Thomas Ritchie, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.

I chose to enter the counseling profession over two decades ago to have the privilege to assist clients in their personal healing and recovery. I have experience working with clients with mental health and substance use disorders. I provide a caring and kind approach with clients.

I strongly believe that working together with my clients to build on their personal strengths is key in assisting them to accomplish their goals. I believe empathy and understanding are critically important in the therapeutic process. Ensuring each client's personal preferences and strengths are integrated into their treatment planning process is very important because there are many different paths to growth and healing.

I have lived my entire life in the state of Wisconsin. I enjoy all the opportunities here and engage in great outdoor opportunities. I love the unique four seasons of Wisconsin, the spring flowers, the summer activities, the beautiful fall colors, and the snow. I enjoy bike riding, camping and fishing with my family.

Education

• Master's degree, Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Internships

• Social Work, Family Resource Center-Chippewa Falls
• Social Work, Sheboygan County Health and Human Services

Certification

• Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor

Membership

• National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors

• Adjustment
• Alcohol use disorders
• Anger management
• Anxiety
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Depression
• Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
• Family education
• Family members struggling with loved one's substance use disorder
• Grief
• Mood disorders
• Panic
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Substance use disorders