Welcome to The Counseling Collective

About Amy

Amy Abel, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Woven Path Counseling, LLC, a private therapy practice that serves adults through both office and telehealth appointments. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and brings over a decade of experience as a therapist, along with several additional years in the mental health field.

Amy’s practice focuses on women’s mental health across the lifespan, including support for perinatal and postpartum challenges. She also works with women facing a broad range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the stress of balancing multiple roles. While she specializes in women’s experiences, she welcomes and affirms individuals of all gender identities who may be navigating experiences traditionally associated with women’s health, such as pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, or reproductive concerns.

She integrates a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

Amy’s background also includes extensive experience as a child therapist. She is trained in attachment-based modalities such as Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and Theraplay. While she no longer works directly with children, this training enhances her ability to support individuals who seek guidance around parenting-related challenges.

Amy is passionate about helping people navigate life’s transitions, build resilience, and cultivate self-compassion as they move toward healing and growth. She can be reached at 715-600-3066 for appointments and inquiries.

About Miranda

With more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside countless individuals on their healing journeys. I specialize in working with adolescent girls (16+) and women. I take a holistic approach that goes beyond simply managing symptoms. I help clients uncover the root causes of their challenges and tap into their own ability to heal.

I take pride in my authenticity as a therapist. Connection is at the heart of my work and I approach the therapeutic relationship with empathy, validation, and gentle guidance to help clients explore emotions, notice patterns, and build self-awareness. I’ll meet you where you are-whether you’re just starting to dip your toes into therapy, working on steady progress you’ve already made, or facing bigger challenges in your life and you want to start digging deeper. Healing isn’t linear, and I encourage clients to be patient with themselves throughout the process. My intention as your therapist is to walk alongside you—not ahead of you. This is your journey and I value creating a space where you feel truly seen and understood. Many of my clients have said they appreciate my authenticity, genuine humanity, and my down-to-earth presence.

I work with a wide range of concerns, including recovering from trauma, managing mood and stress, navigating attachment patterns, building self-esteem, healing from relational abuse, increasing self-reflection and awareness, managing complex relationships, coping with divorce, addressing parenting challenges, resolving issues within immediate or extended families, adjusting to college transitions, and navigating major life changes.

As a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), I use a blend of therapeutic and holistic approaches to support both the mind and body. I combine practical strategies, to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teach emotion regulation skills to help you manage feelings effectively. I also teach mindfulness and acceptance techniques to help you stay grounded both in and out of session. Trauma-informed therapies and Brainspotting may be integrated to explore deeper emotions and past experiences when desired. I draw on humanistic principles to foster connection, personal growth, and self-understanding. Holistic practices—like nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and self-care—are woven in to promote balance, resilience, and overall well-being. Throughout our work, you remain the leader of your therapy, and no intervention will be introduced unless you feel comfortable with it.

So, with all of that being said, who am I outside of the therapy office? I grew up in the Wausau area. I am married and have one adult son. I love spending time outdoors—gardening, doing yardwork, tending to my indoor plants (you might even spot one or two in my office!), hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, or photographing the natural world. Being in nature is an important part of caring for my mental and physical well-being, along with yoga, strength training, attending my own therapy, reading, and making choices that nourish my body and mind.

I’ve faced my own challenges and navigated difficult times throughout my life. With the support of my own amazing therapist, I have been able to work on my own healing and continue moving forward. One guiding principle in my practice is to “become the person you needed,” a philosophy I carry with me as I walk alongside clients on their healing journeys. I believe that, just as nature renews itself, people can also restore and heal when they slow down, listen inward, and create space for growth.

About Kaelee

Many people carry the weight of self-doubt, shame, and disconnection from their authentic selves. My work at Changing Tides Counseling, LLC focuses on helping clients quiet the inner critic, cultivate self-compassion, and rebuild confidence and wholeness. I believe therapy should go beyond coping; it should be a safe, supportive space to be fully understood, develop practical tools, and grow into a life that feels more grounded, empowered, and true to who you are.

I work with adults and adolescents (10+) navigating a wide range of challenges, with particular focus on trauma recovery, stress and life transitions, anxiety and perfectionism, self-esteem and identity concerns, grief, relationship challenges, and LGBTQIA+ support. My goal is to meet clients wherever they are in their journey, helping them move toward healing and greater self-connection.

My practice integrates several trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches to support whole-person healing: Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialetical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused-CBT, Mindfulness, Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and other person-centered approaches. The heart of my work is helping clients develop self-compassion and embrace their full humanity.

You may occasionally be joined in session by my Italian Greyhound, Joey, whose gentle presence adds warmth to the therapy space. Many clients find his quiet companionship grounding and comforting.

About Melissa

Are you ready to build your best life—one rooted in growth, resilience, and genuine connection? I’m a multi-specialized, evidence-based therapist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate complex emotional challenges, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), trauma, OCD, and issues related to overcontrol and perfectionism.

I offer Comprehensive DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), trained intensively through Marsha Linehan and her Behavioral Tech Institute, and Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) with direct training from its developer, Tom Lynch. I also integrate other leading approaches, tailoring care to each person’s unique needs.

I work with young adults, adults, and older adults, offering both individual and group sessions, in-person or via secure telehealth. My approach is grounded in genuine empathy, nonjudgmental acceptance, and flexible commitment to your healing journey.

For clients who desire it, I thoughtfully integrate faith and spirituality into the therapeutic process, honoring your personal relationship with God as a resource for healing, strength, and deeper meaning.

My dog Stewart—a sweet, anxious photo bomber—often joins sessions and brings his own comforting presence.

Outside of session, I enjoy reading about world cultures and traveling globally. It’s my joy and honor to walk alongside clients as they reconnect with purpose, peace, and the life they want to live.

Evidence Based Therapeutic Approaches

• Comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO DBT)
• Prolonged Exposure (PE)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
• Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)