Meet the Team
Pastor Drew and Allison met when Drew and his family moved to Oostburg, WI in 2014. Pastor Drew pastors at the church that Allison grew up in and although Allison has been in and out of that church with school and moving around the country. they are excited to be back in the same area and working together! God laid it on both of their hearts to start this collaborative counseling approach to serve Pastors and Christian Leaders as they often have struggles that many do not see as they are serving others and not always receiving the support that they need.
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Psychotherapist, Director
Allison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is passionate about people knowing Jesus and obtaining optimal holistic health. Allison takes the therapeutic approach of looking at all areas of a person and digging into how one can work towards their goals.
Allison’s communication style is positive, encouraging, and open. When you attend a session with her, you will see someone who will not judge you and is there to support you. She will often gently push you to step outside of your comfort zone and expand your goals to an area that you may not have thought possible before.
Allison will cater the therapy session to the client and meet them where they are at. Although this is a practice based on Christian values, Allison is happy to work with anyone of any faith or those who are questioning their beliefs.
Allison obtained her Bachelors in Social Work from Trinity Christian College and her Masters in Social Work from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She has worked with the following populations in her time as a social worker:
Individual, couples, and family therapy, often focusing on these groups: teens and 18-30 year olds navigating life transitions, adults questioning their worldview/religious and political beliefs, and couples and families who desire to grow in their communication with one another.
Emergency room case management
Case management for those diagnosed with Bipolar disorder or Schizophrenia who also had other life complications (including but not limited to housing crisis’, food insecurity, physical health difficulties)
Case manager for those experiencing homelessness
Matchmaker for those who were looking to find a meaningful romantic relationship
In-home therapist for kids with autism
Group therapy for those experiencing depression + physical health difficulties
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Head Pastor at First CRC Oostburg, Counselor