Mental Health Counseling

Bliss has been married to her husband since 2004 and has three boys. She enjoys traveling with her family. Bliss is a woman of faith and stays involved with her church. She believes there can be meaning in pain, even if it’s not always clear. Bliss supports people who may struggle with anxiety, depression, parenting frustrations, educational challenges, self-esteem, relational problems, grief, and life changes. It is important to her that her students know that they are respected, valued, and heard.

Bliss values working with people on their individual journeys and hearing their unique stories. She loves to rejoice with students in the successes as well as sit with them in the hard, sad, and unknown times. She understands that life can feel overwhelming and lonely at times. Her goal is to offer hope to those who are having difficulty seeing it on their own and offer practical tools to deal with real life and find meaning in their journeys.

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Wes has been married since 1994 and his wife often describes him as a duality, like two sides of the same coin. For example, he is an avid gamer who loves technology, but also can grow weary of screens and recharges by spending time with good friends and family. Another example of his dual nature is that he tends to get bored by the fine arts, yet absolutely loves to cook with a lot of flair and artistic touches.

The best part of being a counselor for Wes is the privilege to make connections with students and help them feel more comfortable with counseling. He enjoys working with individuals who may be experiencing issues surrounding relationships, faith and spirituality, anxiety, past trauma, spectrum disorder, substance abuse, or anger management.  He has four children and understands the stress of being a parent while balancing other roles.  Wes loves dogs and currently has a Shihpoo named Sami.

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Kelly will say that life is similar to navigating the sea; you cannot conquer complete control of the waves, only how you respond to them. As a counselor, she is passionate about helping students ride the waves of life while feeling cared for, understood, and valued as an individual. She feels honored to help individuals through their mental health needs. She works well with individuals who are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, life transitions, parenting challenges, and more.

Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband and their two sons. Her favorite activities involve being outside in nature or spending time on the water. They have two dogs that complete their family and are included in all their life adventures.

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Judy offers services in English and Spanish.

Judy finds joy in life’s simple pleasures, whether it’s hiking, biking, or tending to her garden. She relishes outdoor activities, even when the weather turns chilly. Traveling with her husband and daughter, cooking up good and good-for-you meals, getting lost in the pages of a great story, and spending time with friends and family are all close to her heart.

Judy finds meaning and purpose in being a counselor and feels privileged to hear people’s stories, even the incredibly difficult ones. She is passionate about helping individuals discover their own resilience and strength in the face of adversity.  She works well with individuals who have experienced trauma, loss, violence, and those who struggle with mood issues, learning disabilities, anxiety, and life changes. 

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Alyssa speaks English and Spanish.

Alyssa has been working at NWTC since 2021 and her experience with the counseling team has inspired her to pursue her goal of becoming a therapist. She is currently working toward a degree in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, with plans to continue for a master’s degree in counseling. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate their challenges and enhance their well-being.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband whom she has been married to since 2019, and their two dogs, Wes and Sadie. She loves snuggling up on the couch with a good book and getting lost in different stories and perspectives. She also enjoys weightlifting as it helps her stay active and grounded. She is excited to continue her journey in both her personal and academic life, while embracing new challenges and opportunities along the way. 

Mariah has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, where she studied Spanish and Latin American culture with an emphasis on linguistics and teaching English as a second language. She completed a semester study abroad program in Bilbao, Spain. Her diverse customer service background includes experience as a valet driver, bartender, and most recently as a patient representative at a local hospital in Green Bay.

Mariah is a local to the Green Bay area and married her college sweetheart in October of 2023. They have three feathered babies: two cockatiels named Casper and Stella, and a parakeet named Eva. Additionally, they maintain a collection of fish tanks with goldfish, angelfish, guppies, and more. Passionate about animals and the environment, she lives a fully plant-based vegan lifestyle. In her free time, she enjoys crafting intricate string art and making artificial floral arrangements while watching her favorite Disney movies or listening to Country music.

Jennifer is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in coaching and career-related services, catering to diverse populations including those who have been laid off, those who are underemployed, and people from various backgrounds and abilities. She holds a master’s degree in social work and has a robust history of working with social programs aimed at helping families and individuals achieve self-sufficiency and reach their educational and career aspirations. Since 2012, Jennifer has been certified as a Global Career Development Facilitator and as a Facilitating Career Development Instructor by the National Career Development Association (NCDA) since 2020. In her current role at the college, Jennifer leads the Career, Counseling, and Disability Services teams where she finds great inspiration and fulfillment. She is dedicated to serving students, alumni, as well as employers and community partners with equity and compassion. She is deeply committed to the growth and development of those she leads and meets with, fostering an environment where individuals are supported and inspired to reach their full potential.