Elm Grove, WI Local Support & Community Resources

Germaine Marie Kohl, an esteemed clinical social worker and therapist, believes in the capacity of individuals to resolve their challenges and alleviate distress within a safe therapeutic relationship. Her approach, grounded in cognitive and strength-based methodologies, empowers clients to cultivate understanding, skills, self-awareness, and confidence needed for personal growth. Germaine specializes in supporting adults and couples facing anxiety and depressive disorders, postpartum difficulties, marital conflicts, and divorce adjustments. As a certified grief counselor, she also aids those coping with relationships impacted by addiction. With over 30 years of partnership at Elmbrook Family Counseling Center, she brings a wealth of experience from both inpatient and community settings, particularly with adolescents and their families, and has effectively tackled AODA and eating disorder treatments.

Christine Finerty is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in individuals and couples dealing with a range of mental health challenges, particularly women's issues across all ages, from teens to elders. She understands that changes in mood and behavior can happen to anyone and recognizes the weight that worry, stress, and negative thoughts can impose on an individual. In this ever-changing world, Christine believes it is crucial to discern what to embrace and what to release to foster well-being. Through a proactive and strength-based approach, she empowers her clients to regain the control necessary to dismantle the mental blocks holding them back. Christine employs a variety of effective therapies, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused techniques, along with her signature humor and compassion. She creates a safe space for exploration of the underlying factors contributing to her clients’ struggles, encouraging them to seek a life filled with joy beyond sadness and anxiety. With Christine's guidance, individuals will discover the tools that resonate with their unique experiences. Invest in your mental health and take the first step towards a fulfilling future with the support of Christine Finerty.

Leslie Teerlink is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, who has transformed her personal experiences into a powerful passion for helping others navigate their own life challenges. With a focus on trauma and PTSD, substance use issues, and domestic violence, she creates a safe, supportive environment for both men and women. Leslie employs a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Trauma-Focused methods, ensuring that each individual's unique needs are met. Her eclectic and humanistic practice encompasses couples, individuals, and group modalities, fostering growth and healing through a compassionate, person-centered approach. Leslie's commitment to understanding and supporting her clients reflects her belief in the resilience of the human spirit.