Fitchburg, WI Local Support & Community Resources

New Beginnings Counseling Center is dedicated to collaborating with individuals on their journeys to self-discovery and fulfillment. The center focuses on helping clients repair relationships, heal from past wounds, and implement strategies to enhance their quality of life. With a commitment to supporting personal goals, NBCC employs evidence-based approaches that address various life challenges. Life's obstacles can feel insurmountable, but New believes that no external factor should hinder anyone from becoming their best selves. As an African-American male therapist, he offers a multidimensional perspective on cultural, sexual, and identity issues, enriching the therapeutic experience. His clinical expertise spans multiple treatment modalities, and he works with adults, adolescents, families, and couples who are willing to explore and change the patterns that hold them back. Recognizing that a single approach can't address everyone’s needs, New values the uniqueness of each individual. He warmly welcomes LGBTQ clients, affirming that everyone deserves to embrace the person they aspire to be.

Christie Gause-bemis is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with over 17 years of experience in the mental health field, focusing on helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. She is dedicated to supporting those who are struggling and motivated to pursue change, fostering wellness through effective therapeutic interventions. Christie enjoys working with teens and has devoted much of her career to at-risk youth, addressing critical issues such as depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. Additionally, she specializes in women’s issues, adeptly uncovering the underlying causes of stress and overwhelm. Her expertise extends to couples, where she employs the Imago and Gottman approaches, emphasizing vulnerability and self-acceptance in her sessions with men. She skillfully addresses the complexities of anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and loss through evidence-based cognitive and behavioral techniques, empowering her clients to develop lifelong coping skills. Christie's extensive experience includes over 25 years in social welfare and mental health, accompanied by her roles as an instructor in mindfulness and meditation as well as crisis management. She is passionate about helping young adults transition to independence, navigating the challenges of adulthood with confidence.

Maria Hackbarth, an accomplished Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT, PMH-C, SUSA), understands that life transitions and relationships can evoke a range of emotions, both beautiful and challenging. Committed to providing individuals and couples with a safe environment to explore their thoughts and feelings, she believes that through reflection and mindfulness, clients can discover their true selves. Maria accompanies her clients on their journeys towards relief and resolution with compassion and openness. She employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Culturally Sensitive, Trauma-Focused, and Emotionally Focused approaches, along with experiential techniques like Brainspotting and Guided Visualizations to ensure a personalized therapeutic experience. Specializing in supporting women and birth givers facing fertility challenges, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences, she also assists clients who have encountered anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Deciding to enter therapy, whether for the first time or after a hiatus, is a courageous step, and Maria is devoted to guiding her clients through this transformative journey.