New Directions Counseling Center
Holistic Approaches to Your Journey of Healing and Growth 

Waupaca

Our Staff

Elissa Stults, MA, LMFT

Waupaca Office 
Elissa Stults is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families to help them learn to manage their anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting concerns, grief, crisis, communication concerns, and stress.
 
She views clients from a systems perspective and considers all aspects of clients' lives that affect their health and well-being. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and breathing techniques in therapy sessions. She believes in focusing on a client’s innate strengths and resources to facilitate positive changes in their lives.

She obtained a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University in Eagan, Minnesota after completing her undergraduate work in Art Therapy at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin. She is an Adjunct Faculty member at Lakeland University in their Master of Arts in Counseling program. She is also an Adjunct Faculty instructor at Edgewood College in their Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy program.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, swimming, playing volleyball, and camping.

Areas of experience:
. Children (8 +), Adults, Couples, and Families
. Anxiety
. Depression
. Adjusting to life transitions/Stress
. Grief
. Parenting challenges
. Communication and Assertiveness
. Relationship stress
. Trauma in Children
Breana Seuffer

Tory Suehs MA, LPC

Waupaca Office
Tory Suehs is Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years working with children and families in residential and out-patient mental health. She earned her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Behavioral Science & Law with a Criminal Justice certificate from UW-Madison, and her Masters of Arts in Community Counseling from Lakeland University. 

Tory has worked with clients who struggle with anxiety, anger management, cognitive delays, peer difficulties, oppositional defiant disorder, sensory concerns, have experienced trauma, or have sexually reactive behaviors.
Tory believes that everyone is unique and that it is important to have a toolbox of skills to help individuals find skills and solutions that will work for them. She loves working with kids and families, helping them envision and look forward to their futures, reach their goals, and be successful.

Tory has as strengths-based, person centered approach and training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Brainspotting, play therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, Aggression Replacement therapy and animal-assisted therapy. Tory developed a therapy dog program while working in residential and has a dog, Sage, who has been a therapy dog for over 5 years, working in a residential facility and visiting libraries and schools. 

Outside of work, Tory enjoys riding horses, playing with her dogs, spending time with family and friends and genealogy research.
 Areas of focus
  • children (ages 6+), adolescents, individuals and families
  • anxiety
  • PTSD, trauma, and stress
  • Adjustment disorders
  • anger management
  • sexual abuse
  • sensory concerns
  • parenting
  • poor boundaries or sexually reactive behaviors
  • communication and assertiveness
Steph Crane

Kelsey Link, MA, LMFT

Waupaca Office
Kelsey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with additional certifications and trainings in trauma, anxiety, and relationships. She has been with New Directions Counseling Center for 9 years and started the Waupaca clinic during that time.

Kelsey specializes working with adults, and has a passion for working with women struggling with trauma, anxiety, and relationships. She utilizes a variety of evidenced-based practices including Brainspotting- a technique used in healing even the most severe trauma and PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and systemic therapies. Kelsey is a certified Prepare-Enrich assessor, Brainspotting practioner, certified grief specialist, and is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. She earned her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary’s University-Twin Cities. Kelsey is a Waupaca native, and enjoys living in the area she grew up in with her husband, two girls, and pug.

"Healing can be tough. I have the utmost respect for my clients and admire their bravery and hard work through the therapy process. I am humbled to be entrusted by my clients through their healing and growth. My priority is to understand the issues my clients are facing and provide a safe environment to process and resolve these concerns together. I utilize various evidenced-based techniques that are individualized to each person's needs and strengths. It is my belief that therapy should be adjusted to fit the individual, instead of having them fit a therapy style.”
Kelsey’s areas of focus are:

  • adults (18+)
  • anxiety
  • trauma
  • relationship issues
  • personal development/ life transitions
  • self-worth
Megan Walhood, MS, LPC

Steph Crane, MSW, LCSW

Waupaca Office
Steph is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma and substance use disorders. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and has experience working with individuals across the lifespan and across all levels of care

“My primary goal has always been to help people become the version of themselves they most want to be – because I truly believe we all deserve that! My passions lie in solution-focused therapies, mindfulness-based practices, empowering people to recognize and utilize their strengths, and in encouraging holistic wellness. My most important value as a therapist (and as a human!) is self-determination. I believe that each person is wise and an expert in their own life and that my role is to tenaciously hold the space for you to live the life you want to live. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey!”

