Elmbrook Family Counseling Center

	Donna B. Burke, M.D. Medical Director Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist A nurse for many years before her medical education, Dr. Burke still values that as a basis for her philosophy of patient care. She served as a consultant for the pain program, alcohol and drug treatment program, and general consultant at Elmbrook Hospital. Dr. Burke's practice includes diagnostic evaluations and treatment with medication and/or psychotherapy - individual, family, or group. Her most recent focus is trauma work utilizing EMDR. Serving religious communities. "The greatest gift that you can give…is to listen…and listen well."
	Howard J. Haven, Ph.D. Clinic Director Clinical Psychologist Dr. Haven specializes in marital psychotherapy, stress and anger management, and treatment of the full range of anxiety and depression problems. He is especially interested in assisting individuals and couples dealing with health concerns and illness. He is also experienced treating hands off or non-aggressive sexual disorders (e.g. pornography addiction, cross-dressing). "Good therapy involves a delicate balance of several factors. The first and most important, obviously, is an understanding empathetic relationship. The people involved must click, feel comfortable with each other. There also must be respect for what people want and need and the ability to listen carefully until this becomes clear. Finally, there should be a healthy respect for the scientific evidence which shows which approaches are best for particular problems. People seeking help have a right to expect expert suggestion and guidance, not just a sympathetic ear."
	Geri Kohl, M.Ed., LCSW, LPC Administrative Director Psychotherapist and Certified Grief Counselor Individual and couple therapy. My special interests are helping people with depression, anxiety, grief, postpartum depression, and addictive disorders. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to help people discover or regain their personal strengths so they can achieve their goals and ultimately feel better."
	Krishna Das Gupta, M.D. General Adult Psychiatry Board Certified Dr. Das Gupta provides initial psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults. Areas of interest include mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum illness, perimenapausal symptoms, and geriatric psychiatry. Dr. Das Gupta was on the Faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin Medical School from 1987-1993 and has been in private psychiatric practice since 1993. "I find the practice of psychiatry to be extremely rewarding. In many cases, it is possible to alleviate suffering from psychiatric illnesses with the use of medication."
	Nancy W. Jones, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist National Register Provider Dr. Jones works with adolescents and adults including couples. Areas of interest include addictions, anxiety disorders, AD/HD, mood disorders, and trauma recovery utilizing EMDR. She is trained as a coach for couples who choose collaborative divorce. In addition to psychotherapy, Dr. Jones does psychological evaluations for intelligence, learning and memory problems, personality functioning, AD/HD, and substance abuse. "I experience great joy and humility when I join others in their journeys of exploration, discovery, change and growth."
	John Nesseth, MS, LMFT Psychotherapist Adult, child and adolescent assessment and psychotherapy. Primary interest in working with families with depression, anxiety, marital stress and divorce adjustment. “At times we find ourselves in the midst of stress and we need to explore an avenue of strength: to discover a positive road to pursue. I see my role as a guide to assist you to explore the challenges, insights and growth needed to develop a clear path to move forward.”
	Lora DeFranco, MS, LPC Psychotherapist Child and adolescent and adult assessment, individual and family psychotherapy. Special interest in depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, grief/loss, life adjustments, stress and anger management, ADHD, effective discipline and parent support. “If I can provide guidance, support, and education of healthy skills, I believe individuals can better identify their strengths and capacities to be on the road to helping themselves.”