About
About Me
My Name is Connie Champion. I am very passionate about my work as I love to see clients reach their personal goals. My methodology is to use solution focused therapy to support clients in making positive changes. Solution focus is a future-oriented, goal-directed approach to assist in solving problems in our daily lives through use of strengths, skills, readily available resources, and coping tools; a technique I try to utilize in myself. I am fond of this therapy because change is a constantly evolving concept that should always be considered within one’s reach. Those who seek help inherently want change and clients are experts of the change they are seeking. My approach utilizes a steady source of positive motivation rooted in highly organized planning tailored to my client’s specific needs. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples ranging in ages from 6-65. In the last 10 years, I have narrowed down my therapeutic style to match my own personality while leaving the door open to additional honing which my education and work experiences consistently provide opportunities for.
Education and Experience
Bachelors of Science from Concordia University 1998
Youth Counselor Ethan Allen Boys School 1998-2006
Bachelors Science from Upper Iowa University Social Services 2006
Licensed Social Worker State of Wisconsin 2006
Department of Adult Institutions 2006-2015
Master of Science Capella University Mental Health Counseling 2015
OWI Treatment Court Coordinator 2015-2018
Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate University Wisconsin Madison 2017
Program Supervisor Tellurian Inc. 2018
Licensed Professional Counselor State of Wisconsin 2019
Supervisor of Support Services Sankofa Behavioral & Community Health 2019
Licensed Professional Counselor Madison East Comprehensive Treatment Center 2020
Licensed Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor State of Wisconsin 2021
State of Wisconsin Psychological Associate 2020-2022
Skills
Substance Use Disorders
CBT – Change ones distorted thinking
DBT – Identify & change negative thinking to assist with new skills
Anger Management – Anger prevention, Mindfulness & Control
Crisis Therapy – Coping & Support with suicidal ideations, bullying and anxiety
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Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Lutheran Social Services Of Wisconsin And Upper Michigan, Inc.
Gender
Female
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ Issues
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Multicultural Issues
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep Or Insomnia
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma And PTSD
- Weight Loss
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Modality
- Couples
- Family
- Group
- Individuals
Years in Practice
24 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YP2500X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Professional
- Code: 101YA0400X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Addiction
Credentials
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)
Practice Locations
414 Broadway St Ste 101
Baraboo, WI 53913-2488
Phone Number: (608) 402-4312
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