Contracted through

Wood County Human Services Department

Services began January 2020

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Eligibility:

  • Families who live in Wood County
  • Are receiving services through the Family Service Division of WCHSD

Referrals can come from: 

  • Social Workers and Case Managers at WCHSD

Office:

111 W Jackson St, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495

Contact:

wachowiak@changewithin.net

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Service Area: Wood County

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CW Solutions is contracted by Wood County Human Services Department to provide Family Preservation Therapy, which provides in-home counseling to children and their families who are currently receiving services through Wood County Human Services Department such as youth justice or family services. The therapists or family preservation service providers coordinate with social workers to provide support to families in need. A therapist or family preservation service provider assists families with skill development and management of mental health, substance use, maltreatment, trauma, and/or behavioral needs. The primary focus of the intervention is to preserve the placement of children and youth in their homes or aid in reunification efforts by partnering with families to achieve their identified goals.

Family Preservation Service Providers are generally bachelor-level interns, pursuing their masters in counseling or therapy, while master-level Therapists are pursuing their 3,000 hours of supervision in order to earn their full counseling license.

Referrals to the therapy program can only occur through Wood County Human Services Department. Individuals interested in becoming a Family Preservation Therapist or Service Provider should email employment@changewithin.net



Natalie Wachowiak, LCSW, Team Lead

(715) 540 - 0342 |  wachowiak@changewithin.net

Natalie is a certified Advanced Practice Social Worker and has worked at CW Solutions since October of 2021. She serves as the Team Lead for the Family Preservation Therapy program and also works with children and adults through Comprehensive Community Services. Natalie believes that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all change, regardless of modality. She enjoys “meeting clients where they are at” while utilizing family systems and experiential therapy. In her personal life, Natalie enjoys anything outdoors whether it be hunting, fishing, tending to her garden and house plants, or playing frisbee with her two Labrador retrievers.

Kailey Alvarado, FPT Intern

(715) 315 - 4035 |  alvarado@changewithin.net

Kailey is a Master of Social Work student, focusing on clinical social work, and expecting to graduate in Spring of 2024. She has been with CW Solutions since March of 2021, working in several different mental health-related programs. Kailey finds working with families equally challenging and rewarding and enjoys discovering the right combination of interventions that fit each family's unique needs. Kailey gravitates toward therapeutic modalities such as Solution-Focused Family Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Multigenerational/Family of Origin Therapy. Kailey also utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Psychoeducation techniques. In her personal life, Kailey enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and traveling.

Karriann Teresinski, FPT Intern

(715) 315 - 8327  |  karriann.teresinski@woodcountywi.gov

Karriann is a Master of Social Work student with a focus on clinical/mental health, graduating in May of 2023. In addition to supporting families in Wood County as an intern in the Family Preservation Therapy program, Karriann also works as a Youth Mentor for the Wood County Youth Mentor Program. Creating the program in 2019, Karriann has worked with adolescents in the community with a developmental mentoring relational model, focusing on building social and emotional skills, providing youth-centered activities, and coaching a growth mindset. Utilizing trauma-responsive techniques in building relationships with adolescents, Karriann’s focus working with families is also trauma-responsive, providing dignity and healing-centered engagement with all families she connects with. As a therapeutic provider, Karriann enjoys practicing a variety of modalities with her families including solutions-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and family of origin (or narrative) style therapy. Outside of providing services in the community, Karriann is passionate about volunteering and supporting community initiatives that bring people together. In her personal time, Karriann enjoys spending time with her pets, camping, listening to music, and spending time in nature.

Nikki Holder, Program Manager

(715) 216-9310 | holder@changewithin.net