Beth Hopkins, MFT-IT

We are very excited to have Beth Hopkins joining the Samaritan Team shortly. She will begin seeing clients on July 10th! She is accepting new clients ages 14 and older depending on what you would be coming in for.

If you would like to become a new client of Beth, please call our New Client line at 608-663-0763 ext. 100 and we can work on the new client process.

Beth Hopkins graduated from Edgewood College and is a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT-IT).

Beth has experience working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds but will be working with clients ages 14 and up.

Beth is a systems therapist and takes a collaborative approach which includes goal planning and the client taking an active role on their treatment at every step of the process. Beth provides a supportive, judgement-free space for everyone to feel heard and explore their thoughts and concerns.

Beth will be able to accept most Quartz, Medicaid, UnitedHealth Care, and Cigna plans. Dean Health and CCS plans are in process.

Here is a link to the website bio for Beth if you would like more information about her:

https://samaritancounselingcenterwi.org/beth-hopkins/

Men's Health Month is a time to focus on prioritizing the health of men, including their mental health.

Several decades ago, my counseling practice focused mainly on women. I recall a male client saying, “my father wouldn’t have approved of me getting counseling, but I am finding it very helpful and I am glad I started counseling”.

Today, I see as many men as women in my practice.  

During the pandemic, more people felt the need for counseling. According to the Center for Disease Control, one in five people struggle with some form of depression. One in four people fit the criterion for a mental health diagnosis.  Healthy men are realizing the need to deal with their physical, emotional and relational needs.  

It can be helpful to examine how we are doing in each of the following dimensions:

1. Physical Health: How am I doing with sleep, exercise, diet and finding ways of staying active?
2. Emotional Health: Having and using physical and non-physical ways of managing stress.  Dealing with unresolved issues causing problems.  Finding healthy outlets to deal with feelings. 
3. Relational Health: Having healthy relationships.  Working to maintain healthy relationships.
4. Spiritual Health: Finding ways to connect with what is meaningful in life.  For some with religious or faith traditions, this might include making our spiritual resources a priority.

If you are struggling with any of these areas or experiencing depression, anxiety or stress, it can be helpful to reach out and work with a counselor to assist in addressing these issues. 

Counseling is not a sign of weakness but a sign of health for men.

Dr. Dan Feaster

Executive Director/Psychotherapist

Father's Day: June 18th

We want to thank the wonderful men on our team that also happen to be Fathers. Maintaining two full time jobs is an absolute accomplishment and we are so grateful for your dedication!

https://samaritancounselingcenterwi.org/beth-hopkins/

Juneteenth: June 19th

On June 19th, 1865, an order was issued to free enslaved African Americans in Texas. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating this proclamation of freedom.

We at Samaritan want to take the time to recognize and honor this day of freedom and celebration.

First day of Summer: June 21st

Let's usher in Summer with a dose of mindfulness! Here are a couple ideas on how to embrace a summer full of self care.

1) Drink more water

2) Practice some Guided Meditation

3) Spend time in nature

4) Take technology breaks

Accepting New Clients

Ross (legal name Phillip) Buttner is also still accepting new clients ages 10 and older. If you would like to become a new client of Ross, please call our new client line at 608-663-0763 ext. 100 and we can work on the new client process.

To learn more about Ross, visit:

https://samaritancounselingcenterwi.org/therapists/phillip-ross-buttner/

Phillip (Ross) Buttner, Ph.D, LP