, we remain committed to advancing mental wellness. By fostering collaborative therapeutic relationships, we empower clients to build resilience, enhance communication, and cultivate healthier life patterns.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Family Therapy
Marital Counseling
Group Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Grief Counseling
Child Adolescent Therapy
Parenting Support
Premarital Counseling
Co-parenting Guidance
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We employ master's-level therapists with specialized training in evidence-based modalities.
- Our approach integrates family dynamics into individual treatment planning.
- We offer evening appointment availability for working professionals.
- Therapists maintain ongoing professional development in emerging therapeutic techniques.
- We provide community education and crisis response support services.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy provides personalized mental health treatment through one-on-one sessions with licensed therapists. This approach addresses emotional, behavioral, and social concerns across all age groups. Clients benefit from tailored treatment plans using evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to develop coping strategies and improve emotional regulation.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses relationship dynamics and communication patterns within family systems. Our therapists work with nuclear and extended families to resolve conflicts, improve parenting strategies, and navigate life transitions. This evidence-based approach helps families develop healthier interaction patterns and create more supportive home environments through structured therapeutic interventions.
Marital Counseling
Marital counseling supports couples at various relationship stages through evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Our therapists address premarital preparation, conflict resolution, post-divorce adjustments, and co-parenting challenges. Using Gottman method training and other research-backed approaches, we help couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and develop healthier relationship patterns.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery services specialize in helping individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. Our therapists use trauma-informed care approaches like trauma-focused CBT and EMDR to address PTSD symptoms. Treatment focuses on developing coping mechanisms, processing traumatic memories, and restoring emotional stability through a structured, supportive therapeutic environment.
Group Therapy
Group therapy creates a supportive environment where participants share experiences and learn from peers facing similar challenges. Our structured groups focus on specific issues like anxiety, grief, or life transitions. This evidence-based approach helps members develop social support networks, gain new perspectives, and practice interpersonal skills in a safe therapeutic setting.
People
Sara Shaver
Director/Psychotherapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15+ years experience. Specializes in grief counseling, co-parenting, and family therapy. Certified in Gottman couples therapy and trauma-focused CBT. Active community volunteer and presenter.
Sarah Kravick
Director/Psychotherapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with expertise in infant mental health. Specializes in child-parent psychotherapy and early childhood mental health consultation. Holds advanced training in reflective supervision and child development.
Danielle Pollex-Rabl
Psychotherapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12+ years experience. Specializes in prenatal through late life mental health. Expertise in trauma treatment, anxiety disorders, and strengths-based therapeutic approaches for individuals and families.
Kristen Hansen
Psychotherapist
Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in infant mental health. Certified Circle of Security parenting facilitator. Focuses on early childhood development and family systems therapy for children birth to five years old.
Crystal Lumby
Psychotherapist
Licensed professional counselor specializing in adolescent mental health and LGBTQ+ support. Expertise in play therapy, ADHD treatment, and trauma-informed care for children and young adults.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, family, and couples therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. Specialized services include infant mental health, grief counseling, and trauma recovery.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most HMO insurance plans and Badger Care. Please contact your insurance provider to verify coverage details for mental health services.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, we offer evening therapy sessions Monday-Thursday from 4PM-7PM to accommodate working professionals' schedules.
What therapeutic approaches do your counselors use?
Our therapists utilize evidence-based methods including CBT, DBT, Gottman therapy, play therapy, and trauma-focused interventions tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you provide emergency mental health services?
We do not offer crisis intervention services. For emergencies, please contact local emergency services or visit the nearest hospital emergency department.
