Caring, Experienced, Licensed Therapists and Staff

Therapy Team

  • Ann Murgatroyd Soe — Wisconsin Rapids, WI — Central Wisconsin Counseling Associates
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Ann Murgatroyd Soe (she/her)

MSSW, LCSW

Co-Owner/Director

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    Ann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and member of the National Association of Social Workers with over 25 years of experience. She is a generalist in her approach and enjoys working with clients to make positive changes and promote personal health and healing. Her areas of particular interest include depression, couples, family systems, women's issues, attention deficit disorder, abuse issues, spirituality, and health/wellness. Ann is a native of Wisconsin Rapids and has one adult son.

  • Roger Pagel — Wisconsin Rapids, WI — Central Wisconsin Counseling Associates
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Roger Pagel (he/him)

MSE, LCSW

Co-Owner/Director

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    Roger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. He has extensive education and experience with various mental health concerns. Roger has been married for 40 years and has three grown children. He is a lifelong resident of Wisconsin Rapids.

  • Erin Johnson — Wisconsin Rapids, WI — Central Wisconsin Counseling Associates
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Erin Johnson (she/her)

Sole Proprietor

MA, LPC

  • Learn More about Erin

    Erin is a professional counselor and a member of the American Counseling Association. She holds a B.A. from UWSP and a Master's Degree from Lakeland College. Erin has experience working with both adolescents and adults in private and community settings. She has a special interest in anxiety, compulsive disorders, stress management, crisis intervention, social skills development, personal growth, and adjustment to life transitions. Erin is married with one child.

  • Cheryl Wessling — Wisconsin Rapids, WI — Central Wisconsin Counseling Associates
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Cheryl Wessling (she/her)

Sole Proprietor

MA, LPC

  • Learn More about Cheryl

    Your counseling experience needs to be unique and meaningful. As a therapist, we will focus on your strengths while exploring deeper emotions and behaviors. My approach is based on your personal goals and hopes for change while understanding both the physical and emotional self. Also, working as a medical social worker, I assist individuals during unforeseen health struggles while providing resources and emotional support during these difficult times. My approach to therapy includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, and Solution-Focused modalities. In addition, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. To learn more about EMDR, click on the link https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/ 

    To achieve balance in my life, I spend time with my husband, young adult children, and three dogs. Nature, traveling, and connecting with people are examples of my appreciation for the beauty of our diverse world.

  • Cheryl Wessling — Wisconsin Rapids, WI — Central Wisconsin Counseling Associates
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Makena Detlor (she/her)

Sole Proprietor

MA, LPC-IT

  • Learn more about Makena

    Makena holds a master's degree in Counseling from Lakeland University and bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UWSP.  Makena enjoys working with both adults and children (6 and older) and has an interest in working with individuals and families.  Her areas of interest for therapy are in attachment therapy, crisis intervention, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), women’s issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, self-esteem, and working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence.  She believes in utilizing a strength-based approach and utilizing a holistic approach between the physical, emotional, and spiritual health to work towards healing.  In her spare time, Makena enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.     

  • Jennifer Stoiber — Wisconsin Rapids, WI — Central Wisconsin Counseling Associates
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Jennifer Stoiber (she/her)

BS

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    Jennifer is a mediator with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. In addition to her role as a mediator, she administers psychological testing for the clinic. She is a licensed social worker working with children and families in their homes. She is married and has one child.

  • Alana Stewart — Wisconsin Rapids, WI — Central Wisconsin Counseling Associates
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Alana Stewart, (she/her)

Intern

  • Learn more about Alana

    Alana Stewart is a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UW-Superior who is passionate about providing ethical, compassionate, and culturally responsive care. She approaches counseling with the belief that meaningful change occurs within the context of safe, trusting relationships and that clients deserve to be met with empathy, respect, and authenticity.


    Her clinical interests include working with individuals navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, identity development, and women's issues. Alana is particularly interested in supporting clients through life transitions, emotional regulation, self-exploration, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships.


    Having grown up with deep roots in both Malta and New York City, Alana brings a broad, global perspective to her work while practicing in a small-town setting. Her multicultural background has shaped her comfort with diversity and her ability to understand clients through multiple cultural, social, and relational lenses. She values cultural humility and strives to meet each client where they are, honoring their unique experiences and identities.


    Alana is committed to ongoing learning, supervision, and ethical practice, and she seeks to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel supported in their growth, healing, and self-understanding.

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Jessa Voelker, (she/her)

Solace and Sage Counseling & Wellness LLC

MS, LPC-IT

  • Learn more about Jessa

    Jessa Voelker is a Licensed Professional Counselor - In Training with a passion for supporting individuals across the lifespan. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lakeland University (2024) and previously earned a Master’s and Education Specialist degree in School Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.


    Before transitioning into therapeutic practice, Jessa served as a school psychologist for five years in the public school system and a psychometrician in an outpatient clinic for 2 years, gaining extensive experience in psychological, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational evaluations. Her clinical interests include attachment, anxiety, and women’s health and wellness. She works with both children and adults, offering a compassionate, integrative approach to therapy.


    Jessa draws from a variety of evidence-based and depth-oriented frameworks, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, attachment theory, analytical psychology, narrative therapy, and mindfulness practices. Her work is rooted in whole-person wellness, weaving together mental, physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of health to support meaningful, sustainable growth.


    She currently lives in central Wisconsin with her husband and two daughters.

  • Kathy Dutter
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Kathy Dutter (she/her) 

Kathy Dutter Counseling, LLC

MA, LPC-IT

  • Learn more about Kathy

    Kathy is a Licensed Professional Counselor-In Training with an Master’s degree in Counseling through University of Wisconsin-Superior and a Bachelor's degree from Calvin University. Kathy transitioned to a career in counseling after years in business and a higher education nonprofit. She brings a background of lived experience to her work and is passionate about helping others. Kathy’s approach is strengths-based and solution-focused, with an emphasis on whole-person wellness. Kathy is a member of the American Counseling Association, and she will see clients age 12 and up. Having lived primarily in both Sheboygan and Madison, Kathy is enjoying Central Wisconsin and she has made it her home.

Support Staff

  • Amy Gunderson — Wisconsin Rapids, WI — Central Wisconsin Counseling Associates
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Amy Gunderson (she/her)

Business Manager/Director of Operations

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    Amy is the business manager for Central Wisconsin Counseling Associates. She has over 16 years of experience working in the healthcare field. Amy earned her B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. She is married with two children.

  • Melissa McKeel — Wisconsin Rapids, WI — Central Wisconsin Counseling Associates
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Melissa McKeel (she/her)

Administrative & Client Services Manager

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      Melissa has worked in customer service for over 20 years and has a degree in Business Management. She is married and has a teenage stepson. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, and various outdoor activities, including kayaking and hiking.

    Schedule an appointment with a member of our team today at 715-424-6960.