Laurie Buesing

Certifications

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Social Worker (CSW)
Member of the American Counseling Association

Education

Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling — University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI

Professional Interests

- Child/Adolescent Therapy (ages 4+) incorporating play and expressive/art activities
- Involvement of family in the Child/Adolescent treatment
- Experience providing counseling at several levels of service: Child/Adolescent Day Treatment, In-Home youth/family therapy, Juvenile and Adult Corrections, Law Enforcement
- Crisis intervention, stabilization and suicide/self-injury risk assessment & treatment
- Mental Health in relation to Career Development and Transitions
- Approaches informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT
- Community presentations, educational trainings and debriefings

Personal Interests

Spending time with family, laughing, a wide variety of music, singing, spending time outdoors, bird watching, fishing (especially Bass) and playing with my dogs and horses.

Patient Advice

Be proud of yourself for reaching out. I think there's a big stigma that asking for help can be seen as weakness and I think it's quite the opposite. It's a huge strength.