Samaritan Counseling of the Fox Valley, Inc.

Rev. Amy Bertschausen, M.Div, BCC
(920) 886-9319 ext. 110

Amy is the Executive Director of the Samaritan Counseling Center of the Fox Valley and a board certified chaplain. She provides outreach and education to churches as educator, preacher and workshop leader. Amy has a special interest in spirituality and spiritual formation and serves as a spiritual director.

Cathleen Starck Wille, MA, MSE, LPC
(920) 886-9319 ext. 104

Cathy is a professional affiliate of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. She has worked in churches as a lay person on the local, state and national levels. She has been trained by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center and through the United Church of Christ. As a therapist and consultant at the Samaritan Counseling Center of the Fox Valley she has provided counseling for area clergy and their families. She has worked extensively with church organizations as a mediator, educator, consultant and workshop leader as a volunteer for the UCC and as part of a new Clergy and Congregational Care Program through the counseling center.

Bob Johnson

LCSW Bob is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. He is a Certified Clergy Coach, and has significant training and experience in clergy, congregational and denominational consultation. He also holds a state certificate in divorce mediation. Bob has worked in the Behavioral Health and Consultation field for over 20 years. He is married and has five children. He is The Executive Director of the American Foundations Counseling Center.

Bill Mathias

MSW A counselor since 1886, Bill is a problem solver, educator, and personal consultant. He uses experienced derived from a variety of work settings (medical, corporate, educational and clinical). Bill’s work mostly involves stress management, life transitions, work situations, relationships, depression/anxiety, spirituality and male development. Bill earned a master’s degree in Social Work from UW-Madison (MSSW), is licensed by the state of Wisconsin as a helping professional (LCSW). When not in the office he enjoys the outdoors, volunteering, and time with his spouse.

Jim Schmitz

Jim has been in pastoral ministry for 30 years, having served churches in Ohio and Wisconsin. Jim's primary interests throughout his ministry have been faith and leadership development, pastoral counseling, and Christian Education. Jim became interested in spiritual direction at a time when prayer for him seemed shallow and unfulfilling. Through the guidance of spiritual direction, Jim has had the opportunity to explore various forms of prayer and spiritual disciplines as a way to develop a deeper connection with God. Jim recently completed a two-year Academy of Spiritual Formation where he explored the historical, institutional, practical and theological bases of spiritual formation. Jim especially enjoys reading, biking, music and traveling with his wife, Denise.