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Welcome to Velvære Mental Health
Your path to wellness begins here
Our Providers
Tiffany Vienneau - MS, LMFT
Veronica Ellingworth - MS, LPC, SAC, ICS
Veronica Ellingworth - MS, LPC, SAC, ICS
Tiffany Vienneau earned her Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood College in 2003. She has extensive experience working with families, couples, and individuals.
Tiffany focuses on the inherent strengths of an individual, while improving communication, encouraging relationship growth, and facilitating self-di
Tiffany Vienneau earned her Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood College in 2003. She has extensive experience working with families, couples, and individuals.
Tiffany focuses on the inherent strengths of an individual, while improving communication, encouraging relationship growth, and facilitating self-discovery. She uses an integrative psychodynamic approach which is grounded in Systems Theory and includes Family Systems, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, and NVC.
Tiffany believes in a systemic and collaborative approach, working within the context of relationships as part of a system rather than viewing the individual in isolation. She strives to teach and provide insight into destructive patterns; while helping clients to understand “why” they continue the cycles of their behavior and identify the "how" to promote healing and lasting change.
Veronica Ellingworth - MS, LPC, SAC, ICS
Veronica Ellingworth - MS, LPC, SAC, ICS
Veronica Ellingworth - MS, LPC, SAC, ICS
Veronica received a Master’s of Science (MS) degree, with a Community Counseling emphasis, from UW-Whitewater in May 2013. Since then, Veronica has experience working in corrections, clinical case management, and private practice.
She is a trauma specialist, primarily working with individuals who have complex and/or comprehensive trauma,
Veronica received a Master’s of Science (MS) degree, with a Community Counseling emphasis, from UW-Whitewater in May 2013. Since then, Veronica has experience working in corrections, clinical case management, and private practice.
She is a trauma specialist, primarily working with individuals who have complex and/or comprehensive trauma, attachment disorders, ongoing exposure to trauma, and dually diagnosed individuals.
Veronica uses an integrated psychodynamic approach to therapy including CBT, DBT, Psychoeducation, Psychodynamic, Family Systems, Mindfulness, and Brainspotting.
She believes every person has an abundance of inherent strengths and explores life experiences and family history to support insight and healing. Veronica strives to help clients realize their strengths and use them, not through advice giving but through supporting one’s autonomy, using positive reinforcement and utilizing a strengths-based mindset. She is a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Mike Vienneau - LCSW
Veronica Ellingworth - MS, LPC, SAC, ICS
Jason Vierk - Master's Level Intern
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!
Mike has over 30 years of experience working in mental health in a variety of settings. He earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Existential Phenomenological Psychology from Duquesne University in 1999 and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2013 and
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!
Mike has over 30 years of experience working in mental health in a variety of settings. He earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Existential Phenomenological Psychology from Duquesne University in 1999 and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2013 and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Within his practice, Mike uses an integrative approach, which includes Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic, Psychoeducation, Systems Theory, and Mindfulness among other modalities. Mike has extensive experience working with a wide variety of populations and issues, including people with trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges.
Mike’s philosophy of counseling is client-centered, based on respect for the individual and a belief in each person’s intrinsic value. He approaches each session with a humanistic and person-centered perspective, as he focuses on personal strengths, skills, and goals that aid in the recovery and empowerment of his clients. His goal is to help clients work through life’s challenges and to find and achieve their full potential.
Jason Vierk - Master's Level Intern
Veronica Ellingworth - MS, LPC, SAC, ICS
Jason Vierk - Master's Level Intern
Jason is a Graduate Counseling Intern in the Master’s in Clinical Mental Health program at UW-Whitewater Counselor Education Dept. Prior to pursuing a degree in counseling, Jason worked for several government agencies in public service to help those in our communities improve their lives by providing needed resources to vulnerable populat
Jason is a Graduate Counseling Intern in the Master’s in Clinical Mental Health program at UW-Whitewater Counselor Education Dept. Prior to pursuing a degree in counseling, Jason worked for several government agencies in public service to help those in our communities improve their lives by providing needed resources to vulnerable populations.
Jason believes each of us possesses the skills and abilities to overcome life’s challenges when provided an environment that meets our emotional, social, and intellectual needs. By creating an authentic, non-judgmental space for clients, Jason walks alongside his clients to help them identify their strengths and become the best versions of themselves.
Jason uses an eclectic approach to counseling combining Person-centered Therapy, CBT, and Mindfulness. He works with individuals aged 12 and up, focusing on treating life challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationships, issues with sex and sexuality, grief, and academic and athletic performance anxiety.
Samantha McFarland, MSW, CAPSW
Samantha McFarland, MSW, CAPSW
Samantha McFarland, MSW, CAPSW
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!
Monday-Thursday
between 2-5pm
OR
By Appointment.
Samantha earned a Master’s in Social Work, with an emphasis on Mental Health, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She believes in the process of recovery and her clients' ability to live their lives to the fullest by supporting them through a strengths-ba
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!
Monday-Thursday
between 2-5pm
OR
By Appointment.
Samantha earned a Master’s in Social Work, with an emphasis on Mental Health, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She believes in the process of recovery and her clients' ability to live their lives to the fullest by supporting them through a strengths-based, non-judgmental approach.
Samantha emphasizes building a trust-based relationship with her clients. She provides them with an open and safe space, that is uniquely their own, in which they feel comfortable to share and reflect on their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Samantha works with clients on developing goals and strategies to improve daily functioning. She believes every individual has a unique set of strengths that can aid them in their therapeutic journey. Samantha focuses on modeling healthy communication and supportive behaviors to address the challenges clients face.
Samantha takes a systemic approach from many theories to address the needs of her clients. She utilizes Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, as well as other modalities, to help her clients recognize and grow into their potential.
Moira O'Brien, MSW, CAPSW
Samantha McFarland, MSW, CAPSW
Samantha McFarland, MSW, CAPSW
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!
Moira earned her Master in Social Work from the University of Denver with a focus on mental health and trauma. She believes strongly in the value and worth of each person and has been trained to consider the impact of the environment, relationships, and structural systems on an individual.
Moira seeks t
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!
Moira earned her Master in Social Work from the University of Denver with a focus on mental health and trauma. She believes strongly in the value and worth of each person and has been trained to consider the impact of the environment, relationships, and structural systems on an individual.
Moira seeks to help clients leverage their individual strengths to achieve their goals using a collaborative and integrative approach that incorporates clinical techniques of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered theory, mindfulness, and psychoeducation; and, she is trained in Brainspotting Phase One. Moira is experienced in individual work with adolescents, teens, and adults on issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, self-identity, self-esteem, increasing one’s supports and resources, and managing relationships.
Moira is passionate about helping clients achieve self-efficacy, fulfillment, and improved connection and daily functioning within their environments.
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Aaron Hagedon, MSW, LCSW
Samantha McFarland, MSW, CAPSW
Aaron Hagedon, MSW, LCSW
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!
Monday evening 5pm to 8pm via Telehealth
OR
Thursdays 10am-6pm
Aaron has considerable experience in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and is fully trained and Certified. He will be leading our DBT Groups coming in January!
Bio coming soon!
DBT Focused Group Therapy Coming Soon!
Beginning January 2025, Velvaere Mental Health Clinic will be offering DBT Focused Group Therapy opportunities.
Talk to you provider to inquire about participation OR reach out to the clinic for further questions!