Our mission is to be an expression of God’s love, facilitating emotional healing and growth for women, men and youth regardless of financial status or faith background so that they may more fully develop their relationships with self, others and God.
We appreciate the dedication and hard work of our board:
Rev. Amy Bertschausen, M. Div, BCC is the Executive Director of the Samaritan Counseling Center of the Fox Valley. Amy is a board-certified chaplain. She provides outreach and education to churches and other organizations and enjoys speaking to worship and community organizations. Amy has a special interest in spirituality and spiritual formation. Amy also provides services as a spiritual director.
Cathleen Starck Wille, MA, MSE, LPC… Cathy is a licensed professional counselor who works with individuals and families on a wide range of mental health and relationship issues. Cathy serves clients in Menasha and Oshkosh and has been with SCCFV since 1992.
John Peterson, M/Div., MS, LMFT, CSAC…John is a licensed marriage and family therapist who serves clients in our Menasha and Oshkosh offices. He counsels men and women and has special expertise in family therapy, addictions counseling, and the mental health needs of developmentally disabled persons and their families. John is trained in Hypnotherapy and Aromatherapy. John joined the agency in 2000 after practicing in Oconomowoc and then New York.
Megan Burdick-Grade, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC…Megan joined in 1999 after five years of training and practice in California. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist. In addition, she is a nationally and board certified Art Therapist. Megan specializes in work with children and adolescents and their families. She is trained in the use of EMDR as a healing resource in therapy.
Rosangela Bacciotti Berbert, MA, MSE, LPC... Rosangela is a licensed professional counselor and Director of Clinical Services for SCCFV serving clients in Menasha and Oshkosh. She works with children, adolescents, and adults providing counseling for a variety of issues, with a special eye for a client’s cultural diversity. She offers counseling in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Dee Savides, MSW, LCSW... Dee is a licensed clinical social worker who joined us in 2007. She enjoys working with couples, families, children, and individuals on a variety of issues including, but not limited to, depression, healing from trauma, family conflict, communication, anxiety, parenting and co-dependancy. Dee utilizes humor, spirituality, and a positive solution focused approach wherever possible.
Anne Fons, MPM, MA, LPC…Anne is a licensed professional counselor who serves clients in Menasha and New London. She has experience providing counseling in counseling centers, private practice, school settings, a cancer treatment center and hospice program. Anne works with adults, children and adolescents with a wide range of issues. She uses talk therapy, dream work, sand tray, body awareness, imagery and art, play therapy and relaxation techniques to help clients meet their goals for counseling.
Amy Plettner, MSW, CAPSW... Amy is a certified advanced practice social worker. She is the Coordinator for SCCFV’s Treatment Foster Care program and also provides counseling services on the UW Fox Valley campus. Amy works with individuals and foster families to help find balance, stability and meaning in life.
Deb Woerpel-Larson Deb serves as the Administrative Director of SCCFV. Her responsibilities include managing office operations, supervising administrative staff, monitoring all accounting and financial transactions and providing support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
Mary Hoffman-Mueller & Jennifer Fox. . . Mary and Jen serve as Client Services Specialists for SCCFV. They assist clients with choosing a therapist. They answer all questions and concerns about services, scheduling, fees and payment options.
Steven Klein, Ph.D. MS, LPC Steve is a licensed clinical psychologist and serves as a consultant to our agency. Steve advises and assists with the diagnosis and treatment plans for all our clients. Steve also specializes in providing testing and specialized psychological services for Samaritan Counseling Center clients.
Dianna (Dede) Harris, MSE, LPC... Dede is a licensed professional counselor who serves clients in Menasha, New London and at UW–Fox Valley. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families on a variety of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, relationship issues, family conflict, and self-esteem. Dede utilizes a strength-based, positive approach to help people face life’s challenges and reach their goals in counseling.
Dr. Jeffrey Junig, MD, PhD... Dr. Junig is a board certified psychiatrist that provides supervision for the AODA program.
Dee Verkuilen, MSE, NCC... Dee began as an intern in 2008 and has since received her MSE in counseling from UW-Oshkosh. In addition to seeing self pay clients, Dee also provides counseling services at UW-Fox Valley. Dee works with a wide range of mental health and relationship issues and is dedicated to both individuals and couples. She emphasizes empowerment, unconditional presence, and humor.
Ammie Ebben, R.N., MSE... Ammie has served clients at Samaritan Counseling, as an intern, since 2009 and now joins us as a professional master’s level counselor in both our Oshkosh and Menasha locations. Ammie works with children, adolescents, adults and their families, providing counseling and support for a variety of mental health issues.
