Meet the Therapists

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and strengthen their relationships. While I work with clients across the lifespan, I have a passion for working with children and adolescents, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and support they need to thrive.

I believe that every person comes to therapy with a unique story, and my role is to meet clients where they are while creating a safe, supportive environment built on trust, collaboration, and authenticity. I understand that starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially for children, or individuals who may be hesitant about the process. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships and strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable being themselves.

My clinical approach is rooted in a variety of evidence-based and postmodern therapeutic modalities, including Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Experiential Therapy, and psychoeducation. I am also trained in EMDR and hold a certificate in Play Therapy, allowing me to tailor treatment to each client’s developmental needs and personal goals.

When working with children and families, I take a family-centered approach, recognizing that lasting change often happens when family members learn to better understand, support, and communicate with one another. I enjoy helping families identify their strengths, navigate challenges together, and build healthier patterns of connection.

Above all, I believe therapy should be a collaborative process. I work alongside my clients to ensure they are getting what they need from therapy and to help them create meaningful, sustainable change that supports their overall well-being.

When I’m not in the therapy office, you’ll usually find me spending time with my husband and 4 boys, whether that’s exploring the outdoors, enjoying a day at home, or some other adventure. I’m also a fan of anime, reading, music, and video games.

I, Chris (he/him), grew up in Green Bay and have since moved to western Wisconsin. I am grateful for the opportunity to work here at OMFTC and appreciate the flexibility (as I am 95% virtual only) it provides as my significant other and I raise our two children.

My therapeutic orientation is integrative from various modalities—Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman, Solution-Focused, Narrative, Internal Family Systems, Feminist, Sex Therapy (Kink/BDSM positive), and many more to fit the needs of my clients.

I am passionate about working with all relationship styles (i.e. consensual non-monogamous, monogamous) through their relationship dynamics. Therapy is working collaboratively to help you establish the goals for the change you desire. I also enjoy working with families and individuals as well. I believe in being honest and creating a safe space for all who come to see me.

I also enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as being an advocate within this community. I have experience writing letters of recommendation for gender-affirming care/surgery and navigating through the socio-political-systemic issues that arise in these areas.

I am neurodivergent (ADHD) and enjoy psychoeducation and navigating relationships where one or many people are neurodivergent. With that being said, I am currently getting certified to be an ADHD Clinical Service Provider.

I am pursuing my doctorate in marriage and family therapy specializing in couples therapy through National University. In my free time, I enjoy camping, playing volleyball, trying new hobbies, spending time with my family and two dogs. I also was a volunteer with WAMFT both in the Advocacy Subcommittee and as Treasurer for several years.

I am excited to join the OMFTC team! I grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with residences in Texas and Wisconsin.

I have served in several states as a professional behavioral health care provider with 25+ years in premarital and marriage counseling, social work, community service, casework management, family support advocacy, court-ordered juvenile remediation, adolescent at-risk intervention, and crisis intervention.

My collaborative, client-centered professional approach is with a biblical orientation and an evidence-based perspective of honoring and taking the client’s concerns to heart. Using Bowen family systems theory and solution-focused therapy, integrated with an eclectic therapeutic approach as interventions for change, I focus on treating the whole person by considering emotional, behavioral, contextual, and spiritual needs.

Clients can achieve healing, reconciliation, and solutions to their problems. We are formed and transformed by our experiences and relationships, and we must consider their impact on our past as we contemplate our purpose in life.

I am passionate about counseling from a social and eclectic perspective. My passion for counseling is based on its unique ability to be instrumental in assisting clients from all walks of life. EMDR weekend 1 and 2 trainings have been completed.

Through all of life’s transitions, with hope, healing, and regaining mental and emotional balance, each client can engage and enhance their inner strengths to develop the learned behaviors and skills fundamental to a meaningful and productive life.

I enjoy creating new ideas for arts and crafts during my downtime, and my bucket list is all about the beach. Insurance should cover beach therapy. There is something about sand, water, and jazz that calms the soul. We are empty nesters doing life to the fullest and enjoying long road trips. I am a Packer and Bucks fan to the end.

I am happy to have joined the therapists of OMFTC! I look forward to working with those in the community who are experiencing challenges in their marriage, family, relationships, or issues in their personal life. I strive to provide a client-focused and supportive atmosphere while utilizing an integrated therapy approach. This promotes addressing not only the needs of a family or couple, but also the individual, including children.

After decades of working and volunteering in supportive positions at abuse shelters, church programs, and school programs helping those facing various life challenges, I decided to take the journey to a formal education that would provide me with the ability to work more effectively with those I am passionate about helping.

I started my academic journey at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh where I received a Bachelor of Science in Human Services. I am currently finishing my Master of Marriage and Family Therapy through Abilene Christian University, with a focus on treating trauma.

I like to spend my free time with my family and friends. I enjoy many creative activities, but baking and cake decorating are my favorite hobbies. I also appreciate a good book or movie.

