Katie Plotz LPC, SAC

Lakeside Counseling Center

Licensed Professional Counselor & Substance Abuse Counselor

Address:4330 Golf Terrace Suite 213 Eau Claire, WI 54701

Phone: 715-680-9711

E-mail: therapy@lakesidecounsel.com

Licensed Professional Counselor

Counseling is a collaborative process. I strive to meet each client where they are at, validate their experience, and assist them in making healthy lifestyle changes.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology – University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire -2005

  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – University of Wisconsin – Stout -2007

Licensure, Advanced Training & Certifications

  • Licensed Professional Counselor with Substance Abuse Specialty

  • Independent Clinical Supervisor

  • EMDR trained

Katie Welcomes

Counseling Approach

Clients can expect me to be compassionate, validating, knowledgeable, and genuine.  My approach is client centered and strength based. Together we create goals, build off current strengths, practice new skills, and discuss challenges. Therapy modalities include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement

  • Solution Focused Therapy

  • Children Age 10 and older

  • Adolescents

  • Adults

Clients Who Often Choose Katie Struggle with

  • Trauma

  • Substance Abuse and Dependence

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Difficulties in life transitions

  • Emotion regulation

  • Self-esteem

TESTIMONIALS

“I liked how they gave me strategies and not just one but many so I could choose what I liked and didn’t like!”
CFAUSD Student
School-based mental health services allow a child to receive much needed services regularly without the inconvenience of scheduling around after school activities or parents having to take time off work.
SBMH Mental Health Therapist
As a therapist, having the School Based Mental Health available for students is very important in many aspects. School is an area where children spend a great amount of their time and the schools are able to work with the therapists to help in any areas that they may be struggling in.  The schools have all been very open with working with me as a therapist and the children are able to still get services that are needed for either home or school issues without having to miss more time at school since the therapy is able to be done right at the school settings.  Being able to provide this service for families is a great asset for everyone involved.
School Based Mental Health Therapist
As a parent having the School Based Mental Health available has been very helpful with my child.  The process has gone smoothly from the initial contact to being able to choose a therapist that may work best with my child to the therapist working directly with my child.  This is also helpful that they are able to come directly to my child at the school so that they are missing less school and I as a parent need to miss less work as well.  Overall the whole experience has been a positive one for both myself and my child.
CFAUSD Parent
You made this process super easy and helped me every step of the way to ensure that my student is set up for success. In following up with me and making sure we were taken care of shows that you care about the students and their wellbeing. Thank you so much for making this as easy as it was, I truly appreciate everything!
CFAUSD Parent
“The group was very good, and it calmed me down a lot. When you feeling stressed this class is a time to just relax and think about everything and it soothes your mind.”   “I liked that every time I needed to relax or talk about something I would not get judged that place was a free spot.”   “Being in the relax group really helped me become calm, and know what to do in times when I’m overwhelmed. The Relax Group also helped me focus on everyday tasks, and the group gave some incredibly good advice :)”
Student feedback about a Relax Group