Behavioral Health Services
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CORE Behavioral Health Services is an outpatient clinic for individuals in need of counseling services.
We provide counseling for individuals, couples, families and groups.
CORE Behavioral Health Services is an outpatient clinic for individuals in need of counseling services. We provide counseling for individuals, couples, families and groups.
CORE Behavioral Health Services’ licensed clinical social workers, professional counselors, and substance abuse counselors help individuals understand and cope with their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
We specialize in trauma & abuse, anger issues, childhood issues, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, substance use disorder, PTSD, human trafficking, and veteran mental health.
Our therapists have earned rigorous advanced professional degrees in various mental health fields and are licensed by the State of Wisconsin.
Our specialties include
ADHD AND ADD
Around 10 million adults with ADHD face challenges in work, relationships, and mental health issues.
ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY
Therapy dog Samurai and clinician Heather help clients reduce anxiety, stress, sensory overload, and increase motivation.
ANXIETY
Occasional anxiety is normal, but prolonged high anxiety can disrupt daily life significantly.
LGBTQAI+
CORE Behavioral Health Services offers culturally responsive, gender-affirming care to address mental health and substance use disparities in LGBTQ+ communities, providing a safe space for support and understanding.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) involves distressing memories, nightmares, and hypervigilance after a traumatic event. We offer support for those struggling to recover from terrifying experiences.
VETERANS
Each year, around 200,000 veterans transition to civilian life, facing challenges in employment, housing, finances, health, and social support networks.
CAMS
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes non-standard medical practices for mental health support. CORE offers CAM services such as Reiki energy healing and shamanic practices for clients managing anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, and more.
DEPRESSION
Depression, the most common and complex mental health diagnosis, varies widely in symptoms from mild to severe. It can lead to prolonged hopelessness, loss of interest, and feelings of isolation. Globally, it is now the leading cause of disability.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps process stuck emotional experiences, benefiting those with depression, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, and phobias. A trained therapist guides you through recalling challenging thoughts and memories.
FAMILY ISSUES
Family dynamics can be challenging and stressful, shaped by core beliefs and values. Counseling offers support in navigating these complexities, helping individuals and families find greater peace and understanding.
GRIEF
Loss, whether of a loved one, pet, health, or relationship, impacts everyone differently. Grieving is personal, with no right or wrong way. Counseling offers support to understand and process grief, helping release challenging emotions.
RELATIONSHIPS
Relationships—whether friendships, romantic, or family—require effort, communication, and understanding, often challenging to maintain. Miscommunication and misunderstandings can create difficulties, impacting our lives significantly.
SELF ESTEEM / SELF WORTH
Therapy helps boost self-esteem by focusing on strengths, countering negative self-talk, and fostering a more positive outlook on life and challenges.
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
Many attempt to overcome Substance Use Disorder through sheer willpower, but lasting change often requires more support. Therapy and structured help can guide the transformation you truly seek.
SUICIDE
Suicide often stems from deep pain and isolation. Support, understanding, and professional help can offer hope and a path toward healing.
IF YOU ARE HAVING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE AND ARE IN DISTRESS, CALL 988 IMMEDIATELY. IF THIS ISN’T A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY, CORE OFFERS SPECIALIZED COUNSELING TO HELP.
If you are currently in a state of distress, please call Manitowoc County Human Services:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
920-683-4230
Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
1-888-552-6642
Nationally
988
Heather Bruckschen
Rose Reed
Mary Spaulding
Deb Wentz
Aaron Holt
Emily Kunde
Abby Vogt
Jennie Pahmeier
Shannon Bolick
Nick Geiger
How do I know
WHAT KIND OF TREATMENT I NEED?
CORE employs licensed therapists to talk with individuals in need of help. They can help you figure out what works best for you.
CORE Behavioral Health Services’ licensed therapists specialize in trauma & abuse, anger issues, childhood issues, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, substance use disorder, PTSD, human trafficking, and veteran mental health.
