Welcome. I’m happy to see you here.

Counseling Specialists is a professional, family and relationship-focused independent practice established in 1998, with therapy provided by co-founder Beth Young-VerKuilen, MS, LLC.I work with clients of all ages and with various concerns who are residents of, and physically located in, the State of Wisconsin at the time of the appointment. I pride myself on providing a confidential and relaxed clinic that truly focuses on each client’s individual needs. I welcome in-person as well as telehealth clients. You can heal and do hard things. Come as you are, and allow me to support you in your journey. 

Hello, I am Beth Young-VerKuilen, M.S. I am a therapist at Counseling Specialists, and I have been providing services in the Fox Valley area since 1985, and have been in private practice since 1998. I strongly believe in the importance of each client finding the right “fit” with a therapist, so I will share a bit about myself so you can get to know me better. 

I was born and raised in Wisconsin, the youngest of five children. I always knew I wanted to work in a helping profession, and I explored several different ones before choosing the therapy field. My childhood friends would tell you that I was the “go-to” person, and when they had struggles, they wanted to share confidentially, so that seemed the best fit for me. 

I pursued an Undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish (because I love Latin American culture)  before receiving my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. I am licensed to practice as an Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Wisconsin. I have worked in inpatient, day treatment, outpatient, nonprofit, and private practice settings. 

I specialize in treating and working with children and adolescents and their families, survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, adoption, blended family issues, LGBTQ+ issues, and couples therapy. I love to help people on their journey to improving their lives and their mental health. I also enjoy providing education, training, and case consultation to schools, businesses, and other professionals. I offer services both in person and via telehealth. 

I support my clients in working towards a good work/school and personal time balance, and I try to live with that goal myself. For that reason, I provide services three days per week. In my free time, I regenerate by spending time in nature and near water and hanging out with family and friends. You can often find me reading a good book, taking a long walk, playing with Princess, my sweet therapy dog, biking local trails, or cooking a meal. 

Contact

(920) 882-9877
beth @ counseling-specialists.com