My interest in human relationships and personal growth began in early adulthood and has shaped my professional path ever since. Over the years, I developed a deep appreciation for both intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics while
serving families as a local church pastor. Through that work, I discovered a strong calling to help couples, families, and individuals thrive as they navigate life’s complexities.

This passion led me to earn a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, allowing me to fully dedicate my work to supporting people in meaningful and lasting change.

I recognize that building a healthy marriage or family can be challenging, and understanding our own internal patterns is not always easy. I am comfortable working with intense emotions and supporting clients who are motivated for growth and change. My goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative space
where clients feel understood, challenged, and empowered as they move toward healthier relationships and greater personal well-being.

I have been married for nearly 40 years and have one married daughter and three young grandchildren who bring great joy to our lives. My wife and I enjoy spending time together both in the city and outdoors. Depending on the day, you may find me enjoying a restaurant in downtown Appleton, working in our farm fields, or spending time riding horses and being in nature. Regardless of the activity, time spent with people I care about is what I value most.

My name is Alyssa. I am a graduated student of Northwestern University enrolled in their Master of Science Mental Health Counseling program. I have applied for my in-training license with Wisconsin.

I am excited to continue my licensure hours under Oshkosh Marriage and Family Therapy Center. I have two wonderful children and you may get to meet my dog Henry, who enjoys visiting at the office.

I grew up in Northfield, MN and have spent time with my wife and two kids living in a few different states now, but it is great to be back in the Midwest, and especially back in the state where my mother was born and raised.

I am currently pursuing my Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Liberty University but have also served as a hospital chaplain for over 20 years, board certified through the APC. I am also a member of CSI Rho Eta Nu Gamma chapter with Liberty University.

The modalities that interest me the most are narrative therapy and solution-focused therapy. My goal as a counselor is to help people find their inherent dignity and discover their unique life story, and I am open to faith-based sessions as well.

I enjoy working with all age groups and my goal with you is to provide a safe space where your story can be told, heard, and understood.

I am married with two children, one who will start high school this fall and the other who is a junior at UWO, as well as a golden-lab mix dog named Brophy and a cat, Olive. When I have time to re-energize I like to take walks, read, travel, perhaps kayak, and volunteer with World Relief.

Therapy with me is a safe place to bring the overwhelming, confusing, and messy parts of life. Maybe you’re living with stress and anxiety that feels constant, stuck in relationship struggles that leave you drained, or carrying pain from the past that still feels heavy.

Whatever brings you to therapy, we’ll work together to notice what is and isn’t working. My background as both an educator and a parent in a neurodivergent household helps me offer both understanding and practical tools you can use in daily life.

I have a special interest in supporting clients navigating marriage and parenting challenges, infertility, adoption, and the impact of trauma. I’m often described as compassionate, grounded, and easy to talk to, which is exactly how I want therapy to feel.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and four children, and am in the process of training my puppy, Adora, as she grows into her role as a future therapy dog.

My name is Alyssa Mocadlo, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapy intern for Oshkosh Marriage and Family Therapy Center (OMFTC). I am a knowledgeable student working towards the ability to grant others peace and counsel within their own minds and hearts. One who is seeking care and change in their own life may expect a warm, empathetic, yet direct outlook if they choose myself as their therapist. As their therapist, I will have the willingness and responsibility to induce change while working within the ethical boundaries and scope as a Marriage and Family Therapist.

I started my education for this career at UW Green Bay where I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in music. I continued my education in Madison where I studied Marriage and Family therapy at Edgewood University. While I have completed my classes at this location, I am currently working to complete my clinical training to graduate with my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy.

I started my career with a keen interest in premarital therapy, helping couples come to a place where they feel strong and connected while they start their lives together. Since then, I have grown my interest in including each part of the relational process. I look forward to working with all ages and relationship dynamics utilizing primarily Family Systems Therapy. Other modalities I am interested in include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

About my personal life, I am currently engaged and excited to start a family. I have one cat, Robin, who absolutely loves to make me mad while simultaneously giving me all the cuddles I could ask for. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, playing card games, traveling, and playing my favorite video game, Stardew Valley.

Hello! My name is Andrew, and I am an LPC student intern, currently attending the University of Wisconsin – Superior. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh with a bachelor’s degree in Human Services Leadership and have extensive experience working with people experiencing mental health challenges, domestic abuse, family challenges, and financial challenges.

I’ve worked with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people who are neurodivergent, trafficking survivors, trauma survivors and people with disabilities. My
goal is to create an environment that is inclusive and a service that is individualized to meet each person’s needs. I believe a person holds the ability to heal, and a supportive
and non-judgmental environment is needed to allow healing to take place.

Client empowerment is an essential aspect of my approach. I believe a strong, collaborative approach allows clients to experience personal growth. My methodology is influenced by cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy concepts, but I strive to customize my approach to best fit each client.

I lived in the Oshkosh area for over 30 years and I’m familiar with the unique challenges facing the community. I hold a deep understanding of the concerns and obstacles facing people and families. I’m committed to helping community members develop practical solutions and providing support to reach their goals.

I have five cats who make my home interesting. I also enjoy going for walks, spending time outdoors, playing video games and watching movies.