I enjoy helping adolescent and adult clients go beneath the surface to gain a deeper understanding and promote healing of the concerns that lead them to therapy. I believe in the importance of exploring the brain-body connection with those I work with to improve brain health, and ultimately mental health. I have specialized training in working with individuals who have experienced traumatic events. My training also includes working with juveniles who have committed sexual offenses.

My role as therapist is one of teacher and guide. I create a compassionate environment where my clients feel safe to explore many issues, including old pains and current difficulties. Through active listening and emotional support, I honor this very personal journey and assist my clients to create healthier, more positive approaches to their life decisions. By increasing self awareness and learning new coping strategies, my clients are better able to let go of what they no longer need and grow toward possibilities. This collaborative and trusting relationship encourages healing and transformation.

25 years of helping individuals and families has been a gift I am honored to share with you. Life can be difficult. Learning new perspectives can alleviate symptoms of anxiety, hopelessness, confusion, concentration challenges, fatigue, emotional volatility, body symptoms, risky behavior, or difficult relationships. I provide personalized support utilizing many different techniques to encourage and empower clients to live more authentically and get positive results. I get to know you and your unique strengths and talents while providing support and building self confidence to achieve more satisfaction in life. Change for the better!

I work with clients of all ages to define their goals for therapy. I work collaboratively with physicians, social workers, teachers etc., to implement the most effective treatment possible. I have experience in a variety of settings; residential treatment, guidance and counseling K-12, and outpatient mental health. I completed level 3 Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. I've been married 30 years, have 2 children, one with ADHD, and been a foster parent. I incorporate whatever spiritual beliefs my clients hold into their healing process. My diversity of life experience contributes to my ability to empathize with your story.

Struggling with difficult situations which are out of your control? Feeling anxious and depressed during difficult times? I offer an empathetic yet direct and strength based approach. I will help navigate you through difficult situations and allow you to find your inner strength. I have a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and utilize different tools and strategies to best fit your individual needs.

I am a compassionate Licensed Professional & Nationally Certified Counselor with 23 years of professional School and Community Mental Health Counseling. I am a culturally competent, mindful professional who has international experience working with individuals of diverse cultures. I focus on providing therapy services that are Holistic, Developmental, Client Centered, Strength Based, and Trauma Informed. I specialize in life adjustment issues pertaining to change, loss, and grief; as well as relationship codependency issues; and women's issues. I am honored to work with individuals on their journey toward growth, change, & healing.

Anxiety Disorders are one of my specialty areas. I work with clients struggling with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, to Trauma and everything in between. I have worked in the field of crisis and also have additional training in Exposure Response Prevention (used to treat OCD). I know how debilitating anxiety disorders can be and how they can look significantly different for each individual. If you are struggling with an anxiety disorder and have not found the right fit for treatment, please schedule an intake appointment with me so we can get you living a full life again! Don't wait another day!

Therapy is a unique and personal process. Whether it is due to overwhelming life changes or underlying mental health issues, we may find ourselves in need of extra support. I will empower you to use the strengths you already have, as well as set goals that will allow you discover more within yourself. I strive to provide a safe space for you to grow, change and explore the ways in which you want to better your life. Through emphasis of “care for the whole person,” we focus on your overall wellness in addition to any specific areas of your life. Together we will find the tools for you to be successful in coping with life's stressors.

My goal is to provide clients with personalized services to assist in meeting individual needs. As a professional with over 30 years of experience working with children, adults, and families in various environments, I understand the importance of having "your story" heard so appropriate strategies can be put in place to assist you in moving forward.

Hoffmann Counseling and Consulting: Appleton, Oshkosh and the Fox Valley area, since 1997. As a professional mental health counselor, I provide services billable to insurance, or using a low-fee ($60 per hour) consulting option. Some issues I work with include: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, ODD, Communication, Behaviors, Conflict, Relationships, Worry, Fear, Arguing, Parenting, Divorce, Affairs, Choices, Self Esteem, blended, mixed, step parent and adoptive families; unique couples/families. In-Home services (I can travel to you to meet with you and your family in your own home) are available at no additional charge in most cases.

LEARN HOW TO MELT STRESS. I will teach you how to return to your composure so you can think clearly again and direct your actions towards doing what you 'can do' and stop worrying about the rest. www.firststepacceptance.com is my website. Insurance companies that I accept are listed. I also offer a sliding scale. Videos explaining how I approach healing work are also available.

I have experience working with people who identify a wide range of limitations from personality, mood, anxiety (i.e., Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (OCD), Hair pulling, Social anxiety, Panic disorder), and those working through a traumatic experience(s). I see clients across the lifespan and value building a strong therapeutic relationship to support the therapy journey.

I am here to help you grow into a happier, healthier person, and I want you to look forward to coming to therapy. Many of my specialty areas relate to anxiety including social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias, OCD, trich, and tics. I am one of only a few clinicians in the area certified to treat OCD. I also work with the LGBTQ+ population and provide support before, during, and after gender-affirming transition. I love working with couples, adults, and adolescents and with women before, during, and after pregnancy to address their unique mental health needs (pre and postpartum depression, OCD, and anxiety).

Are you feeling stuck and/or unfulfilled in life but don't know what direction to go? Is worry and stress preventing you from experiencing true happiness? Are you struggling in a relationship or going through a divorce? We are all going through something. Let me help you gain a new perspective on things. I am a licensed psychotherapist with over twenty five years of experience. I specialize working with individual dealing with midlife transition issues including high-stress careers, relationship issues, adjustment difficulties, depression, anxiety, work-related issues, and overall personal and professional development.

As your therapist, I am here to listen and help you process what is going on in your life and help you figure out what your options are. I will be there for you to work on your goals with you at your own pace. I believe that every one of my clients is capable of growth and it is my job to facilitate this process of building greater awareness toward becoming the person we were meant to be. I help you evaluate your unique situation so you have a better understanding of how you relate to others and give you better insight into who you are. I have a broad life experience that helps me relate to a diverse clientele.

My name is Rhiannon Kohloff and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor at Synergos Counseling. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in working with Children and Adolescence from Marquette University and my Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. My professional experience has included but not limited to treating depressive and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders (i.e. OCD, panic, etc), personality conflicts, behavioral concerns, grief, and trauma-related experiences. I enjoy working with children, adults, and families across the lifespan.

I will engage your child or adolescent in services that are fit to their unique individual mental health needs. Addressing therapy through a person-centered approach allows our therapeutic journey to focus on the strengths that your child brings to session. We will use those strengths to enhance the areas of growth and change. I firmly believe that therapy is a joint relational effort, that together we can help you identify significant areas of your story that need special attention and together we can begin the process of integrating those experiences in to your life, allowing the soul to BE.

I enjoy working with people to help them make positive changes in their lives. I provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals of all ages with special interest in children and adolescents ages 3+. My experience includes years of working with children and families. I have provided services in schools, homes, residential facilities and outpatient clinics. Additionally, I address anger management issues, adjustment problems (divorce, birth of a sibling), ADHD, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavior concerns (home/school), child development concerns, depression, domestic violence and its impact on children and self-esteem.

Every life is a story...Like any good book, the protagonist faces plot twists and unforeseen events. When the plot twists and the unexpected events come to your own story, they can become difficult to overcome. I strive to work collaboratively with my clients wherever they are in their narrative, to foster healing and overall wellness of mind, body, and spirit for future chapters.