Practitioners' Profiles
Selahattin Kurter
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Selahattin Kurter, M.D.
Selahattin Kurter is a Board Certified General Psychiatrist and has special interest in Addiction Medicine. He was raised in Milwaukee. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School. After completing his internship in Internal Medicine, he started his residency in Psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Linda Benjamin-Lincoln
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Linda Benjamin-Lincoln, LCSW, CASAC
Linda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, A Marriage and Family Counselor, a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), Acertified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) practitioner and a student of Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Jessica Corey
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Jessica Corey, Professional Counselor in Training
I will assist you in the transormation necessary to attain physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being by blending traditional and esoteric philosophies and practices. My mission is to assist you in your awakening process as we weave together psychological theories and healing methods that fit you as a unique person.
Ellen Diedrich
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Ellen Diedrich, MS, LPC, CTS, CST, CADC-III
Ellen is licensed as a Professional Counselor, and Art Therapist to Practice Psychotherapy and Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She is certified as a Trauma Specialist and Sex Therapist. She has acquired training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR II) plus advanced diagnostic training in Thought Field Therapy (TFT).
Janet Halonen
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Janet Halonen, Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Yoga Meditation Instructor
I am a licensed acupuncturist and longtime Yoga/meditation instructor. The health care services I offer are steeped in the healing wisdoms found within both of these energy-based health care systems. I frequently will incorporate suggestions of gentle stretches, postural awareness, and breathing techniques into a patient's visit.
The foundation and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine are based on understanding the complex needs of the individual. I spend a lot of time with my patients, getting to know them, and understanding what their concerns are. Historically, it was considered an honor to be entrusted with the care of someone's health. It is my intention to continue on with that tradition, and provide you with an exceptional health care experience.
Jim Harrison
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Jim Harrison, BS, MS, CSAC, NCGC-II
For the past ten years, I have been an AODA and Gambling Addiction Counselor, doing both individual and group counseling sessions at various clinics. My accreditations and certifications include being a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) and Professional Counselor (PC) licensed with the State of Wisconsin, and a National Certified Gambling Counselor, Level II (NCGC-II). My professional training includes a BS Degree in Biology (Secondary Education) and an MS Degree in Curriculum and Supervision from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. In addition to having over 30 years of teaching and counseling experience, I have written curriculums on substance use disorders, gambling, STD and HIV/AIDS education, human growth and development, environmental education, as well as presenting these topics at various professional and educational conferences and workshops.
Brian Hicks
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Brian Hicks, Licensed Massage Therapist
My goal as a Licensed Massage Therapist is to provide you with more than just relaxation and stress relief. I focus on helping relieve pain and muscle tightness by working to align your body back to its natural posture and help increase the body's full range of movement through various forms of soft tissue massage, deep tissue massage and energy work. I also am deeply committed to fully understanding your individual needs so we can work together toward a positive outcome. My clients often comment that they've never had a massage therapist spend so much time talking and asking questions prior to a massage, that its refreshing to know that I really do care and want to know exactly how they are feeling or how they actually injured themselves. No two people alike, which is why no two massages I give are alike. I customize my work to create the best possible results for each of my clients.
Laura Hulke
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Laura Hulke, Yoga Teacher, Aromatherapist and Usui Reiki Master
I am a holistic health practitioner who uses the ancient healing modalities of Yoga, Aromatherapy and Usui Reiki to help you create balance in your life.
I have been practicing Yoga for over 10 years and teaching since 2004. My first experience of Yoga came in 1999 in Greenwich Village in New York City. During the final relaxation I realized that my mental chatter had ceased. From that point on I began to develop my personal practice.
In 2009 the healing power of essential oils and Reiki came into my life, transforming me, and my holistic health practice. I look forward to sharing these gifts with you on your personal journey toward physical, emotional and mental balance.
Suzanne Hurst
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Suzanne Hurst,
I am a Reiki Practitioner and teacher. I have a Masters Degree in Education and have worked with children from ages 6-11 for 22 years. I have also taught several classes at UWM in the theories and practices in education. I have am very excited to combine my two passions, Reiki and children.
Larry Johansen
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Larry Johansen, MS, CNS, RD, CD
I utilize medical nutrition therapy, stress management skills, attunement, and exercise programming to proactively enhance the health of my clients. I am a strong believer in addressing the fundamentals of health care: skills for managing stress, skills for managing diet, and skills for managing exercise.
Kristin Koepke
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Kristin Koepke, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
I have over a decade of experience in working with children, families, and adults in the therapeutic setting. It is fulfilling to witness my clients becoming healthy and creating change in their lives. I support, challenge, and foster that for all of my clients. Underneath all of the uncertainty clients have about them, I believe they have the answers to empower themselves; I am simply a guide on their journey.
Fred Malesevich
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Fred Malesevich, DAPA, ACSW, LCSW
Fred Malesevich is a psychotherapist in private practice who holds Board Diplomate status in Psychotherapy and Clinical Social Work. He is an active member of the American Psychotherapy Association and is listed in the National Academy of Certified Social Workers.
Carolyn Morris
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Carolyn Morris, LCSW-SASD, CIR
As a clinical therapist, I have a lot of energy to get you where you want to go. I spend much of my time with clients who are concerned about addictions and with couples who are struggling in their relationships. I take on many roles to assist my clients. I can be your sideline coach, helping you call the shots in your life or I can be your cheerleader, encouraging you to continue making the changes you desire. My clients describe me as having a compassionate, no-nonsense style, so if you want a therapist who will be direct and up-front with you, I am a great match.
Les Prausa
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Les Prausa, LPC, CADA-III
Les has worked in the mental health and substance abuse field for the past thirty years. Les has extensive experience in providing Primary Outpatient Treatment, Aftercare Support, and Relapse Prevention Services for adolescents and adults. In the area of mental health, Les has expertise in treating anxiety, depression, grief issues, ADD, marital communications, and career counseling.
David Schulz
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David Schulz, M.D.
Dr. Schulz has experience in a variety of behavioral health treatment settings allowing him to care for patients with a wide spectrum and degree of psychological illness.
Upton Thomas, III
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Upton Thomas, III, M.D
I have practiced psychiatry in various ways over the years including medication management, psychotherapy, substance abuse treatment including Suboxone and Vivitrol use, Consult-Liaison hospital work as well as inpatient adult, child, and adolescent treatment. I was most fascinated by the change I saw in patients with long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy and am returning to this model in private practice. This type of medical treatment, which combines both psychotherapy and medication evaluation leads to much better patient outcomes in my experience.