Neal has worked as a teacher, tutor, led a youth immersive summer abroad program to Guatemala, and served in the Peace Corps in Guatemala. Neal relates to others through listening, humor, music, and spending time outdoors. He has a growth mindset and believes cultivating positive relationships involves learning from individuals and understanding what influences their experience. Neal welcomes the opportunity … Read More
Bazile Booth, LCSW
Bazile is a licensed clinical social worker, with a breadth of background experience providing mental health services in both urban and rural settings, ranging from outpatient clinics to court-based treatment programs. Her post-graduate training specialties include grief and loss recovery and gender-affirming care. The opportunity to work with clients in-home, outdoors, and in the community has invigorated her practice. Bazile … Read More
Megan Schroeder, APSW
Megan has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field assisting her patients/clients in both the clinical and educational settings. She has worked with youth and adults in individual and group settings who struggle with various mental health challenges; anxiety, medical trauma/chronic illness, body image concerns and life transitions. Megan’s approach with her clients is rooted in evidence … Read More
Janine Bussa, DAT, LPC, ATR-BC
Dr. Janine Bussa is a licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist who has been delivering person-centered therapy and art therapy in community, outpatient and inpatient settings for over 15 years. Her areas of expertise include working with people experiencing chronic mental illness, substance abuse disorders, grief, and trauma. She believes that bringing a person’s losses into focus can illuminate … Read More
Madison Hergenrader
Madison believes in the power of outdoor experiences and connection to nature as a path towards healing and personal growth. Madison received a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies with a focus in Leadership and Communication. Madison has lived, worked, and played in diverse landscapes across the country which have transformed her understanding of what it means to live in congruence … Read More
Chris Ruder, LMFT
I started Trailhead to pursue my passion for Adventure Therapy and In-Home Family Therapy after working in wilderness therapy in Alaska. As a family therapist, I help individuals and families to better connect with each other and also with their own selves. In individual sessions, I use a mix of talk and experiential activities including canoeing, carpentry, exercise, board games, … Read More
Joe Orso
Joe focuses on compassionate listening and natural wonder in his work at Trailhead. He brings an eclectic set of skills and experiences, including journalism, prisoner support, farmwork and carpentry. With a belief in the power of mutually-transformative relationships, Joe has a gentle approach, and encourages the cultivation of inner-motivation and meaning- making. He enjoys hiking, playing sports, chatting around a … Read More
Kyle Egerdal, LPC, CCAT
Kyle is a relationship-focused therapist who works primarily in interpersonal process. He is also experienced in internal family systems, couples therapy, CBT, and parent management training. He is a qualified provider of TF-CBT and EMDR. He has pedaled bicycles more than a third of the way around the world and is intimately familiar with the empowerment and connection to others … Read More
Olivia Tryggestad, LCSW
Olivia has her APSW and has a background working with children, families, and adults with disabilities. Olivia has also gained experience with and enjoys working with parents and providing support within the home environment. Olivia uses a trauma informed, strength based approach when working with individuals and families. She enjoys partnering with youth and families to help them reach their … Read More
Nicole Steldt, LCSW
Nicole has over 15 years of social work experience with children, teenagers, adults and the aging population. Nicole has practiced in a wide diversity of settings, which includes the nursing home, community mental health, VA, inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults and aging population, and integrated care in family medicine. Nicole is an advocate and passionate about helping children and adults … Read More