Stephanie comes to Trailhead after working as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at a state psychiatric hospital for over 15 years. Her calm presence and fun demeanor have been effective in engaging a wide range of clients, from children and adolescents to adult men involved in the forensic mental health system. Stephanie’s background in occupational therapy drives her client-centered approach … Read More
Shannon Stolarick, LCSW
Shannon Stolarick is enthusiastic about providing adventure-based therapy to individuals and families. Shannon has extensive involvement as a facilitator of group and individual growth in nontraditional outdoor settings like ropes courses and climbing towers. Shannon utilizes experiential learning techniques to help clients improve their self-concept, learn to trust themselves and others, and become effective communicators. She enjoys paddling, hiking, and … Read More
Nicole Olson, OTR/L
Nicole is a licensed occupational therapist who believes in connecting with individuals through meaningful activity. Nicole believes that supporting a person through exploration of their personal motivation and volition leads to empowerment, independence, and personal growth. She enjoys increasing accessibility of therapeutic techniques by helping people apply them to their daily lives. Nicole uses a trauma-informed, person-centered approach and enjoys … Read More
Joe Ludovice, BSW
Working as a mentor and peer support specialist since 2020, Joe draws from both personal and professional experience to provide compassionate, empathetic, and person centered support. By joining clients in exploring new interests and activities both in the community and out in nature, Joe uses a strength based approach to build confidence and self-esteem in a safe space. He is … Read More
Emanuel Rivera, LPC-IT
Emanuel specializes in empowering clients to discover and develop their own confidence, motivation, and purpose using evidence-based clinical skills. His experience living, working, and leading diverse groups in wilderness settings, combined with his passion for philosophy, art, and literature lends unique perspective to his practice. Emanuel has worked as a wilderness ranger for the Forest Service, a mobile mental health … Read More
Tracy Weishan, MS, ATR
Tracy is a compassionate, enthusiastic art therapist who brings 10+ years of experience in using the artmaking process to work towards whole-being wellness and the healthy processing of challenging emotions. She has worked with forensic psychiatric patients, adjudicated youth, school-aged children, older adults, and individuals receiving end-of-life care. She values a trusting and open atmosphere that fosters conversation as well … Read More
Catherine Lewis, OTR/L
Rooted in occupational therapy framework, sessions with Catherine are often centered around “doing”: Catherine assists clients to engage in activities that are important to them, allowing opportunities for curiosity, self-discovery, self-efficacy, and use of skills in the moment. Catherine strives to meet clients where they are, empower each client with education and skills, recognize individuals’ strengths and progress, and help … Read More
Ashley Kiehnau
Ashley is a CCS Service Facilitator in Richland County. She uses a client centered and community wrap-around approach to her work with clients and facilitation of CCS teams. Before joining Trailhead Ashley worked with human rights and refugee NGO’s in Fort McCoy, Kenya, and DC. Ashley is excited to bring her skills as a client advocate, listener, and supporter to … Read More