Marriage & Family Health Services
 

Our Practice

 

The staff at Marriage & Family Health Services are licensed providers of mental health services in Wisconsin.  Although we have divergent educational and experiential backgrounds, we are all proud of our commitment to professional, confidential, and prompt services.  Please feel free to contact us for more information.

 
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Licensed Outpatient Providers & Lead Therapists

 
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Jason Bryant, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Jason Bryant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Jason provides outpatient counseling in Eau Claire. He works with adults, couples, and children as young as 12. Jason also works with and supports Veterans with their mental health needs in the community.

 
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Jane Faacks, MS, LPC

Board of Directors

Licensed Professional Counselor

Jane is a licensed professional counselor who provides individual and couples therapy for adolescents (16+) and adults.  She provides therapy for those struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and relationship difficulties.  Jane is also a Certified EMDR Therapist  and a Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist.

Jane provides outpatient therapy in Eau Claire. 

 

Rachael Hartle, LPC-IT

Licensed Professional Counselor-IT

Rachael is a licensed professional counselor in-training who provides outpatient therapy for children (as young as 4), adolescents, and families. She specializes in children with anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders through art & play therapy techniques along with helping them develop social skills. Rachael likes to focus on being a voice for her clients, helping them push themselves past their comfort levels, changing mindsets and challenging them to be the best version of themselves. Her preferred approaches are play therapy, art therapy, CBT, SFBT and positive psychology.

Rachael provides outpatient counseling in Marshfield. Rachael is Lead for the Mikan and Migisi Day Treatment programs. Rachael also provides school based mental health services (SBMH) at the following schools; Madison Elementary, Lincoln Elementary and the Marshfield Middle School/Junior high.

 Under the Supervision of Dr. Tammy Stargardt, PhD, LPC

 

Trina Howard, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Outpatient Counselor

Trina is a licensed clinical social worker who provides individual, couples, and family counseling for children (as young as 3 to 4 years old), adolescents, and adults. She provides therapy for those struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, ADHD, and ODD. Trina uses a multi-modal approach that individualizes to the client’s needs. Some approaches used include CBT, art, and play therapies. Trina is also trained in Brainspotting.

Trina provides outpatient counseling in Marshfield. Trina is Lead for the Migisi Day Treatment program. Trina also provides school based mental health services (SBMH) at the following schools; Madison Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Washington Elementary and the Marshfield Middle School as a Migisi follow up.

Although not certified as a substance abuse counselor, Trina has volunteered in her community to support individuals with addiction issues for about 30 years. Trina has a child who has autism and is familiar with the challenges that a parent with a child with special needs faces.

 
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Mary Pierce, MS, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Mary is a licensed professional counselor who provides outpatient therapy for individuals and couples. As well as being trained in EMDR Therapy, she specializes in depression, anxiety, life transition adjustments, the impact of addictions and other compulsive behaviors, grief and loss, women's issues and support for caregivers and their families.

She serves on the Eau Claire County Aging and Disability Resource Center Board, the Greater Wisconsin Area Aging Resources (GWAAR) Board,  and is a member of the Chippewa Valley Family Caregivers Alliance.

Mary provides outpatient counseling in Eau Claire.

 
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Dr. Tammy Stargardt, PhD, LPC

Board of Directors

Licensed Professional Counselor

Tammy is a licensed professional counselor who provides individual, couples and family therapy for children, adolescents/teens and adults.  She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment issues and childhood disorders.  Tammy is experienced with children and adolescents with behavioral issues or those who have experienced trauma and/or abuse.

Tammy provides outpatient counseling in Marshfield, and participates in day treatment as a lead therapist.  She also provides school based mental health services.

 

Susan Thomas, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Susan is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in adult mental and behavioral health conditions including: depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and personality disorders. She also understands the influence of trauma and addictions in mental health.

Her approach to therapy is to find a person-centered path to healing. She helps individuals gain the skills they need to get their needs met more effectively so they can experience a more satisfying and meaningful life.

Susan provides outpatient therapy in the Eau Claire location.