Meet The Team

M. Max Ziegenhagen, MA, LMFT.

Max has a way of making people feel loved and valued, which can go a long way in family therapy and trauma work. He's just smart, and often thinks in ways that are unique and out of the box.

There is a freshness to the work he does. He works with people as they are, rather than what they should be or could be. We think the reason for this is that he actually cares, which in and of itself can feel unique. 

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Sometimes his way of doing things can catch you off guard, as he will often say what we know needs to be said but is rarely heard. He takes what he does seriously, and really does not want people to get stuck, especially in the help they receive. 

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At the end of the day, Max cares about what he is doing and had a strong desire to do it well. He has the ability to say what is true with a level of warmth and care that allows it to be heard. 

Elisha Wisener, MS, LMFT.

Elisha is a constant within the office. Her clients are thrilled to see her, and the space is made better by her presence.

Her natural ability to see into your experience and quickly understand what is going on allows her to strategically shift experience towards health and wholeness while maintaining a collaborative relational stance. 

She is warm, authentic, and caring in her approach, retaining a sense of directive patience as she seeks to understand what is needed. 

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She is steady and allows those she works with feel centered and aware, providing space to experience change and growth. Her level of intelligence and emotional intuition comes across in all she does while balancing focused direction with honest care. 

Megan Keyes, MA, LPCC.

Hospitality is defined as the friendly and generous reception of others into ones space and life. Megan truly embodies this concept in a way that is inviting and uncommonly caring. She shows up for people, and is generous in her empathy, kindness, and willingness to connect. 

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Her experiences outside of the therapy room have equipped her to work with clients from all walks of life, and she brings herself into this work with a fresh and energetic desire to see change in difficulty and hope restored. 

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She is a life long learner and pours herself into understanding what makes people work. 

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She makes our office brighter and our relationships closer simply by being a part of North Family Counseling Team. We know she will do the same for you.

Andrew Koumis, MA, LPCC.

Andrew is thoughtful and insightful in the way he approaches therapy. He is always ready with a quip and believes in making people feel at ease in the therapy room.

Andrew is also EMDR trained and has a high level of professional experience working with trauma. You will not regret working with Andrew and learning from him as he helps you dig deep into your life and grow in understanding of yourself.

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His straightforward, honest approach allows for clarity to be gained and progress to be made. He is kind, present, and endearing. 

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Andrew is one of those people who makes you feel at home and has a unique ability to get to the heart of what matters in helping those he comes in contact with.

Luke Tilden, LPCC.

Luke is thoughtful, clear, and honest in his approach to relationship. Having taken the time to consider his own life and experience, he brings a raw presence to his work that is therapeutic in and of itself. 

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It can be difficult to find someone who will truly listen, seek to understand, and hold your story & life with an openness that allows you to work through and deal with what is needed. 

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The simplest way to put it is that Luke cares, and will do what he can to help. He has wisdom and insight, and is forthcoming when it comes to your wellbeing or those you love. 

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Luke is an excellent man, an honest counselor, and a joy to be around, so we look forward to you meeting him. 

Lindsay Barker, MA, LPCC.

Lindsay is driven to engage and is a clear communicator. She is not afraid to ask questions or seek understanding. She remains kind, open, and engaging during the process. She is truly unique in the field as she brings a fun, energetic, approachable style that is as refreshing as it is effective. She truly cares about people, and it is felt in all she does.

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She holds balance well and maintains this balance as she molds clear direction with genuine kindness. She's incredibly perceptive and has a gift of seeing things as they are and communicating with care at a pace that makes sense. She is strategic, fresh, and bold, providing those who work with her the opportunity to be authentically themself while truly addressing what is needed. 

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She is a breath of fresh air in what can be a difficult process, and we as a team love how she makes the mundane enjoyable. 

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Krissy Thomas-Smith, MFTI.

Krissy is one of those people that seems to make sense of things, making her a truly skilled communicator and a thoughtful strategist. She takes her time to truly understand while making the process seem effortless. 

Both humorous and humble, she brings herself into this work with confidence and care. She is one of those people that simply seems to understand, willing and able to make sense of things that are often hard to describe.

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Her work is clarifying and kind, remaining strategic yet simple, and her curiosity and honest care fuels her desire to connect and understand. She is willing and able to enter into the more difficult things of life.

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Krissy can help. We love having her here, and we believe that you will be better for having had the chance to work with her. 

Chelsea Ziegenhagen, BA. 

Chelsea is the reason the office is so beautiful. We like to say she made the space therapeutic in the way the counselors make the relationships so.

She has been a major part of the success of North Family Counseling, as her attention to detail and willingness to put herself into all she does demonstrates. You get to interact with her in scheduling, billing, and all things administrative.

Chelsea makes the big picture work, and she is behind the scenes keeping the life and heart of this office alive and well. Anyone who has the pleasure of meeting her knows what we are talking about.