ajanssen@mendcounselingwi.com

920-234-6842

Abby works individually with adults on issues related to trauma, anxiety, and major life changes, such as divorce and grief. She has a strong interest in how childhood trauma can affect health and well-being later in life. Abby is an EMDR Approved Consultant through EMDRIA and a Facilitator through the EMDR Institute, Inc. She is also trained in Brainspotting through Brainspotting International. She works to provide a strength-based approach that collaboratively works with her client's goals and values. Her goal for her clients is to feel heard and empowered.

Abby obtained her Masters in Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; with additional coursework in substance abuse and trauma. Her bachelor’s degree is from Alverno College, Milwaukee. In addition to her clinical work, Abby has also served as an adjunct instructor in the Social Work department at Alverno College and presented to groups on grief and loss, gambling addiction, adult anxiety and depression, and transitioning into long-term care.