Areas of experience include:
  • · mood disorders
  • · anxiety, phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and panic
  • · stress, trauma/PTSD, and adjustment disorders
  • · grief, loss, and bereavement
  • · crisis support and safety planning
  • · attachment issues
  • · domestic violence and sexual assault
  • · anger management
  • · relationship support
  • · communication and assertiveness training
  • · self-esteem and self-compassion work
  • · shame resilience building
  • · personal development and goal setting
  • · Substance Use Disorders and other addictions

Informed by evidence-based practices including:
  • · Behavioral Activation
  • · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • · Exposure and Response Prevention
  • · Prolonged Exposure for trauma
  • · Motivational Interviewing
  • · Mindfulness-based practice
  • · Schema Therapy
  • · Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • · Shame Resilience Theory
Steph Crane

Audra Eggum, BSW, MSW, LCSW (pronouns: she/her)
"All are Welcome"  

Waupaca Office -Telehealth Only
Audra specializes in inclusivity of all individuals, couples, and families. With over 20 years of experience, Audra offers a safe and nonjudmental space for you to HEAL within, and find ACCEPTANCE for yourself wherever you are on your path. Audra is well versed in holistic and traditional therapies, and can help assist in any area(s) you wish to grow. LGBTQIA+ friendly.

Audra Eggum, MSW, LCSW is a practicing psychotherapist who has an interest in holistic wellness and growth. Audra received her Masters of Social Work degree from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, and continues to become educated on the most up-to-date therapeutic interventions. She is well versed in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and has specialized training and teaching in Cultural Consciousness, Trauma-Informed Care, and Intuitive Awareness. Audra supports and is an advocate for LGBTQIA+ community, as well as diversity training educator. Audra is a trained Reiki Master Teacher and Quantum Touch Practitioner. 

Specializations:
  • Holisitic and Traditional Therapies
  • EMDR / Trauma Healing
  • DBT / Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Diversity and Community Educator
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Healing Relationships, Self-Acceptance, Self-Worth, Self-Identity, & experiencing Joy

Breana Seuffer, MA, LPC,SAC 

Waupaca Office -Telehealth Only
Breana is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from UW-Oshkosh prior to obtaining her Master's Degree in Professional Community Counseling from Lakeland University.  
 
Breana has experience working with young children, adolescents, adults, and families. Breana's previous experience comes from being an intensive in-home therapist, working directly in the homes with families, their family systems, and family dynamics. Breana works with a person centered approach, to learn about , understand, and assist each person in reaching their therapeutic goals. She uses a variety of therapeutic interventions and modalities including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution Focused, Structural Family Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Prime for Life, grounding techniques, deep breathing, and muscle relaxation.  

Breana strives to end the stigma of mental health. She believes that in this world, we need to make mental health a priority. Be the beacon of light in someone's darkness. Be insightful of how you impact others, be kind, and be aware that not all illnesses are visible. Stop making fun of people, because they cry, they pace, they cancel plans, they talk in circles, they fidget, they struggle, they depersonalize, or they have irrational and far fetched thoughts.  

Breana's motto is, "Be supportive, allow people to speak, actively listen, reflect feelings, have EMPATHY, and stop the stigma. Not a single person in this world can escape the impacts of mental health. Please be aware. Please be supportive, and please know that every persons feelings are valid."  

Breana's focus areas are: 
  • Individual, children, adolescent/teens, adults, and families  
  • Trauma 
  • Anxiety 
  • Depression 
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder 
  • Alcohol and Drugs  
  • Personality disorders 
  • Relationship issues 
  • Self-esteem 
  • Conflict 
  • Domestic Violence 
  • Parenting  
Breana Seuffer

Our Locations

5541 US Highway 10 East
Suite B
Stevens Point, WI 54482
Phone: (715) 345-9690
Fax: (715) 345-2938
201 South Main Street
Suite 2
Waupaca, WI 54981 
Phone: (715) 345-9690
Fax: (715) 345-2938
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