Meet our Therapists and Skill Development Staff
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Katie Heinzen, LPCDirector of Behavioral HealthKatie has always had a passion for working with children. She attended St. Norbert College, obtaining a degree in psychology with a minor in art while working in the child development center on campus. In graduate school at Springfield College, she received her master’s degree in art therapy and worked at the child development center there as well as ServiceNet which provided therapy and transitional living skills to young adults. Katie has also worked as a clinical assessment specialist in an inpatient psychiatric hospital for children, has been a director of patient services at a critical access hospital, and the lead therapist at an intensive outpatient program for seniors. After being out of state for 13 years, Katie returned to Wisconsin to be closer to family and has been with The Production Farm since 2018. In her spare time, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, running marathons, gardening, and cooking.
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Our Licensed Therapists
Emily Kunde, LPC Behavioral Health Manager and Clinical Supervisor, Sheboygan County
Emily Kunde is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of non-profit experience and has been working with children, youth, and families throughout her entire career. She practices from a non-judgmental, person centered, and trauma informed perspective when working with clients and staff. It is her belief that relationships can and do change lives and that everyone's voice has value. Her years of experience have taught her that collaboration is one of the biggest keys to success in most endeavors. She loves to laugh and infuses humor and humility in her interactions with others. Her favorite hobbies include: reading, writing, listening to the stories of others’ lives, and spending time with her family. --------------------------- |
Amanda Fellerer, MS LPCLicensed Professional Therapist, Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties
Amanda has always had a fervor for inclusivity and helping people to realize they are not alone. A proud Wisconsin Badger, Amanda received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin Madison. After a few years of working in other fields the desire to help others brought her to pursue a Master of Science in Education emphasis Professional Counseling from Concordia University. Amanda has been working in private practice as a Mental Health Counselor since 2020. In her personal life Amanda loves reading and has a great passion for the outdoors, as well as spending time with her husband and beloved dog Minnie. |
Laura Roth, LPCLicensed Professional Therapist, Sheboygan and Manitowoc County
I am a fully licensed Child and Family Therapist who provides psychotherapy and psycho-education services to families and individuals in need. I am Phase I certified an NMT specialist by the NMN network, and have been formally trained in Multi-systemic Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I also have experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as several other modalities. I believe that each person deserves to be accepted for who they are, while still being able to work towards their goals. In my free time, I love video games, anime, books, and animals. --------------------------- |
Manitowoc County Skill Development Staff
Carrie Walters
Born and raised in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Carrie has spent the past 20 years dedicated to providing for her family as a single mother. She obtained her BA Psychology from Silver Lake College, Her children have grown and left the area she continued her love of sports and started coaching volleyball at a local middle school. Carrie continues to pursue her passion for caring for others with The Production Farm. Carrie acts as the Farm Materials Operation Manager and as as a behavioral health specialist.
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Taylor Roekle
Taylor attended the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, where she graduated with a major in Psychology and a minor in communications. Before she graduated college, Taylor started working in the mental health field as a therapeutic assistant for children and adults at an eating disorder residential program in downtown Milwaukee. She then worked at various different levels of care at Rogers Behavioral Health in Oconomowoc as a residential counselor, primarily working with adults and children who suffered from eating disorders. Wanting to be working back in the city, Taylor then took a position as a CCS facilitator for mentally ill adults at the Milwaukee Center for Independence for a year before moving to Green Bay to attend Bellin College for a degree in Radiation Therapy. Taylor enjoys being active and snuggling with her hairless cat named Stitch. |
Alexis Blahnik
Originally from Michigan's Upper Peninsula Alexis moved to Wisconsin to further her education in the field of psychology. After earning her undergraduate degree in psychology, a minor in human development, with an emphasis in mental health, Alexis has come to work for The Production Farm. Alexis has been involved in nine play productions and one musical throughout their time in high school and college. Alexis also accepted an internship through UWGB working with the children enrolled in the Camp Lloyd program, helping them to process grief and still have fun as children. A favored quote of hers is “ You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending” C.S. Lewis ------------------------ |
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Sheboygan County Skill Development Staff
Samantha Chapa
My name is Samantha Chapa. I started at the Production Farm in early 2021 after completing my Bachelor of Social Work at the end of 2020. I tend to be a social butterfly and have always enjoyed getting to know others and hearing their personal stories without judgement. I find this to be an outcome from my time in the United States Army from 2005 to 2016 that had allowed me to travel to places I’ve never expected and meet people with significantly different backgrounds. I feel I have always gravitated towards young individuals that need someone to be there for them in a supportive role because I love hyping anyone up to do great things. I am hoping to continue this support by obtaining a Master of Social Work starting in Spring of 2023. ----------- |
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Ellie Lund
Ellie has always wanted a career helping people and has taken a few different paths to get there. She first got her associate's degree from UW Green Bay Sheboygan campus and then her bachelor's in political science with pre-law emphasis from UW Milwaukee. After a few years out of college deciding what path to take next, Ellie enrolled in the dual master's program in Social Work and Criminal Justice at UW Milwaukee and will graduate in December 2022. She has had a variety of internship and volunteer experiences in the field, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Milwaukee Justice Center, district attorney's office, and other social work field experience. With her education and experience, Ellie is very passionate about how systemic issues affect people's lives and what she can do to help alleviate these barriers. In her free time, Ellie enjoys spending time with loved ones and her cat Kitty and binge watching true crime documentaries. |
Betty Ackley
As the parent of a neurodivergent child, Betty has first-hand experience from the parental point of view of working with children and adolescents with unique needs. Betty attended the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, majored in Psychology and Organizational Leadership, and graduated summa cum laude. Betty enjoys working with children and adolescents to achieve their goals by modeling and teaching applied life skills, emotional regulation, behavioral modification techniques, and positive psychology interventions (i.e., gratitude and mindfulness). In her spare time, Betty enjoys spending time with her husband, four children, and her small “zoo” consisting of cats, dogs, fish, and an African clawed frog. |
